HP gaming monitors: instead of OLED there is IPS Black with 280 Hz 14 comments
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An IPS black monitor offers deeper blacks and more contrast than traditional IPS displays. While the IPS Black option was previously available with a maximum of 120 Hz, HP is now raising the bar: the Omen 27qs G2 combines IPS Black with a contrast of 2000:1 with a high frequency of 280 Hz.
IPS Black with 280 Hz
Conventional IPS panels for monitors have a typical contrast ratio of 1000:1, with IPS Black it is twice as large at 2000:1 thanks to the lower black value and is therefore closer to VA panels, which often have 3000:1. Additionally, dark content should appear less distorted when viewed from the side, known as “IPS Glow.”
A few years ago, IPS Black debuted in desktop monitors at 60 Hz. The first IPS Black monitors at 120 Hz followed later.
With the Omen 27qs G2, HP is now launching the first true gaming monitor with IPS Black and 280 Hz on the market. The 27-inch monitor delivers 2,560 × 1,440 pixels on 27 inches and therefore 109 ppi. Compared to the first generation Omen 27qs, IPS Black and the refresh rate increased from 240 Hz to 280 Hz are the main innovations.
HP Omen 27qs G2
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More G2 models with more Hertz
HP has also accelerated the G2 generation Omen 27q (WQHD) and Omen 27 (FHD) from 165 Hz to 180 Hz. The same goes for the Omen 34c G2 (UWQHD), which now also offers 180 Hz The latter stands out with a curved VA panel.
HP Omen: CES 2025 monitor
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Omen 32x with Google TV
The HP Omen 32x, marketed under the name “Smart Gaming Monitor”, does not yet have a predecessor. This has an integrated processor that controls the Google TV operating system. This makes media streaming and cloud gaming possible.
HP Omen 32x
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Key data and prices at a glance
Omen 27qs G2 Omen 27q G2 Omen 27 G2 Omen 32x Omen 34c G2 Diagonal 27 in. 31.5 in. 34 in. IPS Curved Panel Black IPS VA Resolution (format) 2560 × 1440 (16:9) 1920 × 1080 (16 :9) 3,840 × 2160 (16:9) 3440 × 1440 (21:9) Refresh rate 280 Hz 180 Hz 144 Hz 180 Hz Colors 95% DCI-P3, 99% sRGB Ports 1 × DisplayPort 1.4, 2 × HDMI 2.0, 2 × USB-A, Audio 1 × DisplayPort 1.4, 2 × HDMI 2.0, Audio 1 × DisplayPort 1.4, 2 × HDMI 2.1, audio, USB-C (DP, 65 W), 2 × USB-A, RJ45 (100 Mbps, only for Google TV OS ) 1 × DisplayPort 1.4, 2 × HDMI 2.0, audio Price (US) $449.99 $299.99 $249.99 $749.99 $479.99 Launch (US) June 2025 April 2025 May 2025 April 2025
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