HP · 2024
HP OMEN 17
2024, AMD, 17-db
The 2024 Omen 17 is the AMD/RTX 4070 sibling of the Omen 16 i9 build, a 2.88 kg 17 inch with a 240Hz QHD panel.
from € 1.999 $1,870 RRP
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- Best for gaming creative work programming
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on speed and display, with no category below average.
- Battery 5/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 8/10
- Value 6/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- 240Hz screen, smoother motion
- RAM is user-upgradeable
Watch for
- NVIDIA needs the proprietary driver on Linux
- Heavy at 2.88 kg for daily carry
Linux
Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : works
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
Hawk Point 8845HS plus an Ada RTX 4070, so this is a hybrid-graphics laptop. Install the proprietary nvidia driver, then choose between on-demand PRIME and full dGPU.
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Suspend on Optimus hybrid still wants nvidia power management enabled to resume cleanly. UVC webcam, no IPU6 trap because it is AMD. We have not confirmed a fingerprint reader on this SKU, treat it as unknown.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
|---|---|
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (120W) |
| RAM | 32 GB (upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 17.3" 2560x1440 @ 240Hz, 300 nitsfine indoors, dim in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 2.88 kgheavy for daily carry |
| Battery | 83 Wh, around 5 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the HP OMEN 17 (2024, AMD, 17-db) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS). Hawk Point 8845HS plus an Ada RTX 4070, so this is a hybrid-graphics laptop.
- What does the HP OMEN 17 (2024, AMD, 17-db) cost?
- RRP is about 1870 USD (1999 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the HP OMEN 17 (2024, AMD, 17-db) good for gaming?
- For gaming we score it 6/10 on value and 8/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the HP OMEN 17 (2024, AMD, 17-db)?
- 2.88 kg (6.35 lb). That's heavy for a daily commute.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 83 Wh pack, around 5 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 5/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is on SODIMM slots, so you can swap it later. Storage starts at 1024 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the HP OMEN 17 (2024, AMD, 17-db)?
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from € 1.999 $1,870 RRP
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