HP unveils its first 16-inch gaming laptop, the Pavilion Gaming 16
The Pavilion Gaming 16 is the first HP gaming laptop with a 16-inch screen.
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.




| 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.
HP also announced the OMEN 15 gaming laptop and several accesories today. Make sure to check out all of our coverage to see the latest hardware from HP.
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