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HP OMEN
ManufacturerVoodooPC (2008-2012)
HP (2013-present)
Product familyHP OMEN
HP Victus
HyperX
TypeGaming computers
ReleasedJune 10, 2008 (2008-06-10)
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
Marketing targetGaming purpose
Websitewww.omen.com
OMEN booth in 2017

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.

HyperX

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

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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

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OMEN X

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In 2016, HP co-developed the OMEN X with Maingear, a cube-shaped PC with a 45 degree angled design.[10]

OMEN X 900

OMEN Obelisk

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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.[11]

OMEN L-series

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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

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

See also

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

References

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  1. ^ "HP Victus 16 Review". PCMAG. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  2. ^ Lyles, Taylor (2021-02-24). "HP is buying gaming accessory brand HyperX for $425 million". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  3. ^ Sherri L. Smith (2014-11-04). "HP Attacks Alienware with Omen Gaming Laptop". LaptopMag. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  4. ^ "HP Officially Announces Purchase Of Voodoo PC". TechCrunch. 2006-09-28. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  5. ^ "techPowerUp! News :: HP Brings Voodoo Omen Desktop and Voodoo Envy 133 Laptop to Life". www.techpowerup.com. Retrieved 2009-08-15.
  6. ^ "HP unveils Voodoo Envy 133 notebook, Omen desktop [Updated with video]". TechCrunch. 2008-06-10. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  7. ^ Walton, Jarred. "HP Launches Omen: A Thin Gaming Laptop". www.anandtech.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2014. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Bayley, Dominic. "HP expands its Omen brand to include PC gaming components". PCWorld. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
  10. ^ "HP and MAINGEAR Team up for Omen X High-End Gaming PC". Archived from the original on August 19, 2016.
  11. ^ "HP Omen Obelisk (Late 2019) Review". PCMAG. 21 October 2019. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  12. ^ Faulkner, Cameron (4 May 2020). "HP's new Omen gaming desktops get a glow up". The Verge. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  13. ^ Endicott, Sean (20 August 2024). "HP bursts into Gamescom 2024 with a powerful desktop PC and a slew of HyperX gaming accessories". Windows Central. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  14. ^ Buzzi, Matthew (20 March 2023). "HP Omen 16 Review". PCMag.
  15. ^ "HP Omen 17 Review". PCWorld.
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