CES 2026 is on and tech enthusiasts are busy tracking the latest announcements from various brands. The excitement is high, energy is palpable and fresh launches are pointing to an exciting year ahead. HP is also making headlines for a very special reason – the company is bringing two of its most recognisable brands together for a product that will be cherished by gamers across the world. In addition to this, the brand is also bringing several OLED monitors to help you take those gaming sessions up a notch.
SurveyJosephine Tan, Senior Vice President and Division President of Personal Systems Gaming Solutions at HP Inc said in a press release, ‘Gamers deserve a seamless experience that matches their passion, from the systems that power their worlds to the gear that connects them. We’re continuing to push the boundaries of gaming innovation, delivering performance, personalization and experiences that help every player reach their full potential.’
Now without wasting any more time, let’s find out what’s in store this time.
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HP unveils HyperX Omen Max 16 gaming laptop
If the name of this laptop rings a bell, you’re not alone. For a long time, OMEN and HyperX have been two different brands- Hyper X for gaming peripherals and Omen for gaming laptops. But now, the two brands have been unified to proudly introduce what HP is calling “the world’s most powerful gaming laptop” – the HyperX Omen Max 16.
This new flagship device can be configured with Nvidia’s RTX 5090 laptop GPU with 24GB of VRAM, paired with a next-generation Intel processor. HP claims the system can draw up to 300W of total power without relying on any external cooling solutions. And that’s a bold claim.
To support that level of performance, HP has redesigned the thermal system with a triple-fan setup and paired it with a massive 460W GaN charger. The company says this allows the laptop to charge up to 50 percent in roughly 30 minutes, which is impressive considering how power-hungry this machine can get under load.
Beyond raw power, the HyperX Omen Max 16 ticks all the expected premium boxes. You get a 16-inch OLED display with a 2560×1600 resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, a 1000Hz keyboard polling rate, and support for up to 64GB of DDR5 memory alongside PCIe Gen 5 storage. HP has also added AI-powered system tuning software that dynamically adjusts performance, noise, and visuals depending on the game you are playing.
About HyperX Omen 16 and Omen 15
Sitting just below the flagship model is the HyperX Omen 16, which aims to strike a more practical balance. It supports a wider range of Intel and AMD processors paired with RTX 5060 and RTX 5070 GPUs, and caps out at 200W of total platform power. The display remains sharp at 2560×1600 but drops to 165Hz, making it a more sensible option for gamers who want strong performance without stepping into extreme territory.
The Omen 15 rounds out the lineup as the most accessible option. With configurations spanning multiple Intel and AMD chips and GPUs ranging from RTX 5050 to RTX 5070, this model is clearly designed to appeal to a broader audience. Display options range from OLED to IPS panels, memory tops out at 48GB, and HP continues to offer ultra-fast keyboard polling on select variants.
HP’s new gaming monitor lineup with OLED displays
HP is also going big on displays this year, with OLED clearly leading the charge. The most eye-catching announcement is the HyperX Omen OLED 34, a 34-inch ultra-wide monitor with a 3440×1440 resolution and a blistering 360Hz refresh rate. Until now, most ultra-wide panels in this class topped out at 240Hz, so this jump is significant, especially for competitive gaming.
The panel itself comes from Samsung Display’s new generation of QD-OLED technology, which shifts to a vertical RGB subpixel layout. This change is designed to improve text clarity, reduce colour fringing, and make the display more usable for mixed workloads like writing, coding, or editing, alongside gaming. HP is also promising brighter highlights, improved scratch resistance, and better handling of colour shift over time.
Colour accuracy is another highlight here, with factory calibration, wide DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB coverage, and a three-year warranty that includes burn-in protection. Features like USB-C charging up to 100W, a built-in KVM switch, and Windows-based OSD controls make it clear that HP wants this monitor to appeal beyond pure gaming setups.
Alongside the OLED 34, HP has also announced the Omen OLED 27q and the faster OLED 27qs. Both use 27-inch 1440p panels, with refresh rates of 240Hz and 500Hz respectively. The higher-end model also pushes brightness further in HDR, making it one of the fastest OLED gaming monitors announced so far.
For those who want something more affordable, the Omen 24 G2 offers a 24-inch Full HD Fast IPS panel running at 180Hz. It may lack OLED contrast, but its 1ms response time makes it a solid entry-level esports monitor.
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Divyanshi Sharma
Divyanshi Sharma is a media and communications professional with over 8 years of experience in the industry. With a strong background in tech journalism, she has covered everything from the latest gadgets to gaming trends and brings a sharp editorial lens to every story. She holds a master’s diploma in mass communication and a bachelor’s degree in English literature. Her love for writing and gaming began early—often skipping classes to try out the latest titles—which naturally evolved into a career at the intersection of technology and storytelling. When she’s not working, you’ll likely find her exploring virtual worlds on her console or PC, or testing out a new laptop she managed to get her hands on. View Full Profile
