HP Omen 15 - 2014

Overview

Reviews

The HP Omen 15 is a surprisingly potent gaming machine with features you might not expect from a mainstream PC manufacturer including customizable backlighting and revved-up storage....

-- As reviewed by PC Mag

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HP Omen 15 - 2019

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 30 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

18
Average:

7
Bad:

4

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Last revision on June 10, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Runs mostly cool to the touch even when gaming
Surprisingly reasonably priced for its class
Intel Core i7-4710HQ CPU and Nvidia GeForce GTX 860M graphics

Reviewers Didn't Like

Sexy laptop paired with the equivalent of pants pulled up over waist in power bricks
Ethernet requires adapter dongle
It's literally a power brick
Finger print magnet lid

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Expert reviews and ratings

There are two distinct rubber strips underneath to help remove heat away from the base of the unit.The colour is dark grey rather than black which helps to avoid showing fingermarks.The viewable screen is 36x19.5cm and the notional diagonal imperial...

By GadgetSpeak on September 30, 2016

The HP Omen delivers good gaming performance and nearly 7 hours of battery life in a lightweight chassis, but the screen could be...

By LaptopMag on August 19, 2016

This is an entry level true gaming laptop (some manufacturers or retailers will call dual core Ultrabooks with integrated graphics gaming laptops when they're not). The NVIDIA GTX 960M can handle games like Battlefield 4 and Skyrim on high settings at...

By MobileTechReview on August 01, 2016

A mid-range gaming laptop, the HP Omen 15 has plenty of oomph under the hood, if a little short on battery...

By Expert Reviews on July 28, 2016

In review: HP Omen 15 (2016). Test model courtesy of notebooksbilliger.deFaced with stiff (gaming) competition, the HP Omen has a hard time standing out. While one can't really go wrong with the 15-inch system, the notebook nonetheless fails to make...

By NotebookCheck on June 19, 2016

The shiny touchscreen is a pointless ostentation raising price and weight besides sapping power, and network connectivity is limited. Otherwise the HP Omen 15 is a nicely built, stylish and speedy gaming laptop.Tags:Laptops,WindowsShare this article...

By PC Advisor on November 20, 2015

What is the HP Omen 15-1502na? The HP Omen has a specification and price that marks it out as a gaming laptop, but it's a different beast than most of its rivals. Its body is finished in black, incorporating the kind of smart pattern we'd normally...

By Trusted Reviews on August 19, 2015

Mid level specs with high-end style, the HP Omen is a fantastic gaming laptop that sets a high bar with a unique design and excellent...

By TechRadar AU on June 19, 2015

HP's high-performance consumer laptop is the one called Omen. Specifically, it's a 15.6-inch laptop that's made to entice the gaming crowd, though it doesn't look like a big and bulky gaming laptop. Instead, a thin chassis with a wedge design gives the...

By Good Gear Guide on March 16, 2015

The Omen 15 is a worthy gaming laptop that draws upon HP's Voodoo acquisition from forever ago. It's a sleek machine that'll play the latest games at 1080p at or near their top settings. Read...

By Computer Shopper on January 13, 2015

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HP Omen 15 - 2014

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