HP just boosted my favorite gaming laptop, and then changed its name

I have gaming laptop news coming out of my ears every January, but I always keep a close eye on my top recommendations and this year HP is changing more than just its processor. The previously-named HP Omen Max 16 will relaunch as the HyperX Omen Max 16 in 2026, with the inclusion of new Intel Core Ultra 200HX processors and AMD Ryzen AI CPUs. With an upgrade to 300W of total power, an additional 50W over the previous generation, this year's refresh is all about under-hood performance.Not only t