HP Omen

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Omen by HP
ManufacturerHP Inc.
Product familyOMEN
Victus
HyperX
TypeLaptops
Desktops
Monitors
Standalone PC parts
Release date2014
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
PredecessorVoodooPC
Websitewww.omen.com
OMEN booth in 2017

HP Omen (also known as sometimes simply OMEN) is a line of high-end gaming PCs, laptops, peripherals and PC parts manufactured by HP Inc. The name comes from the former VoodooPC's line of desktops that was inherited by HP.

The HP Victus is a line of mid-range gaming computers and laptops which replaced the Pavilion Gaming brand in 2021.[1] Victus products are sold alongside with Omen products.

The HyperX brand of gaming mice, keyboards, microphones and controllers is also owned by HP after an acquisition from Kingston Technology in 2021.[2] Like Victus products, HyperX products are also sold alongside the main Omen brand.

The Omen line directly competes with Lenovo's Legion, Dell's Alienware subsidiary,[3] Acer Predator and ASUS ROG series whereas the Victus line directly competes with Dell's G series, Lenovo's LOQ, Acer Nitro, and ASUS TUF.

History

In 2006, HP acquired VoodooPC, a company that specialized in producing high-end, personalized gaming computers. Earlier that year, Dell, competitor to HP, had acquired Alienware, competitor to VoodooPC.[4]

On November 4, 2014, HP launched the Omen brand of gaming computers that inherited VoodooPC's tribal mask logo. The first product under the new brand was a 15-inch gaming laptop.[5] HP changed the logo of the Omen brand from the tribal mask design to a simple 45° square shape in 2020.[6]

In February 2021, HP acquired HyperX from Kingston and no longer produces gaming peripherals.

In March 2025, HP announced a lineup of OMEN-branded standalone PC parts.[7] Their initial offering included two sizes of case fans, two sizes of AIO CPU cooling units, and a 1000W PSU.

Desktops

OMEN X

In 2016, HP co-developed the OMEN X with Maingear, a cube-shaped PC with a 45 degree angled design.[8]

OMEN X 900

OMEN Obelisk

The HP Omen Obelisk from 2019 features a compact microATX build, equipped with Intel Core i9 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics.[9]

OMEN L-series

In 2020, HP released the 25L and 30L line of configurable desktops. The number before the L denotes the liter capacity inside of the case.[10]

At gamescom 2024, HP introduced the 35L line of configurable desktops.[11]

Laptop computers

HP has sold Omen laptops that have either Intel or AMD processors.

One of HP's laptop computers in the Omen line is the HP Omen 16.[12] Another laptop in the Omen line is the Omen 17, which has an approximately 17 inch screen.[13]

See also

  • HP Envy, the Envy name also from former VoodooPC line of laptops

References

  1. ^ "HP Victus 16 Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  2. ^ Lyles, Taylor (2021-02-24). "HP is buying gaming accessory brand HyperX for $425 million". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  3. ^ Sherri L. Smith (2014-11-04). "HP Attacks Alienware with Omen Gaming Laptop". LaptopMag. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  4. ^ "HP Officially Announces Purchase Of Voodoo PC". TechCrunch. 2006-09-28. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  5. ^ Walton, Jarred. "HP Launches Omen: A Thin Gaming Laptop". www.anandtech.com. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  6. ^ Ngo, Allen (2020-05-04). "HP ditches the 30 year old tribal mask Omen logo for a newer, simpler one". Notebookcheck. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  7. ^ Bayley, Dominic. "HP expands its Omen brand to include PC gaming components". PCWorld. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  8. ^ "HP and MAINGEAR Team up for Omen X High-End Gaming PC".
  9. ^ "HP Omen Obelisk (Late 2019) Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  10. ^ Faulkner, Cameron. "HP's new Omen gaming desktops get a glow up". The Verge. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  11. ^ Endicott, Sean. "HP bursts into Gamescom 2024 with a powerful desktop PC and a slew of HyperX gaming accessories". Windows Central. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  12. ^ Buzzi, Matthew. "HP Omen 16 Review". PCMag.
  13. ^ "HP Omen 17 Review". PCWorld.