The HP Omen gaming PC is 32% off, and it’s not even Prime Day yet

By Michael Bizzaco Published October 6, 2024

The HP Omen-16t Gaming Laptop. — HP

Have you been holding out for a significant markdown on a top gaming laptop? Now is the time to act, friends, as HP is offering one of the best deals of the week on a fantastic gaming PC:

For a limited time, you’ll be able to order the HP OMEN Gaming Laptop through the manufacturer for $950. At full price, this model sells for $1,450. Do keep in mind this is an HP Flash Sale.

Why you should buy the HP OMEN Gaming Laptop

Gaming laptops require the kind of reliable power and performance that only certain PCs can muster. Fortunately, the Omen is one of these prized machines. This Windows 11 PC has an Intel Core i7 that delivers up to 5.5GHz clock speeds, along with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. Depending on how much gaming you actually do, you may or may not want to add more storage. (And luckily, we have a solid roundup of SSD deals for you to look through, too!)

Bytes aside, those are some solid internal components that guarantee optimal performance across the board, along with visually rich graphics. This laptop has a 16-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) screen that delivers up to a 165Hz refresh rate and 7ms response times. The IPS panel also contains an anti-glare coating to keep ambient lighting at bay and a Low Blue Light mode for reducing LED strain to your retinas.

On a full charge, you should get up to five hours of game time on the Omen and close to seven hours for HD video playback. This configuration comes with several USB ports, too, along with an HDMI 2.1 port for routing video to an external display. We’ve got plenty of great monitor deals for you to look through, too!

Take $500 off the price of the HP Omen Gaming Laptop when you order through the manufacturer today, and be sure to check out some of the other gaming laptop deals we’ve been finding.

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