HP Omen
Gaming brand by HP Inc. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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| Manufacturer | HP Inc. |
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| Product family | OMEN Victus HyperX |
| Type | Laptops Desktops Monitors Standalone PC parts |
| Release date | 2014 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Predecessor | VoodooPC |
| Website | www |
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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
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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
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OMEN X
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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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
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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 was also from former VoodooPC line of laptops
References
External links
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