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Screen Size31.5 Inches
Display Resolution Maximum1920 x 1080 Pixels
BrandHP
Special FeaturePanel type: VA / Curved, Viewable image area: 31.5 inch diagonally measured, Connectivity: 1 DisplayPort 1.4, 1 HDMI 2.0, 1 3.5 mm Audio Jack (out), Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD), Aspect ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate165 Hz

Description of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type

Key Features of the HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor

Discover the outstanding features that set the HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor apart from the rest:

  • Immersive Curved Design: Experience a captivating gaming experience with the 32-inch curved display, enveloping you in stunning visuals and deep immersion.
  • High Refresh Rate: The 165Hz refresh rate ensures ultra-smooth gameplay, allowing you to react faster and stay ahead of the competition.
  • Eyesafe Certified Display: Rest assured knowing that the Eyesafe certified display technology safeguards your eyes from harmful blue light while maintaining accurate colors, enhancing eye comfort during those long gaming sessions.
  • Enhanced Adjustable Viewing: Customize your viewing experience with height adjustment and tilt capabilities, enabling you to find the optimal position for maximum comfort and reduced neck strain.
  • Crystal-Clear Visuals: Enjoy vibrant and crisp visuals with the Full HD resolution of 1920X1080P, delivering stunning detail and sharpness to bring your games to life.
  • Immersive Audio: Immerse yourself in rich audio with the integrated 3.5mm audio jack, allowing you to connect your favorite headphones or external speakers for an enhanced gaming soundscape.
  • OMEN Gaming Hub: Streamline your gaming experience with the OMEN Gaming Hub, your centralized platform for optimizing settings, customizing profiles, and staying updated with the latest gaming news and events.
  • Discover Similar Monitors for Enhanced Gaming

    If you're looking for alternatives or want to explore other options, check out these monitors that offer similar features and exceptional gaming performance:

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  • Revolutionize Your Gaming Experience

    Say goodbye to eye strain and elevate your gaming sessions to new heights with the HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor. Here's how this exceptional monitor can transform your gaming experience:

  • Enhanced Eye Comfort: With Eyesafe certified display technology, you can bid farewell to eye fatigue and discomfort caused by prolonged exposure to blue light, enabling you to game for extended periods without sacrificing visual quality.
  • Fluid and Responsive Gameplay: The high 165Hz refresh rate ensures ultra-smooth and fluid gameplay, providing a competitive edge by reducing motion blur and input lag.
  • Immersive Visuals: Immerse yourself in a breathtaking visual experience with the curved display, wrapping your field of view and pulling you into the heart of the action.
  • Customized Ergonomics: The adjustable height and tilt capabilities allow you to optimize the monitor's position to your preferences, reducing strain on your neck and ensuring ergonomic comfort during long gaming sessions.
  • Important Parameters for Optimal Gaming Performance

    When selecting a gaming monitor, several key parameters play a crucial role in delivering an exceptional gaming experience. Here's what you need to consider:

  • Refresh Rate: Look for a high refresh rate, such as the HP X32C's 165Hz, for smooth and responsive gameplay without motion blur.
  • Eyesafe Certified Display: Eyesafe certified displays meet TÜV low blue lightrequirements and Eyesafe standards for protecting your eyes from harmful bluelight without distorting colors. Monitors with integrated Eyesafe displays helpreduce eyestrain and improve eye comfort when gaming for long periods oftime. Adjust your view: Adjust your screen for comfortable viewing with height adjustand tilt capabilities. OMEN Gaming Hub: OMEN Gaming Hub is your one place for everything to makeyour gaming experience better. From software enhancements to hardwarecontrol, and live services, OGH elevates play in easy and simple way. VA panel: With a wide, 178-degree viewing angle and better black levels, VApanels elevate your favorite content with a superb contrast ratio for colors thatpop. 1500R Curved Display: By bringing the sides of the display even closer, thedramatically curved screen provides an incredibly realistic and immersive gamingexperience

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    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    The best 27 " IPS ever! in my rating

    Simple controls (no stupid switches). The monitor is set to Game1 to the right of the box. I'll just have to test 165 and 144Hz to see which looks better. I chose 144Hz. Big plus for me: No built-in speakers! You know how your sound is already set up with your desktop speakers or headphones. It's anything you want. It's hard to find a gaming monitor without those pesky speakers that also install drivers. Two thumbs up HP for creating this beauty!

    What are the favorable features of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • grandson loves it!
    What are the shortcomings associated with HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • set of factors

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    Great ultrawide monitor, but beware of the flat panel

    I bought an HP X34 on sale and I really like it. The ultra-wide aspect ratio is great for POV gaming (lots of peripheral vision) and encoding/production (2-3 windows side by side). The lack of curvature is a downside - unless you require a flat CAD panel, the edges of the screen appear dull and distant. The monitor gets pretty bright, and while the buttons are clunky, the Omen app for Windows offers all the customization options. The stand is versatile and easy to use. I/O is limited but I'm…

    What benefits does HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type offer?
    • Color and performance are good. But it would be better to search with a curve.
    What are the trade-offs of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • Nothing at all

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    AN AMAZING MONITOR, LIGHTWEIGHT AND MINIMELASTIC.

    My girlfriend bought it for my birthday and I have never seen a monitor with such a beautiful design, minimalistic and elegant. For this price? 2K and 165Hz with 1ms response time? HP is a very valuable brand. Other monitors of the same or higher price usually have an extreme "gaming" design with red color schemes on the back and stands that literally pop out more than the monitor itself. If you play on PS5 and PC this is a great monitor. Hell, maybe even for the best. The only thing I would…

    What are the advantages of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • The purchase is definitely worth it.
    What are the drawbacks of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • For pensioners

    Revainrating 3 out of 5

    Good product, hidden evil software

    The monitors are excellent except for a few moments. 1) slight annoyance - when I switch my laptop to extended screen to use the monitors, they take a long time to adjust to a signal or whatever. Previous Dell monitors worked out of the box. 2) major annoyance - Installing these monitors resulted in the installation of the HP Omen Gaming Hub, which behaves like malware. You can get rid of it, but it keeps coming back. Many people have tried it and it just won't go away. In general I like…

    What are the advantages of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • My first gaming monitor and it does everything I need
    What are the drawbacks of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • Some cons

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Bought for light gaming but better for work.

    I was looking for a 27 inch IPS monitor that would be good for both gaming and working. I couldn't resist when I saw $200 for this monitor and have never regretted it. I set the resolution to 1440p but the refresh rate to 144 because my laptop doesn't have a displayport, only HDMI. For gaming, my graphics card (gtx1060) can't handle it. So I have to play games in windowed mode, but that's a problem with my old laptop. I set the window size to about 27 inches and am happy. What I really like…

    What are the advantages of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • Best price for 27" monitor. Very fast update rate. Too bad I haven't updated for a long time.
    What negative features does HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type have?
    • Uneven illumination.

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    Gaming is the limit with this monitor

    The text is pretty awful no matter what settings I use. I wouldn't consider that for a home office situation. The controls on the back are very impractical. However, the visuals and in-game update are excellent, especially at this price point.

    What are the favorable features of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • VA Panel: With a wide 178-degree viewing angle and enhanced black levels, VApanel takes your favorite content to the next level with a superior contrast ratio for vivid colors.
    What are the drawbacks of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • Crumpled packaging

    Revainrating 4 out of 5

    Great if you like low resolution

    On the other hand, a good price for a larger monitor and very good picture quality. The maximum resolution was a problem for me (which I didn't notice in the product information before the purchase through my own fault). I ended up replacing them immediately with non-curved 32-inch monitors, preferring to set them to a high resolution (3840 x 2160 for the ones I currently have). The maximum resolution of this monitor is 1920 x 1080. It's too small for me, but if you prefer (or don't mind) a…

    What benefits does HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type offer?
    • Aspect ratio: 16:9
    What negative features does HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type have?
    • makes me nervous

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Amazing monitor and would pay a lot more for it!

    I've been trying for years to find a monitor that could replace my 144Hz LG 34" 2560x1080 panel and failed! Until I found this one. I saw this monitor at a micro center and for the price, features and simplicity it was a no brainer. However, MC was charged $40, then Amazon, so I bought it from Revain and waited for next day delivery! Amazing performance, LOVE IPS panels, no ghosting (as long as you don't enable FAST mode 4 in the menu, set him to mode 3) .) and The world is beautiful again…

    What are the perks associated with HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • That's great
    What negative qualities does HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type possess?
    • high price

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Great for extended displays - more space!

    I used to use a dual monitor and laptop for work until I bought this widescreen monitor. Now I can organize my applications and work on a large monitor. I don't think I can ever go back to my old way of working. So much more efficient! Excellent picture quality and easy settings.

    What are the favorable features of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • 1920x1080 pixels
    What are the disadvantages of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • You could choose a newer model

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Great monitor for gaming

    I'm not sure how the monitor will handle everyday computing tasks. However, I use it for games. I'm using my Xbox S Series and I'm getting smooth frame rates with great image quality.

    What are the favorable features of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • Panel type: VA / curved
    What are the cons of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • Limited Connectivity

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Great monitor!

    I'm going to make it nice and easy for you potential buyers who consider this monitor their new one: DO IT! I rarely buy blind monitors, but there was almost no information about them, and he marked everything I wanted. UWQHD by description only. My monitor was dimmed by default, but a quick brightness change of 80% fixed this problem very quickly. Color accuracy is great even out of the box and didn't need to be touched at all. I had to perfect my last one by hand and this one was just the way

    What positive qualities does HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type possess?
    • Always loved
    What negative qualities does HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type possess?
    • Overheating: If the monitor is not properly ventilated, it can overheat and cause performance issues.

    Update: Working with this monitor connected to two computers really sucks, it doesn't recognize the HDMI output properly unless I switch inputs twice. This is currently the best 34-inch ultra-wide IPS high-refresh rate monitor available. The LG equivalent costs at least $300 more, and as far as I can tell, this monitor only has a couple of USB ports on the back, and there aren't any. Unfortunately, I got mine with a bunch of dead pixels in the center that were noticeable in bright images. I…

    What are the advantages of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • ‎HP
    What are the downsides to using HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • Limited brightness

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Amazing for this money.

    A frequently overlooked factor in monitors is the menu system. It comes with a pre-configured fast input selector to switch from HDMI to DP. Very useful for multiple systems. The picture is fantastic and this 165Hz resolution/size for $430 is a great deal. The only thing that could add value to this monitor is the built in hub USB 3. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another if needed. I believe as soon as rumors about this monitor become known, they will quickly disappear.

    What are the favorable features of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • Curved display 1500R. By bringing the sides of the display even closer together, the sharply curved screen offers an incredibly realistic and immersive gaming experience.
    What are the downsides to using HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • A few little things

    Revainrating 2 out of 5

    Installs unwanted software!

    As soon as I plugged it in, it automatically installed the HP Omen Gaming software. While it may offer some additional features, it should be an optional installation and not something that just pops up unannounced. The monitor itself is acceptable and has a higher refresh rate with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. The only problem is that the controls, which are located on the back of the monitor, are awkward to use. If you're the type to tweak monitor settings, this will be an annoying…

    What are the pros of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • ‎1920x1080 pixels
    What negative qualities does HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type possess?
    • There is a problem

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Best return on your money

    The underrated beauty of IPS 2k 21:9 works beautifully on PC, the only thing it lacks is the lack of additional USB ports, it has one dpi port, one HDMI 2.0 port and one 3.5 port , that's it, and for the Xbox x series unfortunately you can only run 1080p 120hz or 1440p 60hz, doesn't support the 1440p 120hz option, but for the price of ultra wide IPS you can't beat it, it gets a lot of brightness, 400 nits and even has a Minimum of 400HDR which is a good option for gaming, it adds brightness and

    What are the pros of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • Always loved
    What are the negative aspects of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • Overheating: If the monitor is not properly ventilated, it can overheat and cause performance issues.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    This is the one in my review.

    This checked all the drawers for me. I can't afford 4k/144 and didn't want to buy a 32" QHD because it's not that sharp on such a big screen. This setup has the same pixel density as a 27-inch QHD with roughly the same screen real estate as a 32-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio. 34 inches is the perfect size and doesn't need to be curved, especially since curved IPS screens are rare and expensive. It's also not too wide for FPS gaming, as some have asked. This particular model has excellent brightness…

    What are the positive aspects of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • 1 x 3.5mm Audio Jack (Output)
    What are the problems of using HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • Unresponsive touch screen

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Business or gaming, it works great

    Before I got this monitor I had to say many times in zoom or commands if you could please enlarge it. Never! This monitor is a great addition to my home office. I can use it very comfortably for 10-12 hours a day. My son also uses it to play Minecraft and the graphics are great. When you open the box, the stand easily snaps into the back of the monitor and the base is secured to the monitor with one screw that is hand tightened securely. Well done HP for the easy setup. Installation time was…

    What are the reasons to consider HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • Customize Your View: Adjust your screen for a comfortable viewing experience with adjustable height and tilt.
    What are the cons of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • Something wrong

    Revainrating 3 out of 5

    Great gaming monitor for PC, HDMI 2.0 but not for PS5

    First, it's an ultra-wide screen, which doesn't do well for browsing the web or YouTube unless you're viewing the right aspect ratio. Picture quality is excellent but not as bright, it needs to be brighter. PC gaming is perfect for this low latency 165Hz monitor that can't be beat for the price. I think all monitors should come with a remote control to access the settings. Purpose of purchase was PS5. Please note this monitor is useless for PS5, it doesn't support 1440P 120Hz unless you have…

    What are the positive aspects of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • ‎HP X32c Curved FHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor
    What negative qualities does HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type possess?
    • Weak anti-reflective coating

    Revainrating 3 out of 5

    Great monitor but keeps resetting settings

    I love this monitor but somehow it resets the brightness to 60 and color mode for gaming every day. I didn't understand anything, I asked for an exchange and there the same thing happens EDIT: I FOUND A SOLUTION TO RESET THE SETTINGS MYSELF. When you plug this monitor in, it silently installs HP Games' Omen software (yes, I couldn't believe it either) and forces a reset because of it, so just uninstall the app and it should fix it.

    What are the pros of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • 165 Hertz
    What are the shortcomings associated with HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • The monitor has a very low resolution.

    Revainrating 5 out of 5

    Worth it, take it! in my rating

    The colors look fantastic. The picture is super clear and sharp. This is where the IPS display really shines. What about 165Hz? What's not to like?! I had a curved Ultra-Wide and the fact that it's not curved doesn't bother me at all. I absolutely love it.

    What are the favorable features of HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type?
    • Certified eye protection display. Eye protection-certified displays meet TÜV low blue light and eye protection standards to protect eyes from harmful blue light without distorting colors. Monitors with integrated Eyesafe displays help reduce eye strain and improve eye comfort during extended gaming sessions.
    What negative qualities does HP X32C Curved 165Hz FHD Gaming Monitor - 31.5" Certified Display with 1920X1080P Resolution and 1 Audio Jack (Out), VA Panel Type possess?
    • Poor image quality and resolution.