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HP Omen X Emperium 65

 & Tony Hoffman Senior Writer, Hardware

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Meet the First BFGD

The first for-sale version of the Nvidia Big Format Gaming Display (BFGD) is the HP Omen X Emperium 65. Its forte is running AAA games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider at an extreme 4K resolution and very high refresh rates on its 65-inch screen. It takes a lot of PC muscle to push it to its limit, though.

Extreme High-Res Gaming at TV Size

Games look bright and insanely detailed when running at 4K on the Omen X's 65-inch screen.

Soundbar Controls

Controls for the soundbar are shown here in position under the monitor's logo. You can place the soundbar either under the cabinet or in front of it.

The Light-Up Left-Side Ports

On the left side are an Ethernet port, two DisplayPort 1.4 connectors, three HDMI ports, an S/PDIF output, and a 3.5mm audio-out jack. A proximity light comes on when you bring your hands near these ports.

The Ports on the Right Side

On the monitor's right side are two USB 3.0 ports. These can be used for input devices or attaching storage.

Some Very Micro Controls

The power button and a four-way mini-joystick controller (the monitor's only physical controls) are in back. They look comically tiny against the hulking frame of the monitor.

The Monster From the Back

The rear face of the Omen X 65 is beveled, with numerous small air holes at the top and to the sides for heat dissipation.

The Omen Logo, and VESA-Mount Holes

In back is HP's Omen logo, and four holes so the monitor can be wall-mounted using a VESA mount.

A Stripe of RGB Lighting

An RGB lighting strip runs across the monitor's back. You can set it to a different color, use it as ambient contrast lighting for the display, or turn it off altogether.

The Omen X's Shield Remote

The remote is minimalist, and the buttons change function depending on whether or not you're working from a PC or from the Nvidia Shield.

See the Nvidia Shield UI

From the Nvidia Shield interface, you can stream movies, games, and other content at up to 4K resolution.

At Times, Convoluted Navigation

To change settings while in Nvidia Shield, you have to exit whatever app you're in and use a drop-down menu to access the onscreen display (OSD).

Nvidia Shield Content

From the Shield, you can access Android apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video, as well as games from a remote PC (GameStream) or Nvidia's GeForce Now service. A direct-connected gaming PC is going to be your best bet, though.

Blistering Frame Rates

Already own a maxed-out gaming PC, and looking to outfit a gaming cave? The Omen X 65 Emperium can run games at ultimate resolution and enough hertz to make it worth the big bucks you'll spend on it.

About Our Expert

Tony Hoffman

Tony Hoffman

Senior Writer, Hardware

Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s hardware team, covering at various times printers, scanners, projectors, storage, and monitors. I currently focus my efforts on 3D printers, pro and productivity displays, and drives and SSDs of all sorts.

Over the years, I have reviewed smart telescopes, iPad and iPhone science apps, plus the occasional camera, laptop, keyboard, and mouse. I've also written a host of articles about astronomy, space science, travel photography, and astrophotography for PCMag and its past and present sibling publications (among them, Mashable and ExtremeTech), as well as for the former PCMag Digital Edition.

The Technology I Use

I have a Lenovo ThinkPad T14 laptop that's my work daily driver, an HP Pavilion Aero 13 as my primary personal laptop, and an Asus ProArt P16 for detailed photo work. (I also have an older Dell XPS 13, which now stays at home full-time.) For storage testing, I rely on our three custom-built Windows testbeds in PC Labs, as well as a 2024 MacBook Pro.

My primary home monitor is a BenQ EX2780Q, a gaming monitor with a great sound system and excellent image quality. I use that panel for writing, watching videos, and working with photos. I also have an HP 27 Curved Display—one of the first general-purpose curved monitors—which I have paired with an Acer Aspire desktop computer. My multifunction printer is an Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 Small-in-One. I also own an Epson Perfection V39 flatbed scanner, which I use for photos and short documents, and a Canon Selphy CP1300 small-format photo printer for turning out snapshots.

My first cell phone, in 2006, was a Motorola Razr; since then, it’s been all iPhones—I currently have an iPhone 15 Pro. I use my iPhone a lot for casual photography, though I also use a Sony DSC-RX100 VII and a Canon G5 X Mark II for everyday shooting. For much of my travel photography and astrophotography, I use either a Sony A7r II or A7 III, paired with a variety of lenses ranging from a Sony 14mm f/1.8 prime to a Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS zoom lens. I also pair the A7r with a RedCat 51 for deep-sky star shooting. For astrophotography, I also use the Seestar S30 and S50 and the Unistellar Odyssey smart telescopes, which are essentially astronomical cameras controlled through one’s mobile device.

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