HP Omen 17-an011na Review
Gaming is always better on a large display and that is why for many the large 17.3 inch screen on the HP Omen 17-an011na is the ideal way to enjoy your favourite gaming experience. This Omen model is marketed as a gaming laptop even though it doesn’t quite match up in specifications with some of the other options available but does offer a price tag that is actually realistic to many potential buyers. Below we will go over some of the benefits and downsides to this device and see just how well it stacks up.
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Specs
Processor: Intel Core i7
Memory: 8 GB of RAM
Storage: 128 GB SSD plus 1 TB SATA
Screen: 17.3 Inches
OS: Windows 10
Benefits
– As we mentioned above the large 17.3 inch display is a great way to experience any type of multimedia including gaming
– The hybrid setup of the SSD plus SATA drives make sure you have both high performance and plenty of storage
– With an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 you get 2 GB of dedicated memory unlike some of the more basic graphic cards which share system memory
– A powerful processor is important to best experience gaming or just day to day use and the Intel Core i7 is the top of the line currently available
– HP has done a great job of making this laptop easy to upgrade which is a great way to extend the life of your purchase as hardware requirements increase
– 3 USB ports are available so you have plenty of room for all your important external devices
Downsides
– A bit big and bulky mainly due to the large display and it tips the scales at 3.8 Kg
– Just average battery life with the max being 6 hours of use on a single charge
– For a laptop that is designed for gaming it is quite surprising they have only included 8 GB of memory
Verdict
The HP Omen 17-an011na is not the most powerful gaming laptop but still packs a decent enough punch for the average gamer. For those who do not want to spend the amounts that are required to get a high level gaming laptop this model provides a great alternative that is a bit more affordable while still being very capable.