HP OmniStudio X Evaluation: Large, Shiny All-in-One Backed by Nvidia Graphics Brawn

8.3/ 10
SCORE

HP OmniStudio X 31.5-inch All-in-One

Execs

• Large, vibrant 4K show
• Compact, versatile design
• Robust total efficiency

Cons

• 60Hz show not match for RTX GPU
• Fan noise is fixed
• No Thunderbolt 4 or USB4

Whereas Apple ditched its large-screen all-in-one years in the past and sells solely a compact, 24-inch iMac M4, HP has embraced a bigger-is-better ethos for its new line of OmniStudio X all-in-one PCs. The OmniStudio X is on the market with a 27- or 31.5-inch show. We obtained the latter and the show is totally huge. With a 4K decision, the image is tremendous sharp. Shiny too. Nevertheless, regardless of the hulking, 31.5-inch panel, the OmniStudio X is pretty compact. And even with its compact and easy base, the design is each sturdy and versatile. 

The OmniStudio X is predicated on Core Extremely CPUs from Intel’s Meteor Lake household of AI processors, and our take a look at system contains a GPU improve that lends some 3D gaming and graphics capabilities. With a cell GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, the OmniStudio X provides efficiency on the extent of a funds gaming laptop computer. The factor is, getting an expansive 31.5-inch 4K show as a substitute of a 16-inch laptop computer show comes at a price. The OmniStudio X is twice as costly as a funds RTX 4050 gaming laptop computer, which is sensible when you think about you might be getting a show that is twice as massive. It is expensive however supplies loads of worth as a big-screen all-in-one for each work and leisure.

You possibly can configure the OmniStudio X at HP, however the most effective value you will discover for our take a look at system is at Greatest Purchase for $1,980. It options an Intel Core Extremely 7 155H, 32GB of RAM, a GeForce RTX 4050 and a 1TB SSD. The 31.5-inch show is a non-touch IPS panel with a 4K (3,840×2,160-pixel) decision and 60Hz refresh price. Greatest Purchase additionally sells a smaller 27-inch model of the OmniStudio X for $1,480 that has a Core Extremely 7 155H CPU, 32GB of RAM, Intel Arc graphics, a 1TB SSD and a 1080p show.

The customizable 31.5-inch mannequin at Lenovo begins at $1,450 for a configuration with a Core Extremely 5 125H, 16GB of RAM, Intel Arc graphics and a 256GB SSD. When you configure our take a look at system’s upgrades at HP, it prices greater than $2,200. So seize it at Greatest Purchase if you’d like it except you’ll find it on sale at HP.

The OmniStudio X begins at £1,700 within the UK and is listed as “coming quickly” in Australia with pricing but to be revealed. 

HP OmniStudio X efficiency

With its devoted GPU, the OmniStudio X provides higher efficiency than the Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One 5430 or Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 27, two smaller, cheaper all-in-ones with built-in graphics I reviewed lately. Whereas the OmniStudio X was sooner than the Dell or Lenovo on most of our benchmarks, it wasn’t a clear sweep. The Dell was higher on our single-core assessments of Geekbench 6 and Cinebench 2024, and the Lenovo had a slight edge on PCMark 10.

The true story right here is the superior efficiency of the Apple iMac M4, which was sooner than this trio of Home windows all-in-one PCs on each take a look at that it may run. (MacOS is not suitable with PCMark or 3DMark assessments.) Then once more, the iMac M4 we examined is pricier than our OmniStudio X evaluation system. The iMac M4 begins at solely $1,299, however upgrades can shortly bump up the worth; our iMac M4 take a look at mannequin is priced at $2,329.

The RTX 4050 not solely resulted in graphics scores in 3DMark Time Spy that have been far and away higher than the scores of the Dell and Lenovo all-in-ones, however the graphics additionally present some gaming capabilities. However it’s important to preserve your expectations in test. The OmniStudio X’s RTX 4050 GPU is throttled and set to run at a decrease wattage than RTX 4050 gaming laptops I’ve examined. It has a complete graphics energy of 60 watts, which is only a fraction of the 140-watt RTX 4050 you get with the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 or Acer Nitro 16. 

Nonetheless, the 60-watt RTX 4050 will will let you play some AAA titles in the event you preserve a lid on the standard settings and determination. The  OmniStudio X averaged 128fps on the Guardians of the Galaxy benchmark, which we run with at 1080p at excessive settings. It averaged 96 fps on Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 1080p and highest settings.

The opposite limiting issue to the OmniStudio X’s use as a gaming PC is the show’s refresh price. It runs at the usual 60Hz, when players usually search a speedier 144Hz or 165Hz panel or greater.

One draw back of packing an RTX GPU inside an all-in-one is a cooling fan spins always to be able to preserve thermals in test. The fan is not that loud when the system is idle or you might be merely utilizing Gmail or shopping the net, nevertheless it actually will get going throughout video games.

Large show on a easy but versatile stand

With its easy design, the OmniStudio X appears extra like a company monitor than a living-room leisure machine. It has not one of the gently rounded corners, curved and angled base or colourful choices of the iMac. The show is related by a slender neck to a easy stand, and darkish grey guidelines the day. However this straightforward setup is surprisingly versatile. The neck provides tilt and 4 inches of top adjustment so you’ll be able to place the show simply so. 

After first establishing the system — some meeting is required — I used to be nervous that the bottom was too small and the neck too skinny to successfully anchor the big show, however the stand proved to be as much as the duty. The show would not wobble and stays firmly on the angle and elevation at which you place it. The compact base and slender show bezels make the OmniStudio X about as compact as you may get with a 31.5-inch all-in-one.

A lot of the system’s ports are simply accessible on the again panel. You get each HDMI-in and -out ports so you’ll be able to join a second show or use the OmniStudio X as a show for a sport console or to increase your laptop computer’s show. There’s additionally a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 that provides DisplayPort assist, and HP throws in a USB-C cable for it. In between the USB-C port and HDMI ports is a pair of USB-A ports. 

On the opposite facet of the show’s neck, you will discover an Ethernet port and combo audio jack.

A small assortment of ports reside on the correct facet of the neck of the stand, the place they are not actually any extra simply accessed than merely spinning the show round and utilizing the rear ports. Right here you will discover a trio of USB ports — two extra USB-A ports and a second USB-C port. This USB-C port is barely a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port with simply 10 gigabits-per-second velocity, which leaves the USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port on the again because the speediest at 20Gbps. That is half the velocity you’d get with USB4 or Thunderbolt 4. 

The OmniStudio X’s wi-fi networking can also be not the most recent, providing Wi-Fi 6 as a substitute of the newer Wi-Fi 6E or the most recent Wi-Fi 7.

The facility button sits in a nook behind the show, and above it’s a small joystick button to navigate the OSD that allows you to alter quantity and show brightness and likewise select a video enter and show profile.

I’ve step by step stepped up in all-in-one sizing over the previous month, beginning with the 24-inch iMac M4 earlier than transferring to the 24-inch Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One 5430 after which the 27-inch Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 27. And even with this development, the OmniStudio X’s show appears and feels monumental. With its vast 16:9 facet ratio, it supplies an enormous display screen that is an excellent match for films and movies. And whenever you aren’t being entertained however working, it provides loads of room for multitasking and viewing two paperwork facet by facet.

Photographs and textual content look very sharp on the 4K panel, and the show proved to be a lot vibrant. It is rated for 550 nits of brightness, and my assessments with a Spyder X Elite colorimeter confirmed it to be even brighter than that. It hit a peak brightness of 691 nits. The excellent brightness mixed with vast viewing angles and a matte end makes the show look good in virtually any setting. It additionally boasts sturdy coloration accuracy, protecting 100% of sRGB, 93% of P3 and 85% of AdobeRGB.

The OmniStudio X’s audio system hearth downward from the underside of the show, which is not a perfect placement, however they provide first rate output. They attain a degree of quantity a lot larger than that of a laptop computer, which helps you to sit back a bit from the big show and watch a present or film from a distance and nonetheless be capable of clearly hear dialogue and results. The sound isn’t that dynamic, which makes listening to music solely mildly enjoyable. The bass response is minimal, and in the event you actually crank the amount, the sound high quality degrades.

Above the show is a 1440p webcam that hides in a pop-up panel. It provides a pointy image together with an IR sensor for straightforward, safe biometric logins. Win-win for the webcam.

HP bundles a wi-fi keyboard and mouse with the system. The keyboard is superb. It is skinny but surprisingly heavy so it would not slide round if you find yourself typing on it. The mouse is meh. It is ambidextrous so anybody can use it, however few will benefit from the sharp edges on its sides.

Is the HP OmniStudio X all-in-one?

If you’ll select an all-in-one PC over a laptop computer, then why not get one with a display screen that is head-and-shoulders larger than a laptop computer’s? Apple’s iMac M4 remains to be the most effective all-in-one for its mixture of modern design and robust efficiency, however its show appears extra like an overgrown laptop computer than a correct desktop show. The OmniStudio X delivers a giant and vibrant 4K show that you just will not mistake for a laptop computer display screen. And this roomy show sits on a compact and versatile base and is powered by a powerful CPU/GPU duo that provides versatile efficiency, together with a little bit of gaming.