HP OmniStudio X 31.5 ZDNET's key takeaways HP's OmniStudio X 31.5 is availablle now at Best Buy for $1,949.
It's a big-screen all-in-one with a solid suite of hardware that's both powerful and flexible.
Most users will want to upgrade the peripherals and speakers. View now at Best Buy
When I reviewed the Apple iMac M4 last year, I praised it for being a powerful computer straight out of the box, while looking good on your desk. But even though it's a good-looking machine, the 24-inch display isn't big enough for everyone.
If you're looking for a beefier desktop, the HP OmniStudio X 31.5 brings a gorgeous 4K 32-inch display to the game while retaining everything we love about all-in-ones.
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The display on HP's OmniStudio X 31.5 isn't just big; it looks fantastic. The 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution IPS screen with 550 nits of brightness is crisp and smooth. Video playback looks great, and the Nvidia 4050 GPU powers the vibrant picture.
Although the OmniStudio can certainly handle some gaming, the 60Hz refresh rate isn't designed for top-tier titles, and it's not exactly designed to deal with extreme levels of heat (the device's fans kick in even with light-to-moderate gaming).
Instead, the OmniStudio stays true to its intended use case as a home or office all-in-one PC that can do a little bit of everything with enough power under the hood to handle that diversity and still keep things accessible. In that vein, HP's OmniStudio X 31.5 nails it, balancing an approachable price point with a respectable hardware profile.
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