Gaming laptops have evolved throughout the past decade thanks to better hardware and improved technology. Today, many gaming laptops are capable of running advanced graphical processes like ray-tracing and 4K-resolution visuals - features that are usually seen in powerful gaming PCs.
Benefitting from updated components like computer chips with increased CPU cores, common bottleneck issues are now a thing of the past. That being said, notebook gaming experiences can still be limited without the addition of laptop gaming accessories that supplement shortcomings like small touchpads and delayed keystrokes.
If you're looking for the best gaming laptop accessories available, then HP UK has a few outstanding options for you to consider.
10 incredible laptop gaming accessories by HP UK
Accessories for laptop gaming offer profound benefits to players, especially for competitive multiplayer sessions in first-person shooters (FPS) like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. Regardless of whether you're gaming on an AMD or Intel gaming laptop, special gaming peripherals, like gaming mice, boost real-world gameplay experiences, creating a more fun and balanced competitive landscape.
If you're a fan of gaming notebooks - especially HP's OMEN and Victus laptops - then these 10 laptop gaming accessories are perfect additions to your gaming laptop. Unlike those designed for stationary desktops, these laptop gaming accessories focus more on portability and practicality in mind.
Here are the 10 best laptop gaming accessories that are readily available from the HP UK store today:
Headsets
HyperX Cloud Orbit S - Gaming Headset (Black-Gunmetal)
Utilising Waves Nx™ technology, the HyperX Cloud Orbit S offers impeccable 3D audio placements and precise head tracking. These features are extremely useful when playing battle royale games like Apex Legends and PUBG: Battlegrounds, where the slightest sound can betray a player's in-game location.
Three different cables are provided, allowing you to use the headset with various gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S too. For offline play, the microphone can be detached and stored for later use, keeping things tidy.
The HyperX Cloud Orbit S supports different audio modes as well, from stereo settings to 7.1 surround sound. Advanced audio customisations can later be configured via its integrated software, allowing you to personalise your user profiles.
The HyperX Cloud Flight - Wireless Gaming Headset (Black-Red) is another impressive gaming headset that offers great sound clarity and depth. Primarily designed for instant plug-and-play, the headset can be worn wirelessly via a USB dongle, which is extremely handy.
The red LED lights on the earcups are aesthetically pleasing, complementing the headphone's black paint. Its removable microphone offers good noise cancellation when playing multiplayer games, allowing seamless communication with friends online.
The HyperX Cloud Flight can be used with gaming consoles like the Nintendo Switch as well, boasting a long 30-hour battery life while couch gaming. For different audio profiles, the headset is supported by the HyperX NGENUITY software, letting you easily change multiple in-depth settings.
The OMEN by HP Photon Wireless Gaming Mouseis amongst HP's best wireless gaming mice, specifically designed for hardcore gamers. Its shape and size are ergonomic and modular, meaning anyone can enjoy playing games at the highest level, regardless of palm size or preferred handedness.
The OMEN by HP Photon's side buttons are interchangeable, allowing left-handed users to play at their best. Additionally, the gaming mouse can also be charged wirelessly via its ground-breaking Qi charging technology.
As a premium wireless gaming mouse, the OMEN by HP Photon has an extended battery life of up to 50 hours. Eleven programmable buttons can be changed according to your liking, all customisable through the OMEN Command Centre app.
The software also controls the mouse's RGB lighting, allowing you to create specialised colours that cycle according to specific user profiles with different DPI rates. The OMEN by HP Photon is compatible with PlayStation and Xbox consoles too, making it an outstanding universal gaming device for cross-platform FPS games, like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II or Back 4 Blood.
The HyperX Pulsefire Dart is completely wireless, with leatherette grips installed at the sides. It can be charged wirelessly too, benefitting from Qi wireless-charging technology. At full charge, the gaming mouse can last up to 90 hours without the RGB lights activated.
Speaking of RGB, the lights give the HyperX Pulsefire Dart a nice glow under the mouse wheel and logo. The colours can then be changed using the HyperX NGENUITY Software, and users can customise its six programmable buttons to suit different preferences.
Due to its tough build, the HyperX Pulsefire Dart is slightly heavier than normal mice. Many gamers prefer it so, making it one of the most sought-after gaming laptop accessories on the market.
Gaming is never complete without a proper mousepad, and the HyperX Pulsefire Mat - Gaming Mouse Pad (M) is the ideal pick for every type of gamer. The HyperX Pulsefire Mat has been comprehensively tested to achieve the perfect balance between mouse control and glide speed.
The HyperX Pulsefire Mat has a plush, delicate feel thanks to its rubberised padding. The underside comprises the same top-grade rubber too, segmented and designed with small suction gaps to ensure a strong grip on any kind of surface.
The HyperX Pulsefire Mat comes in different sizes, suiting desktop setups as well. Its tough anti-fray stitching on the edges ensures long-term durability, befitting laptop gamers who play games on the move.
The HyperX FURY S - Gaming Mouse Pad (M) is another HP mousepad that is quite popular with the gaming community. Its textured surface is created to fit everyday gamers who prefer a fine balance between mouse tracking and maneuverability.
The HyperX FURY S's rubber base securely places the mousepad on surfaces, maximising its hold. The anti-fray stitches ensure better wear and tear, making it a valuable gaming investment.
Like other HP mousepads, the HyperX FURY S is offered in various sizes too. Generally, the HyperX FURY S is a value buy for anyone looking for an affordable mousepad to use on a daily basis.
Integrated laptop keyboards aren't built for gaming, so this is where the HyperX Alloy Elite 2 - Mechanical Gaming Keyboard (HX Red)comes into play. Boasting instantaneous keystrokes and solid mechanical switches, you can expect no input lag or keyboard ghosting in fighting games like Mortal Kombat 11.
Its solid frames and robust build keep the keyboard sturdy, protecting its internal keys and components from damage. The keyboard's RGB lights housed inside its HyperX mechanical switches create a gorgeous luminant glow that sweeps between the keys' gaps, creating a beautiful wavy light show.
Light effects like this can only be done by way of the HyperX Alloy Elite 2's pudding keycaps, allowing light to permeate through their semi-transparent bottom half. The RGB effects and patterns can also be changed via the HyperX NGENUITY software, to accommodate personalised settings and colours for different users or profiles.
The Hyper X Alloy Elite 2 has its own built-in media keys and volume control if you need them, saving the hassle of controlling them on the computer. If you're gaming on a powerful workstation, the HyperX Alloy Elite 2 is among the very first gaming laptop accessories that you should check out.
The OMEN Spacer Wireless TKL Gaming Keyboardis an amazing gaming keyboard for those that are looking to maximise desk space and prefer mobility. By removing the 10-key Numpad, the keyboard is now much smaller and compact, easier to bring along for gaming everywhere.
As its name implies, the OMEN Spacer keyboard is wireless, which is a big benefit for travelling or playing laptop games via an LCD TV. The gaming keyboard's battery life is remarkable too, lasting up to 75 hours - even more depending on use.
While charging, it recharges incredibly quickly. A few minutes of charging is enough to power the keyboard for at least another three to four hours. A big, cosy wrist rest is bundled with the keyboard, a nice complementary addition to the overall package.
The keyboard is supported by the OMEN Command Centre program for shortcuts and macros. The best part of all, the OMEN Spacer Wireless TKL is compatible with Xbox consoles as well, making it ideal for Xbox-exclusive games like Halo Infinite and Gears 5.
Gaming laptops are designed for on-the-go gaming, so backpacks like the HP OMEN Transceptor Backpack (Black) are necessary for carrying them. Unlike desktop gaming where the computer is stationary, the HP OMEN Transceptor Backpack protects your laptop while travelling, keeping your gaming peripherals safe as well.
The backpack offers tons of storage compartments, including expansive side pockets for holding a medium-sized water bottle. In the case of a water spill, the bag's exterior is water resistant, limiting any water from seeping into it.
Soft paddings are also stitched in specific areas to ensure all-rounded shock absorption, minimising damage from accidental collisions or falls. The HP OMEN Transceptor Backpack is handsome and modern, giving the wearer a sense of confidence with its utility.
The HP OMEN Gaming Backpack (Black/Red) is a splendid computer bag spacious enough to accommodate 17-inch gaming laptops with ease. It has many segmented compartments that are specifically separated for the safekeeping of other gadgets too, like a personal tablet and a quality headset.
The HP OMEN Gaming Backpack has extra padded layers at almost every angle, ensuring the safety of your gaming accessories, devices, and laptop. This guarantees less stress on your shoulders while carrying them as well.
The HP OMEN Gaming Backpack comes in black with red highlights coated on certain parts of the exterior, giving it a more mature and professional outlook.
Features:
Fits 17” laptops
Durable for long-distance travelling
Specialised gadget placements
Professional-looking
Summary
HP’s laptop gaming accessories cover a wide range of items that improve players’ gaming experiences. From small gaming mice like the OMEN by HP Photon, to comprehensive backpacks like the HP OMEN Transceptor, each of them offer unique benefits that set you apart from other rival players.
Amirul Annuar is a contributing writer for HP Tech Takes. A proud gamer, he's always busy writing articles, scripts, and guides for top publications when he's not with family or connected in-game.
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