Key Takeaways
1. The HP Omen 17 is a new all-AMD laptop with limited CPU and GPU options compared to the Omen Max 16.
2. It features AMD Ryzen AI CPUs, with the highest option being the Ryzen AI 9 365, and offers choices between integrated Radeon iGPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070.
3. Storage options include a 1 TB or 512 GB NVMe SSD, with RAM choices of 32, 24, or 16 GB of DDR5-5600.
4. The laptop has extensive connectivity options, including multiple USB ports, HDMI 2.1, and is designed as a desktop replacement due to its weight of nearly 3 kg.
5. The display options for the 17.3-inch screen include a QHD (2,560 x 1,440) at 240 Hz and an FHD (1,920 x 1,080) at 144 Hz, with pricing and availability details to be announced later.
The HP Omen Max 16 and HP Omen 16 were the only laptops with the Omen brand that showed up at CES. Recently, a few more models have been added, including the Omen 17. This new model is like an all-AMD version of the Omen Max 16 but comes with fewer options for the CPU and GPU.
CPU and GPU Options
The highest-end CPU option available is AMD’s Strix Point-based Ryzen AI 9 365. Other options include the Ryzen AI 7 350, which is based on Krackan Point, and the Ryzen AI 5 340. You can choose to stick with the integrated Radeon iGPU or upgrade to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 or a lower version.
Memory and Features
The HP Omen 17 offers various memory and storage configurations. You can select between a 1 TB or 512 GB “performance” NVMe SSD, and pair it with 32, 24, or 16 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM. Other notable specs include an 83 Wh battery, a 1080p webcam featuring an IR sensor, a privacy shutter, dual microphones, Wi-Fi 6E, 1 Gb/s LAN, and Bluetooth 5.4.
Connectivity and Design
For I/O, the laptop comes equipped with two 10 Gbps USB-A ports, one 5 Gbps USB-A port, a 10 Gbps USB-C port, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack combo. Most of its ports are located at the back, making the HP Omen 17 well-suited as a desktop replacement. However, weighing in at almost 3 kg, this laptop isn’t exactly easy to carry around.
HP has two screen options for the 17.3-inch display of the HP Omen 17. The first option features a QHD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 with a refresh rate of 240 Hz, 300 nits peak brightness, and a 3 ms grey-to-grey response time. The second option is FHD (1,920 x 1,080) running at 144 Hz, with the other specifications matching the first.
As for the pricing and availability of the HP Omen 17, HP will announce these details later. Currently, it is available in just one color: Shadow Black.
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