HP Omen X Compact

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Pros:

Fast gaming performance in small form factor, Enables desk-free VR experience, Easy to dock, Many ports, Hot-swappable batteries for long sessions
Stylis, lightweight desig, Can be used as VR backpack or a gaming deskto, Good gaming and overall performance

Cons:

Expensive, VR experience still a bit clumsy, Many parts to set up and store, Individual batteries don't last long
Expensiv, Short battery life

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Last revision on June 7, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Fast gaming performance in small form factor, Enables desk-free VR experience, Easy to dock, Many ports, Hot-swappable batteries for long sessions
Stylis, lightweight desig, Can be used as VR backpack or a gaming deskto, Good gaming and overall performance

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive, VR experience still a bit clumsy, Many parts to set up and store, Individual batteries don't last long
Expensiv, Short battery life

Expert reviews and ratings

The HP Omen X Compact Desktop and backpack delivers PC-based VR gaming away from your desk. A neat-sounding idea, but ultimately, it's a pricey solution to a niche...

By PC Mag on February 16, 2018

To date, the HP Omen X Compact Desktop PC P1000-010 is the best option for people searching for a tetherless VR solution for PC. It's lightweight yet powerful, and surprisingly comfortable to wear over long periods of time. And while the VR experience...

By Tom's Guide on December 20, 2017

Your standard PC VR setup is usually a stationary affair, but backpack VR PCs, which let you take the experience mobile, are starting to crop up more and more. One of the more interesting options out there is the HP Omen X Compact Desktop, and we...

By windowscentral.com on December 15, 2017