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HP Releases Its Latest Gaming Hardware
Lineup is aimed at both casual players and serious gamers
By Sascha Brodsky Sascha Brodsky Senior Tech Reporter Macalester College Columbia University Sascha Brodsky is a freelance journalist based in New York City. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, the Guardian, the Los Angeles Times and many other publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 20, 2021 11:31AM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Computers Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming On Thursday, HP introduced a slew of new gaming hardware, including the updated OMEN 16 and OMEN 17 laptops. The company also released a new monitor and Victus by HP, its next-generation mainstream-level gaming PC portfolio, with a 16-inch laptop. "Our constant focus with gaming is to create innovative technologies that progress the medium forward for everyone, be it enthusiast-level OMEN users or newcomers to this growing and endlessly entertaining industry," said Judy Johnson, director of gaming and esports at HP, in a news release. The Omen 16 includes an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU 8 GB or AMD RDNA 2 architecture-based graphics. You have a choice of processors with the Intel. Core i7-11800H series processors or 8-core AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX Mobile processors. HP claims the laptop will stay cooler with a fan with blades that are 2.5 times as thin and have over a 200% increase in blade count than the OMEN 1510. Claimed battery life is up to nine hours. OMEN 16 is expected to be available this June for a starting price of $1049.99. The OMEN 17 includes an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU 16 GB with a TGP maximum of 165W and up to Intel Core i9-11900H processor. You can configure the unit with up to 32GB DDR4 3200 MHz memory. The OMEN 17 is coming next month at a starting price of $1,369.99. The new intro level Victus by HP 16 comes in three color options in mica silver, performance blue, and ceramic white. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX powers the 16-inch display 3060 Laptop GPU 6 GB and AMD Radeon RX 5500M. It’s available with an Intel Core i7-11800H series processor or 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Mobile Processor along with up to 32 GB DDR4 3200 MHz memory. Coming in June starting at $799.99. Recent The company also announced its OMEN 25i Gaming Monitor, which it claims could reduce eye strain while playing. The monitor supposedly has a 30% reduction in excessive blue light, compared with a standard LCD. It’s arriving in July at a starting price of $349.99. Gaming popularity has skyrocketed. Recent research found that 82% of global consumers played video games and watched video game content during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Which Microsoft Surface Is Best for You? The 8 Best Desktop PCs of 2022 The 8 Best Gaming Laptops of 2022 The 6 Best 17-Inch and Larger Laptops of 2022 What to Look For in a Gaming PC The 9 Best Laptops of 2022 The 4 Best HP Laptops, Tested by Experts Latest Windows 10 Drivers (October 21, 2022) The 6 Best Gaming PCs of 2022 New MacBook Air: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs The 7 Best Mini PCs for Gaming in 2022 Alienware Aurora R11 Review: The Best Gaming PC of 2021 The 6 Best Gaming Laptops for Battery Life in 2022 AMD vs Intel: Which Processor Is Best for You? What To Look For in a Gaming Laptop The 8 Best Gaming Laptops for Under $1,000 in 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies