HP Omen Mindframe headset review: HP nails the cooling, but the basics need work

HP Omen Mindframe headset review: HP nails the cooling, but the basics need work

October 8, 2018November 12, 2018 Jarvis

The thermoelectric cooling is no mere gimmick. It really works.

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.

Pros

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

Cons

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.

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