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31.5" HP X32 2560x1440 QHD 165Hz 1ms IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor

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Best Buy also has 31.5" HP X32 2560x1440 QHD 165Hz 1ms IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Shadow_Baba for sharing this deal.

Specs (source):
  • Native resolution: QHD (2560 x 1440)
  • Refresh Rate: 165Hz
  • Response time (typical): 1ms GtG (with overdrive)
  • Brightness: 400 nits
  • Display type: IPS
  • Color gamut: 99% sRGB
  • Contrast ratio: 1000:1
  • VESA: 100 mm x 100 mm
  • Ports:
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x 3.5 mm Audio Jack (out)

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    • Returns:
      • On eBay: 14 day returns, Buyer pays for return shipping
      • On Best Buy: 15-day free & easy returns. If you aren't 100% satisfied with this item after 15 days, you can return or exchange it for free.
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Best Buy via eBay has 31.5" HP X32 2560x1440 QHD 165Hz 1ms IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.

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Best Buy also has 31.5" HP X32 2560x1440 QHD 165Hz 1ms IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Shadow_Baba for sharing this deal.

Specs (source):
  • Native resolution: QHD (2560 x 1440)
  • Refresh Rate: 165Hz
  • Response time (typical): 1ms GtG (with overdrive)
  • Brightness: 400 nits
  • Display type: IPS
  • Color gamut: 99% sRGB
  • Contrast ratio: 1000:1
  • VESA: 100 mm x 100 mm
  • Ports:
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x 3.5 mm Audio Jack (out)

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
  • About this Store:
    • Returns:
      • On eBay: 14 day returns, Buyer pays for return shipping
      • On Best Buy: 15-day free & easy returns. If you aren't 100% satisfied with this item after 15 days, you can return or exchange it for free.
No Longer Available:

Best Buy via eBay has 31.5" HP X32 2560x1440 QHD 165Hz 1ms IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor on sale for $199.99. Shipping is free.

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Model: HP 32-inch 165Hz QHD HDR Gaming Monitor, Eyesafe (X32, black)

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YMMV!!!

Here is the color-calibrated HP X32 icm profile via the Color Munki Display device. (124.29 cd/m2, 6511K, White point DeltaE 2000 at 0.25)
Need to change the color and image setting in the monitor for the proper color.
Menu > Color > Custom RGB > R 255, G 242, B 245
Menu > Image > Brightness 50, Contrast 80, Dynamic Contrast off, Black Stretch off, Sharpness Level 4
I try to upload in zip files in the attachment and it doesn't let me (error occurs). Instead, I use the DropBox link below.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xgxyet1...X.zip?dl=0

For those who don't know what to do with the icm color profile.
You can add the color via the Display settings > Advanced Display Settings > Display Adapter properties for Display 1 > Color Management > Color Management > Check Box _ Use my settings for this device > Add > search for the files HP X32 icm profiles > OK > Set as Default profile > Done.
If the color of the profile is not to your liking just repeat the step above by resetting the monitor color setting and deleting the icm profiles on the computer.

Use this lagom.nl if want to know how good or bad it is. Because all monitor it is a little different.
http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/


Hope this help.
When you press any of the top four buttons (so any of the buttons except for the power button), a display shows on the right side of the screen. Pressing one of the four buttons while that display on the right side is active will activate that feature. From top to bottom, that display shows:
A box with lines
A box with a an arrow going towards the right
3 liquid droplets arranged in a triangle: Green, Red, Blue
What looks like a sun or light symbol

These indicate which button does what. The topmost button, indicated by the box with lines, is the menu button.

Turn off monitor using the power button.
While the monitor is powered off, hold the menu button down.
While holding the menu button down, press the power button, but do not hold it.
Once the HP logo shows up on screen, release the menu button.
Once the monitor fully turns on, press the menu button and access the menu. You'll note that the menu has a new option on the bottom left that is pre-selected in green: Service. Right off the bat it gives you the panel model number, the scaler, the FW Package Version, and the HW Revision.

Hope that helps.
It depends really, some gamers like to see the bigger pixels as it can be a competitive advantage when you're looking for 1 pixel to determine when someone's peeking in an FPS, but generally you want to be able to have a whole field of vision without moving your head left or right to take in everything going on. Curved screens are supposed to make this a little better, but I haven't had much experience with curved screens myself.

Otherwise, the other possible problem is pixel density which is a factor for making the content on the screen look better generally which might be more important for single-player non-competitive experiences. The bigger the screen, the higher the resolution you'd want so you don't see the pixels when you're taking in the experience (whether a game or movie); this can be partially alleviated by distancing your face away from the screen which is typically the case when you're watching TV or playing console games. For PC usage, you're generally pretty close to the monitor so the opportunity is higher that you'll be able to discern the pixels. The other downside is even if the monitor can push those higher resolutions, your hardware might require a significant upgrade to support it.

Back to pixel density, this monitor's PPI (pixels per inch) is 93. The Dell U2722D's (27-inch) is 109. As mentioned before, TVs tend to have lower PPI since it takes into account the distance most people would be from it, the LG OLED55C1PUB's (55-inch 4K) is 80 while the much bigger LG OLED83C1PUA's (83-inch 4K) is 53. The whole idea of TVs going 8K is to close that gap and make content look crisper for really large displays (if you stick your face close enough to the TV to make out the difference), so the LG OLED88Z2PUA's (88-inch 8K) is 101.

In contrast, most smartphones (because you're likely to stick it right in front of your face) have a much higher PPI, the Google Pixel 6 Pro's is 411.

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That's an amazing price for an IPS 165hz display. it was FP in June for 290... https://slickdeals.net/f/15871768-31-5-hp-x32-16-9-freesync-165-hz-qhd-ips-gaming-monitor-289-99-free-shipping

Someone on the other thread said they Nvidia Control Panel was able to activate G-Sync on it but otherwise I couldn't find anything on Amazon reviews, Google, etc.
Last edited by Eragorn August 21, 2022 at 11:10 PM.
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Damn good deal. Only one HDMI and one DP. Just fyi.
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If only it had the USB-C ….
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Is this better than the LG 32GN63T-B that was on sale for $179 recently (open-box)?
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Quote from icemule1 :
Is this better than the LG 32GN63T-B that was on sale for $179 recently (open-box)?
That was a VA panel so this one is better and brighter too
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Is this the same monitor as the Amazon treasure truck 27 inch?
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Quote from vsauce :
Is this the same monitor as the Amazon treasure truck 27 inch?
Yup just size.
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Just FYI, Best Buy (on their website) gives me the option to purchase an open box for $180.
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Bought now, think/return later. I chose BestBuy .com for easier returns and extended warranty from Mastercard.

OTOH if you check out via eBay using PayPal/Discover Card, you can get 5% cash back. I'd rather have the extended warranty than the $10.

FWIW I believe the HP X27q has height adjustment (maybe even swivel). So if you can score that for $175ish, that may be the better buy.
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Quote from _jenn :
Bought now, think/return later. I chose BestBuy .com for easier returns and extended warranty from Mastercard.
Was my thinking. In for one. I had a 10% cashback up to $20 offer on my Chase card, and had a random reward certificate for $5 on my account that expired in 3 days.

I'm currently running two 27" TN gaming monitors that are probably 5 - 8 years old, so figure having one of these for gaming would be good. Will have to retire one of them for now since my desk is too thicc in the back for monitor arm mounts. Need to work on a new desk next.
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Jesus Christ. HP is killing it with their monitors as of late. I still have the 27" "trasure truck" version of this in box and a 34 ultra-wide on order and am still super tempted by this. Think I'm going to grab this and sell my 27" locally for what I paid.
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Just be aware the 32 inch version may have the LG vs BOE panel issue
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295 in stock on the eBay store. I think they'll sell out once the East Coast Monday morning alarms go off...
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Is this better than the LG 32GN63T-B that was on sale for $179 recently (open-box)?

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