HP Omen 27c

The HP Omen 27c curved gaming monitor is an affordable way for gamers to get 1440p at 240Hz with 1ms pixel response, but its low contrast and poor HDR performance will disappoint visual content creators.

HP’s Omen 27c offers fantastic contrast, an immersive curve and good colour reproduction, resulting in great-looking games. The 240Hz refresh rate provides crisp, fast motion in most scenarios too. It’s a shame, then, that this screen can’t eliminate all of its ghosting, especially for the relatively high price. That’s the Omen’s biggest weakness, and it means this display isn’t really suitable for fast-paced esports gaming, even if it’s great in most other situations.

The HP OMEN 27c is great for gaming. It has a high 240Hz refresh rate with FreeSync VRR support and G-SYNC compatibility to deliver a nearly tear-free gaming experience. It also has low input lag and a quick response time, but you'll notice black smearing with some fast-moving objects. It's a good choice for dark room gaming because it has a good native contrast ratio, but the black uniformity is disappointing. Sadly, it's bad for co-op gaming because of its narrow viewing angles and limited ergonomics.