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Gaming Monitors

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Hp Omen 27C Review

November 16, 2023

True Score

70

Mixed Reviews

69

5

Experts

90

55

Consumers

Expert Rankings

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5

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Testers praised the HP Omen 27c, endorsing it for gamers. They were pleased with this device’s 240Hz refresh rate, which is a major upgrade on the 160Hz of the LG 34GN850-B. Analysts lauded its FreeSync tech and low input lag. However, they criticized the blooming-prone local dimming feature and narrow viewing angles. The Dell Alienware AW2720HF offers wider angles.

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Table of Contents

Overview
What Is Not on the Box
Product Comparison
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Score Card
Expert Score Breakdown
Customer Score Breakdown
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Overview

The HP Omen 27c is a mid-range 1440p gaming monitor released in late 2021, promising excellent dark room performance and an outstanding refresh rate to gamers. Featuring an eyebrow-raising 240Hz refresh rate, the HP Omen 27c is a major upgrade on 160Hz models and ranks near the top of the top-tier computer monitors on the market. Additionally, FreeSync VRR, and G-SYNC compatibility offer excellent fast-paced gaming performance. It has a super-low input lag and decent response time, and local dimming tech. Gamers upgrading from Full HD monitors will love the immersive 1000R curved 2560 x 1440 screen. Browse to the end of this review and also learn more about the best gaming monitors today.

What Is Not on the Box

What the brand doesn’t always tell you…

our Verdict

Product testers lauded the HP Omen 27c, recommending it to gamers. Analysts at Tech Radar were impressed by the high contrast ratio of this VA panel-equipped device and endorsed it movie playback and general use. Regarding black levels, the Omen 27c easily outshines units with IPS panels such as the HP X24ih. Confirming that this monitor has a 240Hz refresh rate (unlike the Lenovo D27-30), FreeSync VRR, and G-SYNC compatibility, professional reviewers hailed its fluid motion handling during high-frame-rate games. Additionally, analysts were impressed with the low 3.5 ms input lag and decent 5.8 ms response time, although they noticed some black smearing with dark objects. This monitor’s 1440p resolution provides sharper text and graphics than Full HD monitors such as the Samsung C27RG5, and reviewers recommend it for the office. Experts also endorsed this unit for general use as a replacement for office models such as the HP VH240a. However, product testers at RTINGS were dissatisfied with this display’s local dimming tech, saying that it causes some blooming. Also, just like the Dell S3422DWG, this curved gaming monitor has narrow viewing angles.

True Score

70

Reasons to Buy

Excellent 240Hz refresh rate
Super-low input lag
Superb 2,402:1 contrast ratio in SDR mode
Decent response time
Good native contrast ratio

Reasons to Avoid

Poor local dimming feature causes some blooming
Black smearing in dark scenes
Mediocre black uniformity
Very aggressive screen curve
So-so ergonomics

Specifications

	Display Type	VA
	HDMI Inputs	1
	HDR Format	Yes
	Max Resolution	2560 x 1440
	Panel Type	VA
	Refresh Rate	240 Hz
	Response Time	6 ms
	Screen size	27"
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync

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Product Comparison

	Hp Omen 27C Review	Samsung Odyssey G7 LC32G75T Review	Gigabyte G27Q Review
True Score	70	73	82	NR
Ranking	# 96 / 127	# 80 / 127	# 13 / 127	# /
Market Context	The HP Omen 27c is a mid-range 1440p gaming monitor released in late 2021, promising excellent dark room performance and an outstanding refresh rate to… The HP Omen 27c is a mid-range 1440p gaming monitor released in late 2021, promising excellent dark room performance and an outstanding refresh rate to gamers. Featuring an eyebrow-raising 240Hz refresh rate, the HP Omen 27c is a major upgrade on 160Hz models and ranks near the top of the top-tier computer monitors on the market. Additionally, FreeSync VRR, and G-SYNC compatibility offer excellent fast-paced gaming performance. It has a super-low input lag and decent response time, and local dimming tech. Gamers upgrading from Full HD monitors will love the immersive 1000R curved 2560 x 1440 screen. Browse to the end of this review and also learn more about the best gaming monitors today.	The HP Omen 27c has slightly inferior motion handling, ergonomics, and brightness than the Samsung Odyssey G7 LC32G75T, although the two monitors have identical refresh… The HP Omen 27c has slightly inferior motion handling, ergonomics, and brightness than the Samsung Odyssey G7 LC32G75T, although the two monitors have identical refresh rates, resolutions, and other features.	The HP Omen 27c has a slower response time and narrower viewing angles compared to the Gigabyte M27Q and the Gigabyte G27Q, but the HP… The HP Omen 27c has a slower response time and narrower viewing angles compared to the Gigabyte M27Q and the Gigabyte G27Q, but the HP monitor has a better refresh rate and higher contrast ratio.	While the HP Omen 27c features a VA panel, the HP Omen 27i has an IPS panel, resulting in wider viewing angles. Also, the 27c… While the HP Omen 27c features a VA panel, the HP Omen 27i has an IPS panel, resulting in wider viewing angles. Also, the 27c (This review) is curved, unlike the 27i, which is flat.
Display Type	VA	VA	LCD	–
HDMI Inputs	1	1	2	–
HDR Format	Yes	Yes	Yes	–
Max Resolution	2560 x 1440	2560 x 1440	2560 x 1440	–
Panel Type	VA	VA	IPS	–
Refresh Rate	240 Hz	240 Hz	144 Hz	–
Dig Deeper		Read review →: Samsung Odyssey G7 LC32G75T Review	Read review →: Gigabyte G27Q Review

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

69

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

90

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

70

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight

A
Trust Score
76
The HP OMEN 27c is good for mixed usage. It’s designed for gaming and offers… read more
By:
Will Georgiadis
D
Trust Score
70
The HP Omen 27c has loads of contrast, good sRGB colours and the kind of… read more
By:
Mike Jennings
D
Trust Score
70
The HP Omen 27c is a great gaming monitor, despite some trade-offs with HDR and… read more
By:
Jacob Roach
D
Trust Score
70
The HP Omen 27c curved gaming monitor is an affordable way for gamers to get… read more
By:
Ural Garrett
F
Trust Score
60
The HP Omen 27c isn’t a terrible monitor, but you can do much better for… read more
By:
Samuel Breton