Review HP Omen 17z-db100

HP Omen 17z-db100 review – Ryzen AI 7 350 & RTX 5070

HP Omen 17z-db100

AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop (115W) · 96GB DDR5-5600 (2× SODIMM) · 4TB SSD · 17.3″ 2K IPS 240Hz · 2.885 kg
Midrange 17.3″ gaming laptop with great 2K 240Hz display, cool temperatures, and easy serviceability. However, no per-key RGB, Thunderbolt, or G-Sync, CPU performance could be better, and hinges could be more rigid. Great for casual gamersconsider LOQ 17 for better CPU performance.

Display – 2K 240Hz IPS, 96.8% sRGB (No G-Sync)

Panel: BOE0B67 – 17.3″ 2560×1440 IPS, matte, 240 Hz.

SpecValue
Brightness~373 nits
Contrast602:1 – poor
sRGB coverage~96.8%
DCI-P3~66.6%
Response times11.3 ms (B/W) · 15.1 ms (grey) – fast
PWMNot detected
FinishMatte
Refresh240 Hz
  • Fast 240 Hz refresh rate – great for gaming
  • Good sRGB coverage – 96.8%
  • No G-Sync support
  • Poor contrast ratio (602:1)
Display is fast and colour-accurate, but lacks G-Sync and contrast is poor.
Panel FRU: BOE0B67

Keyboard & Touchpad – Light feedback, cramped arrows

  • Light key feedback – not very clicky
  • Single-zone RGB – no per-key
  • Cramped arrow keys
  • Touchpad: 13.5 × 8.6 cm – large, smooth
  • Shallow click travel
Keyboard is average – touchpad is large and smooth.

Ports & Connectivity – No Thunderbolt, Wi-Fi 6E

  • Rear: AC adapter, 2× USB-A (10 Gbps), USB-C (DP 2.1 + PD 3.1), HDMI 2.1
  • Left: RJ45 (10 Gbps), 3.5mm audio
  • Right: USB-A (5 Gbps)
  • No Thunderbolt – USB-C is 10 Gbps
  • Wi-Fi 6E (MediaTek MT7922)
Ports are decent – no Thunderbolt.
WLAN FRU: MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 160MHz Wireless LAN Card

Serviceability – 2× SODIMM, 2× M.2 SSD

Bottom cover: 8 Phillips screws. 2× SODIMM, 2× M.2 2280 slots.

ComponentReplaceable?Notes
SSD✅ Yes2× M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0
RAM✅ Yes2× SODIMM DDR5 – up to 96 GB
Wi-Fi✅ YesRemovable
Battery⚠️ Limited83 Wh – internal
CPU/GPU❌ NoSoldered BGA
Excellent upgradeability – RAM, SSD, and Wi-Fi are replaceable.

Storage – Throttles under load, dual slots

  • Drive: TeamGroup T-Force G50 TM8FFE004T – 4 TB, PCIe 4.0
  • Seq. read: ~4,646 MB/sthrottles to ~3,000 MB/s
  • 2× M.2 slots – expansion available
Storage is fast but throttles – dual slots allow expansion.
SSD FRU: TeamGroup T-Force G50 TM8FFE004T

Memory – 2× SODIMM DDR5-5600

  • 96 GB DDR5-5600 (2× SODIMM) – tested
  • Upgradeable
RAM is upgradeable – a plus.
RAM FRU: Micron DDR5-5600 (96 GB, 2× SODIMM)

Processor – Ryzen AI 7 350, ~5-10% faster than Zen 4

  • Model: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 – 8c/16t (4× Zen5, 4× Zen5c)
  • Boost: 5.0 GHz (P-core) · 3.5 GHz (Zen5c)
  • TDP: 65 W PL2 / 65 W PL1 (sustained)
  • Cinebench R23 Multi: ~17,749 ptssimilar to Zen 4
  • CPU performance could be better
CPU is average – similar to last year's Zen 4.
CPU FRU: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (Krackan Point)

Graphics – RTX 5070 (115W), great for 2K

  • Model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop – 8 GB GDDR7
  • TGP: 115 W
  • 3DMark Time Spy: ~13,082 pts
  • Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra ~104.3 fps
  • Runs cool (~72°C under load)

3DMark Performance – Power Profiles

ModeGraphics ScorePhysics ScoreCombined Score
Turbo (110W)386802834813918
Performance (110W)38649 (-0%)28300 (-0%)14013 (-0%)
Balanced (87W)35801 (-7%)28092 (-1%)13814 (-1%)
Battery24554 (-37%)25589 (-10%)8451 (-39%)
RTX 5070 is solid – great for 1440p gaming.
GPU FRU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop (115W, 8 GB GDDR7)

Battery – ~8 hours, good for size

  • Capacity: 83 Wh
  • WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~8 hours
  • Fast charging (<90 min)
Battery life is solid – good for a gaming laptop.
Battery FRU: 83 Wh (internal)

Chassis – Sturdy plastic, fingerprint magnet

  • Materials: Plastic – sturdy
  • Weight: 2.885 kg
  • Hinges could be more rigid
  • Fingerprint magnet
Chassis is sturdy, but attracts fingerprints.

Disassembly & Upgradeability Summary

ComponentReplaceable?Notes
SSD✅ Yes2× M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0
RAM✅ Yes2× SODIMM
Wi-Fi✅ YesRemovable
Battery⚠️ Yes83 Wh – replaceable
CPU/GPU❌ NoSoldered
Excellent upgradeability – RAM, SSD, and Wi-Fi are replaceable.

Components FRU / Model Numbers

ComponentFRU / Model
CPUAMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (Krackan Point)
GPUNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop (115W, 8 GB GDDR7)
RAMMicron DDR5-5600 (96 GB, 2× SODIMM)
SSDTeamGroup T-Force G50 TM8FFE004T (4 TB, PCIe 4.0)
Display PanelBOE0B67 (17.3″ 2560×1440 IPS 240Hz)
WLANMediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 160MHz Wireless LAN Card
Battery83 Wh (internal)
AC Adapter230 W barrel AC adapter

Procurement & Reseller Recommendations

CPU Ryzen AI 7 350 – similar to Zen 4, not a big upgrade.
GPU RTX 5070 – great for 1440p gaming.
RAM 2× SODIMM – upgradeable.
SSD 2× M.2 2280 – expandable.
Display 2K 240Hz IPS – fast and colour-accurate.
Value Great midrange gaming laptopconsider LOQ 17 for better CPU.

Key Selling Points vs. Competitors

Strengths

  • Great 2K 240Hz display
  • Cool running temperatures
  • Easy serviceability
  • Upgradeable RAM and SSD
  • Respectable battery life

Weaknesses

  • No per-key RGB, Thunderbolt, G-Sync
  • CPU performance could be better
  • Hinges could be more rigid
  • Cramped arrow keys
  • SSD throttling
Pro tip for resellers: The HP Omen 17z is a solid midrange gaming laptop with some compromises.
Highlight 2K 240Hz display, cool temperatures, and upgradeability – these are its strongest points.
CPU performance is similar to Zen 4 – not a big upgrade over last year.
No G-Sync or Thunderbolt – manage expectations.
Great for casual gamers who value low temperatures – but recommend LOQ 17 for better CPU performance.