Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Computing
  3. News

HP launches a new gaming laptop and HyperX accessories

By
Front view of the HP Omen 17 2024 gaming laptop with a white background.
HP

HP continues to refresh its lineup of premium gaming laptops with the latest Omen 17. Featuring the latest AI-enhanced AMD Ryzen 8000-series mobile chips, it is the first Omen product to come with a dedicated Copilot key for Microsoft’s latest AI assistant.

Additionally, the laptop offers AI-enhanced meeting features like enhancing the built-in webcam and microphone for an improved video calling experience. And with Otter.ai, users can transcribe meetings and have access to AI-generated notes.

Recommended Videos

The overall design hasn’t changed much and remains understated, thus making it great for someone who wants a productivity workhorse in the office.

Related

Of course, the Omen brand has always aligned with gaming, and the new Omen 17 sounds pretty good on paper. Configurable with up to a Ryzen 9 8945HS eight-core processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 with 8GB VRAM, it should be able handle most modern games without breaking a sweat. The cooling system features full three-side venting and two 12V fans to maintain optimal temperatures. Being a gaming laptop, you also have the option to customize the RGB lighting to your preference, ranging from subtle to vibrant, using the light studio section of the Omen Gaming Hub.

The cooling system on the HP Omen 17 2024 gaming laptop.
HP

The 17.3-inch display sees a significant bump with options of a Full HD IPS panel capable of 48Hz-144Hz variable refresh rate, 100% sRGB coverage, and 300 nits of peak brightness. There’s also a quad-HD model sporting a variable refresh rate between 48Hz and 240Hz and a faster response time of 3ms.

The IPS panel may not be as good as the OLED we recently saw on the Omen Transcend 14, but considering the Omen 17’s starting price of $1,350, it doesn’t sound all that bad.

Other features of the Omen 17 include dual PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD slots (2TB total), up to 32GB of DDR5 5600MHz RAM, and a 1080p webcam. In terms of ports and connectivity, there’s a single USB Type-C port, three USB Type-A ports, HDMI, RJ45 Ethernet, a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6/6E, and Bluetooth 5.3.

The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core wireless <a href=gaming mouse with box and bundled accessories. " width="720" height="720" />
Under the HyperX brand, HP has also introduced two new accessories. First up is the Pulsefire Haste 2 Core Wireless gaming mouse, a lightweight device weighing just 70 grams and powered by a single AAA battery.

It can connect via Bluetooth or a high-speed 2.4GHz connection with the included dongle, boasting a 12,000 DPI HyperX Custom Core Sensor and durable TTC Gold Switches rated for up to 20 million clicks.

The HyperX Cloud Mix Buds 2 true wireless gaming earphones on a red background.
HP

The second addition is the HyperX Cloud Mix Buds 2, a pair of wireless earbuds designed for gaming. These earbuds connect via a dongle for minimal latency or through Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio. They also feature hybrid ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) to block out distractions during gaming sessions.

The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core Wireless Gaming Mouse will debut in May with a starting price of $50, while the Cloud Mix Buds 2 is set to launch in the summer priced at $150. The new Omen 17 will be available starting April 24.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Kunal Khullar
Kunal Khullar
Computing Writer
Kunal is a Computing writer contributing content around PC hardware, laptops, monitors, and more for Digital Trends. Having…
HyperX gives the Fury DDR4 memory line a face-lift and adds RGB lighting
Four DDR4 RAM kits with pink RGB lighting are shown installed inside a PC case.

HyperX announced the release of the new Fury DDR4 RGB and a fresh new design of the Fury DDR4 lineup of system memory kits. A division of Kingston Technology, HyperX is renown for its PC gaming peripherals and the key to that is its high-performance and cost-effective memory kits.

“The HyperX team is excited to expand our Fury DDR4 and Fury DDR4 RGB lineup for the next generation of PC enthusiasts who continually want the absolute best performance possible from their system,” Kristy Ernt, DRAM business manager at HyperX, said in a statement.

Read more
Best refurbished laptop deals: How to find cheap used computers
microsoft surface laptop go 2020 on desk

While having one of the best laptops on the market can be fun, for a lot of folks, that tends to be overkill, especially if you're trying to shop on a budget. One thing you can consider is going for refurbished laptops; not only are they way cheaper than the specs you get, but a lot of the time, they also tend to come with guarantees from the brand. On top of that, you help the environment and reduce e-waste, so there are a lot of benefits to buying refurbished and a few downsides, especially given the guarantees that are provided.

To that end, there are really great refurbished laptop sales that you can check out as part of Best Buy laptop deals, Dell laptop deals, HP laptop deals and Lenovo laptop deals. Alternatively, if you're in the Apple ecosystem, take a look at these refurbished MacBook deals, or if you still want to go for something new, you could consider checking out these laptop deals instead.
Best Buy refurbished laptops -- starting at $113
Best Buy's refurbished laptops are -- you guessed it -- Geek Squad Certified and while they may not be free and clear of absolutely all cosmetic scuffs they are still exceptionally clean and always in working order. Some of them even come with additional software like virus tools, streaming access, like Apple TV+, and much more. Of course, the best part is that you can get a premium and fully upgraded model for less, often with more storage, more power, and more features than you would when buying a base model brand new. You've got some great options from Lenovo, Acer, HP, Dell, Gateway, and even Apple to choose from. The cheapest models start around $120 and increase from there. The best way to know what's available is to head over and browse for yourself.

Read more
This Alienware gaming PC with RTX 4090 is $1,300 off today
The front of the Alienware Aurora R15 desktop.

For a gaming PC that's as future-proof as they come, check out the Alienware Aurora R15 with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card. The gaming desktop, originally priced at $3,900 for this configuration, is available from Dell with a $1,300 discount that brings its price down to $2,600. It's still not cheap, but at that price you'll be getting amazing value from tis powerful gaming PC. You're going to have to hurry though, as we're not sure how much time is remaining before you miss out on the potential savings.

Why you should buy the Alienware Aurora R15 gaming PC
The machine that's on top of our list of the best gaming PCs is the Alienware Aurora R16, but its predecessor, the Alienware Aurora R15, remains an excellent choice for most gamers, especially with this configuration that's on sale. In addition to the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card, you'll get the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X processor and 32GB of RAM that's highly recommended by our guide on how much RAM do you need as it will give you room to stream or use multiple applications while playing. With these specifications, not only will there be no issues in running the best PC games, but also the upcoming PC games of the next few years.

Read more