HP’s OMEN 27 sits in the brand’s gaming range as a larger, faster alternative to typical office displays, competing with 27 inch 144Hz IPS monitors from ASUS TUF, Acer Nitro and MSI Optix. The headline here is smooth motion without giving up IPS colour and viewing angles, which can matter as much as refresh rate if you also use the screen for everyday work or streaming.
Who is this monitor best for?
If you play shooters, racing games or anything with quick camera movement, 165Hz helps reduce perceived blur and makes aiming feel more immediate, provided your PC or console can output high frame rates. At 27 inches, Full HD looks less sharp than 1440p, but it is easier to drive at high FPS on mid range GPUs, which is often the better trade off for competitive play.
- 27 inch IPS panel, wide viewing angles and more consistent colour than many budget VA and TN screens
- 165Hz refresh rate, smoother motion than standard 60Hz and 75Hz monitors
- Full HD resolution, lighter load on your graphics card for higher frame rates