Tuesday, March 28th 2023

HP Boosts Gaming Solutions for Awe-Inspiring Experiences

Today at the Amplify Partner Conference, HP Inc announced its latest line-up of gaming hardware and software designed to bring gamers everything they need to enjoy the games they love. The new OMEN Transcend 16 Laptop, OMEN 16 Laptop, Victus 16 Laptop, and a vast range of stunning OMEN monitors offer casual, hobbyist, lifestyle, and hardcore gamers the power and flexibility to play and work hard. To bring everything together, new enhancements in OMEN Gaming Hub offer a variety of performance and personalization features.

People everywhere seek devices that can adapt to hybrid play and work. Sixty-two percent of gamers prefer a PC that fits their entire life instead of being used for gaming only. With a billion new gamers entering the space in the last seven years and 84 percent of them using games to connect with others with similar interests, gaming devices enable access to countless games and corresponding communities.
"The gaming world continues to grow in popularity, plunging more people into exciting and immersive worlds to escape, compete, and connect with others," said Gagan Singh, General Manager of HyperX and Head of HP Gaming Strategy. "HP is enhancing and expanding a world-class ecosystem of hardware and software, designed to empower gamers and deliver the best experiences whether they're gaming, creating, or connecting with friends and communities."

Blazing Fast Gameplay with Cutting-Edge Power to Create
Lifestyle gamers want hybrid devices that give them the power to play the most demanding AAA games and performance to handle most graphically intensive creative activities including multitasking, accelerate 3D models rendering, or when using powerful creative tools like Adobe software suite. The OMEN Transcend 16 Laptop was built for gaming and creation with a cutting-edge screen, premium slim chassis, and high-end internal components.

The new OMEN Transcend 16 Laptop embraces hybrid lifestyle gaming with:
  • Stunningly Bright Visuals: Immersive and perfect for content creation, the first ever mini-LED display on an OMEN device offers extreme HDR 1000 for incredible details and vibrant true-to-life color. With a 16:10 aspect ratio, lifestyle gamers can see more screen real-estate to be more productive when editing video, audio, and photography with enhanced vertical content viewing. Achieving a peak brightest of 1,180 nits, HDR 10007, and a 240 Hz refresh rate, games, creative projects, and entertaining content will look stunningly vibrant and clear, even in sunlight.
  • Lavish and Portable Design: Gamers want significant power in easily portable designs. This device is the first and only OMEN Laptop to utilize a magnesium frame to deliver the thinnest and lightest gaming laptop from HP10 to date at under 2.1 kg and 19.9 mm. Combined with a 97Whr battery pack, this gives gamers and creators a premium on-the-go experience with long lasting battery life.
  • Blazing Performance: Push games and applications to their limits with up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900HX mobile processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPUs to play the latest hits or power intensive compute work with ease. Take full advantage of OMEN Dynamic Power within OMEN Gaming Hub to precisely detect real-time CPU and GPU capacity and dynamically allocate power between the two to create extra headroom and optimize performance based on the activity occurring in the game or application.
  • Cool Design: The laptop stays cool while playing top titles and even under intense multi-application workloads with advanced OMEN Tempest Cooling featuring a new square vent design, yielding more air intake to significantly improve airflow and skin temperature.
Extreme Performance to Play Anything
HP is also announcing the next generation OMEN 16 Laptop for hardcore gamers. This is the most powerful OMEN 16 yet, with a gen-over-gen improvement of 119 percent FPS in Cyberpunk 207713. It is powered by up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900HX mobile processor or up to an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS mobile processor for ultra-fast in-game computations. Graphics powered by up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU ensures every pixel is rendered at lighting speeds on up to a QHD 240 Hz display with a 3 ms response time.

OMEN Transcend 16 and OMEN 16 Laptops enable users to:
  • Play and Work Hard: With up to 32 GB DDR5-5600 MHz RAM and 2 TB PCIe ️ Gen 4 NVMe TLC M.2 SSD, users will experience insanely quick load times for seamless gaming and content creation.
  • Answer the Call: Be it for team chat to defeat the latest boss encounter, or to talk with community members, utilize the all-new FHD camera with a manual shutter door to be secure. For the OMEN Transcend 16 specifically, the addition of Windows Hello Facial recognition enables biometric identification to help make the log-in experience quick and secure.
Seamless Ecosystem with HyperX
Seamless connectivity is a critical part of any gamer's wireless headset experience. For the first time, HyperX and OMEN together engineered the world's first gaming laptops with an embedded module for intuitive audio pairing and ultra-low latency solution via a bundled HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless Gaming Headset option. Enabled on OMEN Transcend 16 Laptop and OMEN 16 Laptop, this quick and easy configuration allows for anyone to step into a seamless gaming experience with impeccable audio out of the box.

HyperX gaming headsets, keyboards, mice, and microphones complement all the announced OMEN and Victus products for the ultimate gaming ecosystem.

High-Performance Mainstream Gaming
Ninety percent of Gen Z reports regularly playing and engaging with games, and Generation Alpha cites gaming as making up the quantity of leisure time at 21 percent. These audiences need a device that adapts to how they play and live and the Victus 16 Laptop delivers this with high performance in a mainstream device. Elevated through OMEN Dynamic Power, users can start their gaming journeys with the flexibility for schoolwork, entertainment, and content creation.

Victus 16 Laptop empowers those starting their gaming journeys to:
  • Chill Out: Victus now features HP's robust OMEN Tempest Cooling solution on select models as well as an IR thermopile sensor to accurately manage temperatures and keep things frosty when the action in game is getting hot.
  • Level Up: Playing on a Victus laptop has never been more impressive with up to 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700HX mobile processors or up to an AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS mobile processor. Graphics options up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX Laptop 4070 GPU ensures the top titles look stunning.
  • Flex that Style: Coming in bold color options in mica silver, performance blue, and ceramic white, and 1-Zone RGB keyboard option, finding the right look that fits your vibe has never been easier.
New Gaming Monitor Portfolio
No matter how people use their monitors - for PC or console gaming, work, entertainment, or some fun content creation - HP's new OMEN monitor line-up of monitors is offered in a wide range of sizes and features designed for today's hybrid life.

The showpiece of the new line-up is the OMEN 27k Gaming Monitor. With one-in-four gamers using their displays plugged into a console, it adds HDMI 2.1 support, allowing for seamless, easy gameplay on next-gen consoles. It also showcases OMEN's first-ever KVM switch to enable the control of multiple devices, be it a PC, laptop, or console, via one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The OMEN 27k also delivers an ultra-premium experience including 4K resolution, color gamut up to DCI-P3 95%, a fast 144 Hz refresh rate, and ARGB lighting.
The OMEN 24, OMEN 27, OMEN 27q, OMEN 32q, and OMEN 32c gaming monitors all come with the industry standard 165 Hz refresh rate, and plug and play connectivity. The OMEN 27s and OMEN 27qs contain the same features but up to a 240 Hz refresh rate to push frames in competitive play. Designed for those who want to feel widely immersed in grand-scale games and MMOs or utilize added workspace in content creation or spreadsheets, the OMEN 34c offers a 1500r curved screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio.

OMEN Monitor Portfolio offers:
  • Bright yet Quick: With seventy-one percent of gamers listing HDR as one of the most critical features in a gaming monitor, each monitor has HDR and AMD FreeSync Premium, with the OMEN 27s, OMEN 27qs, and OMEN 27k feature VESA DisplayHDR 400 for extremely vibrant colors.
  • Clear, Colorful, and Loud: All monitors have at least VESA ClearMR 5000 to ensure even the most action-packed moments are fluid, crisp, and free of motion blur. The OMEN 32c, OMEN 27s, and OMEN 27qs, step it up with VESA ClearMR 6000. To personalize your gaming space with extra color, the OMEN 27s and 27qs join the 27k in featuring ARGB lighting that is customizable in OMEN Light Studio within OMEN Gaming Hub For those who want to take a break from their headset, the OMEN 34c, 27s, 27qs, and 27k include 2 x 3 W integrated speakers to get straight to jamming out.
  • Stylish yet Comfortable: Comes with a premium look without sacrificing ergonomic features, allowing gaming and work in comfort. All new monitors feature a stand with height adjustment, tilt, and pivot, delivering on the ergonomic needs. For those who'd like to mount their monitor, they have support for VESA compatibility.
Optimize, Personalize, and Play with OMEN Gaming Hub
All products announced today are enhanced with powerful new OMEN Gaming Hub features for optimized and personalized PC experiences for gamers and creators. Beginning with Processor Core Affinity Optimization within OMEN Optimizer, users will experience up to a 10 percent improvement in FPS. This adds up quickly during gameplay to create a smoother, more reliable experience. The addition of ECO Mode yields up to 20 percent longer battery life and up to a 7 dB reduction in fan noise in OMEN and Victus Laptops for quieter gaming sessions and extended battery life. Combined with other features such as Performance Mode, Network Booster, System Vitals, and an integrated Cloud Gaming solution with NVIDIA's GeForce NOW high-performance cloud gaming service, OMEN Gaming Hub enables your gaming devices to work better together for a more enjoyable and seamless experience.
Pricing and Availability
  • The OMEN Transcend 16 Laptop is expected to be available on HP.com early this Spring at a starting price of $1,669.99. It is also expected to be available at Best Buy and BestBuy.com
  • The OMEN 16 Laptop is expected to be available on HP.com early this Spring at a starting price of $1,299.99. It is also expected to be available at Best Buy and BestBuy.com.
  • The Victus 16 Laptop is expected to be available on HP.com early this Spring at a starting price of $1,049.99.
  • The OMEN 24 Gaming Monitor is expected to be available on HP.com this Spring at a starting price of $199.99. It is also expected to be available at BestBuy.com.
  • The OMEN 27 Gaming Monitor is expected to be available on HP.com this Spring at a starting price of $249.99. It is also expected to be available at BestBuy.com.
  • The OMEN 27s Gaming Monitor is expected to be available on HP.com this Spring at a starting price of $349.99. It is also expected to be available at BestBuy.com.
  • The OMEN 27q Gaming Monitor is expected to be available on HP.com this Spring at a starting price of $299.99.
  • The OMEN 27qs Gaming Monitor is expected to be available on HP.com this Spring at a starting price of $429.99 and is available to pre-order on BestBuy.com today.
  • The OMEN 27k Gaming Monitor is expected to be available on HP.com this Spring at a starting price of $579.99. It is also expected to be available at BestBuy.com.
  • The OMEN 32q Gaming Monitor is expected to be available on HP.com this Spring at a starting price of $399.99. It is also expected to be available at BestBuy.com.
  • The OMEN 32c Gaming Monitor is expected to be available on HP.com this Spring at a starting price of $379.99. It is also expected to be available at BestBuy.com.
  • The OMEN 34c Gaming Monitor is expected to be available on HP.com this Spring at a starting price of $479.99.
Source: HP
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10 Comments on HP Boosts Gaming Solutions for Awe-Inspiring Experiences

#1
kapone32
The laptop pries are actually good for what you get. I expect these to sell well in a world of the newest generation laptops being from $2500 to $5000. The Omen 16 starting at $1299 with a discrete GPU is good in reference to the rest of the market.
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Paganstomp
HP & Awe-Inspiring on one sentence.... give me shivers.
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CrAsHnBuRnXp
HP is garbage and ill never buy any product of theirs.
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kapone32
CrAsHnBuRnXpHP is garbage and ill never buy any product of theirs.
Yes their OEM Desktops suck compared to MSI as an example but that does not mean that the laptops suck. Gaming laptops especially have to be able to add Storage and Memory but I will admit that the screen could be an issue but screens are enjoying a really good time now in terms of performance so it should be ok and compared to a GD77 could be a huge cost saving.
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CrAsHnBuRnXp
kapone32Yes their OEM Desktops suck compared to MSI as an example but that does not mean that the laptops suck. Gaming laptops especially have to be able to add Storage and Memory but I will admit that the screen could be an issue but screens are enjoying a really good time now in terms of performance so it should be ok and compared to a GD77 could be a huge cost saving.
Garbage company makes garbage products. Will never buy from them.
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dyonoctis
CrAsHnBuRnXpGarbage company makes garbage products. Will never buy from them.
That's your opinion, and you are entitled to it, just don't present it as an absolute truth. There's lot of people/business doing critical work on HP hardware and they are doing fine.
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#7
trsttte
What the hell is "4K21 resolution"?

And for that matter what's "VESA DisplayHDR 400724" or ...

Okay, some small letters must have been translated into regular text
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CrAsHnBuRnXp
dyonoctisThat's your opinion, and you are entitled to it, just don't present it as an absolute truth. There's lot of people/business doing critical work on HP hardware and they are doing fine.
And thats your opinion. Ive used HP hardware (mostly laptops and printers) in both a personal and professional work environment and they have ALWAYS failed to be a good product. My experience. It is MY absolute truth.

I never recommend them to anyone either.
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TheLostSwede
News Editor
trsttteWhat the hell is "4K21 resolution"?

And for that matter what's "VESA DisplayHDR 400724" or ...

Okay, some small letters must have been translated into regular text
I missed to delete a few footnotes, that's what.
21 4K content required to view 4K resolution.
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#10
Logoffon
While I like that they're doing TKL-like layout, the fact that they butchered it by moving keys around turned me off.
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