Customer Reviews for HP OMEN - 31.5" IPS UHD 144Hz FreeSync and G-SYNC Compatible Smart Gaming Monitor with Adjustable Height (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Black
I was in the market for a new 32-inch 4K gaming monitor and stumbled on the HP Omen 32x while it was on sale for a great price. After trying a couple of the highest-rated 32-inch 4K OLED monitors available, I realized I wasn’t ready to deal with the constant firmware updates, OLED care routines, risk of burn-in, and especially the high price. I accepted that IPS was a better fit for me for now, but finding a decent 32-inch 4K IPS monitor that didn’t cost as much as a top-of-the-line OLED was nearly impossible. That’s where the Omen 32x fits in perfectly.
The Omen 32x has all the essential features you’d want, like G-Sync and FreeSync support, along with a solid 144Hz refresh rate. It also comes loaded with a bunch of extra features that are fun to have, even if you don’t really need them, such as Google TV, the ability to stream content directly from the monitor, and multi-view options.
After a couple of months of daily use, I don’t have any real complaints. It took a little tweaking to get the monitor to behave more like a standard monitor instead of a TV, and since it’s so new to the market, there isn’t a lot of information or guides available online yet. Although the monitor is advertised as having Dolby Atmos, the built-in speakers are nothing special, but that’s pretty much expected for a monitor. On the plus side, Google TV works very well and is just as responsive as my Nvidia Shield streaming box. G-Sync works as expected, and while I occasionally notice a tiny bit of jitter during gaming sessions, it’s so minor that it’s hardly noticeable.
One thing worth mentioning is that the Omen 32x does have Wi-Fi, despite some confusion online and even HP’s own responses to customer questions suggesting otherwise. I can confirm that Wi-Fi is present and works for the smart features.
To sum up, the HP Omen 32x is a good 4K IPS monitor with some cool extra features that you might not need but are nice to have. If you find it on sale, it’s definitely worth picking up.