PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The HP Omen 27c tries to be two things at one time with its speed for E-Sports and its 1000r-curve for immersion. It mirrors most of the Samsung G7’s specifications, but it’s easier to own for most since it’s cheaper. Let’s see how the HP Omen 27c performs to know if it’s the best choice for those who want speed but without the associated high cost.

Design and Features:

The HP Omen 27c sports a clean and sophisticated look, unlike its Samsung counterpart which has aggressive accents and RGB lighting. The device has a matte black finish that departs from the old design which had dashes of red. The display is bezel-free on three sides, but you will still see minimal inner borders if you look close enough.

Its dimensions and weight are modest compared to its closest competitor since it doesn’t have the unnecessary equipment and decorations. The device needs a little over 10 inches of depth, but that’s mostly because of its diamond-shaped stand. It is not too heavy at 15.45 pounds so you can easily move it around if needed.

Display and Performance:

The HP Omen 27c boasts a 27-inch 1000r-curved VA panel with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms MPRT response time. The backlight has a 400 cd/m2 brightness and a 450 cd/m2 peak while the contrast ratio is listed at 3000:1 like most VA monitors. This model is HDR 400 certified so it’s a bit weaker in that regard compared to the HDR 600 Samsung monitors with the same screen.

1440p is perfect at this size since it offers the best balance between sharpness and legibility or visibility. Most users won’t struggle with reading walls of text or seeing small objects, but the screen will look noticeably crisper with more space to boot. Note that your GPU requirements for games will also go up but it won’t be as demanding as a 4K screen.