HP unveils its curviest gaming monitor yet

HP X24c Gaming Monitor 4
HP X24c Gaming Monitor 4 (Image credit: HP)

What you need to know

  • HP announced the HP X24c Gaming monitor today.
  • The monitor has a 1500R curvature, which is the most an HP monitor has ever had.
  • The monitor features an FHD display that is AMD FreeSync Premium certified.
  • HP also announced the HP Gaming Speakers X1000 and the HP X1000 Wireless Gaming Headset.

HP announced the HP X24c Gaming Monitor today, a curved 23.6-inch monitor. The X24c Gaming Monitor features an FHD display with a 144Hz refresh rate. With its 1500R curvature, it's the most curved monitor HP has ever sold. The X24c Gaming Monitor will be available for $250 starting in October 2020. Alongside the new gaming monitor, HP announced the HP X1000 Wireless Gaming Headset and HP Gaming Speakers X1000.

The X24c Gaming Monitor reaches 300 nits of brightness and has a contrast of 3,000:1. It has a response time of 4ms and is AMD FreeSync Premium certified.

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CategorySpec
Size23.6 inches
Curve1500R
Resolution1920x1080
Panel typeVA, anti-glare
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate144Hz
Response time4ms
Contrast3,000:1
Colors8-bit
Brightness300 nits
PortsHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.23.5mm audio
VRRFreeSync Premium
VESA100mm x 100mm
Pricing$250
AvailabilityOctober 2020

The X1000 Wireless Gaming Headset gets up to 20 hours of wireless battery life and supports 7.1 virtual surround sound. It should be available in August starting at $100.

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CategorySpec
System type7.1 virtual surround
Driver size50mm
BatteryUp to 20 hours
Range10 meters
Connection2.4GHz dongle (USB-A)
CompatibilityWindows 10macOSPlayStation 4
Pricing$100
AvailabilityAugust 2020

The HP Gaming Speakers X1000 are a 2.1 system with a subwoofer and RGB lighting options. They should be available in August 2020 starting at $100.

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CategorySpec
System type2.1Two satellitesOne subwoofer
Power output30W RMS
Left/Right driver size50mm
Woofer driver size100mm
Connection3.5mm and USB
CompatibilityWindows 10PlayStation 4Android, iOS
Pricing$100
AvailabilityAugust 2020

Today, HP also announced the HP OMEN 15 gaming laptop and HP Pavilion Gaming 16 laptop. Make sure to check out all of our coverage to see the latest HP hardware.

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