HP HyperX OMEN 15
- Intel Core i5-14500HX
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 (Laptop)
- 15.3”, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 180 Hz, IPS
- 1000GB SSD
- 32GB RAM
- 2.42 kg (5.3 lbs)
Review
HP HyperX OMEN 15 in-depth review
The HyperX OMEN 15 (15-ga0000) is aimed at gamers who also need a laptop for everyday work, studying, or travel. It sits closer to the mid-range than the high end, and the first thing that stands out is how restrained it looks for a gaming machine - especially in Shadow Black, where the clean design can easily pass for a powerful work laptop.What surprised us most was the battery life: our Core Ultra 7 245H + RTX 5060 configuration lasted 8 hours and 21 minutes in our video playback test, which is excellent for this class. The keyboard layout is another strong point, with full-sized arrow keys, a NumPad, and 4-zone RGB lighting. The biggest disappointment is the GPU implementation: despite carrying an RTX 5060, our unit is limited to just 55W, putting it far behind higher-powered RTX 5[...]
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Pros
- Excellent battery life for a gaming laptop – 8 hours and 21 minutes in our test
- Clean, understated design suitable for both gaming and professional use
- Excellent keyboard layout with full-sized arrow keys and NumPad
- PWM-free display with good contrast
- Two user-accessible SO-DIMM slots, with one free in our configuration
- Replaceable Wi-Fi module
- Convenient rear positioning for HDMI and USB-C
Cons
- RTX 5060 is heavily power-limited to a maximum of 55W
- Only one physical M.2 connector on our unit despite HP documentation describing two SSD positions
- Entry-level display covers only 53% of sRGB
- Slow pixel response times for a 165 Hz gaming panel
- No Thunderbolt 4 or USB4; all USB data ports top out at 10 Gbps
- No physical webcam shutter or biometric login on our configuration
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