CES 2025 | HP unveils affordable Omen 27-inch G2 gaming monitors from $249.99 with up to 1440p resolution, 280 Hz refresh rates, factory colour calibration, and AMD FreeSync
HP has refreshed its 27-inch Omen gaming monitors with three new models, starting with the $249.99 entry-level Omen 27 G2, stepping up to the Omen 27q G2 at $299.99, and topping off the range with the Omen 27qs G2 at $449.99. All three new Omen 27 G2 gaming monitors are IPS displays, so there are some limitations to contrast, but the spec sheets all claim 1 ms GtG response times and high refresh rates. While all three are 27-inch gaming monitors, seemingly mostly aimed at the entry-level and e-sports gaming scene, there are some major differences that set the three monitors apart.
HP Omen 27-inch G2 monitor line-up key specs
| Omen 27 G2 | Omen 27q G2 | Omen 27qs G2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 180 | 180 | 280 |
| Resolution (H × V) | 1920×1080 | 2560×1440 | 2560×1440 |
| Maximum brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| DCI-P3 coverage (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Ports | 1× DP 1.4, 2× HDMI 2.0, 1× 3.5 mm audio | 1× DP 1.4, 2× HDMI 2.0, 1× 3.5 mm audio | 1× DP 1.4, 2× HDMI 2.0, 1× USB type-B in, 2× USB type-A 5 Gbps out, 1× 3.5 mm audio |
| Variable refresh rate tech | AMD FreeSync, Vesa AdaptiveSync | AMD FreeSync, Vesa AdaptiveSync | AMD FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible, Vesa AdaptiveSync |
| Contrast ratio | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | 2000:1 |
| Pricing and availability | $249.99, May | $299.99, June | $449.99, June |
The mid-range 27q G2 seems like it offers the best value of the lot, although it may have a tough time competing directly with monitors like the $256.92 Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQ1A, which offers the same resolution, brightness, and colour specifications at almost $50 less. Granted, the new Omen 27q G2 has a 10 Hz higher refresh rate, but the TUF Gaming monitor also has an Nvidia G-Sync Compatible rating, giving it wider compatibility when it comes to VRR tech.
The new HP Omen monitors all also have some other quality-of-life features, like height-, tilt-, and pivot-adjustable stands. HP doesn't specify what its factory colour calibration targets are, but it says that all of the 27-inch G2 monitors are factory colour calibrated. The design of the Omen 27 G2 series is also unique without being too garish, thanks to slim front bezels and a minimalist stand design. The Omen 27qs G2 also features some RGB accent lighting around the monitor stand attachment, which could make for some interesting ambient lighting.
