For all of their existence, blazing-fast 240Hz gaming monitors were relegated to just one resolution: 1,920 by 1,080 pixels. That's changed with the release of the HP Omen X 27 ($649.99), an ultra-fast display that gives 1440p gamers a chance to stay competitive with their 1080p cousins. The TN-based panel won't be winning awards for image quality or wide viewing angles anytime soon (what TN panel would?), which makes the inclusion of AMD FreeSync 2 HDR perplexing, and the lackluster implementation doesn't help things either. But the Omen X 27's extremely low input lag and overall performance still help it gain ground in the eyes of gamers like myself, and if you've been waiting for the perfect high-refresh 1440p monitor for your next round of League of Legends or Counter Strike: Global Offensive, this is the one to get.Slightly Larger Déjà vu Aesthetically, the 27-inch, 2,560-by-1,440-pixel display changes almost nothing from the HP Omen X 25f that we reviewed in October 2019. Th...
The HP Omen X 27 is a desirable gaming monitor that gives 1440p gamers the sizzling 240Hz refresh rate their 1080p rivals have long enjoyed.
Fastest refresh rate available in a 1440p resolution monitor; Ultra-low input lag
Stand could be more ergonomic; Baffling inclusion of HDR; TN panel technology means narrow viewing angles; No portrait mode