HP 24-Inch Monitors for Gaming and Work: What to Know

For gaming, the HP OMEN 25 (a 24.5-inch, 1080p, 360Hz IPS panel) is the 24-inch HP worth looking at; for office and study work, the HP Series 5 Pro 24-inch 524pn (a 16:10, 1920 x 1200, 100Hz IPS) is the sensible fit. Treat them as two different tools: one is built for competitive frame rates, the other for productivity, and neither is the best use of a mixed budget if you want one monitor to do both jobs equally well.

At a Glance

HP OMEN 25: The Gaming Pick

HP’s own product page lists the OMEN 25 as a 24.5-inch Full HD IPS monitor at 360Hz with a 1ms GtG response time using overdrive. It quotes 400 nits brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 178-degree viewing angles, 93% Display P3 and 99.5% sRGB coverage, and a VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. It is listed as NVIDIA G-Sync compatible and factory colour calibrated, with an adjustable stand (swivel, tilt and height), customisable RGB lighting and a headset hook. Eyesafe and TUV certifications are also listed.

Retail and spec-database listings add the port details: one DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0, two USB-A at 5Gbps, one USB-B upstream and a 3.5mm audio jack. The stand reportedly adjusts 100 mm in height and swivels 45 degrees each way, and the VESA pattern is 100 x 100 mm. HP also states that the monitor is the official display for League of Legends esports events and the VALORANT Champions Tour.

Who it suits

A 360Hz refresh rate only pays off if the graphics card and CPU can push very high frame rates, which in practice means esports titles such as Valorant, Counter-Strike 2 or League of Legends at competitive settings. At 1080p on a 24.5-inch panel, pixel density is modest, so text looks less sharp than on a 1440p monitor; competitive players often accept that trade for frame rate and a smaller screen they can take in without moving their eyes.

Strengths and limits

• High refresh rate and low stated response time for fast competitive play.
• Wide colour gamut for an esports-oriented IPS panel.
• Adjustable stand and standard VESA mounting.
• Only one DisplayPort input; the two HDMI 2.0 ports cannot be expected to carry the full 360Hz.
• DisplayHDR 400 is a basic tier and will not deliver the contrast of local-dimming or OLED panels.

HP OMEN 25i: The Earlier 165Hz Model

Retail listings show the OMEN 25i as a 24.5-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS display at 165Hz with a 1ms MPRT response time, 400 nits and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync. HP’s UK page gives colour coverage as 95% DCI-P3, while retail listings show 90%, so the exact figure is inconsistent between sources. Consider it a previous-generation model: useful if a discounted unit appears, but the OMEN 25 with its higher refresh rate is the version HP’s current pages emphasise.

The older OMEN 25 at 144Hz with FreeSync also appears in retail listings. If you meet an OMEN 24-inch class model with a different name, read the refresh rate, panel type and port list on the maker’s page rather than relying on the OMEN label alone.

HP Series 5 Pro 24-Inch 524pn: The Work Pick

HP lists the 524pn as a 24-inch IPS monitor with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a WUXGA resolution of 1920 x 1200, with a refresh range of 50 to 100Hz. Quoted figures include 5ms GtG response with overdrive, 350 nits, 1500:1 static contrast, 100% sRGB and 178-degree viewing angles. Ports are one HDMI 1.4, one DisplayPort 1.2, four USB-A ports at 5Gbps (one charging) and a USB-B upstream; there is no integrated camera.

The ergonomics are what office users pay for: 150 mm height adjustment, 45-degree swivel, tilt from -5 to +23 degrees, 90-degree pivot and 100 x 100 mm VESA. It weighs about 5.1kg with the stand. Power draw is listed at 22W average and 58W maximum. The extra 120 pixels of vertical space compared with a 1080p panel is useful for documents and spreadsheets, and the 100Hz ceiling is smoother than a 60Hz office monitor for scrolling.

Availability note

One reseller listing marks the 524pn as an end-of-life product, so stock may be limited. HP also lists a Series 5 23.8-inch FHD height-adjust monitor, the 524sh, as a more basic general-purpose option. No gaming credentials are claimed for either.

Can One 24-Inch HP Do Both?

The OMEN 25 can handle office work comfortably, though 1080p text is less crisp and the 16:9 shape gives less vertical room than the 16:10 524pn. The 524pn can run a casual game at up to 100Hz, but its 5ms response and 100Hz limit make it a poor match for fast shooters. If most of your time is spent working, choose the 524pn; if most of it is spent gaming, choose the OMEN.

Compatibility and Setup Notes

• Cables: Use the DisplayPort cable for the OMEN 25 to reach its top refresh rate, then set the rate in the operating system display settings.
• Graphics card: A 360Hz target needs a strong card at low settings; a mid-range card will still benefit from the lower latency and adaptive sync, even when it does not hit the ceiling.
• Consoles: Neither model has HDMI 2.1, so 120Hz at 4K is not available. A console can use a 1080p image with HDMI 2.0.
• Mounting: Both use 100 x 100 mm VESA, so standard arms fit.
• Warranty and settings: Leave overdrive at the maker default unless you notice overshoot, and follow the HP manual for firmware or display-menu changes.

Pick X If…

Alternatives

• Dell G2724D: Reviewers mention this 165Hz IPS as a frequently discounted 1440p option.
• ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS: A 27-inch 1440p 180Hz Fast IPS with a DisplayPort and USB-C input, named by several reviewers as a budget favourite.
• ViewSonic VX2728J-2K: A 27-inch 1440p 180Hz IPS from the maker’s own listing, for buyers moving up from 1080p.

Budget Tiers

The HP Series 5 office models sit in the budget tier. The OMEN 25i is budget to lower mid-range when found on offer. The OMEN 25 at 360Hz is mid-range, and a 1440p 180Hz alternative often costs about the same as or less than the 360Hz 1080p panel, so compare before buying if you do not need extreme frame rates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 24-inch monitor too small for gaming?

For competitive shooters, many players prefer 24 to 25 inches because the whole screen sits in view. For single-player or open-world games, a larger 27-inch panel at 1440p may feel more immersive.

Does the HP OMEN 25 support G-Sync?

HP lists it as NVIDIA G-Sync compatible, and some retailers also list FreeSync compatibility. Enable adaptive sync in the graphics driver control panel after connecting by DisplayPort.

Can I use an HP Series 5 Pro monitor for gaming?

You can play casual games on it, and 100Hz is smoother than 60Hz. Its 5ms response and lack of adaptive sync in the listed specs make it a weak choice for fast competitive games.

What is the difference between 16:9 and 16:10?

A 16:10 panel such as the 524pn gives 1200 vertical pixels instead of 1080. That shows more rows of a document or more of a web page without scrolling, which helps office work.

Are HP OMEN monitors good for PS5 or Xbox?

They work over HDMI at 1080p, but the listed HDMI ports are version 2.0, so 4K at 120Hz is not offered. Players who want 120Hz at higher resolutions should look for monitors with HDMI 2.1.

Is the HP Series 5 Pro 524pn still available?

One reseller lists it as end of life, so stock may be limited in some regions. Look at HP’s Series 5 range for a successor with the same 16:10 layout.