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.

Swipe to scroll horizontally
CategorySpec
OSWindows 10 Home
ProcessorIntel Core i5-10300H
Intel Core i7-10750H
RAM8GB, 12GB
DDR4-2933MHz
Dual channel
Display size16.1 inches
Display type1920x1080 (IPS)
144Hz
250 nits, 300 nits
Anti-glare
GraphicsNVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q (6GB)
NVIDIA RTX 2060 Max-Q (6GB)
Storage256GB, 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD
1TB SATA HDD
AudioDual speakers
Bang & Olufsen
WirelessRealtek Wi-Fi 5 (2x2)
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (2x2)
Bluetooth 5.0
PortsSD card reader
USB-C
Two USB-A
RJ45 Ethernet
3.5mm audio
HDMI 2.0
KeyboardAcid Green backlight
CameraFront-facing HD
Battery52.5Wh
200W AC adapter
ColorShadow Black
Dimensions14.57 x 10.33 x 0.93 inches
(370mm x 262.4mm x 23.6mm)
Weight5.18 pounds (2.35kg)
PricingFrom $800
AvailabilityJune 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.

Sean Endicott
News Writer and apps editor

Sean Endicott brings nearly a decade of experience covering Microsoft and Windows news to Windows Central. He joined our team in 2017 as an app reviewer and now heads up our day-to-day news coverage. If you have a news tip or an app to review, hit him up at sean.endicott@futurenet.com.