HP Omen X 2S (15.6-Inch, 2020)

Comfortable 1080p 60fps performance;Decent design;Excellent keyboard

Very expensive;Second screen's a gimmick;Uncomfortable trackpad position;Battery life not ideal

Powerful spec ; Understated design ; Second screen ; Software highlights ; Fast-charging

Second screen is a bit small ; Price might be too much for some

We wonder whether two screens are really necessary or just an added gimmick. Nonetheless, this HP gaming laptop offers enough feature highlights elsewhere based on specs alone to make it worth considering.

HP's experimental dual-screen Omen X 2S is the Nintendo DS of laptops

Second screen is useful for basic multitasking ; Powerful hardware ; 144Hz G-SYNC display is gorgeous to behold ; Refined design

Second screen could be larger ; HP’s dual display software is still pretty basic ; Heavier than other modern gaming notebooks

Unique second screen. Reasonably priced for the hardware. Good gaming performance. Impeccable build quality. Display supports Nvidia G-Sync. Fans are reasonably quiet. Decent webcam and speakers.

Brief battery life. Second screen adds utility, but could be bigger. No flash-card reader.

Bottom Line: HP's unique Omen X 2S has a 15.6-inch main screen and a 6-inch adjunct screen for in-game communications, social-media peeks, and more. A sturdy build, Nvidia G-Sync support, hushed fans, and surprising pricing make it a great pick for a...

Sleek design; Strong performance and graphics ; Duller-than-average screen; Underwhelming dual display; Poor audio ; The HP Omen X 2S has excellent performance packed into a sleek design, but it falls short in its dual display and audio.

Duller-than-average screen; Underwhelming dual display; Poor audio ; The HP Omen X 2S has excellent performance packed into a sleek design, but it falls short in its dual display and audio.

The HP Omen X 2S has excellent performance packed into a sleek design, but it falls short in its dual display and audio.

The HP Omen X 2S doesn't just rest on the laurels of its small but useful second screen. It offers very good performance for its class without always being the loudest fan in the room, a stylish but functional design and an excellent keyboard.

No dedicated DisplayPort connection means no G-Sync on an external monitor and the lack of an area to rest your wrists makes working anywhere but on a table awkward. Plus, the battery won't last a long commute.

You'll definitely find a use for the small second screen on the HP Omen X 2S, a fast, well-designed enthusiast gaming laptop.