Unfortunately, it isn't very versatile as, like most TN monitors, the image degrades when viewed at an angle, and it has a low contrast and bad black uniformity. This monitor also has a limited range of ergonomic adjustments, so it might be difficult to place in an ideal viewing position.
Our Verdict
The HP OMEN X 27 is a good monitor for most uses. It's a great gaming monitor, with low input lag and a fast response time. The 27 inch, 1440p screen is great for watching videos or working, and it has great reflection handling. Unfortunately, the image degrades at an angle and it has limited ergonomics.
- Outstanding response time.
- Excellent low input lag.
- Image degrades at an angle.
- Low contrast ratio.
Decent monitor for office use. The 27 inch, 1440p screen is great for multitasking, and it has excellent low input lag. Unfortunately, the image degrades when viewed at an angle, and it has a limited range of ergonomic adjustments.
This is a great gaming monitor. It has an extremely fast response time and fast refresh rate, resulting in clear motion with very little blur. It also has impressive low input lag, and it supports FreeSync, for a nearly tear-free gaming experience. Unfortunately, it has limited ergonomics, so it might be difficult to place in an ideal viewing position.
Decent monitor for multimedia. The 27 inch, 1440p screen is great for watching videos, and it has impressive low input lag. The HP OMEN X27 has great reflection handling and good SDR peak brightness, so glare shouldn't be an issue. Unfortunately, the image degrades at an angle, so it isn't great for watching videos with a group of friends, and it doesn't look as good in a dark room.
The HP OMEN X 27 is a decent monitor for media creation. The 27 inch, 1440p screen allows you to see more of your project at once, and it has outstanding low input lag. Unfortunately, the image degrades at an angle, and it has a limited range of ergonomic adjustments.
This is a decent monitor for gaming in HDR, mainly due to its great gaming performance. It has outstanding low input lag and an outstanding response time. Unfortunately, it has a low contrast ratio, bad black uniformity, and the local dimming feature isn't very effective. Although it can display a wide color gamut, it can't get very bright in HDR.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 17, 2020: We've retested the SDR and HDR peak brightness, as well as the HDR color gamut and HDR color volume with local dimming enabled.
- Updated Jul 24, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
- Updated Oct 22, 2019: Review published.
- Updated Oct 20, 2019: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 27" OMEN X 27. There are a few other sizes in HP's OMEN X lineup, some of which are listed below, but as they have different specifications, our review isn't representative.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their HP OMEN X 27 doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. Note that some tests such as the gray uniformity may vary between individual units.
This monitor should not be confused with the HP OMEN 27 (non-'X'), which has a slower refresh rate.
| Model | Size | Refresh rate | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMEN X 25f | 25" | 240Hz | FHD(1920x1080) |
| OMEN X 27 | 27" | 240Hz | QHD(2560x1440) |
| OMEN 27 | 27" | 144Hz | QHD(2560x1440) |
| OMEN 35" Curve | 35" | 100Hz | WQHD(3440x1440) |
The HP OMEN X 27 we tested was manufactured in July 2019.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The HP OMEN X 27 is a great gaming monitor, with an extremely fast response time and low motion blur. It isn't very versatile, though, due to its low native contrast and limited ergonomics. See also our recommendations for the best 1440p gaming monitors, the best 27 inch monitors, and the best gaming monitors.
The HP OMEN X 27 is slightly better than the Acer Nitro XF252Q Xbmiiprzx for most uses, but the Acer is slightly better for gaming. The HP has a larger, higher-resolution screen, making it a better choice for multitasking. The XF252Q has much better ergonomics and an optional black frame insertion feature.
The ASUS VG279Q is better than the HP OMEN X 27. The VG279Q has much better ergonomics, better viewing angles, and an optional black frame insertion feature. The OMEN X has a higher refresh rate and a higher native resolution, and it supports HDR, although this doesn't add much.
The HP OMEN X 27 is a bit better than the HP OMEN 27. The 'X' version has a higher native refresh rate and supports HDR. The non-'X' version supports G-SYNC instead of FreeSync and has an optional black frame insertion feature.
The HP OMEN X 27 is better than the HP OMEN X 25f. The 27-inch model has a higher native resolution and larger screen, and it supports HDR, although this doesn't add much.
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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