Skytech Azure 3 vs HP OMEN GT16-0364
Skytech Azure 3 2024, Ryzen 7 9700X, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, White
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
What Buyers Say
Skytech Azure 3 2024, Ryzen 7 9700X, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, White
The Skytech Gaming PC receives mostly positive feedback for its solid build, strong gaming performance at 1440p with high FPS, and easy upgradability. However, a critical verified review reports a CPU failure after four months and poor warranty support, which lowers overall confidence. Users appreciate the quality components and smooth gameplay, but note issues like loud fans, confusing panel removal, and the need to adjust fan curves.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Strong gaming performance at 1440p
- Easy to upgrade
- Quiet operation after fan curve adjustment
- Good value for entry-level PC gaming
Cons
- Loud fans out of the box
- Confusing panel removal instructions
- CPU failure reported after 4 months
- Poor warranty support experience
- Plastic coverings left on components
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
The HP OMEN 35L desktop with Ryzen 7 8700F and RTX 5070 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Users praise its powerful performance, quiet operation, and excellent cooling, making it ideal for gaming and productivity. The build quality and design are also highlighted as solid and modern. A few minor concerns about included peripherals and lighting customization are noted in Q&A, but overall sentiment is very high.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet operation
- Excellent cooling
- Solid build quality
- Fast SSD storage
Cons
- No keyboard/mouse included
- Lighting customization unclear
Scores
Specifications
| Skytech Azure 3 | HP OMEN GT16-0364 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X★ | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.8 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 32 MB★ | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 650W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 14.65 kg | 14.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1 x Display Port | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Skytech Azure 3 2024, Ryzen 7 9700X, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, White
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (78th percentile)
- Strong gpu (74th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.