HP Omen X by Mindframe (2018)

It really does cool your ears ; Firm, but comfortable fit

Heatsinks leave exterior warm ; No mic gain / volume control ; Sound quality is bad, and the 7.1 virtual surround can’t be disabled

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...

FrostCap's thermoelectric cooling keeps your ears a comfy temperature ; Elegant and attractive design ; Sounds decent enough for gaming

Heatsinks leave the outside of the headset weirdly warm to the touch ; Microphone beeps when muted/unmuted ; No official EQ capabilities or 7.1 controls. Software is oddly bare-bones.

The headset space is exciting these days. The more crowded it gets, the more gimmicks we’re seeing. It’s one of the few reliable ways to stand out, especially if, like HP, you’re coming late to the market. The more gimmicks you put out there, the more...

Slick looking design ; FrostCap cooling feature works great ; Decent sound for gaming ; Adjustable LED lighting effects ; Flip-to-mute microphone ; Solid build quality ; Mic-monitoring ; Easy on-ear volume control

Could use just a bit more bass. ; A bit heavier than other options. ; Can't specify colour range for Audio LED animation ; Can't disable 7.1 Surround Sound ; Sound sometimes feels lacking, if only momentarily

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 leakage.

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