HP Omen Mindframe

The Omen Mindframe's $199 MSRP is way too high for a mediocre headset, but if you can find this item for $150, the value proposition is a little better. FrostCap is a novel technology that could theoretically help out folks whose ears get hot during...

The OMEN by HP Mindframe headset is great for gaming. The real allure though is the active cooling, and for someone that needs it, the technology works well. At $200, the cooling is what you’re paying for as other customizable options are a bit lean and they’re only fully functional with a PC. While they’re a great set overall, if you don't need the extra cooling there are other similarly priced models that sound as good and are more versatile.

Omen's Mindframe headset is one hell of an idea on paper: stuffing two thermoelectric cooler stuffed into a headset you'd have a hard time discerning from the rest. Yet, despite its technical curiosity, this unique headset simply cannot deliver...

Stronger alternatives (that lack the cooling feature) exist for less than half the price from HP’s competitors. And on the other end of the pricing spectrum, there are other 7.1-channel headphones that sound better than the Mindframe, such as HyperX’s Cloud Revolver. Until HP gets around to fixing this headset, it’s not going to be the coolest kid on the block.

The HP Omen Mindframe comes close to being a great headset with an interesting gimmick, but some beginner mistakes—lack of EQ or 7.1 controls, a beeping microphone—and oddities like its warm chassis keep it from stardom. For now, at least.

The most important qualities in a gaming headset are probably audio quality and comfort. Something like surround sound is important, because you need to be able to hear things from behind you, and that can provide a competitive advantage. After all,...

The HP Omen Mindframe gaming headset stands out with tech that keeps your ears cool and has great sound, but its microphone is unwieldy and there is occasional sound...

The OMEN by HP Mindframe Advanced Gaming Headset offer decent virtual 7.1 Surround Sound for gaming, as well as audio. The real winning feature, though, is just how cool they keep your ears during long gaming or listening sessions. Sadly these are PC...