HP Omen

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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 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 Alienware subsidiary,[2] Acer Predator and ASUS ROG series whereas the lower line Victus competes with Dell's G series, the 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[edit]

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.

Portables[edit]

See also[edit]

  • HP Envy, the Envy name also from former VoodooPC line of laptops

References[edit]

  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.

External links[edit]

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