THE CES 2024 is in full swing right now in Las Vegas, it’s the turn of HP to unveil its new developments in terms of gaming with its branches OMEN And HyperX, which make computers and peripherals for gamers, respectively. And it is these products that are in the spotlight.
HP especially highlights the new OMEN Transcend 14, a new computer for gamers as thin as it is powerful :
Advanced gaming performance and creative capabilities
Gamers are looking for versatile machines that can handle the demands of high-level AAA games while providing the right performance to handle demanding creative projects, which may include multitasking or use creative platforms. Specially designed for gamers and creatives, including students, the OMEN Transcend 14 gaming laptop features an OLED display, a slim, sleek chassis, and high-quality internal components. This is OMEN’s lightest 14-inch gaming laptop.
The main features of the new OMEN Transcend 14:
- High quality display : Immersive for gaming and perfect for content creation, the OMEN Transcend 14 features an IMAX Enhanced certified 2.8K 120Hz VRR OLED display for greater precision and lifelike colors. This is the world’s first gaming laptop with a gapless RGB keyboard, developed by HyperX.
- Sleek, compact design : a real featherweight, this PC weighs only 1,637 kg and offers up to 11.5 hours of battery life. It is equipped with a 140W Type-C PD adapter that makes charging on the go easy.
- More speed thanks to AI : with its Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPUs, the OMEN Transcend 14 is tireless whatever the missions assigned: launching a stream or a game, editing a video or editing a photo. Streamers and gamers can leverage the device’s NPU and OpenVINO plugins for OBS studio to make streaming and gaming smoother, with a 24.6% improvement in FPS. Additionally, Auto Dynamic Cooling Rate (DRR) with the OMEN Gaming Hub allows you to automatically switch between different cooling rates, depending on content and power mode.
- Thermal revolution : The chassis uses incoming airflow to create a pressurized zone using a chamber for direct heat dispersion via vents on the rear of the machine. This thermal innovation, combined with Intel’s dual-channel flow technology, has resulted in the “world’s coolest” 14-inch gaming laptop, which can achieve four times higher static pressure with thermal capacity of 80 W in a 12 mm chassis.
- Boosted gaming and productivity : Perfect for students and gamers, the OMEN Transcend 14 offers local AI capabilities thanks to its Intel and NVIDIA processors, as well as integrated AI with Otter.ai for functions such as transcription and closed captioning real-time, a recording function for audio transcription and an AI-generated notes solution.
- The world’s first gaming laptop with integrated HyperX audio : The HyperX audio team worked closely with OMEN engineers to develop the computer’s audio. Clarity and spectral balance have been refined to improve the audio experience for gaming, ensuring that all sounds, even the most subtle, are heard by the player.
HP has also updated its OMEN Transcend 16 gaming laptop with the addition of a 4K 240Hz OLED display option, as well as its OMEN 16 and Victus 16 gaming laptops – all upgraded with Intel Core i7 HX processors .
HyperX And OMEN have other new features under their belt, here they are:
- Small, compact and powerful : THE HyperX Cloud Mini headsets are designed for the youngest video game enthusiasts to provide comfortable and safe sound experiences with volume limiting options. Available in wired and wireless versions, they both offer immersive sound and a convenient mute microphone that is compatible with multiple platforms. There HyperX Clutch Tanto mini wired controller provides easy access to all standard buttons and controls while being compatible with Xbox Series X|S consoles, PC, Steam Deck and Android devices, including a mobile mode button and 3.5 stereo jack mm for wired headsets.
- Customizable : first hot-swappable keyboard with a joint-mounted design signed HyperX, the HyperX Alloy Rise keyboard is available in full size version and in version with 75% of options with dedicated arrow keys. Equipped with pre-installed HyperX Linear keycaps and HyperX PBT keycaps, it also features enhanced RGB lighting with an ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment. With HyperX’s own onboard memory, gamers can save 10 different profiles directly to the keyboard for personalized settings available on the go. Designed for even deeper customization, the keyboards are equipped with HyperX Linear & Tactile Switch Packs, HyperX Badge Packs. They feature sturdy construction, ensuring durability and flexibility.
- High performance while being lightweight : the new HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini compact gaming mouse was designed for gamers looking for ultra-lightweight, high-performance peripherals, and offers an impressive 100 hours of battery life. It features a highly accurate 26K HyperX sensor, dual-mode wireless connectivity, dust-proof HyperX buttons, and an adaptable grip band for enhanced grip.
- Ready for the trip : THE HyperX Knight backpacks and Delta Gaming Backpacks provide secure storage for laptops and gaming accessories. They are made from weather-resistant polyester, come in multiple colors, and fit most airline sizes.
And now, here are the prices and availability of all products:
- The OMEN Transcend 14 gaming laptop will be available for pre-order from March 2024 on HP.com starting at €1,999.99.
- The OMEN Transcend 16 gaming laptop, equipped with the latest Intel processors and an OLED screen, will be available from February 2024 starting at €1,999.99.
- The OMEN 16 gaming laptop will be available from January 2024 starting at €1,499.99.
- The Victus 16-inch gaming laptop will be available in February, 2024 starting at €1299.99.
- The HyperX Cloud Mini headset will be available in May 2024 starting at €49.99.
- The HyperX Clutch Tanto mini wired controller will be available in May 2024 starting at €39.99.
- The HyperX Alloy Rise gaming keyboard will be available in spring 2024 on HyperX.com starting at €199.99.
- The HyperX Alloy Rise 75 gaming keyboard will be available in spring 2024 starting at €169.99.
- The HyperX Alloy Rise will be available in spring 2024 starting at €39.99 and €49.99.
- The HyperX Linear & Tactile Switch Packs will be available in spring 2024 on HyperX.com starting at €24.99.
- HyperX Badge Packs will be available in spring 2024 starting at €24.99.
- The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini mouse will be available in January 2024 starting at €79.99.
- The HyperX Delta Gaming Backpack will be available in March 2024 starting at €39.99.
- The HyperX Knight Gaming Backpack will be available in March 2024 starting at €69.99.
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