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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 23, 2022 02:27 AM
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relentlessrolentoAug 23, 2022 02:27 AM
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Came back from Best Buy with two of these and have to say, after a little adjustment, I am very happy with them!
Aug 23, 2022 02:28 AM
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petertirrellAug 23, 2022 02:28 AM
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I currently have 1440 27" and 1080 21" for office work and software development. How would this one feel replacing the smaller one I currently have? It's be nice to have matching resolutions but I'm sort of afraid it's going to be overwhelmingly large right in front of me.

Has anyone run a 1440 monitor in portrait mode?
Aug 23, 2022 02:50 AM
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esc1aAug 23, 2022 02:50 AM
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Just pick one up today at BB.
The monitor is bright even on standard and cinematic (220nits) mode. I will dust off my color-calibrate device and do a calibration on this monitor later tonight. I am currently aiming for 120-130nits, and it is not too bright for the eyes and is suitable for long-term use/viewing if you sit in front of the monitor all day long playing games/work/youtube. I might post the calibration profiles up if enough people want them. Plus, it is better than nothing because all panel colors are a bit different.

Which OD setting for this HP x32 do you guys think is best?
I think gaming OD fast (lvl2) should be good enough. The fastest would be pretty useless because of too much overshoot.

Also, look like this HP X32 monitor use LM315WQ1-SSA1 panel, which is similar to the LG 32GP850-B. There is a review for the LG 32GP850-B via hardware unbox on youtube if you guys are interested. If this is true then it is a bargain at this price LOL.
https://1-4k--monitor-ru.translat...r_pto=wapp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN_ExBhcfow
Last edited by esc1a August 22, 2022 at 09:30 PM.
Aug 23, 2022 02:54 AM
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isekiiAug 23, 2022 02:54 AM
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i ordered one, just because. I had ordered another monitor that got delivered today and it came damaged so I may just use this instead.
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Aug 23, 2022 02:55 AM
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BeAuMaN
QA
Aug 23, 2022 02:55 AM
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Quote from esc1a :
Which OD setting for this HP x32 do you guys think is best?
I think gaming OD fast (lvl2) should be good enough. The fastest would be pretty useless because of too much overshoot.
Review said OD2 for high refresh rates, OD 1 for below 100hz.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQoQMpkqOko

This was for the 27" model with a LG panel but I expect the performance to be similar.
Aug 23, 2022 02:56 AM
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tchop55Aug 23, 2022 02:56 AM
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Quote from spock014 :
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.
What is this PP offer?
Aug 23, 2022 04:36 AM
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hkteamanAug 23, 2022 04:36 AM
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Quote from tchop55 :
What is this PP offer?
Probably PayPal.

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Aug 23, 2022 05:33 AM
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jfb.44Aug 23, 2022 05:33 AM
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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.
If each computer only has one video out, HDMI, you need an HDMI switch not a splitter. A splitter splits one source video signal out to two monitors. Each monitor is a mirror of the other. The switch lets you toggle through as to which computer will be using the monitor,
amazon.com/dp/B06VX1PKQ7
Last edited by jfb.44 August 22, 2022 at 11:35 PM.
Aug 23, 2022 06:09 AM
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KinzuAug 23, 2022 06:09 AM
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Wow been looking for a new 32in monitor for my Arcade, and I can't pass this deal up. It was using a cheap 32in Insignia TV that was only 720p. It was fine for older games, but it was killing me when I tried to play something more modern like Guilty Gear Strive. TV's are terrible computer monitors so I always knew I wanted the replacement to be a monitor with a decent refresh rate. I didn't think I'd also find QHD resolution for sub $200.
Aug 23, 2022 06:43 AM
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Master_of_NoneAug 23, 2022 06:43 AM
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DylanM8995Aug 23, 2022 09:12 AM
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Quote from bieberwhole69 :
today i learned competitive gaymers don't play single player games
Nope never have really and never will. I've been playing strictly multiplayer and ranked competitive my entire life. Also like I said... it's YOUR CHOICE. If you do both then you need to choose between a nice single player experience monitor and doing some competitive on the side or going strictly hardcore competitive and getting a 24-25in monitor. At the end of the day, unless you're trying to go pro or you really really care about having advantages in multiplayer, it doesn't matter what you use. But it's just literally science for the reason why 24-25in monitors are the most ideal size for competitive advantage.
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Aug 23, 2022 12:05 PM
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Ty18769Aug 23, 2022 12:05 PM
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In for 1. A bit confused on the discounts but I bought through BB and used my PayPal. I made sure to activate the 5% on my discover card and checked out with the discover card in PayPal. It said something about 5% cash back in the PP app when using the discover card, but I don't think I properly double dipped like some of ya'll. Oh well. Still a killer deal.

Was the idea to use the PP credit $20 off then pay the balance with discover card? If so I botched that part of it.
Last edited by Ty18769 August 23, 2022 at 06:24 AM.
Aug 23, 2022 12:07 PM
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robmoraAug 23, 2022 12:07 PM
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Quote from petertirrell :
I currently have 1440 27" and 1080 21" for office work and software development. How would this one feel replacing the smaller one I currently have? It's be nice to have matching resolutions but I'm sort of afraid it's going to be overwhelmingly large right in front of me.

Has anyone run a 1440 monitor in portrait mode?
I currently use the same setup (/w 21 in portrait). The pixel size between the two is in the same ballpark, but it you used the 27" in portrait mode with this monitor, you'd have a significant difference there and I would personally find it annoying. For what you might use it for, if you never move windows between monitors and can adjust text size, it's maybe workable.

I like the idea of a 2nd monitor in portrait mode, but matching the pixel size is important to me and would need something closer to a 24" for the extra display. If I had one that was 16:10 ratio I would probably do it, but in the end I just ordered 2 of these and will just have to make some room on my desk.
Aug 23, 2022 12:17 PM
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hkteamanAug 23, 2022 12:17 PM
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I haven't bought a monitor without speakers for a long time, any recommendations for an inexpensive setup to go with this monitor that's good for streaming movies? Thanks in advance!

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Aug 23, 2022 12:42 PM
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satnav4Aug 23, 2022 12:42 PM
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Quote from jfb.44 :
If each computer only has one video out, HDMI, you need an HDMI switch not a splitter. A splitter splits one source video signal out to two monitors. Each monitor is a mirror of the other. The switch lets you toggle through as to which computer will be using the monitor,
amazon.com/dp/B06VX1PKQ7
Thanks. I found the following: https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Splitter-Switcher-Bi-Directional-Compatible/dp/B08R868KSZ/ref=sr_1_22_... [amazon.com]

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