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| HP OmniBook 3 16 laptop shown in a slim side-by-side design with the display and lid open |
The new configuration delivers impressive processing power, a stunning display, and upgradeable memory—all at an attractive price point.
As an avid follower of HP's laptop releases, I've been watching the OmniBook series with great interest. The recent launch of the HP OmniBook 5 16-inch with Intel Panther Lake processors made waves globally, and now HP is following up with an exciting new configuration of the OmniBook 3 16 that deserves attention.
Having previously reviewed the OmniBook 3 17, I appreciated its budget-friendly approach but noted concerns about its average processor performance and limited upgrade options. The new 16-inch configuration addresses these issues head-on with a significant processor upgrade to the AMD Ryzen 7 H 255.
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| HP OmniBook 3 16 front view |
The Ryzen 7 H 255 is no slouch. Featuring eight cores and 16 threads with boost speeds reaching up to 4.9 GHz, it comes equipped with Radeon 780M integrated graphics. In our benchmark comparisons, this processor scores approximately 13% higher than the Ryzen 5 240 overall. The difference becomes even more pronounced in multi-core performance, with Cinebench 2024 showing the Ryzen 7 H 255 averaging around 914 points compared to just 654 points for its predecessor.
Performance sits remarkably close to the Ryzen 7 H 260, with both processors sharing the same core count, thread count, and integrated graphics. The only notable difference? The H 260 can reach 5.1 GHz compared to the H 255's 4.9 GHz boost clock.
Memory and Storage Options
The configuration comes standard with 16 GB DDR5-5600 RAM and a 1 TB PCIe SSD. HP has wisely allowed for future upgrades, with the memory expandable to 32 GB and the SSD capable of being upgraded to 2 TB. Two fans and two heat pipes manage thermal performance efficiently.
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| HP OmniBook 3 16 angled view |
Alongside the processor upgrade, this new configuration features a gorgeous 16-inch display with a 2,560 x 1,600 resolution and a silky 240 Hz refresh rate. The panel uses a 16:10 aspect ratio, reaches 400 nits of brightness, and covers 100% of the sRGB color space—making it suitable for both productivity work and creative tasks.
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| HP OmniBook 3 16 features highlight (machine translated) |
The chassis measures approximately 14.7 mm thick and weighs just 1.64 kg, making it highly portable. A 68 Wh battery pairs with a 100 W charging adapter. Connectivity options include USB-C and USB-A ports, HDMI, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and Wi-Fi 6 support.
Pricing and Availability
Currently listed in China for 6,399 yuan (approximately $952), this configuration is sold under the StarBook 16 name in that market. For those interested in seeing the full specifications, you can check the official listing at HP's product page.
For more detailed coverage on HP's latest releases, you can read our review of the OmniBook 5 16-inch with Intel Panther Lake processors, or revisit our thoughts on the OmniBook 3 17 budget 17-incher.
HP has not yet announced pricing or availability for this configuration in other markets, but given the impressive specs-to-price ratio, it's likely to generate significant interest among laptop buyers worldwide when it does.
What do you think about this new OmniBook 3 16 configuration? Would the Ryzen 7 H 255 processor and 240 Hz display make you consider upgrading? Let me know in the comments below.
