HP Omen 27k gaming monitor with 4K, 144Hz, KVM and HDMI 2.1

HP has unveiled the Omen 27k, a brand-new 27-inch monitor designed specifically for gamers and requiring powerful gaming hardware. This IPS model boasts a 4K resolution of 3840×2160 pixels and a maximum refresh rate of 144 Hz, posing a challenge even for the most advanced high-end graphics cards available today.

The data sheet for this DisplayHDR 400-certified innovation reveals a typical luminance of 400 cd/m², a contrast ratio of 1000:1, and an impressive 1 ms fast gray change. While the color depth is listed as 8-bit, there are indications that 10-bit might be achievable through FRC (Frame Rate Control). The monitor covers 99 percent of the sRGB color space and 95 percent of DCI-P3.

Aside from the integrated stereo speakers (2 x 3 watts), the Omen 27k also offers FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatibility, making it a versatile choice for gamers. It has received VESA certifications for Adaptive Sync and ClearMR 5000, with ClearMR representing the sharpness of moving images on the screen by describing the relationship between sharp and unsharp pixels.

Included with the monitor is the Omen Gaming Hub software for Windows, which provides features like a black stabilizer to enhance dark areas in games. Additionally, a game remaster mode is available, allowing older titles to be visually upgraded through graphic filters. Users can also customize the RGB lighting of the screen using the application.

Let’s now explore the connectivity options offered by the Omen 27k. It comes equipped with HDMI 2.0 (supporting 4K at a maximum of 60 Hz), HDMI 2.1 (supporting 4K at a maximum of 120 Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (supporting 4K at a maximum of 144 Hz via DSC), a USB 3.2 hub, a headphone output, and USB C with DisplayPort alternate mode. The monitor even includes a KVM switch. In terms of ergonomics, it provides tilt, height adjustment, pivot, VESA mount compatibility (100 x 100 mm), and blue light filtering.

Price and availability

The HP Omen 27k gaming monitor is currently available for purchase on Amazon.com, priced at $579.99.

HP Omen 27k specifications

• Display: 27-inch IPS panel, Anti-Glare, 3H Hardness
• Screen Area: 23.53 x 13.24″ / 59.77 x 33.63 cm
• Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Pixels Per Inch: 163 PPI
• Brightness: 400 cd/m2
• Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 10,000,000:1
• Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
• Color Support: 8-Bit+FRC (1.07 Billion Colors)
• Color Gamut: 99% sRGB / 95% DCI-P3
• Response Time: 1 ms (Overdrive)
• Viewing Angle: 178 x 178°
• Features: Adaptive-Sync, FreeSync, G-Sync, HDCP,
• Ports: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x USB-C (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort Alt Mode), 2 x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1) 1 x USB-B 1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Output
• Audio: 2 x 3 W Speakers
• Stand: Height Adj. (100 mm), Rotation (-90 to 90°), Tilt (-5 to 20°)
• VESA Mount: 100 x 100 mm
• Dimensions: 61.5 x 22.4 x 52.3 cm
• Weight: 16.62 lb / 7.54 kg

Meanwhile, Samsung has opened pre-orders for its highly anticipated G95SC 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor in the USA. To make the deal even more enticing, Samsung is offering a generous $250 gift card for customers who place pre-orders before the official shipment of the QD-OLED G9 gaming monitor later this month.