HP's Flagship-tier Contender
HP positions the HP OMEN 16 144Hz 2K Intel Ultra 9 RTX 5070 as a flagship-tier laptops for video editing, asking $1659.99. After 5 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a exceptional 4.8 stars. We've ranked it #39 out of 50 in this category. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Build and Portability
Build quality at $1659.99 is expected to be all-aluminum or magnesium with rigid construction throughout.
The Numbers
- Brand: HP
- Price: $1659.99 (well above the $803.49 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.8 of 5.0
- Reviews: 5
- Category rank: #39 of 50 in laptops for video editing
- Cheaper in category: 45 products
- Higher-rated in category: 12 products
- More-reviewed in category: 39 products
From the Reviews
With only 5 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.8-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating across all 50 laptops for video editing options we track is 4.4 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.
The Field Around It
At $1659.99, the HP OMEN 16 144Hz 2K Intel Ultra 9 RTX 5070 sits well above the $803.49 category average. 45 options are cheaper and 4 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 16GB RAM 256GB SSD ($1099.00, 4.8★, 2,346 reviews). It's $560.99 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- MALLRACE 15.6 FHD Laptop Ryzen 4300U 16GB - $399.99, 5.0★ (16 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Lenovo IdeaPad 15.3 FHD Intel i7 16GB RAM - $698.99, 5.0★ (13 reviews) · Better on both axes
- ASUS Vivobook 16 Intel i7 24GB RAM Laptop - $839.00, 5.0★ (7 reviews) · Better on both axes If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Dell 11.6 Convertible 2-in-1 Chromebook (Renewed) at $72.99.
Should You Buy It?
Only if you specifically want what makes it expensive. The rating is excellent but the price premium is meaningful. There are cheaper highly-rated options in this category - make sure the extra money is buying a feature you'll actually use.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Bottom Line
7.2/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.