CES 2022 has really been a present for screens of all shapes, sizes, and use instances. We’ve seen the world’s first 4k 240Hz gaming monitor in addition to some loopy methods with curved screens from Samsung. LG brought both the biggest and smallest OLED gaming TVs to the market. Now HP is right here with its new Omen gaming monitor, and it appears 4k is lastly on the menu.
The brand new HP Omen 27u is the newest within the firm’s vary of 27” gaming displays. The earlier 27i mannequin managed a QHD decision at 165 Hz, a bit just like the HP Omen 25i gaming monitor we reviewed. The brand new mannequin helps 4k UHD (3840 x 2160) however with a 144 Hz refresh price at a 1ms response time. The brightness will get a slight step as much as 450 nits which ought to look wealthy with the HDR capabilities. There’s two USB A ports and even a USB C constructed during which is a really welcome signal of the instances.
For connectivity the monitor comes packing a typical DisplayPort which ought to maintain most PC fanatics completely satisfied, particularly with the AMD FreeSync Premium Professional adaptive sync assist. There’s additionally two HDMI ports which within the specs are listed as one being HDMI 2.1 and the opposite solely HDMI 2.0. On condition that HDMI 2.1 technically covers HDMI 2.0 these days it’s good to nonetheless have the excellence. HP says the HDMI 2.1 port will assist as much as 120 Hz refresh price, which makes it an incredible monitor to plug into present gen consoles in addition to PCs. It even has built-in audio system, making it a straightforward selection for a fast recreation session.
And naturally there’s a bunch of different enjoyable options for avid gamers. It wouldn’t be an Omen monitor if it did not pack in a bunch of RGB, and so it does and it’s all customisable as well. There’s additionally the Omen gaming hub which comes with further collaboration choices designed with avid gamers in thoughts, like having the ability to brighten darkish areas with out overexposing the display screen. There’s even Sport Remaster mode which helps you to basically downscale older video games so they give the impression of being extra the way you may bear in mind
The borderless IPS HP Omen 27u is trying prefer it might be a extremely engaging and versatile gaming monitor for PCs and consoles alike. It’s due out this spring, and has an MSRP of $699.99. Hopefully we’ll get our palms on one to have the ability to inform you extra.
