HP’s HyperX Omen 15 isn’t quite the budget-friendly gaming laptop its predecessor was
HP is replacing its popular Victus 15 with the new HyperX Omen 15 gaming laptop. The Victus 15 has been a bestselling budget gaming laptop priced around $800 or less on sale, making it an accessible entry point for budget-conscious gamers. The new Omen 15, however, comes at a higher price point, moving away from the strict budget positioning of its predecessor.
The Omen 15 brings notable hardware improvements over the Victus. It features an RTX 5050 Laptop GPU capable of running 2026’s latest games, though typically at lower graphics settings. The display has been upgraded with a brighter panel featuring a 16:10 aspect ratio and higher refresh rate, improving both gaming and general display quality. A 1080p webcam has also been added, making the laptop more versatile for video calls and content creation beyond gaming.
While the Omen 15 represents a price increase over its predecessor, it remains suitable for 1080p gaming. The laptop positions itself as a solid mid-range option rather than a true budget entry-level machine, offering improved specifications and display quality for users willing to spend more than the original $800 Victus price point.