HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" vs Dell E1916HV 19"
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Black 2025
Dell E1916HV 19" Black 2015
What Buyers Say
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Black 2025
Users love the HP Omen monitor for its excellent performance, sharp QHD display, and smooth high refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and productivity. Built-in speakers, adjustable stand, and sleek design are praised, though reviewers recommend getting a protection plan for potential burn-in. Overall, it's a versatile, quality monitor that frequently goes on sale.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Sharp QHD resolution
- High refresh rate smoothness
- Built-in speakers
- Adjustable stand
Cons
- Potential burn-in risk
- Slightly higher price tag
- Built-in speakers not high-end
Dell E1916HV 19" Black 2015
This 24-inch monitor is praised for its affordability, solid picture quality for everyday office tasks, and VGA connectivity, which is a must for users with older computers or KVM switches. However, the flimsy stand and lack of HDMI/DVI are noted downsides, and the VGA-only input may disappoint gamers. Setup on a Mac Mini required some adjustments but was ultimately successful.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Good picture quality for office tasks
- VGA connectivity for legacy devices
- Lightweight design
- Decent black levels for gaming
Cons
- Flimsy stand
- No HDMI or DVI ports
- VGA-only input limits modern use
- Setup on Mac requires adjustments
- Desktop icons may rearrange on wake
Scores
Specifications
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" | Dell E1916HV 19" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 19" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1366 x 768 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | TN |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | โ | โ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | โ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 200 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95 percent | 85% (CIE1976) |
| Color Depth | โ | 16.7 million colors |
| HDR | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 | โ |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | โ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | โ |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | โ |
| USB-C | 1★ | โ |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | โ |
| Speakers | โ★ | โ |
| Headphone Jack | โ★ | โ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | โ★ | โ |
| Tilt | โ | โ |
| Swivel | โ★ | โ |
| Pivot | โ★ | โ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | โ | โ |
| Touchscreen | โ | โ |
| Power | 106W | 14W★ |
| Weight | 8.35 kg | 2.99 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Black 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Dell E1916HV 19" Black 2015
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average display (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.