HP has unveiled the OMEN 27qs G2, a 27″ gaming monitor that combines a sleek design with cutting-edge performance features. At its core, the monitor boasts a 280Hz refresh rate, making it an excellent choice for competitive gamers who demand ultra-smooth visuals. It’s powered by an advanced IPS Black panel, which delivers a remarkable 2000:1 contrast ratio—double that of traditional IPS displays—ensuring deeper blacks and enhanced image clarity without sacrificing the brightness and color accuracy typical of IPS panels.
This is a significant improvement over earlier IPS Black monitors, which were typically limited to 60Hz or, at best, 120Hz. The OMEN 27qs G2 also supports a sharp 2560 x 1440 resolution, offering a crisp and immersive viewing experience. For a smooth and responsive gameplay experience, the monitor is equipped with variable refresh rate (VRR) technology, certified under NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium, and VESA AdaptiveSync. With so many VRR standards in the market, the OMEN 27qs G2 ensures compatibility across a range of gaming systems.
On top of its exceptional display performance, the monitor features a fast 1ms G2G response time, reducing motion blur and ghosting for fast-paced action scenes. It also covers 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and 99% of sRGB, ensuring vivid, accurate colors for both gaming and creative work.
Connectivity options are robust, with one DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, two USB data ports, and a headphone jack, offering a variety of ways to connect your devices. The stand provides adjustable tilt, height, and pivot settings, ensuring you can customize the viewing angle to suit your preferences. Additionally, it comes equipped with basic integrated 2x 3W speakers, providing convenient audio output without the need for external speakers.
What is an IPS Black screen: IPS Black is an advanced display technology that enhances the capabilities of traditional IPS (In-Plane Switching) panels. It delivers deeper and more accurate black levels, significantly improving the contrast ratio, often reaching around 2000:1 compared to the typical 1000:1 of standard IPS panels. This enhancement addresses one of the main shortcomings of standard IPS displays.
In addition to the improved black levels, IPS Black retains the excellent color accuracy and wide viewing angles that IPS technology is known for. This makes it an ideal choice for users who prioritize vibrant visuals, whether for gaming, content creation, or general multimedia use. Developed by LG Display, IPS Black offers a compelling balance of high performance and versatility without the limitations associated with VA or OLED panels.
