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HP Omen 15 Series (2018)

Intel Core 8th gen, GTX 10-series

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The HP Omen 15 (2018, 15-dc0xxx) is the 8th-generation-Intel entry in HP's 15.6-inch gaming line — a bold, unmistakably "gamer" machine with a brushed-aluminum lid, carbon-fiber-look accents, and a crimson crosshair Omen logo. It pairs Intel Core i5 or i7 8th-gen Coffee Lake processors with NVIDIA GTX 10-series (Pascal) graphics, ranging from a GTX 1050 up to a GTX 1070, and was offered with everything from a basic TN panel to a 144Hz IPS display or a 4K screen. Because configurations vary so widely, your exact CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, and display decide the resale value. Select your components using the tool above for an instant cash offer.

Which Omen 15 do I have?

This page covers the 2018 model, 15-dc0xxx specifically. Confirm the model string on the bottom panel, because the dc chassis also had a later refresh:

15-dc0xxx → 2018, Intel 8th-gen, GTX 10-series 15-dc1xxx → 2019 refresh, 9th-gen + RTX 20-series

If your string ends in 1xxx (e.g. 15-dc1060nr), you have the 2019 refresh with 9th-gen CPUs and RTX graphics — quoted separately. If your string starts with 15-dh, 15-ek, or 15-en, you have a later generation entirely. The surest internal tell for this 2018 model: it uses GTX 10-series graphics (1050 / 1060 / 1070) and 8th-gen Core processors.

Core hardware configurations

Processor (CPU)

  • Intel Core i5-8300H — 4 cores, 8 threads
  • Intel Core i7-8750H — 6 cores, 12 threads
  • Both are 8th-gen Coffee Lake 45W H-class mobile chips

Graphics (GPU)

  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 — 2GB or 4GB GDDR5
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti — 4GB GDDR5
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 — 3GB or 6GB GDDR5
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (and 1070 Max-Q) — 8GB GDDR5
  • All are NVIDIA Pascal-generation GPUs (pre-ray-tracing)

Memory (RAM)

  • DDR4-2666 across two user-accessible SO-DIMM slots
  • Factory configurations from 8GB up to 32GB
  • Both slots reachable under the bottom panel for upgrades

Storage

  • M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (128GB / 256GB / 512GB common capacities)
  • Separate 2.5" drive bay, often paired with a 1TB HDD
  • Dual-storage layout (SSD + HDD) was common on this generation

Display & audio

Display

15.6-inch panels in a wide range: FHD (1920 × 1080) TN, FHD IPS at 60Hz, FHD IPS at 144Hz, FHD IPS at 240Hz (with G-SYNC on select units), or UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) IPS. The 144Hz IPS panel was the most common gaming configuration.

Audio

Dual bottom-firing speakers tuned by Bang & Olufsen, with integrated microphones. Separate headphone and microphone jacks are provided rather than a single combo jack.

Ports & connectivity

The 2018 chassis is on the thicker side, with large rear fan exhausts and most video/networking ports placed between them along the back.

Rear & Left Side
  • 1× USB-C (USB 3.1; Thunderbolt 3 on select configurations)
  • 1× HDMI
  • 1× Mini DisplayPort
  • 1× RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
  • 1× Power adapter input (DC-in)
Right Side & Extras
  • 3× USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 ports
  • 1× SD media card reader
  • 1× 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 1× 3.5mm microphone jack

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Bluetooth

Battery, build & more

Battery & charging

70 Whr battery paired with a large 200W power brick. Battery life is modest, particularly on the G-SYNC display configurations.

Camera & mic

HP Wide Vision HD (720p) webcam at the top of the display with integrated digital microphones.

Keyboard

Full-size backlit keyboard with a numeric keypad and a dedicated OMEN key above the numpad. Offered with multi-zone RGB backlighting on most gaming configurations, controlled via the OMEN Command Center.

Cooling

Dual-fan cooling with oversized rear exhaust vents. The OMEN Command Center exposes performance presets and a Network Booster utility.

Weight

≈ 2.52 kg (5.56 lb) — heavier and thicker than the later Omen 15 redesigns.

Dimensions

360 × 263 × 26 mm (14.17" × 10.35" × 1.02").

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I confirm I have the 2018 (dc0xxx) and not the 2019 refresh?
Check the model string on the bottom panel. 15-dc0xxx is the 2018 model (8th-gen Intel, GTX 10-series graphics). 15-dc1xxx is the 2019 refresh on the same chassis (9th-gen Intel, RTX 20-series). The fastest internal check is your graphics card: a GTX 1050/1060/1070 means the 2018 model. Our guide to finding your laptop's model number shows where to find the full string and Serial Number.
02 Does this 2018 Omen 15 have a separate hard drive as well as an SSD?
Often, yes. Unlike the later slim Omen redesigns, the 2018 chassis includes both an M.2 SSD slot and a 2.5" drive bay, so many units shipped with an SSD plus a 1TB hard drive. If yours has both, select the SSD capacity that matches your boot drive and note the HDD in the condition step.
03 Can I trade in a 2018 Omen 15 with wear or system issues?
Yes. We buy laptop hardware in all operational states. Whether yours runs perfectly, has loud or worn fans, holds little battery charge, has hinge or chassis damage, or a cracked screen, adjusting the condition grading choices above will lock in a firm cash value.
04 Should I wipe or remove my drives before shipping?
Back up your personal files and game saves to an external drive or the cloud, and sign out of your accounts before packing. You do not need to remove the SSD or hard drive — our team runs certified, multi-pass data sanitization on every incoming drive. See our data erasure protocols page for the full process.
05 Which configurations raise my 2018 Omen 15 trade-in value the most?
Graphics drive value most: a GTX 1070 build pays more than a GTX 1060, which beats a GTX 1050/1050 Ti. From there, a Core i7-8750H over the i5, 16GB or more of RAM, a larger SSD, and a premium display (144Hz, 240Hz, or 4K) each add to your offer. Selecting these accurately above gives you the best quote.