HP Omen
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Manufacturer | HP Inc. |
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Product family | Omen |
Type | Laptops Desktops Monitors |
Release date | 2014 |
Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
Predecessor | VoodooPC |
Website | www |
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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 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
[edit]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
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In 2016, HP co-developed the OMEN X with Maingear, a cube-shaped PC with a 45 degree angled design.[8]
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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.
Portables
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See also
[edit]- HP Envy, the Envy name also from former VoodooPC line of laptops
References
[edit]- ^ "HP Victus 16 Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ Sherri L. Smith (2014-11-04). "HP Attacks Alienware with Omen Gaming Laptop". LaptopMag. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "HP Officially Announces Purchase Of Voodoo PC". TechCrunch. 2006-09-28. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Walton, Jarred. "HP Launches Omen: A Thin Gaming Laptop". www.anandtech.com. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "HP Buys PC Gaming Peripheral Maker HyperX From Kingston". PCMAG. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ Lyles, Taylor (2021-02-24). "HP is buying gaming accessory brand HyperX for $425 million". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
- ^ "HP and MAINGEAR Team up for Omen X High-End Gaming PC".
- ^ "HP Omen Obelisk (Late 2019) Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 2023-10-25.