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HP Omen X Emperium 65 Review

Name: HP Omen X Emperium 65
Brand: Hp

Updated Jan 25, 2024 6:28 PM

True Score

69

Meh

68

4

Experts

74

11

Consumers

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Despite its low color uniformity and lack of FreeSync compatibility, the HP Omen X Emperium remains a great option thanks to a rapid response time, low input lag, and a 144Hz variable refresh rate.

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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot

Overview

The HP Omen X Emperium is a flagship release from HP that was announced in early 2019. The 65-inch gaming display is packed with impressive features such as a rapid 4ms response time that eliminates motion blur, a low 8ms input lag for quick responsiveness, and a high contrast ratio for easy visibility in a dark setting. The gaming display also boasts an Nvidia Shield TV platform for access to popular streaming sites, making it more streamlined for entertainment viewing than the competing LG 27GL83A-B. The Omen X also features a remote for convenient control and a soundbar to provide an immersive listening experience. Get to the end of this HP Omen X Emperium Review to find out what else lies in store and see if it’s got what it takes to rival the top-rated computer monitors in the market.

Consensus

our Verdict

The HP Omen X Emperium is a top-notch gaming monitor that will make competitive gamers swoon. Its 65-inch screen is perfect for co-op gaming, with a wide field of view, excellent color accuracy, impressive HDR brightness, and minimal input lag. Plus, it looks great. The only downsides are its poor color uniformity and lack of FreeSync support.

ReasonS to Buy

Impressive peak HDR brightness
Soundbar amplifies sound
Deep, dark blacks
Decent viewing angles
Great color accuracy

Reason to Avoid

Bad color uniformity
No FreeSync support
Large and heavy, therefore not easily portable

HP Omen X Emperium 65 Specs

	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	3
	HDR Format	Yes
	Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)
	Panel Type	A-MVA
	Refresh Rate	144 Hz
	Response Time	4 ms
	Screen size	64.5"
	Sync Technology	G-Sync

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Test Results

Brightness (nits)	714.285
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1)	29,100.5
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)	89
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)	0
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)	97.4
Input Lag (ms)	25.95
Response Time (ms)	8
Reflections % (Total Reflections)	0
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)	0
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)	0
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)	0
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)	0

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

68

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

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Customer Score

74

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

69

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

Expert Scores

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88.4
Category Trust Rating
80
There is nothing available in early 2019 that can top the HP Omen X 65… Read More
By:
Luke Larsen
89.25
Category Trust Rating
90
THE GOODBright, fast display that looks great while playing PC gamesSoundbar is surprisingly loud and… Read More
By:
Dan Seifert
71.1
Category Trust Rating
60
The HP Omen X Emperium 65, the first Nvidia Big Format Gaming Display (BFGD), is… Read More
By:
Tony Hoffman
78.3
Category Trust Rating
60
The Omen X Emperium is a staggeringly huge gaming monitor, but it’s not quite a… Read More
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