Review HP OMEN 27q QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor 2023

HP OMEN 27q QHD 165 Hz Gaming Monitor, QHD (2560 x 1440) Display, IPS Panel, 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3, 16:9, AMD FreeSync Premium Technology, 27q (2023), Black

I don't know if I'm lucky, but I have an LG card and it's basically perfect. No shading (I think the last review that talked about shadows being set wrong - setting response time to level 4 would be overkill, I'd recommend setting it to level 2. Or they use a variable refresh rate which I haven't used), good color + brightness, no dead pixels, minimal backlight bleed.

The only downside I had: the Omen Gaming Hub automatically installed on your computer without prompting (I uninstalled it and it never came back). The reds are a bit saturated and difficult to control with the settings. Although this is just an older secondary monitor from Dell, it looks a little gray and washed out in comparison.

Otherwise, it's 100% recommended for anyone looking for a 1440p IPS high refresh rate monitor for $200 or more and doesn't suffer from the horrible black spots of cheaper high refresh rate VA panels (you've never seen a monitor like this without a VA panel for $200 or more). Also, fully height-adjustable tripods aren't usually found in this price range. So I'm a little skeptical about buying it for only $200.

I didn't have high expectations given the brand and the price, but I was pleasantly surprised.

Update: I've tried Freesync and it works better than the old monitor's Gsync module. There are some very light shades, but you really have to look around to notice them.



  • Don't be long. at all speeds. - 1ms GTG response time with Overdrive to eliminate motion blur for crisp, smooth gameplay no matter what's happening onscreen
  • See all the action without distractions - For crisp motion and responsive gameplay, the nearly 165Hz refresh rate eliminates blur and motion blur
  • Explore your favorite worlds in crisp QHD graphics and discover worlds to enter - Virtual Bugs IRL
  • More colors to choose from - Get deeper tones and a wider color gamut with 99% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3, colors are reproduced with extreme accuracy that gets lost in games.
  • UPGRADE YOUR GAMING SPACE - It features ports that are ideal for connecting a gaming PC, game console, or even a work computer. With easy cable management and an adjustable stand, your desk looks just how you want it to be
  • Fun and Customization - Play with all kinds of settings at OMEN Game Center - the one-stop-shop for customizing your ecosystem. Make your monitor, computer, and some accessories work better together, the way you want
  • Explore New Worlds Experience gaming the way the developers intended, with brighter whites, deeper blacks, and richer colors with peak brightness of up to 400 nits.
  • YNC VESA Certified - Ensures higher refresh rates and lower latency, optimized for gaming, lab-certified maximum refresh rates so you can experience the full potential of your monitor
  • CONSOLE COMPATIBILITY - This gaming monitor has gone through more than 140 test cases to ensure that it is compatible with the console of your choice. Just plug in HDMI and start playing
  • ADJUSTABLE STAND - Customize your desk with the adjustable stand. Find comfort while gaming with 100mm tilt, swivel and height adjustments

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