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HP’s HyperX Omen 15 isn’t quite the budget-friendly gaming laptop its predecessor was
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HP has replaced its entry-level Victus 15 with the HyperX Omen 15, introducing hardware upgrades at a higher price point. This shift signals a move away from the budget-friendly $800 category toward more premium mid-range gaming hardware.
- 01The HyperX Omen 15 succeeds the Victus 15 as HP's primary entry-level gaming laptop
- 02New models feature the RTX 5050 graphics card and various incremental hardware improvements
- 03Increased pricing moves the series away from the former sub-$800 budget-friendly market segment
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The HP HyperX Omen 15, which I first saw at CES, replaces the HP Victus 15, a longtime bestselling budget gaming laptop. The Victus cost just $800, or less when on sale, and was a good entry point to decent laptop gaming. The Omen 15 has nice little upgrades over the Victus. Its RTX 5050 […]