HP OMEN 25i Gaming Monitor
Overall great entry level…
08/12/2021 20:13
I already have 2 monitors (Asus 144hz and Alienware 240hz) that I really wanted to compare the Omen 25i to. I wanted to assess the following points: build, performance and price.
Build. This monitor is solid. The screen is thin with a small box that holds all inputs, USB hub, power and the stand. This small footprint allows the monitor to sit anywhere taking very little space. The bezels are thin (very thin) and is extremely lightweight. My only gripe is that you can not adjust monitor height on the stand. You will need a monitor mount (VESA) for this.
Performance: First, this has picture-in-picture (PIP). What monitor now has PIP?! This alone made me give this a 5 star review. Upon turning on the monitor, I could already see the vibrancy and the rich colors coming from the screen. With no adjustments needed, this was a huge advantage over both my ASUS and Alienware. Easy to set to 165hz. As for performance in gaming, I used CSGO as my benchmark. The 25i was already better than my ASUS but could it compare to my Alienware? It was close... the 240hz on the Alienware was just so noticeable over the 165hz. It was an overall smoother performance. But again, the colors were a bit washed out on the Alienware so if I had both the colors from 25i and the refresh of the Alienware, I'd be golden.
Price: I think the initial price point of $300 MSRP is a little high. The 240hz monitors are just under $400 so for an entry level gaming monitor, I would spend more on a monitor that had a higher refresh rate. If the 25i price was lowered to $250, then it would be very competitive and a better value than other gaming monitors out there.
Final verdict: This is a great monitor. It has a small footprint, great colors and brightness with a good refresh rate and PIP. The only thing holding it back is the price and the slightly lower refresh rate. If the price was $250 (or lower) I'd get another to replace my ASUS!
kurteng
Northborough , Spojené státy americké
Age: 42
Gender: Female