My very first rig was an RTX 1050 HP Omen 15, in all its chunky metallic form.
The 2024 HP Omen 17 could not be further from those days.
Theres no such option here.
Thats certainly not helped by the all-plastic construction.
Considering you might easily spend over $2,000 on a mid-range configuration, this cheaper material is disappointing.
Yes, theRazerBlade 16 is minimal, but it backs that aesthetic up with an incredibly high-quality construction.
All this is to say, this is a very basic design in both aesthetic and build materials.
The quality of that assembly is still reliable, though.
I could easily launch the whole clamshell with one hand without the base tipping over.
Thats because the heft of this gadget works in its favor in terms of durability.
Those after an RTX 4080 or RTX 4090 powerhouse will need to look elsewhere.
That screen is the weakest link in the chain here, though.
I was impressed with the colors on offer across this panel, though.
The keyboard is another story.
Theres energy here, mostly due to the lower travel, but a too-soft landing borders on spongey.
The trackpad is still more than serviceable, and remains nicely responsive with a large base.
Theres only one USB-C option on the whole gear, which feels a little outdated.
HP rates it at five hours on a single charge - fantastic for a gaming-specific rig.
1080p performance can sail you through more demanding titles and take on more Nvidia-friendly games with room to spare.
Things get even more interesting when we take synthetic benchmarks into account.
That AMD 8000-Series GPU means business.
Should you buy the HP Omen 17?
If youre after an everyday machine that can double up as a gaming rig, Id look elsewhere.
Id look to anAlienware M18for a better value desktop replacement experience.
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