Our Verdict
Decent monitor for most uses. It's limited by the disappointing viewing angles and limited ergonomics on the stand. It also doesn't look as good in a dark room. This monitor delivers a great gaming experience, though, with outstanding low input lag, a fast response time, and support for AMD FreeSync, even from an NVIDIA graphics card, as long as it's recent.
- Outstanding motion handling.
- Extremely low input lag.
- Image degrades when viewed at an angle.
- Mediocre picture quality.
This is a decent monitor for office use. The 1080p, 24.5" screen isn't great for multitasking, and it has limited viewing angles, so it isn't great for sharing with a colleague or clients. It has great reflection handling, though, and very good peak brightness, so there shouldn't be any issues using it in a bright room.
The HP OMEN X25f is a great gaming monitor. It has outstanding low input lag, an amazing response time, and it supports FreeSync, even from a recent NVIDIA graphics card. The 1080p resolution and relatively small size might disappoint some gamers, though, and it has limited ergonomics.
The OMEN X25f is decent for watching multimedia. Some people might be disappointed by the 1080p resolution. It has great reflection handling, though, and decent gray uniformity, so it looks good in a well-lit room. Unfortunately, because of the mediocre viewing angles, it's best enjoyed from directly in front.
This is a decent monitor for media creation. Some people might be disappointed by the relatively low resolution and small size, but it's a responsive monitor thanks to the outstanding low input lag, and it has an impressive response time. It has great reflection handling and very good peak brightness, so there shouldn't be any issues using it in a bright room.
The OMEN X 25f doesn't support HDR.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 24.5" OMEN X 25f, which is one of many monitors in the OMEN X lineup. There is also a true G-SYNC version, known as the OMEN X25, which hasn't been released yet. We expect it to have different ports, but otherwise perform similarly to the version we've tested.
This monitor is not to be confused with the HP OMEN 25 (non-'X'), which has a 144Hz refresh rate, and isn't certified as NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their OMEN X 25f doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. Note that some tests such as gray uniformity may vary between individual units.
| Model | Product Number | Size | Resolution | Refresh Rate | Notes |
| OMEN X 25f | 4WH47AA | 24.5" | 1080p | 240Hz | FreeSync, G-SYNC Compatible |
| OMEN 25 | Z7Y57AA | 24.5" | 1080p | 144Hz | FreeSync |
| OMEN X 25 | 4NK94AA | 24.5" | 1080p | 240Hz | G-SYNC |
| OMEN 27 | Z4D33AA | 27" | 1440p | 144Hz | G-SYNC |
| OMEN X 35 | X3W57AA | 35" | 3440x1440 | 100Hz | G-SYNC |
| OMEN X EMPERIUM | 4WY70AA | 65" | 4k | 144Hz | G-SYNC |
The HP OMEN X 25f we reviewed was manufactured in April 2019.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The HP OMEN X 25f is a great gaming monitor, but isn't quite as good as similar models. See our recommendations for the best monitors, the best 27 inch gaming monitors, and the best budget monitors.
The AOC AGON AG271QX is a bit better than the HP OMEN X 25f. The AOC has a slower refresh rate, but this has very little impact on the overall appearance of motion. The AOC has better ergonomics, as it can swivel, and can be rotated to portrait orientation. The AOC also has a higher resolution screen and more screen area, so it's a bit better for multitasking and allows you to see more fine details in your favorite games.
The BenQ ZOWIE XL2540 is a bit better than the HP OMEN X 25f. The BenQ has better ergonomics and an optional black frame insertion feature to further improve the appearance of motion. The X 25f has a faster response time, but this isn't a very noticeable difference.
The ViewSonic XG2402 and the HP OMEN X 25f are very similar overall, and the best one depends on your needs. The ViewSonic is better if you need a more adjustable stand, as it has better ergonomics and can be rotated to a portrait orientation. The OMEN X has slightly better motion handling, though, so it might be better for some people.
The HP OMEN X 25f is slightly better than the ASUS VG248QE. The HP has a faster refresh rate, although there is very little difference between the response times. The X 25f also supports FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, whereas the ASUS VG248QE doesn't support any VRR technology.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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