HP Omen

Omen by HP
ManufacturerHP Inc.
Product familyOmen
TypeLaptops
Desktops
Monitors
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 and peripherals manufactured by HP Inc. The name comes from the former VoodooPC's line of desktops that was inherited by HP. HP also offer a lower line of gaming computers called Victus, which replaced the Pavilion Gaming in 2021.[1]

The Omen line competes with Lenovo's Legion, Dell's Alienware subsidiary,[2] Acer Predator and ASUS ROG series whereas the lower line Victus competes with Dell's G series, Lenovo's LOQ, Acer Nitro, and ASUS TUF.

History

Initially, this line of computers was known as VoodooPC, which was founded in 1991 and known for its high computing performance. It was acquired by Hewlett-Packard in 2006,[3] and began changing its brand name to Omen in 2014 using the same tribal mask logo design until 2020 when it was changed to a simple 45° square shape.[4]

On November 4, 2014, HP launched the Omen brand as a 15-inch gaming laptop and inherited VoodooPC's tribal mask logo.[5]

In February 2021, HP acquired HyperX from Kingston and no longer produces gaming peripherals.[6][7]

Desktops

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

OMEN X 900

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

HP current L series desktop had co-developed with Cooler Master base on chassis and PSU.

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.[10] Another laptop in the Omen line is the Omen 17, which has an approximately 17 inch screen.[11]

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. ^ Sherri L. Smith (2014-11-04). "HP Attacks Alienware with Omen Gaming Laptop". LaptopMag. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  3. ^ "HP Officially Announces Purchase Of Voodoo PC". TechCrunch. 2006-09-28. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Walton, Jarred. "HP Launches Omen: A Thin Gaming Laptop". www.anandtech.com. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  6. ^ "HP Buys PC Gaming Peripheral Maker HyperX From Kingston". PCMAG. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  7. ^ Lyles, Taylor (2021-02-24). "HP is buying gaming accessory brand HyperX for $425 million". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  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. ^ Buzzi, Matthew. "HP Omen 16 Review". PCMag.
  11. ^ "HP Omen 17 Review". PCWorld.