What you need to know
- HP has announced seven new X Series gaming monitors.
- Four sport flat screens, three are curved.
- The HP X27 and HP X27q are available to purchase right now, with the other five models coming soon.
And the good news doesn't end there. All seven of these monitors are sustainably made, featuring "80% post-consumer recycled materials and recyclable packaging." Now your gaming doesn't have to come at the cost of the planet. On top of high refresh rates and speedy response times, that's one attractive and ecologically sustainable package. Could this septet of screens rank among the best gaming monitors?
You can purchase and enjoy two of the monitors right now. The HP X27 (FHD, 1920 x 1080) and HP X27q (QHD, 2560 x 1440) are available for just $229 and $309 respectively, thanks to a current discount. Regularly, they're $259 and $339.
As for the others: The X32 (QHD, 2560 x 1440) will be $389 and hit shelves later in August, and the X34 (WQHD, 3440 x 1440) will be $459, available in September. The $259 X27c (FHD, 1920 x 1080), $349 X27qc (QHD, 2560 x 1440), and $309 X32c (FHD, 1920 x 1080) will all arrive in October 2021. Each model name corresponds to its screen size in inches, as measured diagonally.
Budget bargain
If you want a gaming monitor with a very high refresh rate and fast response time for well under $300, this is the go-to option for you.
QHD perks
You want high refresh rates, fast response times, and a resolution that'll keep you competitive in gaming circles for years to come, but you don't want to break the bank. That's where the HP X27q comes in.
