HP Introduces First HyperX Open-Back Headset, Lightweight Carbon Fiber Mouse and More

In a recent event in New York, HP unveiled a variety of new gaming peripherals under its HyperX brand, targeting casual gamers, hardcore enthusiasts, and streamers. The company introduced its first open-back headphones and the lightest mouse, along with several other products.

The company's new open-back headphones, the Cloud Air Alphas, are designed to allow more outside noise to filter through, making it easier for gamers to hear people in the real world. They are notably easier to hear in real-world conversations than the company's previous Cloud 3 headset. However, some users found the voice quality a bit too quiet even when focused on the conversation. Despite this, the headphones offer improved awareness and easier attention-grabbing.

The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 3 lineup features three mice, each targeting a different subset of gamers. The entry-level wired mouse, the Pulsefire Haste 3, weighs just 68 grams with its cable, offering a lightweight feel despite being wired to the setup. It provides enough precision for most gamers at a low price of $40. The midrange wireless mouse, the Pulsefire Haste 3, boasts higher DPI sensitivity, IPS speed, and acceleration compared to its wired counterpart, and weighs slightly less at a price of $90.

The premium wireless mouse, the Pulsefire Haste 3 Pro, made of carbon fiber, is the lightest and most expensive mouse in the lineup, with a price of $130. Its buttons and grip offer a comfortable, secure hold, and it includes glass skates for reduced friction.

The SoloCast 2 Pro microphone maintains the same design as its predecessor, featuring a rubberized bottom, tap-to-mute button, and boom arm connection. However, it upgrades from a single to dual condenser capsule design, producing clearer sound for voice communication. The change, however, increases the price by $30, making it a more suitable option for streamers and content creators.

Finally, HP will be offering AMD-powered configurations for its Omen 35L desktop computers. The most powerful models will feature an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor, a 16-core, 32-thread desktop processor built on AMD's Zen 5 architecture. Other specs remain consistent with the Intel versions, with a white-colored case as the only new customization option. These new configurations will be released throughout fall 2026.