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Unveiling HP's New OMEN and Spectre Laptops at CES 2024
Dwight Pavlovic
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March 26, 2024
The last year was packed with new developments, especially in gaming, artificial intelligence, and the industry’s increasing emphasis on personalized computing.
In 2024, the theme for HP at CES is enabling more personalized experiences. That means more adaptive and efficient laptops, with customization and sustainability baked in throughout the life of the product.
Introduction to CES announcements
Held annually by the leading standards organization in the US, the Consumer Electronic Show is a long-running showcase of new products with decades of history in the industry. Used for a laundry list of past historic announcements, including the first home VCR system and the Atari 2600, CES is the ideal venue to announce a new slate of next-generation laptop designs.
In addition to a variety of other new accessories, from optimizable earbuds to customizable keyboard plates and gaming switches, HP is announcing significant additions to the Spectre x360 laptop series and OMEN gaming line. Today, we’ll preview how these products offer greater mobility, superior performance, and a deeper level of personalization.
The new OMEN 14 Laptop: A Gamer’s dream
Designed to keep up with the rigours of high-performance gaming, the OMEN gaming laptop line provides a highly portable platform for gamers and creatives. The latest additions to the family double down on those features in several ways, providing lightweight builds and deep immersion - thanks in part to new developments in HP’s newest HyperX integrations.
BEST-IN-CLASS MOBILITY FEATURES FROM THE OMEN TRANSCEND 14”
The OMEN Transcend 14 is the first ultra-compact 14-inch configuration from HP’s dedicated gaming laptop lines, measuring only 0.7 inches thick. It also weighs in at only 3.6 lbs, earning it the crown for the world’s lightest 14-inch gaming laptop. It’s the OMEN series’ smallest, thinnest, and lightest laptop model available.
You’ll be able to customize it with up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185H processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 graphics card for peak performance, with as much as 32GB of memory and 2TB of storage. The 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED display is adaptive and TUV+Eyesafe®-certified for low blue light, with a 48 Hz to 120 Hz range to maximize output and efficiency.
ADDITIONAL DISPLAY FEATURES
In addition to premium ergonomic features and Variable Refresh Rate support, the OMEN Transcend 14 also provides an ultra-wide viewing angle with edge-to-edge glass and a micro-edge display. There’s even more, including VESA True Black HDR 400 certification, 100% DCI-P3 for maximum colour accuracy, and the IMAX Enhanced seal to guarantee performance.
Key specifications
- Up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
- Up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics
- 14” 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED display
- Up to 32GB of RAM / 2TB of storage
ELEVATE YOUR PERFORMANCE WITH OMEN TRANSCEND 16” LAPTOPS
For hardcore gamers and creative professionals, the OMEN Transcend 16 offers a larger display and a higher ceiling for hardware. Equipped with a powerful Intel Core i9-14900HX processor, it also features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU with robust specs, offering up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, depending on your configuration.
Preserving the lighter build weight of its 14-inch cousin, the OMEN Transcend 16 also packs desirable display features. Upgrade for a 0.2 ms response time and variable refresh rate support, guaranteeing less power waste, plus a more dynamic and immersive computing experience.
ADDITIONAL DISPLAY FEATURES
Offered in several display configurations, the OMEN Transcend 16 offers IPS technology, low blue light, 400 nit brightness, and anti-glare as standard features. Depending on your configuration, it can also support TUV+Eyesafe low blue light and Variable Refresh Rate, plus VESA True Black HDR and upgraded brightness stats.
Key specifications
- Up to an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics
- 16” WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED display
- Up to 32GB of RAM / 2TB of storage
The updated Spectre laptops: Elegance meets power
The latest evolution of the HP Spectre convertible laptop doubles down on performance and versatility. It adds a powerful NPU (neural processing unit) that helps your device learn and adapt to your particular needs, style, and even work environment.
COMPACT AND ADAPTIVE HP SPECTRE X360 14” LAPTOPS
Powered by the new generation of premium Intel Core Ultra processors, the HP Spectre x360 14 is ideal for dedicated creatives and professionals who need a bit of everything. Configurable with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU and Intel Arc™ graphics, plus up to 32GB and 2TB of storage, it can easily keep up with heavy workloads and the latest games.
You’ll get the most out of a truly compact form factor thanks to a 14-inch diagonal 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED display, with a speedy 0.2 ms response time and loads of premium features. Expect clear and consistent visuals with a lower energy footprint, thanks to a dynamic refresh rate that can shift from 48 Hz up to 120 Hz when it matters most.
ADDITIONAL DISPLAY FEATURES
Like its new OMEN cousins, the Spectre x360 14 is loaded with so many display extras that we needed an extra section to list them. It also features a BrightView display panel with 100% DCI-P3 colour accuracy and VESA True Black HDR, so you can count on vibrant colours and rich blacks. You can also expect less eye strain thanks to TUV+Eyesafe certification.
Key specifications
- Up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor
- Intel Arc graphics
- 14” 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED display
- Up to 32GB of RAM / 2TB of storage
BOOST YOUR VISUAL POTENTIAL WITH THE HP SPECTRE X360 16” LAPTOP
Like its 14-inch counterpart, the bedrock of the HP Spectre x360 16 is the crisp, high-clarity visual output you can expect from a 16-inch 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED display. It also features the same dynamic refresh rate and high-speed 0.2 ms maximum response time, keeping a strong emphasis on visual capabilities while minimizing carbon footprint.
You can also enjoy a boost to your graphics performance thanks to configurations that provide a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card and a few extras. That includes support for NVIDIA Studio and NVIDIA G-SYNC®, so it can easily keep pace with complex creative tasks and heavy-duty gaming routines that typically require a more expensive GPU.
ADDITIONAL DISPLAY FEATURES
The Spectre x360 16 is a top-of-the-line laptop for visuals, with loads of standard display features. Beat glare and display damage with an anti-reflection Corning® Gorilla® Glass NBT™ screen, enjoy the added comfort of TUV+Eyesafe certification with edge-to-edge glass and the benefits of reduced power consumption from Variable Refresh Rate support.
Key specifications
- Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor
- Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics
- 16” 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED display
- Up to 32GB of RAM / 2TB of storage
AI innovations and tech upgrades
The latest Intel Core Ultra processors and dynamic refresh rates are just two of the standout items from the latest Spectre and OMEN laptops. Now that you know a bit more about the hardware, we’ll explore some of the new technology at work in both series.
A NEW SUITE OF ADAPTIVE FEATURES POWERED BY LOCAL AI
Local AI support means your laptop will have a variety of new features, like dynamic refresh rates. The list includes a lot more, including refined low-light adjustment, automatic background blur and framing, and built-in power optimization to save battery and maximize performance - even privacy alerts when someone else is looking at your display.
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF INTEL CORE ULTRA PROCESSING
Part of the new range of hardware upgrades powering AI integrations, Intel Core Ultra processing provides better performance and more efficient computing. While your CPU handles AI activities like video call effects, the GPU takes over for heavy workloads like content creation, and the NPU manages ongoing AI-driven tasks with a low power profile.
A DEEP IMPACT ON CREATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE WORK
Spectre’s new AI tools make a visible impact on power consumption when it comes to collaboration, reducing energy consumption by 13%. The impact is even bigger for creative applications, with a 65% faster turnaround for generative AI workloads compared to the last generation, as well as a 132% faster turnaround for AI-assisted video editing.
ADVANCED THERMAL DESIGN FOR PERFORMANCE GAMING
Gaming and high-bandwidth activities can consume a lot of power, so your device and its components can get hot. If you can feel it on the outside, the temperature of your components may be even higher. OMEN is engineered with Intel Dual Channel Flow Technology to keep things cool, with direct heat dissipation via our first rear-mounted vents.
LATTICE-FREE KEYBOARDS AND AUDIO TUNING BY HYPERX
The next generation of OMEN gaming laptops also deepens our ongoing collaboration with HyperX, adding the world’s first lattice-less sky-printing RGB keyboard on a gaming laptop. Show more of your customized lighting configuration through translucent borders on each keycap. It’s also the world’s first gaming laptop with HyperX audio tuning for precision audio.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN ACROSS BOTH PRODUCT LINES
With a diverse product portfolio and a variety of services, one of the biggest ways HP has cut back on its carbon footprint is through sustainable product design. That includes 50% recycled plastic in each laptop design, 90% recycled metal in the top cover and keyboard deck, as well as 100% sustainably sourced materials for shipping and product packaging.
Summary
For Spectre and OMEN users, gains are also backed up on the display side. The latest Spectre and OMEN 14s laptops feature premium 2.8K (2880 x 1800) configurations and a range of add-ons usually restricted to larger models. The Spectre and OMEN 16, however, still offer a bigger display and powerful options, like NVIDIA Studio and G-SYNC on the Spectre 16.
Thanks to the rapid implementation of new AI-powered tech, 2024 is quickly shaping up as a busy year for HP and the PC market in general. The addition of NPUs and AI applications has a huge range of implications for designers and consumers, making laptop builds more efficient and premium performance more accessible to gamers and creatives.
