Customer Ratings & Reviews

This monitor is FANTASTIC! The wide curved screen is very nice, and the display turns out great at the 3440x1440 resolution. I have set my Scale to 125% to compliment this resolution choice. I used to have 2 monitors side by side, but it drove me nuts that I couldn't just look at the middle of the screen. An important thing to note is that you will likely need to install the software/drivers for the monitor to be able to use it at the 3440x1440 resolution. You can find this on HP's website (https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/omen-by-hp-34-inch-wqhd-165hz-curved-gaming-monitor-omen-34c/2101649642) The thing I love is that you can adjust up to 4 windows in multiple configurations on the monitor, so I can have one screen to the left and one to the right if I want. I also like having one screen in the middle with 2 sidebar screens on either side. My favorite option is having 75% of the screen as one window and the remaining 25% as the other. You can adjust them however you like (ex 60%/40%). The screen settings are easy to access and change as needed. I like that there are different screen color options, I have mine on "night" most of the time, but switch it to standard earlier in the day. The speaker volume is also pretty good for a monitor, I like to keep instrumental music playing while I work and have now been using my monitor instead of my laptop. Another nice feature of this monitor is that you can easily raise the screen up and down in its stand, just by grabbing it by the edges and pushing it up or down. It glides very nicely when being adjusted and I can tell this was built with high quality in mind. This monitor has definitely been worth the investment and I highly recommend it! Especially for those who work from home, like me!

Before I get into it, here’s a caveat to keep in mind: my old monitor was a Monoprice Zero-G ultrawide (1st gen), that’s about as entry-level into ultrawides as you can get. So nearly anything after that is going to impress me. Here are my impressions to tide you over until rtings tests theirs and releases their findings. PROS: No dead pixels or obvious defects of any kind. A pleasing design with an immersive 1500R curve. Gives off professional vibes. Robust and intuitive OSD, even customizable! Speakers included (did not test as I have an external soundbar/subwoofer, but I understand this is a nice bonus for many as it will save desk space). Awesome “Black Stretch” feature in the OSD, allowing for richer colors, I set mine to medium. G-Sync works just fine (only tested at 120hz, but monitor can be overclocked to 165 per specifications). VESA Adaptive-Sync certification was a new thing I noticed, but was pleased to see it after reading about it. HDR, from what I can tell, looks fantastic in gaming. Not ideal for desktop/productivity, though (stick with SDR). Fortunately Windows has a handy hotkey to swap between the two and I assigned that to a macro key on my keyboard (Win+Alt+B). Keep in mind the caveat I mentioned above, I don’t know how well HDR on this monitor compares with other HDR-capable monitors. I did use the free HDR calibration tool from the Windows Store to optimize it by eye. Tested it in Microsoft Flight Simulator and, WOW! I now realize I’ve been missing out! Overall, after calibrating using the built-in Windows calibration tool for SDR display, I’m very pleased with the deep colors, contrast and surprising brightness of the monitor (it’s rated at 400 nits per specifications). Using a video I found online for monitor testing, I determined it to be roughly right around 350 (mind you, this is the naked eye measurement, but I’ve always considered your eyes to be the best tool to get the picture you want and, hey, everyone’s vision and visual preferences are different). Incredible value as I bought it for $379 at Best Buy considering the features packed into the display. CONS: Lack of ports (just two HDMI, a DP and audio jack). It’s heavy! (Specs say 23 lbs. with stand, so if using a mount, make sure it’s weight rated for the Omen 34c!) Some color/black distortion on the ends of the screen, but that’s par for course with VA panels. It’s a tradeoff I’m willing to live with considering the punchy visuals I get. Needs calibration out of the box, but that should probably be done for any monitor anyway to obtain optimal results for your eyes. A little difficult to mount due to not only its weight, but it’s awkward recessed area where the mounting plate goes, causing me to have to slide in the mount at an awkward angle. This may be more due to the mount I bought than anything else. Included manual is for set-up only with no mention about installing a third-party mount, the more thorough manual has to be downloaded from HP’s support website. Even there I ran into confusion as I thought a bracket was supposed to have been included with the monitor for third-party VESA mounts but there was none to be seen (after contacting HP, I figured out that it was a poorly worded line on their web page that misled me, and others, into thinking there was supposed to be a separate bracket to use). N/A: Response time. I play mostly slow games so this is mostly irrelevant. Also, I saw no noticeable lag between my keyboard/mouse inputs and the Omen. Color accuracy. As I don’t own a colorimeter, I have no way of verifying if the color is as accurate as claimed on the specifications (which is kind of impressive, actually, as they state 99% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3), and I admit it was a driving reason for me to buy this monitor. Summary: All in all, I’m pleased with my purchase. I was prepared to return it in the event that it was not G-Sync compatible (according to a review on Best Buy’s product page), but that proved to be unfounded. I decided to upgrade my monitor because I had enough of VR due to time constraints, motion sickness, and, let’s face it, it can be a hassle to set it up. I also wanted a monitor that would be fun to enjoy my flight simming with as well as preparing for the eventual Starfield release (talk about blacks and contrast! That will be interesting to see!). At the current sale price of $379, you’d be hard pressed to find a better bang for your buck in ultrawide monitors that offers quite a few flexible options to offer you the best picture so long as you’re willing to live with a lack of ports. I’d say I give this one a very solid 88/100 with its terrific colorful display being its greatest strength and the lack of ports its biggest weakness. NOTES: Used built-in OSD diagnostics for detecting pixel anomalies and the Eizo online monitor test for other tests (https://www.eizo.be/monitor-test/). I highly recommend using the Eizo test for quick but pretty thorough testing.

The omen ultra wide curved monitor is a great choice for anyone who loves Ultra Wide and curve screens. I’ve been playing on this monitor for a month now coming from a normal curved monitor and have had little to no problems adjusting to it. This monitor is fast with a lot of settings to customize what you would like to use it for. You can even go into the settings and put a crosshair on your screen. If the game you’re playing doesn’t have a crosshair. This monitor definitely tops some monitors that have similar specs but with higher price tags. The only problem I would say I have with this monitor is that it’s a little bit more difficult to find a monitor arm for it, so it isn’t sitting on your desk because of two main things, these main things are that the monitor weighs a little over 23 pounds and doesn’t have a normal mounting holes. If that isn’t a problem for you then this is a great monitor for anyone that loves ultra wide curved monitors.

I love the quality, I never thought I would like a curved monitor but I love this one! I have zero issues with it no complaints here.

Quickly, only dislike is viewing angles.. but its a VA panel. I knew what i was getting, curve helps. But just be prepared if yiu go from a IPS to this. Grabbed while on sale which it seems to go on and off of every other week.. grab it then. I like the new refresh omen did with these. I have a 27i to go wuth, that has the old diamond control module. 34 is good for productivity work but i may look at the new LG 39” when it comes out. HP Omen, great bang for you buck!

A vast upgrade. I was debating between a few other brands for the same monitor but I’m glad I ended up seeing this go on sell for less then the others on sell. It's quality is definitely better then what I would have gotten and for cheaper Pros: Settings for the monitor were easy enough. Brightness is more then enough (400nit). Curve is unobtrusive and comfortable. 144hz - 165hz at 3440 - 1440. Has speakers. **Since I am using all AMD the freesync works well bit you HAVE to make sure to install the actual drivers for the monitor not the Microsoft generics** Cons: Speakers are naturally mediocre but thats to be expected. Curve could be a bit more 1200r “ish” would feel just right.

Never thought about the HP OMEN 34”. Till I read the reviews about it. This is a very good monitor. It is 165hz. It is not to big or heavy. I played my Destiny 2 on it a the colors do pop way better than what had before. Not it’s not the OLED curved. An it don’t hit your pockets. I would by this product again. I have not mounted the monitor as of yet but will be doing that this weekend. Will updat picture later.

I bought monitor to use with my PS5. Monitor works great because the max refresh rate for the ps5 is 120hz. This monitor provide high quality picture with gaming. The price was great for the size and quality of the monitor. I recommend to any console players to help improve your gameplay.

Love this monitor! The picture quality is great and price for value is excellent. Consistent 165hz refresh with numerous options for saturation and performance. If you’re looking for a great ultra wide gaming monitor, you should definitely add this to your list. I’d love to buy another so my friend could enjoy it!

Purchased this for my son. He's been asking for one since he saw how big my second screen was a work. He loves the size of this thing. This has replaced his TV. He mostly streams everything anyway. The color is very vivid. I watched a movie on it with him the day we set it up. It was a very easy to set up. It is a bit heavier than it looks, so be careful when moving it. And it swivels. We are happy with this purchase.

I got this for the speakers, I just don't have the desire or desk space for external speakers. They work great, Wish they could be a little louder. But otherwise this is perfect.

This monitor is amazing, great resolution the sound is not the best but is very clear and is perfect size I love it to make my project’s

This monitor is great! For me it’s the perfect size/curve. At 2k resolution it took my gaming to another level.

Originally purchased for productivity and work, this quickly became integrated into my gaming setup. The 165hz allows you to really churn out the fps for that "smooth" feel when gaming. Even after buying another main monitor, this monitor is still used for work/productivity as well as a secondary monitor just because of the real estate it provides. The box it came in is sturdy, I would recommend holding onto it if you plan on moving it around a lot!

This monitor is awesome! It’s huge and by saying huge I mean if you’re sitting right up to your desk you will have to turn your head to see from side to side. As far as graphics it’s great! It’s great quality and so far after 2 days of using it my son is in heaven. It was a Christmas present for him to go with his new HO Omen gaming PC, also a Christmas present, and he couldn’t be happier. Overall so far it’s awesome and you can never go wrong with HP!

Really great monitor and I loved the price. I will shop at Best Buy for all my electronics.

Great all around widescreen. Use it for some photo/video editing when I need more than my MacBook screen and great for gaming, as well.

The monitor has great graphics I love the size of it just all around love it

Overall great monitor that looks good too. The software that comes with it is perfectly useless particularly because they're are no LED lights on the monitor. Otherwise the aesthetic of the product is clean and modern which I like. The curve is great especially with it being so wide. Would highly recommend. The built in speakers are the biggest compliant I have, they are not needed and they sound like absolute crap.

I bought this monitor along with theparts to build my new pc, funnily enough the monitor arrived first so I tested it on my PS5. I was kinda skeptical on spending so much for a monitor when Im already spending a lot on the build, but i figured if I absolutely hated it i could return it. I instantly fell in love with this thing, its so crisp, the speaker works fine, and the colors just pop!