HP Unlocks Possibilities for Gamers to Play Anywhere,

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP Inc. today revealed its newest gaming hardware and software created for gamers everywhere with the thermally innovative OMEN 16 Laptop, accessible Victus 15 Laptop, and a variety of powerful updates to OMEN Gaming Hub to enable elevated gaming experiences for all.

Gaming continues to permeate throughout the globe and in America with 76% of the US population playing games an average of 16.5 hours a week in 2021, an increase of 3.8 hours from 2019¹. Total consumer spending for PC gaming hardware and accessories is up 62% from 2019², highlighting the desire people are having to making PC gaming a bigger part of their lives.

“As people continue to spend more time gaming, they want hardware and software that will allow them to game longer while keeping them immersed,” said Josephine Tan, Global Head and General Manager, Consumer PCs at HP Inc. “These latest additions to HP’s gaming ecosystem give people of all backgrounds – rookie gamers and veterans alike – the tools they need to expand their gaming horizons, now and into the future.”

STAY COOL EVERYWHERE

Seasoned adventurers in gaming crave the latest advancements in hardware and software that allow them to experience today’s titles at the best settings, so they feel truly immersed when they clutch that last-second win or defeat that once impossible boss. This latest addition to the OMEN ecosystem delivers new experiences that go beyond the expected to keep gamers connected, entertained, and excited for what comes next.

Revamped Thermals: Upgrades in the form of an added fifth heat pipe and fourth outflow vent have additionally contributed to a -3% GPU hinge and -14% bottom SSD temperature³ while also running 5% quieter⁴ compared to last gen so gamers can Zen out and stay fully immersed in their favorite titles.

Processors in Harmony: Cooperating with a built-in IR thermopile sensor, OMEN Dynamic Power⁵ within OMEN Gaming Hub² can precisely detect real-time CPU and GPU capacity and dynamically allocate power between the two. This creates extra headroom and optimizes in-game FPS based on current game activity to allow the best experience possible in any game. This technology has contributed up to a 18% performance increase in 3D Mark Time Spy⁶ and up to a 36% increase in CPU performance⁷¹⁰ over last year’s model.

Extreme Performance: Stunning graphics bring the newest titles to life with up to an NVIDIA^® GeForce^® RTX™ 3070 Ti Laptop GPU and the latest MAX Q technologies or AMD Ryzen™ RX 6650M. Clear levels faster than ever with up to an Intel^® Core™ i9-12900H series processor⁸ or AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HX Mobile Processors⁹. Avoid untimely memory bottlenecks with up to 32GB DDR5 4800 MHz and take advantage of speedy access to vital files with up to 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSD.

Immersive Visuals: Action on the screen flows brilliantly across the up to QHD¹⁰ 165Hz IPS panel with 3ms response time¹¹ and 100% sRGB. Experience low blue light with Eyesafe^® display certification¹² by TÜVRheinlan and an auto brightness sensor that work to keep eyes fresh during the grandest of adventures. The bright visuals continue on the keyboard with up to per-key RGB lighting with OMEN Gaming Hub Light Studio integration to achieve a look that is on point with any gaming setup theme.

PRESS START FOR ADVENTURE

Each gamer has a meaningful origin story that explains their exploration into PC gaming. Victus introduces gamers to an accessible, yet elevated, gaming experience built with OMEN’s DNA. As the younger sibling to the seasoned OMEN brand, Victus aims to help anybody from any background outplay the ordinary in their quest to find out what type of gamer they are.

As the second entrant in the Victus line of laptops, the Victus 15 features three striking color options in mica silver, performance blue, and ceramic white, all with a standard backlit keyboard printed with the memorable font found on OMEN devices. With outstanding processors and graphics, anyone can multitask between gaming, surfing, editing, and more with features that include:

Compact Power: The 15-inch display features options up to FHD 144 Hz and Eyesafe^® low-blue light¹⁴ while fitting snug atop a design that boasts a 15-inch diagonal footprint for practical everyday portability. Visuals have never moved quicker with graphics powered by up to an NVIDIA^® GeForce^® RTX™ 3050 Ti Laptop GPU with 2^nd generation ray tracing power or AMD Radeon RX 6500M. Lightning-fast speed and responsive gameplay with options up to an Intel^® Core™ i7-12700H processor¹⁰ or AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H Mobile Processors¹¹ along with up to 16 GB DDR4-3200 MHz memory.

Chilly Inside: Wide rear vents add a visual flair on top of enhanced thermal efficiency which is bolstered by four-way airflow and a two-heat pipe design to keep things running cool when the gameplay gets sizzling. With a single SSD up to Gen4 1TB PCIe storage⁷ gaming and other activities are quick and simple.

ULTIMATE CONTROL

Both OMEN 16 and Victus 15 Laptops ship with OMEN Gaming Hub preinstalled to take advantage of powerful internal features such as Performance Mode, Network Booster, and System Vitals to help games run lit. The new Optimizer feature takes this even further by enabling enthusiasts to free up system resources and tweak low-level OS settings to maximize FPS regardless of if theirs PC is OMEN, Vitus, custom built, or other. Additionally, access to other features like, Gallery, Rewards, Oasis Live, and OMEN Light Studio with support for Twinkly lights raises gaming experiences in new and exciting ways.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY¹³

OMEN 16.1 Gaming Laptop PC expected to be available by this summer via HP.com and at Best Buy for a starting price of $1199.99 on HP.com. See local retailer for pricing.
Victus 15.6 Gaming Laptop PC is expected to be available by this summer via HP.com and other retailers for a starting price of $799.99 on HP.com. See local retailer for pricing.

About HP

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1 https://www.marketingcharts.com/cross-media-and-traditional/videogames-traditional-and-cross-channel-118663
2 https://www.npd.com/news/press-releases/2021/the-npd-group-consumer-spend-on-pc-gaming-hardware-and-accessories-in-u-s-increased-62-in-2020/
3 Based on HP Internal Testing in April 2022 comparison between the new OMEN 16 and 2021 OMEN 16. New OMEN 16 configuration with Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB RAM. 2021 OMEN 16 configuration with Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB RAM. 2022 OMEN 16 GPU hinge top 43.2’C/ SSD bottom 36.1’C; 2021 OMEN 16 GPU hinge top: 44.5’C/ SSD bottom 42.1’C.
4 Based on HP Internal Testing in April 2022 comparison between the new OMEN 16 and 2021 OMEN 16. New OMEN 16 configuration with Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB RAM. 2021 OMEN 16 configuration with Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB RAM. 2022 OMEN 16 balanced mode (CPU 35W+ GPU 80W) 40 dBA; 2021 OMEN 16 balanced mode (CPU 35W+ GPU 80W) 42 dBA.
5 Both modes are supported to calibrate the best and balanced power state. When CPU is less intensive, GPU can take advantage of CPU idle power and increase GPU TGP by NVIDIA Dynamic Boost 2.0. When CPU gets more stressed, OMEN Dynamic power will kick in to allocate power budget to CPU. With this we see a collaborative working model detecting the status of power need.
6 All performance specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower. Based on HP Internal Testing in Apr 2022 using 3DMark11/ TIME SPY/ FIRE STRIKE EXTREME/ FIRESTRIKE ULTRA comparison between the 2022 OMEN 16 and 2021 OMEN 16. 2022 OMEN 16 configuration with Intel i9-12900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB DDR5-4800 RAM, 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. 2021 OMEN 16 configuration with Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. Both test on the Performance mode which adjusts fan speed to help improve cooling and potentially improve time spent at boost frequencies but is not a guarantee of higher overall system performance.
7 Based on HP Internal Testing in Apr 2022 using Cinebench R20 comparison between the 2022 OMEN 16 (Score: 6081) and 2021 OMEN 16 (Score: 4485). 2022 OMEN 16 configuration with Intel i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB DDR5-4800 RAM, 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. 2021 OMEN 16 configuration with Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD. Both test on the Performance mode which adjusts fan speed to help improve cooling and potentially improve time spent at boost frequencies but is not a guarantee of higher overall system performance.
8 Multi-core is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. Intel’s numbering, branding/and or naming is not a measurement of higher performance. Quad-core is 4 cores and Hexa-core is 6 cores.
9 Multi-core is designed to improve performance of certain software products. Not all customers or software applications will necessarily benefit from use of this technology. Performance and clock frequency will vary depending on application workload and your hardware and software configurations. AMD’s numbering is not a measurement of clock speed.
10 Quad HD (2560x1440) content is required to view Quad HD images.
11 All performance specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP's component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower.
12 Eyesafe^® Display for Low Blue Light is the Display Compliance Test Specification quality. See https://eyesafe.com for more details.
13 Pricing from HP.com, subject to change without notice. Retailer pricing may vary.
14 Colors available could vary per region.
15 Supported Devices: All Windows 10 based PCs (RS3 or later) will be supported by OMCC. This app should not install on any PCs which is not Windows 10 (RS3 or later). Support language: English/Arabic (ar)/ Chinese-S (zh-cn)/ Chinese-T (zh-tw) Croatian (hr)/ Czech (cs)/ Danish (da)/ Dutch (nl)/ Finnish (fi)/ French (fr)/ German (de)/ Greek (el)/ Italian (it)/ Japanese (ja)/ Korean (ko)/ Latvian (lv)/ Lithuanian (lt)/ Norwegian (no)/ Polish (pl)/ Portuguese (Portugal) (pt-pt)/ Russian (ru)/ Serbian (sr)/ Slovak (sk)/ Slovenian (sl)/ Spanish (es)/ Swedish (sv).
16 Only available on Intel models.
17 Listed numbers are compared to prior model. Results may vary by different configurations.