Other than being a PC monitor, HP prepared the Omen 27c to also work with a number of consoles, allowing those users to try out gaming on a curved screen. The Omen 27c is plug-and-play ready to use with Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and Playstation 5 via an HDMI cable.
HP optimized this monitor for all sorts of games, equipping it with both great visuals and a high refresh rate. Omen 27c has a curved VA panel with a 1000R curvature. The curve is definitely noticeable, and HP claims that it bends to the natural shape of the eye. This should allow for longer gaming sessions without causing a headache.
In addition to the gentle curve, the display is EyeSafe certified. It has a high-energy blue light filter that makes it easier on the eyes without sacrificing color quality. Omen 27c marks an industry-first when it comes to 1000R curved monitors with EyeSafe certification, paving the way for monitors optimized not just for gameplay, but also for minimizing eye tiredness.
The 27-inch VA panel offers a Quad HD resolution (2560 x 1440) and a 3000:1 contrast ratio. HP promises that this should bring out three times as many blacks, making it easier to identify enemies in the dark. The display is VESA-certified and peaks at 450 nits with HDR on, 400 with HDR off. All of this should add up to a wide color gamut, bright contrasts, lifelike colors, and deep shadows. HP also utilized shadow vision technology to brighten darker scenes without making them washed out.
