{
  "id": 757010,
  "title": "I tested the HyperX Omen 15, and it almost made me forget my PS5",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/i-tested-the-hyperx-omen-15-and-it-almost-made-me-forget-my-ps5",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-13T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/hyperx-omen-15-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I recently tested HP’s HyperX Omen 15, and it almost made me forget my PlayStation 5. This laptop isn’t just another gaming rig; it’s one of HP’s flagship gaming laptops. The HyperX branding might sound like a mouthful, but this machine packs some serious gaming performance. While the RTX 5070 with 8GB VRAM may seem limiting, you’ll still get solid gaming performance without needing high frame rates. This laptop boasts a sleek design, even if it doesn’t match up to some of the flashier options on the market. It also features a gorgeous OLED display, which is a standout feature. As someone who primarily plays on consoles, after a week of testing this laptop, I found myself spending more time with it than on my PS5. However, like most gaming laptops, it does have its drawbacks. It runs hot and loud, and the battery life leaves something to be desired. But overall, despite these issues, it’s still one of the best gaming laptops for the price. In my full review, you’ll find out why.",
  "summary": "The HyperX Omen 15 pairs a subtle design and crisp OLED with good RTX 5070 gaming performance. Battery life, fan noise, and bloat keep it from perfection.",
  "key_points": [
    "HyperX Omen 15 outperforms PS5 for gaming",
    "Sleek design with OLED display stands out",
    "Best gaming laptop for price despite drawbacks"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The HyperX Omen 15's strong gaming performance and standout OLED display have won over a console gamer, temporarily shifting their attention away from their PS5 to this laptop.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}