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Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier vs HP OMEN Accelerator: Comparison

Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier and HP OMEN Accelerator differ on extra ports: Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier at 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, HP OMEN Accelerator at 3x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet, which puts Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier ahead on that measure. They match on 4 other specifications, including connection standard, psu wattage and max gpu length.

Alienware Graphics Amplifier (Proprietary PCIe Connector / 460W PSU / Full-Length GPU / Compatible Alienware & Dell G-Series Only)
DellDell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier
HP OMEN Accelerator (Proprietary PCIe Connector / 460W PSU / Full-Length GPU / Select OMEN Laptops Only)
HPHP OMEN Accelerator

Specs

Specification
Alienware Graphics Amplifier (Proprietary PCIe Connector / 460W PSU / Full-Length GPU / Compatible Alienware & Dell G-Series Only)
Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier
HP OMEN Accelerator (Proprietary PCIe Connector / 460W PSU / Full-Length GPU / Select OMEN Laptops Only)
HP OMEN Accelerator
Connection StandardProprietaryProprietary
BrandAlienwareHP
Extra Ports4x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet3x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x Gigabit Ethernet
PSU Wattage460460
Max GPU Length290290
Cooling TypeActive FanActive Fan
ModelGraphics AmplifierOMEN Accelerator
GPU CompatibilityGTX 10-series through RTX 20-series and equivalent AMD cards, dual-slotGTX 10-series and equivalent AMD cards, dual-slot
PriceLaunched around $299 (2015)Launched around $299 (2017)

Price comparison

RetailerDell / Alienware Alienware Graphics AmplifierHP OMEN Accelerator
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Verdict

Dell / Alienware Alienware Graphics Amplifier

6 / 10 Expert Rating

Strong bandwidth for its era, but locked to a short list of older Alienware and Dell G-Series laptops.

HP OMEN Accelerator

5 / 10 Expert Rating

A niche, single-generation product locked to specific older OMEN laptops, not a general recommendation.

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