The HP OMEN X 17-ap010nr 17-inch laptop has received positive reviews for its aesthetically pleasing futuristic case design that’s both durable and premium.. Its exceptional performance received praise, with users finding it is able to run all current titles seamlessly on max settings. Users liked the inclusion of Nvidia’s G-SYNC technology, along with the fast 120Hz display. Furthermore, users liked that it came with a fast SSD and HDD combo for storage. Criticism was directed towards its displays slight light bleed, and others noted that the speakers don’t produce the best audio. Some also noted that while it remains cool under load, the fans become audible when the laptop is pushed. The HP OMEN X 17-ap010nr 17-inch puts out an uncompromising gaming performance that will tear through modern games effortlessly, but the poor speaker quality and loud fans are areas that put some customers off.
Pros
- Incredibly powerful
- G-Sync support is awesome
- 120Hz display
- Durable
- Aggressive gaming looks
- SSD + HDD combo
Cons
- Bulky
- Middling battery life
- Some light bleed
- Loud fans
Bottom Line
The HP OMEN X 17-ap010nr may suffer from audible fan noise and some minor light bleeding, but there is no denying that it is one powerful laptop that will effortlessly run almost anything your throw at it.
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- Weight: 10 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8GHz
- Display Size: 17.3 inch
- RAM: 16GB DDR4
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
Critic Reviews
- NotebookCheck August 11, 2017
HP has redesigned it's Omen 17 gaming series' case. Does the new chassis address our criticism from last year's device? What are the full-time gamer's improvements?
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i7-7700HQ 2.8GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Discrete |
| Graphics Memory | 8GB GDDR5 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Home |
| Weight | 10 lbs |
| Battery Life | 5.5 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 1000 HDD 7200 |
| Hard Drive 2 | 256 SSD |
| Display Size | 17.3 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Technology | WLED-backlit |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth| 2 x USB 3.1 Type-C™ Gen |2 x Thunderbolt™ 3 (Data up to 40 Gb/s, Power Delivery, DP1.2, HP Sleep and Charge) |3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Data Transfer Only) |1 x Mini DisplayPort™ |1 x HDMI |1 x RJ-45 |1 x headphone/microphone combo |
| Audio | Bang & Olufsen, dual speakers, HP Audio Boost |
| Webcam | HD |
| Additional Features | Full-size backlit keyboard, SD card reader |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 16.7 x 12.9 x 1.4 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
