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HP Omen X Emperium 65 Review
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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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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.
Reason 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
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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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- 91.7
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80There is nothing available in early 2019 that can top the HP Omen X 65… read moreBy:
Luke Larsen - 92.08
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90THE GOODBright, fast display that looks great while playing PC gamesSoundbar is surprisingly loud and… read moreBy:
Dan Seifert - 81.08
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60The Omen X Emperium is a staggeringly huge gaming monitor, but it’s not quite a… read moreBy:
Unknown - 73.89
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60The HP Omen X Emperium 65, the first Nvidia Big Format Gaming Display (BFGD), is… read moreBy:
Tony Hoffman
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