Supports HDR and FreeSync.
165Hz refresh rate & 1ms response time.
Ultrawide curved monitor broadens gaming experience
No USB-A or USB-C ports.
The HP OMEN 34c offers a 34-inch display on an adjustable stand.
Speakers aren’t great.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible thanks to a review unit provided by HP.
The company did not see the contents of this review before publishing.
Getting it set up didn’t take long at all.
Just makes sure that the OMEN 34c is face down on a flat, clean surface before doing this.
Something I love is how easily the stand adjusts the height.
The HP OMEN 34c offers a 34-inch display on an adjustable stand.
However, as is common with ultrawide monitors, it doesn’t rotate left and right.
I made sure to download the properHP OMEN 34c driversshortly after getting things physically set up.
This proved to be a very straightforward and simple process that didn’t take very long.
A built-in screw on the HP OMEN’s base secures the stand to the base.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
It offers a somewhat barebones connection area.
This display is not a touchscreen, but that helps keep the price within a reasonable range.
Speaking specifically of the screen design, the anti-glare 1500R curvature looks great overall and really envelops my view.
The HP OMEN 34c stand clicks into the back of the monitor.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Unlike some other gaming monitors out there, this one does include integrated speakers.
But this, unfortunately, isn’t unusual.
In-game sounds and music sounded distant and somewhat muffled on the OMEN N34c.
The HP OMEN 34c can also be mounted to a wall with the included VESA mounting bracket.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
They’re not at all to the level I wanted them to be.
As far as recording yourself for streaming goes, there is no included webcam.
So, you’ll definitely want to supply one yourself or purchase one of thebest webcams for Windows PCs.
The stand can be removed from the back OMEN 34c by pressing the button.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Each one changes brightness, color, and contrast a bit to reflect the desired mood.
HP states that the OMEN 34c produces sRGB of 99% and DCI-P3 of 90%.
I can see so much more of the digital worlds that I am interacting with in each shot.
Thanks to the OMEN 34c’s 1440p resolution, everything looks crisp and clear.
VA monitors used to be notorious for lag, but the latest models have really improved in this area.
I personally never noticed any significant latency issues during my gaming sessions.
The HP OMEN 34c’s base is square and doesn’t get in the way of my keyboard.
This QLED display offers a 100Hz refresh rate with a 4ms response time and AMD FreeSync support.
Not the fastest option out there, but decent enough.
That way you’ll never have to worry about lag.
Buttons on the backside of the HP OMEN 34c power it on and adjust settings.
The gorgeous QLED allows the screen to get plenty bright and show off color to amazing effect.
It also has two USB-A 3.0 ports for you to utilize.
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I would have liked the display more if it had at least one USB-A and a USB-C port.
It offers a fantastic contrast ratio, gets plenty bright, and features several different viewing modes.
HP Omen 34c Gaming Monitor produces 94% of sRGB, 70% of AdobeRGB, and 70% of P3 out of the box in the default Standard Mode.
Dell 34 Curved Monitor S3422DWG.
Cyberpunk 2077 looks good on the HP OMEN 34c.
