HP X27q review 2023: for home and office use

The HP X27q is one of the most reasonably priced 27-inch 1440p 165Hz IPS gaming monitors that are currently available for purchase. For the price of $250, which is the going rate, this is a fairly good deal for these specifications. Because on paper it appears to be an incredible bargain, our company is very interested in learning more about the areas that have been reduced or sacrificed in order to reach this pricing point.

Complete support for adaptive sync through FreeSync Premium, a great size and resolution, and IPS technology that promises response times in the “1ms” class are all included. The complete name of this display is the HP X27q, if you were wondering. We were so shocked that we were on the verge of passing out, but it would appear that HP has realised that every monitor‘s name does not require 25 characters and numbers. 

HP X27q specifications

HP X27q review: Design

At this sort of pricing point, it is reasonable to anticipate the overall design and construction quality to be somewhat simple. The monitor itself is not very heavy in terms of its overall bulk; there are not a great deal of high-end components included, and practically all of the monitor’s exterior surfaces are fabricated from a basic, ordinary black plastic.

Pretty straightforward arrangement for the stand, with standard bezels on three sides and a slight chin along the bottom edge. Because they chose to go with something so fundamental, HP have not included any “gaming” design elements such as RGB lighting or strange patterns, which is an approach that we find appealing. Despite this, it unmistakably appears and has the sensation of being a monitor on the more affordable end of the spectrum.

HP X27q review: Features

The monitor also has a feature called MPRT that helps reduce motion blur. This technology uses backlight strobing to reduce the impression of blurry motion, but it does so at the cost of a brighter picture. On this monitor, you can’t use MPRT and VRR at the same time.

There are five MPRT settings that let you choose between how bright the image is and how clear the motion is. The smoother the motion, the darker the screen, and vice versa.

Keep in mind that for the best MBR performance, your frame rate should match your refresh rate, and that backlight strobing causes screen flickering that is invisible to the human eye, but people who are sensitive to it might get headaches after long use. You can get this monitor from its official website.

HP X27q review: Display and Performance

The HP X27q has a 27-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1440, a refresh rate of 165Hz, and a response time of 1ms that has been sped up. As with most IPS panels, the maximum brightness of the backlight is 400 cd/m2, and the contrast is given as 1000:1. This model is certified for HDR 400, but we all know how little that means in terms of HDR performance.

People think that 27-inch monitors are the best on the market because their pixel density is just right. Games and movies look sharper and have more details, but the screen is not as hard to read or see as it is on a sharper screen. It works well for most things, and you don’t need a high-end GPU to run most games at high framerates.

HP X27q review: Image Quality

The HP X27q monitor has the same Nano IPS screen, but it has a different backlight that covers less of the DCI-P3 gamut. Update: It looks like some HP X27q computers use a different BOE panel (MV270QHM) that is likely to work less well. In either case, the Acer XV272UV is a good choice for this price range.

HP says that the X27q model has a 99% sRGB gamut, but it actually has a slightly larger sRGB gamut of about 110%. So, you will see colours that are a little more saturated than usual, but they won’t be as strong as on the Dell S2721DGF, which has a 135% sRGB gamut size.

Final Words

Overall, the HP X27q is a great gaming monitor for the price if you want a 27-inch, 1440p screen with sharp details, bright colours, and a fast response time.

Its strange coating might turn off some people, but it won’t bother others at all. It depends on how sensitive you are to the graininess that aggressive screen coatings add.

FAQs

Is 13ms response time good?

But for games and movies that move at a slower pace, any response time below 13ms is fine, and sometimes you can even get away with a slower response time. Even with monitors that aren’t used for gaming, 16ms, which is the frame time of a 60Hz display, is the most important cut-off for most uses.

Why are my HP speakers so quiet?

Right-click the speaker icon in the Taskbar and choose “Playback Devices.” Left-click the default device (usually “speakers & headphones”) once to highlight it, then click the Properties button. Check the box next to “Loudness Equalization” on the “Enhancements” tab.

Is The HP x27 good for gaming?

The large screen and good contrast make it a good choice for gaming. The colours look good, and there isn’t much blur when things move. This display makes gaming feel more real because it is bigger and curved. There are good viewing angles, and ghosting is very low for a VA panel.