HP Omen 15 (2021 AMD) review
HP Omen 15 (2021 AMD) — from 2021, 2.46 kg, performance 79.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600H , AMD Ryzen 7 5800H |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile , GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB , GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 2.46 kg |
| Battery | 70.9 Wh |
Performance scores
HP Omen 15 (2021, AMD)
The 2021 Omen 15 is the batch's value-window Omen: $590 today buys a Ryzen 5 5600H, a GTX 1660 Ti and a full 64GB of RAM — the memory ceiling the 2025 machines in this batch can only match at triple the price.
Where it holds up
With no stated strength in the deltas, the absolute sheet carries the argument: light office work at 91.91 is top-tier and photo design at 89 joins it, while gaming at 73 and overall performance at 79.1 sit high. The graphics score of 78.49 lands exactly on the gaming-class median — a five-year-old GPU that still reads as typical for the class today. Mobility is the one delta above water at 23 against a median of 29, though still low-band in absolute terms. Value at 80.15 is high-band, the market's verdict on aging-but-complete machines. Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto V and Rainbow Six Siege all clear their recommended bars.
Where it falls short
Mobility at 23 is the stated weakness and portability at 26.2 sits in the low band — this is a desk-first machine by 2026 standards. The 13.44% annual depreciation curve is mid-pack for the batch. Age shows in the creative ceiling: modeling and engineering CAD both read 59, mid-band, well short of the 90s the current Omen platform posts.
Price and depreciation
At $590 with 13.44% annual decay, the two-year projection lands near $440 — gentle by gaming standards, because most of the value loss already happened in the machine's first four years.
Alternatives to consider
The Intel twin of this same machine sits in this batch at the same $590 with an RTX 3060 and a 96 photo-design reading; the AMD sheet here answers with a stronger value score of 80.15 versus 71.05. The Victus 16 pair offers newer chassis at the same price with slower graphics.
Bottom line
Fairly priced for the class. A top-tier office and photo sheet, class-median graphics and 64GB of RAM for $590 — the 2021 Omen 15 is what buying a mature gaming platform instead of a new one looks like.
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mobility is lower than typical gaming class (+20.7%) (low tier).
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graphics performance is in line with typical gaming class (high tier).
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memory capacity is in line with typical gaming class (professional).
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⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration handles modern AAA games at high settings, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 53) ↔ price (median 749.6).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 29) ↔ overall performance (median 73.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
Omen 15 (2021 AMD): verdict
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