HP Omen 16 (2022), Victus 15 (2022) gaming laptops with improved temperatures, new Intel, AMD processors debut
The HP Omen 16 (2022) and Victus 15 (2022) gaming laptops were launched in the US on Wednesday. These laptops are pretty much the same as the previous generation except they now have improved cooling systems and new processor options from Intel and AMD. Additionally, HP says both the Omen 16 (2022) and Victus 15 (2022) laptops come with an Omen Gaming Hub that offers features like Performance Mode, Network Booster, and System Vitals that allow fine-tuning for a better gaming experience.
HP Omen 16 (2022) and Victus 15 (2022) prices, availability
According to information provided by HPHP Omen 16 (2022) pricing starts at $1,199.99 (about Rs 93,200) and the gaming laptop will be available “this summer” on the HP online store and Best Buy in the US.
The HP Victus 15 (2022) gaming laptop will also available this summer with prices starting at $799.99 (approximately Rs. 62,200) on the HP online store and other US retailers. The laptop can be purchased in Ceramic White, Mica Silver, and Performance Blue color options.
HP Omen 16 (2022) Specifications
As mentioned, the HP Omen 16 (2022) is quite similar to its predecessor. The HP Omen 16 (2022) has a 16.1-inch IPS display with a resolution of up to QHD (2560×1440 pixels) and a refresh rate of 165Hz. The display has a 3ms response time, 100% sRGB color gamut, and Safety Screen certification by Germany’s TÜV Rheinland.
HP offers two processor options. Gamers can buy a laptop with an Intel Core i9-12900H processor or with an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor. The model with the Intel processor comes with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, and the model with the AMD processor with Max-Q technology or the AMD Ryzen RX 6650M graphics. The processor is paired with up to 32GB of DDR5 4800MHz RAM and up to a 2TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSD.
According to HP, the revamped heatsink on the Omen 16 (2022) gaming laptop adds a fifth heat pipe, in addition to a fourth air vent, which is also claimed to have reduced the temperature by 3%. GPU temperature, SSD bottom temperature down to 14 and also 5% noise reduction when running.
The HP Omen 16 (2022) comes with a built-in IR thermal sensor that, when combined with the Omen Dynamic Power feature in the Omen Gaming Hub, is said to be able to detect CPU and GPU capacity in real time and analyze it. dynamic energy distribution between the two. Buyers will have the option of per-key RGB lighting via the Omen Gaming Hub Light Studio integration. This laptop is said to be able to provide up to 9 hours of use on a single full charge.
HP Victus 15 (2022) Specifications
The HP Victus 15 (2022) gaming laptop features a 15.6-inch IPS display with up to full-HD (1920×1080 pixels) resolution and 144Hz refresh rate and Eyesafe low blue light technology. Just like the HP Omen 16 (2022), Victus machines can also be purchased with (up to) an Intel Core i7-12700H processor or an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor. The processor can be paired with up to 16GB DDR4 DDR4 RAM and up to 1TB PCIe SSD.
The model with the Intel processor was launched with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, and the model with the AMD processor had AMD Radeon RX 6500M graphics. HP says the thermal performance of the HP Victus 15 (2022) is underpinned by four-way airflow and a two-pipe design that pushes heat out through the wide rear vent. You get dual speakers tuned by B&O, an HP camera and a backlit keyboard, while the laptop weighs 2.3kg.
