HP Omen 15t 3NS58AV_1 (2018) 15.6″ Gaming Laptop
The HP Omen 15t 3NS58AV_1 is a 15.6-inch gaming laptop model for 2018. It is a configurable model you can order via the official HP Store. If you order the laptop with basic yet still powerful specs, you can get it for less than $1,000. There’s a wide variety of Omen 15t 3NS58AV_1 configurations. What’s common in all of them is the 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H six-core processor. That’s one of the fastest processors for laptops ever, so it is suitable for gaming and all other hardware-demanding PC tasks. For gaming, however, the most important part is the graphics processor. The HP Omen 15t 3NS58AV_1 provides multiple Nvidia GeForce mid-range to higher-end graphics card choices – the GeForce GTX 1050 with 2 or 4 Gigabytes of video memory, the GTX 1050 Ti 4GB, GTX 1060 3GB or 6GB, or the GTX 1070 (Max-Q) 8GB. These GPUs power the notebook’s 15.6″ wide viewing angle anti-glare screen screen with either Full HD or Ultra HD resolution. The FHD screen is optionally available with 144 Hz refresh rate for smoother gaming. Another smoothness-related feature is Nvidia G-Sync technology, which is also optional.
RAM size of the Omen 15t 3NS58AV_1 is up to 32 Gigabytes. Data storage device choices are generous, too. The most basic one is a 1 Terabyte mechanical hard drive combined with 16GB of Optane memory for storage speed boost. Other options are combinations of a 1TB or 2TB hard drive and a fast solid state drive storage with capacity ranging from 128GB to 512GB.
As same as other gaming laptops, the Omen 15t has keyboard backlight.
The 5.3-pound notebook packs a capacious 70 WHr battery and provides Thunderbolt 3.0 technology as a stand-out feature.
Specifications of the HP Omen 15t 3NS58AV_1
Here are the specs of the HP Omen 15t 3NS58AV_1 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
| Brand | HP |
|---|---|
| Laptop Type | Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet. Gaming laptop The gaming-class laptop features a fast processor and a powerful video card needed for playing hardware demanding games. |
| Screen Size | 15.6-inch This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops. |
| Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD. 3840x2160 pixels Ultra HD, 4K The popular top-level Ultra HD 4K resolution is extremely sharp and delivers a lot of space for displaying content on the screen. |
| Touchscreen | No This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input. |
| Other Display Specs | IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. Anti-glare coating Anti-glare coating reduces ambient light reflections, as opposed to the glare-type displays with more vivid colors. High refresh rate of 144 Hz (optional) The 144Hz display refresh rate is higher than the typical 60Hz. It enables smoother movement of objects on the screen. It's important for gaming and watching fast-paced action and sports. It also makes webpage scrolling much smoother than on the basic 60Hz displays. On this laptop, the 144Hz refresh rate feature is optional. |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i7-8750H 8th Gen (decent for heavier tasks, besides enabling effortless daily computing) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 2GB GDDR5 dedicated video card (able to run all games, but may not be smooth on high detail settings in heavy games) Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5 dedicated video card (able to run all games, but may not be smooth on high detail settings in heavy games) Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB GDDR5 dedicated video card (able to run all games, but may not be smooth on high detail settings in heavy games) Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB dedicated video card (able to run all games, but may not be smooth on high detail settings in heavy games) Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB dedicated video card (able to run all games, but may not be smooth on high detail settings in heavy games) Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q 8GB dedicated video card (for smooth hard-core gaming, power efficient ver. of GTX 1070) |
| System Memory (RAM) Size | 8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. 12GB RAM 12GB is greater than the recommended minimum of 8GB and enables very comfortable multitasking during everyday tasks. However, many games and professional software may require 16GB or more. 16GB RAM 16GB and greater RAM sizes are recommended for heavy multitasking, gaming, and specialized programs that require a lot of RAM. 32GB RAM 32GB is recommended for extremely heavy multi-tasking and special applications. For most users, everything above 16GB is an overkill. |
| Data Storage | 1000GB (1TB) HDD + 16GB Optane This is an excellent capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage. 1000GB (1TB) HDD + 128GB SSD This is an excellent capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage. 1000GB (1TB) HDD + 256GB SSD This is an excellent capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage. 1000GB (1TB) HDD + 512GB SSD This is a huge capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage. 2000GB (2TB) HDD + 256GB SSD This is a huge capacity, but the HDD portion is a slow type of storage. |
| DVD Optical Drive | None |
| Keyboard & Input | Backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys and a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard. Touchpad with separate physical click buttons The touchpad features physical left and right click buttons, as opposed to click buttons integrated into the touchpad surface. |
| Speakers & Audio | Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. Combo microphone and headphones audio jack This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously. |
| Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. HD 720p resolution This is the most common web camera resolution in laptops. However, it's low in comparison to camera resolutions of modern smartphones, so it can't produce as sharp picture. |
| Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements. |
| Ethernet Network Port | Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
| Mobile broadband (4G LTE) | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB-C A compact type of USB port, commonly found in modern laptops and phones. 3 x USB 3.1 Three full-size USB Type A ports. |
| Video Output Ports | 1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. 1 x mini DisplayPort DisplayPort is a digital video output port. It is not as widely used as HDMI. The laptop has a compact "mini" version of DisplayPort on its side. Video out via USB-C The laptop can deliver digital video output via USB-C. |
| Media Card Reader | SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter. |
| Other Features | Thunderbolt 3.0 Thunderbolt 3 is a high-speed peripheral connectivity technology for compatible devices. The Thunderbolt connection goes via USB-C interface. Today, a faster Thunderbolt 4 version is available. Nvidia G-Sync technology (optional) |
| Battery | 4-cell 70 WHr |
| Weight | 5.3 pounds |
| Height | 1" |
| Width | 14.2" |
| Depth | 10.4" |
| Windows Version | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home. Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro version adds some business-specific features in comparison to the standard Windows Home. Windows 10 Pro upgradeable to the latest Windows 11 Pro for free. |
| Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
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Tosh –
Is the display good for watching movies and Photoshop?
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Danijel Z –
Hi, this is the best review of the display (Full HD variant) on this model I was able to find: https://www.notebookcheck.net/HP-Omen-15-i5-8300H-GTX-1050-Ti-FHD-Laptop-Review.318520.0.html
In short, they found the display is “dull and pale” with weak color space coverage. Also, brightness is quite weak. On the positive side, the panel has a good contrast ratio.
So overall, this is not a good screen when it comes to professional photo / image editing, and also not so good for videos. But, it is definitely much better than the budget-class narrow viewing angle TN panels you can still find in many (cheaper) notebooks today.