Review HP Omen 17z-db100
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 gamers – consider 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness | ~373 nits |
| Contrast | 602:1 – poor |
| sRGB coverage | ~96.8% |
| DCI-P3 | ~66.6% |
| Response times | 11.3 ms (B/W) · 15.1 ms (grey) – fast |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
| Refresh | 240 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.
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | 2× M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 |
| RAM | ✅ Yes | 2× SODIMM DDR5 – up to 96 GB |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | Removable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 83 Wh – internal |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered 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/s – throttles 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 pts – similar 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
| Mode | Graphics Score | Physics Score | Combined Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turbo (110W) | 38680 | 28348 | 13918 |
| Performance (110W) | 38649 (-0%) | 28300 (-0%) | 14013 (-0%) |
| Balanced (87W) | 35801 (-7%) | 28092 (-1%) | 13814 (-1%) |
| Battery | 24554 (-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
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | 2× M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 |
| RAM | ✅ Yes | 2× SODIMM |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | Removable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Yes | 83 Wh – replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered |
Excellent upgradeability – RAM, SSD, and Wi-Fi are replaceable.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (Krackan Point) |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop (115W, 8 GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | Micron DDR5-5600 (96 GB, 2× SODIMM) |
| SSD | TeamGroup T-Force G50 TM8FFE004T (4 TB, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | BOE0B67 (17.3″ 2560×1440 IPS 240Hz) |
| WLAN | MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922 160MHz Wireless LAN Card |
| Battery | 83 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 230 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 laptop – consider 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.
• 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.