The HyperX OMEN OLED 27q is a 1440p, 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 27-inch screen. As a budget-friendly OLED, it sits below the 32-inch, 4k HyperX OMEN Transcend 32. It's a lower-cost alternative to higher-end QD-OLEDs with faster refresh rates, like the Dell Alienware AW2725DF or the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG, and it competes with the AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2. It offers the basics for gaming, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, FreeSync Premium, and G-SYNC Compatibility. It's otherwise limited in features, as it doesn't even have a USB hub.
Our Verdict
The HyperX OMEN OLED 27q is incredible for PC gaming. It offers a smooth 240Hz refresh rate with sharp motion thanks to its near-instantaneous response time. It also has low input lag for a responsive feel, and supports all common VRR formats. It's a fantastic choice for gaming in dark rooms as it displays deep, inky blacks with no haloing around bright objects. It also displays a wide range of colors, although its colors aren't as vivid as on other QD-OLEDs. However, it looks worse in a bright environment because it doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare, and blacks look purple.
Incredibly sharp motion.
Low input lag for responsive feel.
240Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
Deep, inky blacks in dark rooms.
No haloing around bright objects.
Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
Noticeable VRR flicker.
Blacks look purple in bright rooms.
The HyperX OMEN OLED 27q is great for console gaming. It supports most signals from a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, except for 4k @ 120Hz. Motion looks sharp thanks to its near-instantaneous response time, and it has low input lag for a responsive feel. It also displays deep blacks in dark rooms without haloing, which is great for playing games with many dark scenes. However, it doesn't get bright enough to fight glare in well-lit rooms, and the black levels rise, making them look purple.
Incredibly sharp motion.
Low input lag for responsive feel.
Deep, inky blacks in dark rooms.
No haloing around bright objects.
Supports most signals with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
No 4k @ 120Hz support from consoles.
Blacks look purple in bright rooms.
The HyperX OMEN OLED 27q is just okay for work. It's a good choice if you want to share the screen with someone next to you, thanks to its wide viewing angle and ergonomic stand. Although it doesn't have too many distracting reflections, it doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare. It also has decent text clarity, but there's fringing around letters. Sadly, it risks burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time. Plus, it lacks any work-focused features, like a USB hub.
Versatile ergonomics & wide viewing angle.
Decent reflection handling.
Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
Risk of burn-in.
Fringing around letters and windows.
Lack of USB hub.
The HyperX OMEN OLED 27q is superb for content creation. It comes with an extremely accurate sRGB mode, and you'll only need to calibrate it if you want a brighter screen. That said, it doesn't get bright enough to fight glare regardless, and its black levels rise in bright spaces, making them look purple. It's a fantastic choice for editing content in dark rooms, though, as it displays deep blacks without haloing and has excellent color gamut coverage. Sadly, it lacks perks to improve your workflow, like a USB hub, and it risks burn-in from constant exposure to the same static elements over time.
Deep, inky blacks in dark rooms.
No haloing around bright objects.
Versatile ergonomics & wide viewing angle.
Extremely accurate sRGB mode.
Decent reflection handling.
Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
Colors aren't as vivid as on other QD-OLEDs.
Risk of burn-in.
Fringing around letters and windows.
Lack of USB hub.
Blacks look purple in bright rooms.
The HyperX OMEN OLED 27q has unremarkable brightness. It doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare in sunny rooms. However, highlights still pop against dark backgrounds in HDR due to its near-infinite contrast ratio.
Highlights stand out against dark backgrounds.
Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
The HyperX OMEN OLED 27q has a near-instantaneous response time for incredibly sharp motion.
Incredibly sharp motion.
The HyperX OMEN OLED 27q has fantastic HDR picture quality. It displays a wide range of vivid colors and looks best in a dark environment due to its near-infinite contrast ratio. However, the picture quality is worse in a bright room as the black levels rise and colors desaturate.
Deep, inky blacks in dark rooms.
No haloing around bright objects.
Colors aren't as vivid as on other QD-OLEDs.
Blacks look purple in bright rooms.
The HyperX OMEN OLED 27q has outstanding SDR picture quality. It displays a wide range of colors alongside perfect black levels in dark rooms. However, the black levels rise in bright rooms, making them look purple.
Deep, inky blacks in dark rooms.
No haloing around bright objects.
Blacks look purple in bright rooms.
The HyperX OMEN OLED 27q has remarkable color accuracy. Its sRGB mode is extremely accurate without any noticeable issues. That said, the brightness is dim in that mode, so you may prefer calibrating the monitor if you want a brighter screen.
Extremely accurate sRGB mode.
sRGB mode is dim.
Performance Usages
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the 27-inch HyperX OMEN OLED 27q, which is the only size available. Despite sharing a similar name, it's different from the HP OMEN 27q, an entry-level 27-inch 1440p monitor with an IPS panel. You can see the differences between them below, and the results are only valid for this model.
| Model | Panel Type | Refresh Rate | HDMI Ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| HyperX OMEN OLED 27q | QD-OLED | 240Hz | 2x HDMI 2.1 |
| HP OMEN 27q | IPS | 165Hz | 2x HDMI 2.0 |
A photo of our unit's label indicates it was manufactured in December 2025 in Thailand. We tested it with firmware 1.0.0.0, although this is something that can't be updated.
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The HyperX OMEN OLED 27q is an entry-level 1440p, 240Hz OLED gaming monitor. It offers many of the benefits of a QD-OLED display, with deep blacks in dark rooms, no haloing around bright objects, and sharp motion at any refresh rate. It also has typical gaming perks, like VRR support and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. There's nothing that stands out about it, though, as its colors aren't as vivid as other QD-OLEDs, and it doesn't get bright. It doesn't have many extra features, either, as it lacks a USB hub or even built-in speakers.
Despite this, it offers a solid alternative to higher-end QD-OLEDs if you want an OLED without paying a premium price tag. Although it's not cheap, it's a solid budget option in a saturated OLED market. You still may prefer a higher-end QD-OLED, like the Dell Alienware AW2725DF, if you want a higher refresh rate. You can also check out the LG 27GX704A-B if you want a 240Hz WOLED for gaming in bright rooms.
Also see our recommendations for the best OLED monitors, the best HDR gaming monitors, and the best 240Hz monitors.
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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