When I reviewed the Apple Imac M4 last year, I praised it for being a powerful computer out of the box, while still looking great on your desk. But while it’s a good looking machine, the 24-inch display isn’t enough for everyone.
If you’re looking for a more intense desktop, HP Omnistudio X 31.5 It brings a gorgeous 4K 32-inch display to the game while retaining everything we love about all in-on.
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HP’s Omnistudio X 31.5 display is more than just a big one. It looks great. The 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution IPS screen with 550 nits brightness is crisp and smooth. Video playback looks great, and the Nvidia 4050 GPU runs lively images.
Omnistudio certainly can handle some games, but the 60Hz refresh rate is not designed for top tier titles and is not precisely designed to handle extreme levels of heat (the fan on the device will kick even in light to medium games).
Instead, Omnistudio will remain true to its intended use case as a home or office all-in-one PC that can handle that diversity and still do it in any way with enough power to make things accessible. In that vein, HP’s Omnistudio X 31.5 nails it, balancing its friendly price range with a respectable hardware profile.
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Getting out of the box, setting up your Omnistudio X is not easy. All you have to do is join two pieces of the stand together, connect the display to the stand, connect a single power cord, and it’s good that you go.
The mouse and keyboard come with two AA batteries, and the device comes with four batteries so you can run. The full-size keyboard is unadjustable and rather basic, with a grip on the bottom to prevent it from slipping on the desk. The keys are evenly traveled, especially for easy entry over long periods.
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On the other hand, the mouse is on the cheap side, made of the same brushed metal plastic on the front of the keyboard. I think the premium mouse with this device would have raised the entire product, but HP probably assumes that most consumers will replace it anyway.
The display is, of course, the best part of this computer. The 31.5-inch matte IPS screen has a command-style presence in the desk space, and despite its weight, it is easy to adjust and place.
Out of the box, the display colors on my review unit were oversaturated, but when I played around with the settings there was a much better picture. On the back you will find a complete selection of two HDMI, two USB-AS, a display port, an Ethernet port and an audio jack.
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The stand connected to the display has two more USB ASs and another USB-C 3.2 port. It’s slower than the back of the display. Like a cheap mouse, if this port supported Thunderbolt 4, it would have made Omnistudio X even more premium.
In that trend, Omnistudio X only supports Wi-Fi 6. In other words, it has good connectivity, but not the fastest. However, as a device that moves around less, you can overlook this by using an Ethernet port instead.
At the top of the display is a 1440p webcam, representing the thoughtful design of HP. Once activated, it pops up from hidden panels and can be pushed back when not in use. This is great for maintaining privacy and a streamlined look.
Continuing with the rest of the hardware on the device, there are a few different configurations here. The Omnistudio X comes with a 27-inch FHD touch or 4K UHD display and a 31.5-inch 4K UHD display. The Big 4K screen sets this device apart, so we recommend testing the latter.
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Equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, 32GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, and the previously mentioned NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card, it makes things look smooth. This is a well-balanced, equipped setup that is diverse enough to handle a variety of workflows.
As a home computer, each of the trading devices is all trade devices for different use cases and program lineups, making it suitable for managing a variety of user profiles. Despite its design that looks quite corporate, it works well as a television or entertainment device. A downward-facing speaker is fine, but a pair of soundbars or desktop speakers will greatly improve your experience.
That being said, Omnistudio X is ready to go out of the box, and none of these issues are Dealbreakers. We are happy to use this device as both a work machine and a home entertainment device, and the streamlined design makes it a modern and competent centerpiece for your home office workspace.
ZDNET purchase advice
HP Omnistudio X 31.5 The core is well equipped to become a solid all-in-one PC. It has a solid build, great hardware, and plenty of connectivity. However, if you go further out of this foundation, many users will want to choose some improvements for a more premium experience. For example, upgrade the included peripherals (especially the mouse), better speakers, and display calibration.
The Omnistudio X 31.5, priced at $1,799, isn’t particularly cheap, but it’s a fair demand for this device, especially as a home computer hub for multiple users. We recommend the 31.5 configuration as a larger screen replacement for the iMac M4. If you’re looking for a smaller device, I Dell Inspiron 5420.
