ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A 27" Black 2025
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Negro 2025
What Buyers Say
ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A 27" Black 2025
The ASRock Phantom Gaming 27" curved monitor offers excellent value for its price, with many users praising its smooth 280Hz refresh rate, good color reproduction, and easy setup. However, a few verified buyers reported issues like heavy smearing, broken units after a month, and incompatibility with Linux/Nvidia setups. Overall, it's a solid budget gaming monitor with some caveats.
Pros
- Smooth 280Hz refresh rate
- Good color reproduction
- Easy setup
- Great value for price
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- Heavy smearing reported
- Broken after one month
- Linux/Nvidia incompatibility
- Not very bright
- Short included cables (6 feet)
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Negro 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
Scores
Specifications
| ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A 27" | HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz | 280 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 93% DCI-P3 / 127% sRGB | 95 percent |
| Color Depth | 1.07 Billion | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| Power | 60W★ | 106W |
| Weight | 4.88 kg★ | 8.35 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A 27" Black 2025
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (76th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Negro 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FRS1A 27" Black 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
