HP Omen explained

HP OMEN
Manufacturer:VoodooPC (2008-2012)
HP (2013-present)
Family:HP OMEN
HP Victus
HyperX
Type:Gaming computers
Os:Microsoft Windows
Marketing Target:Gaming purpose

HP OMEN, also known as simply OMEN or OMEN by HP, is a line of high-end gaming PCs, laptops, peripherals and PC parts manufactured by HP. The name comes from the former VoodooPCs 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 OMEN products.

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

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

History

On September 28, 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 June 10, 2008, VoodooPC launched the OMEN brand.[5] [6]

On November 4, 2014, HP relaunched 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.[7] HP changed the logo of the OMEN brand from the tribal mask design to a simple 45° square shape in 2020.[8]

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.[9] 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.[10]

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.[11]

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.[12]

At gamescom 2024, HP introduced the 35L line of configurable desktops.[13]

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.[14] Another laptop in the Omen line is the Omen 17, which has an approximately 17 inch screen.[15]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: HP Victus 16 Review . 2023-10-25 . PCMAG . 22 December 2021 . en.
  2. Web site: Lyles . Taylor . 2021-02-24 . HP is buying gaming accessory brand HyperX for $425 million . 2023-10-25 . The Verge . en.
  3. Web site: Sherri L. Smith . 2014-11-04 . HP Attacks Alienware with Omen Gaming Laptop . 2023-10-25 . LaptopMag . en.
  4. Web site: 2006-09-28 . HP Officially Announces Purchase Of Voodoo PC . 2023-10-25 . TechCrunch . en-US.
  5. Web site: techPowerUp! News :: HP Brings Voodoo Omen Desktop and Voodoo Envy 133 Laptop to Life . 2009-08-15 . www.techpowerup.com.
  6. Web site: 2008-06-10 . HP unveils Voodoo Envy 133 notebook, Omen desktop [Updated with video] ]. 2023-10-25 . TechCrunch . en-US.
  7. Web site: Walton . Jarred . HP Launches Omen: A Thin Gaming Laptop . https://web.archive.org/web/20141105083226/http://www.anandtech.com/show/8686/hp-launches-omen-a-thin-gaming-laptop . dead . November 5, 2014 . 2023-10-25 . www.anandtech.com.
  8. Web site: Ngo . Allen . 2020-05-04 . HP ditches the 30 year old tribal mask Omen logo for a newer, simpler one . 2023-10-25 . Notebookcheck . en.
  9. Web site: Bayley . Dominic . HP expands its Omen brand to include PC gaming components . PCWorld . 7 April 2025.
  10. Web site: HP and MAINGEAR Team up for Omen X High-End Gaming PC . https://web.archive.org/web/20160819190457/http://www.anandtech.com/show/10579/hp-and-maingear-team-up-for-omen-x-highend-gaming-pc. dead. August 19, 2016.
  11. Web site: HP Omen Obelisk (Late 2019) Review . 2023-10-25 . PCMAG . 21 October 2019 . en.
  12. Web site: Faulkner . Cameron . HP's new Omen gaming desktops get a glow up . The Verge . 4 May 2020 . 6 April 2025.
  13. Web site: Endicott . Sean . HP bursts into Gamescom 2024 with a powerful desktop PC and a slew of HyperX gaming accessories . Windows Central . 20 August 2024 . 6 April 2025.
  14. Web site: Buzzi . Matthew . HP Omen 16 Review . PCMag. 20 March 2023 .
  15. Web site: HP Omen 17 Review . PCWorld.