HP OmniBook 3 16

HP OmniBook 3 16

By HP · Laptops · Phones & Computers

  • 16 in diagonal 2K (1920 x 1200) IPS anti-glare display, 300 nits
  • AMD Athlon Silver 10 processor (2 cores, 2 threads, up to 3.5 GHz)
  • AMD Radeon 610M Graphics
  • 4 GB LPDDR5-6400 MHz RAM
  • 256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD

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$422.00
from $422.00 at eBay · Checked Oct 12, 2026

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Summary

A budget 16-inch laptop built around a 2-core AMD Athlon Silver 10 with 4 GB of soldered RAM and a 256 GB SSD, aimed at web, office apps and video. The thing to check before buying is the memory: it is fixed at 4 GB and cannot be upgraded, and that is what decides how well Windows 11 holds up.

Strengths

  • Large 16-inch 2K IPS screen at 300 nits with an anti-glare finish.
  • Light for the size at 1.64 kg (3.62 lbs).
  • Aluminum top cover over a plastic deck and base.
  • HP’s brand and service network back the machine.
  • Reviewers of other OmniBook 3 16 configurations praise the keyboard and value.

Weaknesses

  • 4 GB of soldered LPDDR5 RAM cannot be upgraded later.
  • The 2-core, 2-thread Athlon Silver 10 is light for 2026.
  • Radeon 610M graphics cannot handle gaming or GPU work.
  • The panel covers only 62.5% sRGB, a narrow budget gamut.
  • Series marketing mentions a Ryzen chip, but this configuration uses the Athlon Silver 10.
  • No independent instrumented test of this exact configuration exists.

Verified specifications

ModelHP OmniBook 3 Laptop 16, by0142nr.
ProcessorAMD Athlon Silver 10, 2 cores, 2 threads, up to 3.5 GHz, 2 MB L3 cache.
GraphicsAMD Radeon 610M, integrated.
Memory4 GB LPDDR5-6400 MHz, soldered and not upgradeable.
Storage256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD.
Display16-inch 2K (1920 x 1200) IPS, anti-glare, 300 nits, 62.5% sRGB, 16:10.
Operating systemWindows 11 Home.
ReleaseJanuary 2026, as part of the 16-by0000 series.
Dimensions (16-inch chassis)358.6 x 251.8 x 14.7 mm (14.12 x 9.91 x 0.58 in).
Weight (chassis)1.64 kg (3.62 lbs).
Materialsaluminum top cover, plastic keyboard deck and bottom panel.
Charger65 W USB-C listed for the series; the exact adapter for this configuration is unconfirmed.
Warranty1 year, HP’s standard term for OmniBook laptops.
Full research notes and sources

Performance and memory

The Athlon Silver 10 has 2 cores and 2 threads and tops out at 3.5 GHz, so treat this as an office and browser machine. The bigger constraint is the 4 GB of LPDDR5-6400 RAM, which is soldered to the board and cannot be upgraded. It is fine for a browser, documents and video, but Windows 11 multitasking will slow down once several tabs and apps are open. The Radeon 610M is integrated graphics only and will not run games or GPU-accelerated creative work. There is no independent instrumented test of the by0142nr, so performance for this exact configuration is unmeasured; the CNET and PCWorld reviews cover Snapdragon X models with more memory and storage.

Display, build and battery

The 16-inch 2K panel is 1920 x 1200 IPS, anti-glare, rated 300 nits and covers 62.5% sRGB. NanoReview’s general chassis scores put display at 33, portability at 71 and battery life at 66, but those numbers mix configurations and were not measured on the Athlon model. The chassis is about 14.7 mm thick and 1.64 kg (3.62 lbs), with an aluminum top cover and plastic deck and bottom. CNET measured 296 nits and 100% sRGB / 100% P3 on a different, higher-end display option, so do not assume that color coverage here. Battery life for the Athlon configuration is unconfirmed; CNET measured 34 hours 5 minutes of video streaming on a Snapdragon X model, which does not transfer to this chip.

Repairability, maintenance and warranty

The RAM is soldered, so it is a fixed part of the machine for its whole life. The 256 GB SSD uses a standard M.2 NVMe slot and may be replaceable, but that was not confirmed for the by0142nr. HP’s standard warranty on OmniBook laptops is 1 year, and HP Care Pack extensions are typically available, though the exact terms for this configuration could not be verified because the HP product page was unreachable during research.

Is it worth it?

CNET reports the Snapdragon X configurations with 16 GB and a 256 GB SSD starting at $1,000 (2026). The by0142nr sits below them with the Athlon chip, 4 GB of RAM and the same 256 GB SSD. At under $300 it can make sense for someone who only needs a big screen for web, email and video. Between $300 and $400 it competes with refurbished business laptops and newer budget machines that carry more memory and a stronger CPU. Above $400 the 4 GB of soldered RAM and 2-core processor are hard to justify.

Which model this is

This page covers the HP OmniBook 3 Laptop 16, model by0142nr, the AMD Athlon Silver 10 configuration with 4 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD, sold by HP.com in the US. It belongs to the 16-by0000 series, whose January 2026 spec sheet covers several processor options. Do not confuse it with the Intel-based 16-bu0000 series or the Next Gen AI PC 16-bz0000 series, which use Snapdragon X or Ryzen AI chips. HP’s marketing copy for the series mentions a Ryzen processor; the by0142nr uses the Athlon Silver 10.

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  • No owner discussions specific to the by0142nr configuration were found.

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