HP Introduces new range of consumer notebooks focused on audio

HP and Bang &Olufsen today announced a collaboration that that brings the sound of Bang &Olufsen and B&O PLAY to HP’s new devices. The devices also feature customizable graphic equalizer. The HP Omen Gaming notebook with Bang &Olufsen is designed specifically for ‘hardcore gamers’, as stated in the press release. Constructed out of premium aluminum, HP has outfitted the Omen with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4 GB gaming graphics and an Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core processor⁽¹⁾, along with a 1920 x 1080 Full high definition (HD) display⁽²⁾.  The Omen features a customizable back-lit keyboard with six programmable function keys, weighing just 2.12kgs ⁽³⁾ and is only 19.9mm thick. The new Pavilion notebooks comes with a refined uni-body design with metal like finish on the outside and superior gradient dual tone finish inside.

“We are extremely thrilled to partner with a global IT brand like HP to deliver seamless audio experience through their latest Pavilion notebooks. Having integrating Bang &Olufsen systems with luxury automotive brands such as Aston Martin, BMW, Audi & Mercedes AMG; this new collaboration is the hallmark and extension of Bang &Olufsen’s philosophy of engaging with consumer’s lifestyle at a new levels.” said Gaganmeet Singh, MD, Bang &Olufsen India.

HP and Bang &Olufsen will custom tune each notebook for precise sound. The new range of notebooks have a dedicated audio island that isolates the sensitive audio circuits from other signals on the motherboard. The headphone jack limits the amount of metal parts to reduce ground noise to help further perfect the audio experience on the devices.

While B&O Play brand is available with the newly launched Pavilion range of notebooks, the HP Omen features Bang &Olufsen.

Pricing & Availability ⁽⁴⁾

• The HP Omen with Bang &Olufsen is available in the Indian markets currently at a price of INR 1, 59,990/-.
• The HP Pavilion 15 Notebook with the B&O play is available in the Indian markets currently with a starting price of INR 44,490/-.