HP releases 27" Omen 27i monitor with 165Hz IPS panel for 449 USD / 559 euros

HP announced a new 27 "monitor in its Omen series for gamers. The Omen 27i has an IPS panel with a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, a response time of 1ms and a refresh rate of 165Hz. The display has a G-Sync Compatible certificate.

The OMEN 27i Gaming Monitor delivers with a Nano IPS panel that yields a color gamut of DCI-P3 98%17 to provide deeper hues and more accurate colors with a 25% wider color gamut than sRGB and largely nullifies color degradation from shallower angles. The panel used can display 98 percent of the DCI-P3 color space, according to HP, and the backlight is good for a maximum brightness of 350 cd/m². The specified contrast ratio is 1000: 1. The monitor has a displayport 1.2 connection, an HDMI 2.0 port and two USB 3.0 connections to connect accessories. There is also a USB 3.0 connection for connection to a PC. This gaming monitor is crafted for winning with features that deliver:

• Brightness: With a Quad HD18 (2560x1440) resolution and 350 nits brightness, this monitor hits the mark to make games jump to life.
• Crisp Visuals: Experience pristinely fluid gameplay with NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatibility that makes display stutter, input lag, and screen tears things of the past. Responsiveness is paramount and with a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms19 response time with overdrive, each moment is captured in its full glory.
• Battle-Hardened Build: Coated in a spectacular black shade, this high performance 27" diagonal monitor arrives with a dual pillar height, adjustable stand and four easy-to-access tilted guru ports. Additionally, an immersive diamond panel lighting solution on the rear can be controlled through OMEN Command Center along with the patented aim assist feature which creates a custom shaped and colored reticle.

The OMEN 27i Monitor is expected to be available for a starting price of $499,-