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I switched to HP's $6,000 Omen Max 45L pre-built gaming PC for two weeks, and the price isn't what's giving me second thoughts

I switched to HP's Omen Max 45L pre-built desktop gaming PC for a couple of weeks to see what it's all about. Although I love the Cryo Chamber cooling design, it falls behind top alternatives in several key areas. Here's what you need to know before buying.

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I tested this HyperX OMEN 15 gaming laptop and its RTX 5070 graphics inside, but the OLED display stole the show

NVIDIA's DLSS keeps the RTX 5070 competitive in this HyperX OMEN 15 laptop, but OLED stands out as the killer visual feature — if you can live with the noise.

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HP now has a gaming laptop subscription service, offering RTX 5080 GPUs for $130 a month — and you'll never own that PC

HP has quietly launched an OMEN gaming laptop subscription that offers hardware up to an RTX 5080 for $129.99 a month. The service includes a 30-day trial, a 12-month lock-in, yearly upgrade options, and steep cancellation fees, but no path to ownership.

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Here's why you won't see HP gaming laptops anymore — thankfully, this change makes a whole lot of sense

There are no HP OMEN gaming laptops at CES 2026, but the reason for that is different from what you might think. The HP OMEN line of gaming hardware is now under a new name, but the change makes sense.

Windows Central

HP is changing everything about how it sells its gaming gear, and I think it might be a mistake

HyperX is the captain, now

HP puts HyperX name on Omen gaming laptops — new systems get Intel and AMD's latest processors

HP has put HyperX front and center as its gaming system brand, combining it with Omen as it updates systems to Panther Lake and Gorgon Point.

Tom’s Hardware

HP has smushed together the HyperX and Omen brands to create its new HyperX Omen range of gaming laptops, and I'm over here playing spot the difference

All in a name, as they say.

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HyperX just dropped a jaw-dropping 34-inch 360Hz curved QD-OLED monitor — and we're blown away by its incredible tech

At CES 2026, HP and HyperX revealed four new OMEN gaming monitors, with three using OLED technology. The most exciting of the bunch, though, is the ultrawide.

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HP's latest ultrawide gaming monitor is the safe option, but I hoped for a little better

I've been using the HP OMEN 34c (G2) ultrawide gaming monitor, and it's a great display in most respects. It plays it safe, though, and doesn't get it all right.

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HP Omen Max 16 review (2025)

HP's workhorse gaming laptop impresses

Unboxing the limited-edition HP OMEN 35L VALORANT desktop: A gamer's dream

HP has released a VALORANT Edition of its OMEN 35L pre-built gaming desktop, with a custom case and components. It's available now, and I've gone hands-on.

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Watch The PC Gamer Streamer Showdown live today on Twitch

Eight streamers battle in Street Fighter 6, Peak, and Rocket League this week on our Twitch channel.

PC Gamer

I loved seeing HP put OMEN and HyperX gaming front and center, but I had even more fun checking out the new gear early

I went to Los Angeles for HP's Level Reforge event, and ahead of the show was able to get some sweet hands-on time with the new OMEN and HyperX gaming gear.

Windows Central

Announcing The PC Gamer Streamer Showdown, broadcasting Sept 9-12

Tune in next month for a one-of-a-kind triathalon between popular streamers.

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I need to try HyperX's new gaming headset – it does something I've never seen before

Headsets and gaming hardware to die for

PC Gamer

HP announces an updated set of Omen Max 45L RTX 5090 rigs with Ryzen CPUs, but no word on price yet leaves me worried

More Ryzen rigs feel like a good thing.

Tom’s Hardware

HP's new Omen 35L comes in a 'Stealth' edition for people who hate RGB — and the Omen Max 45L got refreshed, too

HP updated its Omen 35L and Omen Max 45L to the latest parts from Nvidia and AMD, and added some slight design changes. New headsets and mics are also on offer from HyperX.

Tom’s Guide

HP made a gaming PC for people who don't want to look like they own a gaming PC — meet the Omen 35L Stealth Edition

HP just announced an updated model of its Omen 35L, and one version has a "stealthy" design with no RGB lighting. This is the gaming HP I want.

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HP Unveils Its Most Powerful Gaming Desktop Ever — And the Stealthiest, for Those Who Prefer a Minimalist Aesthetic

HP has unveiled the OMEN MAX 45L flagship gaming desktop PC powered by AMD and NVIDIA, as well as a refreshed HP OMEN 35L (with a new Stealth Edition).

GamesRadar

HP Omen Max 16 review: "one hell of a show"

It's not the cheapest, but it's far from the most expensive and considering the price you're paying the HP Omen Max 16 puts on one hell of a show. Powerful

PC Gamer

We stayed cool during Summer Game Fest with our free ice-cream truck

Brought to you by OMEN.

Dot Esports

Omen gets disabled on VALORANT’s 5th anniversary due to this game-breaking bug

The glitch gave Omen mains a massive advantage.

PC Gamer

I scream, you scream, we all scream for a top-notch laptop cooling system

Coming to Summer Game Fest.

Windows Central

HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025) review: The power and quality to compete with the big dogs

The HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025) is the most powerful gaming laptop HP has ever released, and it goes against the most premium laptops on the market. Does it succeed?

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"I can’t remember the last time I’ve seen a display this drop-dead gorgeous.": The new HP Omen Max is putting in maximum effort

The HP Omen Max 16 delivers so much good with its intense RTX 5090 GPU and gorgeous OLED display, but battery life and audio disappoint for a $4,000+ laptop.

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