HP unveils its first 16-inch gaming laptop, the Pavilion Gaming 16

HP Pavilion Gaming 16 Front 4
HP Pavilion Gaming 16 Front 4 (Image credit: HP)

What you need to know

  • HP announced the Pavilion Gaming 16 laptop today.
  • It features up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics.
  • It has a refresh rate of up to 144Hz on a 1080p panel.
  • The HP Pavilion Gaming 16 is expected this month starting at $800.

HP announced the Pavilion Gaming 16 laptop today. It's the first 16-inch gaming laptop from HP and features an 144Hz FHD display. The laptop runs on up to an Intel Core i7-10750H processor and up to NVIDIA RTX 2060 Max-Q graphics. It should be available starting this month from HP's website starting at $800.

The Pavilion Gaming 16 is a more budget-friendly gaming laptop, starting at $800. As devices trend to higher resolutions, 1080p systems like the Pavilion Gaming 16 become more affordable.

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Category Spec
OS Windows 10 Home
Processor Intel Core i5-10300H
Intel Core i7-10750H
RAM 8GB, 12GB
DDR4-2933MHz
Dual channel
Display size 16.1 inches
Display type 1920x1080 (IPS)
144Hz
250 nits, 300 nits
Anti-glare
Graphics NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q (6GB)
NVIDIA RTX 2060 Max-Q (6GB)
Storage 256GB, 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD
1TB SATA HDD
Audio Dual speakers
Bang & Olufsen
Wireless Realtek Wi-Fi 5 (2x2)
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2)
Bluetooth 5.0
Ports SD card reader
USB-C
Two USB-A
RJ45 Ethernet
3.5mm audio
HDMI 2.0
Keyboard Acid Green backlight
Camera Front-facing HD
Battery 52.5Wh
200W AC adapter
Color Shadow Black
Dimensions 14.57 x 10.33 x 0.93 inches
(370mm x 262.4mm x 23.6mm)
Weight 5.18 pounds (2.35kg)
Pricing From $800
Availability June 2020

The Pavilion 16 includes OMEN Command Center and has an option for Wi-Fi 6 to provide a solid and fast Wi-Fi connection.

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