HP has just announced a couple of new gaming laptops for the Indian market. These models have been launched in two of its gaming lineup of notebooks and includes new OMEN and Victus models. So let’s have a look.
OMEN 16 & OMEN 17
Talking about the OMEN series first, both laptop models feature similar specifications, with the display being the primary difference. The OMEN 16 features a 16.1 inch display while the OMEN 17 sports a larger 17.3 inch panel. As of right now, the PC maker has yet to reveal the processors that power both models, but has confirmed that they are 12th Gen Intel CPUs. Furthermore, the brand also confirmed that the OMEN 16 and OMEN 17 will feature up to an RTX 3070 Ti and RTX 3080 Ti GPUs for the Nvidia options, and an AMD Radeos RX 6650M GPU for the team red option.
For storage, the brand is offering up to 2TB of Gen4 SSD storage along with up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM. Notably, both laptops offer 165Hz refresh rate and quad HD screen resolution. HP has also placed an emphasis on cooling with the new laptops by adding new heat pipe and outflow vent to help keep the notebooks cool when performing intensive tasks like gaming.
Victus 15 & Victus 16
Arriving at the other gaming laptop series, the company has also announced the new Vitus 15 and Victus 16 models in India as well. As the name suggests, the former has a 15.6 inch display while the former has a larger 16.1 inch panel. While both offer FHD resolution, only the bigger sibling has 144Hz high refresh rate. The Victus 15 will also be powered by 12th Gen Intel i5 or an i7 CPU that will be paired with up to an RTX 3050 Ti GPU.
On the other hand, the Victus 16 is equipped with a Ryzen 7 6800H CPU and RTX 3050 Ti GPU. The storage configuration of the Victus 15 is unknown, but the 16 inch variant is confirmed to house up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It will also come with a new heat management system that is design to offer better cooling performance as well.
OMEN Desktop PCs
HP has also announced new HP OMEN desktop series of PCs as well. This includes the new OMEN 45L, 40L and 25L models. Each of them are powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700F CPU and up to an Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU. For storage, the desktop gaming PCs will also offer up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. These desktops also arrive with a ‘Cyro’ cooling chamber for ambient air based cooling technology, with its cabinet featuring a glass design and even offers tool less access and complete RGB control as well. These PCs will also feature up to an 800W PSU.
Victus 15L Desktop PC
The last product announced was the Victus 15L desktop gaming PC. This computer is available in either 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700F or the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G CPU. For graphics, it is paired with the Nvidia RTX 3060 Ti GPU. HP has claimed that the new desktop lineup will also offer “extensive” customization options as well as the ability to upgrade different PC components in the future.
Pricing & Availability
The OMEN 16 laptop starts from 1,09,999 INR (roughly 1,400 US Dollars) and is currently available for purchase on the company’s official website. Meanwhile, the MOEN 17 is set to launch sometime in August 2022 and will start from 1,99,999 INR (roughly 2,555 US Dollars). Out of all the new gaming laptops, the Victus 15 is the most affordable and costs 67,999 INR (roughly 869 US Dollars), with its release set for next month.
On the other hand, the Victus 16 is on sale as of right now and has a price tag of 84,999 INR (roughly 1,085 US Dollars). Lastly, the OMEN desktops are available for purchase right now and start from 1,49,999 INR (roughly 1,915 US Dollars), while the Victus 15L model which is also available now starts has a starting price tag of 93,999 INR (roughly 1,200 US Dollars).
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