HP’s Omen series is a big name in the gaming industry. With every release being a piece of art in itself.
Recently, HP announced two new headsets in its gaming accessories. HP Omen Blast and HP Omen Frequency Wireless.
Both headsets are said to offer immersive 7.1 channel surround audio and has compatibility with both PC and consoles.
Omen Blast
The wired headset comes with its own 24-bit USD DAC and is compatible with Windows as well as macOS. It also offers a 360-degree 7.1 channel spatial awareness. HP also offers the Omen Command Center for users to customize sound profile.
The Headset is compatible with PC, PS4, Xbox Switch and can also be used with smartphones that come with 3.5 mm headphone jacks.
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility | Requirements for full wired functionality are Windows 10 and higher, USB (DAC), OMEN Command Center, (Voice, Audio, OCC). Limited wired functionality (no OCC) – Mac iOS, Chrome, PS4, Xbox One (Voice, Audio), Nintendo Switch (Audio Only). |
| Compatible operating systems | Headset: Windows 7, 8, 10; 3.5 mm enabled devices, including smartphones, tablets, and other devices Digital to Analog Converter (DAC): Windows 7, 8, 10; MacOS |
| Minimum system requirements | Available USB-A or 3.5 mm AUX port |
| Dimensions (W X D X H) | 4.61 x 7.83 x 8.66 in (headset) |
| Weight | 0.86 lb (headset); 0.07 lb (DAC) |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty. |
| What’s in the box | Headset; Digital to Analog Converter (DAC); Quick Start guide; Product notices; Warranty |
Omen Frequency Wireless
The wireless headset from HP offered a 7.1 channel headset with low latency audio and long battery life. It is powered by a C-Media Xear chip.
HP claims that the lag while ensuring high fidelity is minimized by its Warp Wireless Technology. The headset is set to offer up to 30 hours of battery life on a single charge via USB-C.
| Compatibility | Compatible with PCs with available USB-A port; PlayStation 5 using USB-C® to USB-A passive connector adapter (not included); Most gaming consoles and controllers. See www.hp.com for full list of product features. |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 10 (limited functionality on Windows 7 and 8) |
| Minimum system requirements | Available USB-A port |
| Dimensions (W X D X H) | 8.07 x 3.78 x 8.86 in (headset); 0.63 x 0.31 x 1.77 in (dongle) |
| Weight | 0.96 lb (headset); 0.01 lb (dongle) |
| Warranty | One-year limited warranty. |
| What’s in the box | Headset; Dongle; USB-C® to USB-A charging cable; Analog audio cable; Quick Start guide; Regulatory notices; Warranty card; Support numbers RTF card |
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