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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.

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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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      • 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 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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esc1a
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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.
BeAuMaN
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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.
QrafTee
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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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Aug 22, 2022 08:27 PM
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Cats869Aug 22, 2022 08:27 PM
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Can anyone that picked up this monitor recently or have one comment if the panel manufactured by LG or BOE?

It should either start with LIM or BIM in the hardware revision on the side of the box
Last edited by Cats869 August 22, 2022 at 02:31 PM.
Aug 22, 2022 09:09 PM
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guardianaliAug 22, 2022 09:09 PM
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Just a heads up that the reason for the low price is due to some sacrifices being made to get to that price point.

See this review. Its for the 27 inch model but everything applies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P...areUnboxed
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Aug 22, 2022 09:28 PM
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Aug 22, 2022 09:28 PM
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Quote from DylanM8995 :
Well you are just putting yourself at a disadvantage.. unless you're getting competitive in truck simulator or something haha. The goal is to not move your eyes and especially not move your head. Everything should be perfectly in your view looking straight at the monitor. This is why every pro in every esport uses 24-25 inch monitors. You'll never ever see anything smaller or bigger. 27 inch is acceptable but anything past that is just bad. There's a fine balance between sitting close to the monitor so you can see every pixel and also having everything in your view.
Not sure why people thumb down these comments. It is 100% true, particularly for competitive games. I have an ultrawide and love it, but your performance in game will suffer due to the extra screen real estate vs a 16:9 24-27" monitor.
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Aug 22, 2022 10:04 PM
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kida182001Aug 22, 2022 10:04 PM
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Quote from bjoo907 :
Buy it as a present to your SO. Smilie
Ha! I wish
Aug 22, 2022 10:45 PM
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jmunjrAug 22, 2022 10:45 PM
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Quote from sidewinder33625 :
i just bought from bb with paypal checkout so 5% back from discover. this monitor also has height adjustment. extended warranty on electronics is usually a waste.
Though Best Buy says it is height adjustable, this review says it is not: https://reatbyte.com/2022/01/11/h...g-monitor/

Looking at the stand I agree it is not height adjustable, because in the pic it is as high as it will go and the bottom of the screen is pretty low.

I'm not really sure, so don't rely on my comment
Last edited by jmunjr August 22, 2022 at 05:08 PM.
Aug 22, 2022 11:00 PM
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Is2rAug 22, 2022 11:00 PM
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Quote from jmunjr :
Though Best Buy says it is height adjustable, this review says it is not: https://reatbyte.com/2022/01/11/h...g-monitor/

Looking at the stand I agree it is not height adjustable, because in the pic it is as high as it will go and the bottom of the screen is pretty low.
Bought this morning and hooked up already. It is adjustable. I don't think you're going to be able to flip it vertically with the stand included though.
Aug 22, 2022 11:04 PM
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jmunjrAug 22, 2022 11:04 PM
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Quote from Is2r :
Bought this morning and hooked up already. It is adjustable. I don't think you're going to be able to flip it vertically with the stand included though.

So its stand is different than this one? https://reatbyte.com/wp-content/u...webp/ngcb3

OH never mind, perhaps that review is wrong. It doesn't look like it gets very high though.
Last edited by jmunjr August 22, 2022 at 05:08 PM.

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Aug 22, 2022 11:06 PM
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baahubaliAug 22, 2022 11:06 PM
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Quote from Cats869 :
Can anyone that picked up this monitor recently or have one comment if the panel manufactured by LG or BOE?

It should either start with LIM or BIM in the hardware revision on the side of the box
Got one this morning. It is LIM101
Aug 22, 2022 11:49 PM
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ahtohAug 22, 2022 11:49 PM
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Quote from satnav4 :
Can anyone recommend an HDMI splitter to use with this to add an alternative computer? I'd like to have connected to the desktop with the option to switch to a connected laptop.
I bought this one after long research and like it
my only complaint is that there are no USB ports in the back
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1
Aug 23, 2022 12:46 AM
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bieberwhole69Aug 23, 2022 12:46 AM
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Quote from DylanM8995 :
As a competitive gamer I hate giant monitors otherwise this would be amazing. IPS 165hz 1440p that's insane at 200! If you are a single player gamer and never do any competitive gaming in your life. I'd buy.
today i learned competitive gaymers don't play single player games
Aug 23, 2022 01:11 AM
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sidewinder33625Aug 23, 2022 01:11 AM
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just picked it up and box was huge. set it up and it is so smooth coming from 60hz. ran pixel test and no dead/stuck pixels. solid white screen is even but there is some ips glow on side/corner on solid black. all ips screens glow so not a huge deal. now have more desk space since screen is back further. all in all a great deal at $200. oh and the rev is lim 111 so i guess an lg panel?
Aug 23, 2022 01:40 AM
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bargainrAug 23, 2022 01:40 AM
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This is a great monitor and awesome value for money.

If you bought it from Best Buy and are in the 15 day return window, you can chat online and they will give you a price drop guarantee, so you will get the price difference back.
Aug 23, 2022 01:46 AM
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spock014Aug 23, 2022 01:46 AM
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Just did the PP - Disc checkout and PP offered me an extra $20 off as a PP offer, so $191.99 (incl tax) plus 5% Disc. Had to pick up though as they werent offering shipping.
Aug 23, 2022 01:54 AM
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GreenDime9306Aug 23, 2022 01:54 AM
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Just ordered it from best buy should be here tomorrow, I'll update.

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Quote from sidewinder33625 :
oh and the rev is lim 111 so i guess an lg panel?
Allegedly, from what I've read, you hold down the menu button while powering the monitor on. This will put the monitor into service mode. Then you go to the menu and there is a new section that will specify which panel you have. If you want to be doubly sure, anyway.

Still waiting on mine to arrive myself.

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