- Table of Contents
- Intro
- Updates
- Comparison
- Best Monitors
- Conclusion
- Discussions
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is a company that makes a wide range of products. Like most manufacturers, they have many monitor lineups that cater to different needs, with the OMEN gaming monitors being their most successful. HP has a large selection of budget options, and their monitors tend to stay on the market for a long time. Most of them are either 1080p or 1440p, although they do occasionally make a 4k or ultrawide. Most have very slim bezels, making them great for multi-monitor setups.
Updates
- 09/16/2020 HP OMEN 27i reviewed
- 10/22/2019 HP OMEN X27 reviewed
- 07/23/2019 HP OMEN X25f reviewed
- 12/04/2018 HP 27F reviewed
- 09/26/2018 HP 27Q reviewed
Best HP Monitors
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Best HP Monitor For Office
Size 27"Resolution 2560x1440Max Refresh Rate165 HzPixel TypeIPSVariable Refresh RateFreeSyncThe best HP monitor for office use that we've tested is the HP OMEN 27i. Although it's designed for gaming and carries the OMEN name, it's well-suited for office use due to its large screen size, high resolution, and wide viewing angles. It has good reflection handling and gets bright enough to fight glare, making it suitable for most lighting conditions. Unfortunately, it has poor ergonomics because it doesn't allow for swivel adjustment, and it can't pivot to portrait mode. Its SDR color gamut is outstanding as it covers the entire sRGB color space and has great coverage of Adobe RGB. Accuracy out of the box is sub-par, though, so you may need to calibrate it if you plan on doing work that requires accurate color reproduction. Gradient handling is superb, so you shouldn't see any banding, and there are no signs of color bleed.
Since it's designed primarily for gaming, motion handling is fantastic. It has an incredibly fast response time and a 165Hz refresh rate, resulting in a remarkably smooth gaming experience. Input lag is low and remains low with variable refresh rate enabled. Speaking of its VRR, it supports FreeSync natively and is certified as G-SYNC compatible. The backlight is entirely flicker-free, which helps minimize motion duplication and reduce eye strain. Sadly, it doesn't support HDR and can't display a wide color gamut. Also, it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look grayish, which isn't ideal for dark rooms. There are two USB 3.0 ports to charge your mobile devices, and there's RGB lighting on the back that you can customize. All in all, it's a good monitor that should please most people.
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Best HP Monitor For Gaming
Size 27"Resolution 2560x1440Max Refresh Rate240 HzPixel TypeTNVariable Refresh RateFreeSyncThe best HP monitor for gaming that we've tested is the HP OMEN X 27. It has a popular 1440p resolution on a 27 inch screen configuration, but HP has gone with a TN panel to deliver superb motion handling. It's amazingly well-built, and it has a simple design with thin borders on all sides, making it a good option for multi-monitor setups. It has impressive reflection handling and good peak brightness, so you shouldn't have visibility issues in bright rooms. However, it isn't well-suited for dark environments. Its low contrast ratio makes blacks appear gray, and uniformity is quite bad, although your experience may differ as uniformity varies between units. Like most HP monitors, the ergonomics are sub-par because it can't swivel or rotate to portrait mode.
As mentioned, motion handling is superb. The response time is near-instantaneous, and there's virtually no overshoot that can cause artifacts. It has a 240Hz refresh rate and exceptionally low input lag, resulting in an incredibly smooth and responsive gaming experience that should satisfy even professional esports players. It supports HDR, but it doesn't deliver a good experience due to its low HDR peak brightness and lack of local dimming. It has native FreeSync support to reduce screen tearing and it's compatible with NVIDIA's G-SYNC as well. You can add a virtual crosshair or frame rate counter, and there are two USB ports to charge your mobile devices. Overall, it's a great gaming monitor that should please casual and serious gamers.
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Best Budget HP Monitor
Size 27"Resolution 1920x1080Max Refresh Rate75 HzPixel TypeIPSVariable Refresh RateFreeSyncThe best HP monitor in the budget category that we've tested is the HP 27F. It's decent overall for both work and gaming. It has a large 27 inch screen that gives you plenty of space for multitasking, but the 1080p resolution results in a low pixel density, so images and text don't look as sharp. It has an IPS panel with excellent viewing angles, great for sharing content or work with others, and it fights glare easily thanks to its impressive reflection handling and decent peak brightness. It might be a little hard to adjust the screen to your ideal viewing position as it only allows for tilt adjustment. It has a very good SDR color gamut, but it doesn't quite cover the entire sRGB color space. Its out-of-the-box accuracy is great, though, and there are no signs of color bleed.
Response time is decent and should be good enough for some casual gaming. It has a 75Hz refresh rate, which feels just slightly smoother and more responsive than a typical 60Hz panel. It supports FreeSync to minimize screen tearing, but sadly, it isn't compatible with G-SYNC because it lacks a DisplayPort connection. It doesn't support HDR, which is expected for something in its price range. There's a Dynamic Contrast feature that adjusts the contrast according to the scene, and a black stabilizer feature that makes objects more visible in dark scenes. It's a decent all-purpose monitor that most people should be happy with, and it's also easy on the wallet.
Compared to other brands
- OMEN monitors are usually very well-built. HP's OMEN lineup of gaming monitors typically have excellent build quality.
- EliteDisplay lineup have unique features. The EliteDisplay lineup of business-oriented monitors often have unique features such as a privacy screen, built-in webcam, or a USB-C docking station.
- Poor ergonomics. HP monitors tend to have poor ergonomic adjustments, making it harder to place the screen for optimal viewing.
- Few 4k options. HP has few 4k monitors.
HP vs ASUS
ASUS has a much bigger selection of monitors, and their gaming monitors usually perform better, especially the ROG lineup. However, their monitors are also more expensive.
HP vs LG
LG is one of the biggest display manufacturers in the world. They produce more monitors than HP, especially 4k and ultrawides. Their monitors are usually more versatile and deliver a better HDR experience.
HP has been making monitors for years, and they make monitors for a wide variety of uses. However, even though they have made some great gaming monitors, they're often overshadowed by other companies that are more invested in display technology, such as ASUS, LG, and Samsung. They also seem to focus less on 4k displays and ultrawides. They have a larger selection of budget monitors, but they typically have poor ergonomics and are light on extra features compared to other manufacturers.
Lineup
HP monitors generally fall into the following categories:
- Pavilion: The Pavilion lineup consists of affordable mid-range all-purpose monitors.
- EliteDisplay: The EliteDisplay lineup is more business-oriented, usually monitors with features like a privacy screen to protect your data or a USB-C docking station.
- DreamColor: Studio monitors for content creators.
- OMEN: High-end gaming monitors.
Other monitors don't fall into any of the above categories, with model numbers like the 27F or the 24m. They're typically budget monitors designed for everyday use.
Conclusion
HP makes a lot of monitors, but they typically focus on the business side and affordable, budget options for everyday use. Their OMEN lineup has some success with gamers, but it's not as well-known as ASUS' ROG, Acer's Predator, or LG's UltraGear lineup of gaming monitors. That said, if you're looking for a budget-friendly all-purpose monitor, you'll likely find one from HP.
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