HP’s CES 2026 Announcements: The Full Reveal
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– At CES 2026, HP announced a new line of gaming products, including three laptops, four monitors, and eight peripherals, with a focus on sustained rather than just peak performance.
– HP is merging its Omen and HyperX brands for its new flagship gaming laptops, which will be named HyperX Omen, while standalone HyperX accessories and monitors under the new naming convention were also announced.
– The three new HyperX Omen laptops (15, 16, and Max 16) scale in performance and power limits, all featuring Nvidia RTX 50-series graphics, improved cooling, and high-refresh-rate OLED or IPS display options.
– The four new gaming monitors include three QD-OLED models and one IPS model, with the high-end displays featuring HyperX ProLuma factory calibration for exceptional color accuracy and refresh rates up to 500Hz.
– New peripherals include HyperX keyboards with 8,000Hz polling, headsets (including a future model with EEG sensors), and the high-performance Clutch Tachi arcade controller using TMR sensor technology.
At CES 2026, HP unveiled a significant expansion of its gaming portfolio, strategically merging its Omen and HyperX brands to deliver a new generation of high-performance hardware. The announcement focused on sustained performance rather than brief peaks, introducing three new gaming laptops, four monitors, and eight peripherals under the unified HyperX Omen banner. This move leverages HyperX’s strong reputation in competitive gaming to bolster the performance narrative of HP’s systems.
The convergence of the Omen and HyperX brands marks a pivotal shift. While standalone HyperX accessories and Omen-branded monitors will continue, the flagship gaming laptops will now carry the combined HyperX Omen name. This branding strategy appears designed to transfer the competitive edge associated with HyperX peripherals directly to HP’s laptop systems.
Leading the product reveal are three new gaming laptops: the HyperX Omen 15, HyperX Omen 16, and the top-tier HyperX Omen Max 16. All three models feature Nvidia’s next-generation GeForce RTX 50-series graphics and are built with improved cooling solutions and higher durability standards. They differentiate themselves through a clear performance hierarchy based on GPU options, power limits, and display technology.
The HyperX Omen 15 serves as the entry point, with graphics options ranging from the RTX 5050 up to the RTX 5070. The HyperX Omen 16 starts at the RTX 5060 and also maxes out at the RTX 5070. For users seeking maximum power, the HyperX Omen Max 16 is the only model offering the RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090 GPUs. Each laptop can be configured with either Intel or AMD processors.
A critical differentiator is the total system power. The Omen 15 operates at up to 170W, the Omen 16 at 200W, and the Omen Max 16 pushes this to a substantial 300W, supported by a large 460W power adapter. This scaling power ceiling directly impacts sustained performance, meaning identical GPU and CPU combinations will perform better in the higher-wattage chassis.
Display options are equally tiered. The laptops offer either OLED or IPS panels with high refresh rates. The Omen 15 features up to a 3K 120Hz OLED or a 2.5K 180Hz IPS screen. The Omen 16 offers a 2.5K 165Hz OLED or a 2.5K 240Hz IPS display. The flagship Omen Max 16 tops the range with a 240Hz 2.5K OLED or a stunning 3.2K 240Hz IPS panel.
Additional features include 8,000Hz polling rate keyboards on the Omen 15 and 16, revised cooling with a dedicated Fan Cleaner mode, and military-grade durability testing. These laptops are scheduled for an early 2026 release.
HP also introduced four new gaming monitors, continuing the performance-tier philosophy. Three of the four feature Quantum Dot-enhanced OLED panels, underscoring the industry’s shift toward this technology.
The entry-level HyperX Omen 24 G2 is a 23.8-inch 1080p IPS monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate and a factory calibration averaging Delta E <2. The step-up models are the HyperX Omen OLED 27q and 27qs, both 1440p QD-OLED displays. The 27q runs at 240Hz, while the 27qs boasts an exceptional 500Hz refresh rate and introduces HyperX’s ProLuma factory calibration for Delta E <1 color accuracy. It also includes an RGB light ring and a USB hub.
The final display is the HyperX Omen OLED 34, a 34-inch ultrawide with a 3440×1440 resolution and a 360Hz refresh rate. It also benefits from the premium ProLuma calibration and features an integrated USB hub.
The peripheral lineup includes four new keyboards, three headsets, and a high-performance arcade controller, all emphasizing competitive features.
The keyboard additions are new entries to the Origins 2 series: the Origins 2 65, Origins 2 Pro 65, and Origins 2 1800. The 65 and 1800 models are mechanical keyboards with 8,000Hz polling, hot-swappable switches, and customizable color housings. The Origins 2 Pro 65 uses magnetic switches with adjustable actuation points and rapid trigger support via HyperX’s NGenuity software.
On the audio front, HP announced the HyperX Cloud Earbuds III and III S, which are straightforward wired earbuds. More intriguing is a teased collaboration with Neurable for an over-ear gaming headset. This future product is expected to integrate EEG sensors into the ear cushions to monitor brain activity, though specific gaming applications remain undisclosed.
The standout peripheral is the HyperX Clutch Tachi arcade controller. Built for tournament play, it forgoes joysticks for twelve buttons equipped with TMR sensor technology and magnetic switches. HyperX claims this offers higher resolution than Hall Effect switches, with a 0.25mm resolution and 0.1ms response time. The controller features a solid metal chassis, customizable button mapping, multiple SOCD modes, and an integrated wrist rest.
Overall, HP’s CES 2026 showcase presented a cohesive and ambitious vision for its gaming division, blending iterative improvements with notable technological advances. While specific pricing and exact release dates were not provided, all products are expected to arrive sometime in 2026.
(Source: IGN)
