- Table of Contents
- Intro
- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Features
- Sizes and Variants
- Compared
- Conclusion
- Discussions
Reviewed on Dec 04, 2018
By Adam Babcock
, Eric Bousquet, Simon Barbier, Yannick Khong
HP 27F
MONITOR REVIEW
Usage Ratings -
Version 1.0
7.2
Mixed Usage
Score components:
- 30% Office
- 30% Multimedia
- 25% Gaming
- 10% Media Creation
- 5% HDR Gaming
Score distribution:
7.4
Office
Score components:
- 16% Resolution and Size
- 15% Vertical Viewing Angle
- 12% Horizontal Viewing Angle
- 7% Ergonomics
- 7% Reflections
- 7% Gray Uniformity
- 6% Input Lag
- 5% SDR Color Gamut
- 5% SDR Color Volume
- 4% Black Uniformity
- 4% SDR Peak Brightness
- 4% Gradient
- 2% Motion Blur
- 2% Refresh Rate
- 2% Pre Calibration
- 1% Image Flicker
- 1% Curve radius
Score distribution:
7.5
Gaming
Score components:
- 23% Input Lag
- 14% Resolution and Size
- 13% Motion Blur
- 12% Refresh Rate
- 9% Ergonomics
- 8% Image Flicker
- 6% Reflections
- 3% SDR Peak Brightness
- 2% Contrast
- 2% Gray Uniformity
- 2% Black Uniformity
- 2% Vertical Viewing Angle
- 1% Horizontal Viewing Angle
- 1% Local Dimming
- 1% SDR Color Gamut
- 1% SDR Color Volume
Score distribution:
7.1
Multimedia
Score components:
- 17% Resolution and Size
- 10% Input Lag
- 8% Reflections
- 8% Vertical Viewing Angle
- 7% Horizontal Viewing Angle
- 6% Gray Uniformity
- 5% Ergonomics
- 5% Black Uniformity
- 4% Motion Blur
- 4% Refresh Rate
- 4% SDR Color Gamut
- 4% SDR Color Volume
- 3% Gradient
- 3% SDR Peak Brightness
- 2% Contrast
- 2% Image Flicker
- 2% HDR Peak Brightness
- 2% HDR Color Gamut
- 2% HDR Color Volume
- 1% Local Dimming
- 1% Pre Calibration
Score distribution:
7.0
Media Creation
Score components:
- 21% Resolution and Size
- 8% Ergonomics
- 7% Vertical Viewing Angle
- 7% Input Lag
- 6% Horizontal Viewing Angle
- 6% Motion Blur
- 6% Refresh Rate
- 5% Reflections
- 5% Gray Uniformity
- 5% Black Uniformity
- 3% Image Flicker
- 3% Gradient
- 3% SDR Color Gamut
- 3% SDR Color Volume
- 2% Contrast
- 2% SDR Peak Brightness
- 2% HDR Peak Brightness
- 2% HDR Color Gamut
- 2% HDR Color Volume
- 1% Pre Calibration
- 1% Local Dimming
Score distribution:
5.4
HDR Gaming
Score components:
- 14% Contrast
- 12% Input Lag
- 9% HDR Peak Brightness
- 9% Resolution and Size
- 8% Black Uniformity
- 7% Local Dimming
- 5% Ergonomics
- 5% Motion Blur
- 5% Refresh Rate
- 5% Gradient
- 5% HDR Color Gamut
- 5% HDR Color Volume
- 3% Horizontal Viewing Angle
- 3% Image Flicker
- 3% Vertical Viewing Angle
- 2% Gray Uniformity
Score distribution:
LCD Type
:
IPS
What it is:
Type of LCD technology used by the monitor.
When it matters:
Different technologies have different viewing angle properties.
Variable Refresh Rate
:
FreeSync
What it is:
Feature that allows the monitor to synchronize its refresh rate with the input device's output and reduces stuttering and screen tearing.
When it matters:
Almost every usage, but is most noticeable in gaming where constant fluctuation in framerate cause distracting artifacts.
The HP 27f is a basic entry-level gaming monitor that delivers decent overall picture quality. The 27" IPS screen delivers great wide viewing angles, and it has great accuracy out of the box. It also has very good gaming features, including excellent low input lag and AMD FreeSync support. Unfortunately, it has a fixed stand with bad ergonomics, and it has mediocre dark room performance.
Test Results
| Design | 7.0 |
| Picture Quality | 7.0 |
| Motion | 8.0 |
| Inputs | 8.4 |
- Accurate image out of the box
- Low input lag and FreeSync support
- Fixed stand with bad ergonomics and no VESA mount
- Mediocre dark room performance
Update 1/15/2019:
We tested the monitor's compatibility with NVIDIA's new FreeSync driver. See our full investigation into NVIDIA's FreeSync Drivers here.
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Design
Score components:
Subjectively assigned
Score distribution:
Weight (without stand)
:
7.0 lbs (3.2 kg)
What it is:
The weight of the monitor when mounted. This is with the stand removed, and if necessary any VESA mounting bracket attached.
When it matters:
When choosing a mount for a monitor/
Weight (with stand)
:
8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)
What it is:
The weight of the monitor including the stand any any input covers.
The HP 27f has a decent design overall. It has a stylish, slim bezel, and the main display portion is well built. Unfortunately, the stand doesn't support the monitor well, as there is significant wobble, and it has very poor ergonomics, as it can only tilt. Unfortunately, there is no option to VESA mount the 27f.
Width
:
9.2" (23.4 cm)
What it is:
The width of the stand.
When it matters:
When using a small desk, for those who require a monitor with a small footprint.
Depth
:
7.9" (20.1 cm)
What it is:
The depth of the stand.
When it matters:
When using a small desk, for those who require a monitor with a small footprint.
The stand is fixed and has a small overall footprint. It doesn't support the monitor very well, and the monitor wobbles a lot when nudged.
3.0
Ergonomics
What it is:
How much the position of the screen can be adjusted to match the viewing preference of the user.
When it matters:
All usages, but especially office and gaming use.
Score components:
- 46% Height Adjustment
- 18% Switch portrait/landscape
- 18% Swivel Range
- 18% Tilt Range
Score distribution:
The back is very simple, with only a slight silhouette of the HP logo. All of the inputs face out of the back, and unfortunately, it cannot be VESA mounted. There is also no cable management.
Thickness (with stand)
:
5.4" (13.7 cm)
What it is:
How far the front of the screen protrudes when placed as far back as possible against a wall.
When it matters:
When the monitor is placed back against a wall.
Thickness (without stand)
:
2.6" (6.6 cm)
What it is:
How far the front of the screen protrudes when the stand has been removed. For monitors which require a bracket to VESA mount this measurement includes the thickness of the bracket.
When it matters:
When mounting a monitor with the stand removed.
The 27f looks great when viewed edge-on. The stand extends almost 3" behind the screen, preventing the monitor from being placed close to a wall.
7.0
Build Quality
What it is:
How well built and sturdy the monitor is, and how good the materials used to build it are.
When it matters:
All usages.
Score components:
Subjectively assigned
Score distribution:
The HP 27f has decent build quality. The monitor itself is well built, but the stand does have some issues. It isn't very solid, and doesn't support the display well; even the impact from typing causes the monitor to wobble significantly. Overall, it is similar to the HP 27Q, but the stand is slightly worse.
Picture Quality
Score components:
- 10% Contrast
- 3% Local Dimming
- 9% SDR Peak Brightness
- 3% HDR Peak Brightness
- 10% Horizontal Viewing Angle
- 10% Vertical Viewing Angle
- 9% Gray Uniformity
- 7% Black Uniformity
- 7% Pre Calibration
- 2% Post Calibration
- 5% SDR Color Gamut
- 5% SDR Color Volume
- 2% HDR Color Gamut
- 2% HDR Color Volume
- 2% Image Retention
- 3% Gradient
- 2% Color Bleed
- 9% Reflections
Score distribution:
The HP 27f delivers decent overall picture quality. It has a mediocre contrast ratio, so blacks tend to appear gray in a dark room. It has decent peak brightness, and great reflections handling, so you shouldn't have any issues using it in a bright room. It has excellent coverage of the s.RGB color space, but unfortunately, the Adobe RGB coverage is less than ideal for professional photo or video editing. It also has great accuracy out of the box, and after calibration, it is nearly perfect. Finally, the monitor shows no signs of temporary image retention, which is great.
6.2
Contrast
What it is:
Brightness difference between white and black. This is the main component of picture quality.
When it matters:
Always, but especially when watching dark scenes.
Score components:
Score distribution:
Native Contrast
:
1142 : 1
What it is:
Ratio of the white brightness divided by the blacks measured on our checkerboard test pattern with a white target of 100 cd/m².
When it matters:
Dark scenes in a dark room.
Good value:
> 3,000
Noticeable difference:
500
Score distribution:
Contrast with local dimming
:
N/A
What it is:
Ratio of the white brightness divided by the blacks measured on our checkerboard test pattern with local dimming turned on (maximum) with a white target of 100 cd/m².
When it matters:
Dark scenes in a dark room.
Good value:
> 3,000
Noticeable difference:
500
Score distribution:
The HP 27f has mediocre contrast, very similar to the Dell P2417H, and about average for an IPS monitor. Unfortunately, blacks tend to look gray in a dark room.
0
Local Dimming
What it is:
The lights behind the LCD layer adapt to the picture displayed, improving the contrast ratio.
When it matters:
Dark scenes viewed in a dark room.
Score components:
Subjectively assigned
Score distribution:
Local Dimming
:
No
What it is:
Whether it has a feature that controls the LEDs behind the LCD layer, to match the picture and darkens the dark portion of it.
When it matters:
On LED TVs only. Dark scenes viewed in a dark room.
Backlight
:
Edge
What it is:
Configuration of the lights of the backlight.
When it matters:
Effectiveness of the local dimming.
Good value:
Full-array/direct lighting is better for local dimming. As for the uniformity of the screen, it depends on the implementation. Some edge-lit monitors have more uniform blacks than some full-array monitors.
There is no local dimming feature on this monitor. The video is for reference only.
7.4
SDR Peak Brightness
What it is:
How bright the screen can get. Measured with local dimming and with SDR content.
When it matters:
Bright living rooms; bright objects; SDR content.
Score components:
Score distribution:
SDR Real Scene
:
290 cd/m²
What it is:
The maximum luminosity the monitor can obtain while playing a movie or while watching a TV show. Our Real Scene was selected to represent a more regular movie condition. All measurements are made with the TV set to be as bright as possible, but with a 6500k white. Measured with local dimming on, max backlight and with an SDR signal. Scene: here.
When it matters:
When watching movies and TV shows in SDR.
Good value:
> 300 cd/m²
Noticeable difference:
30 cd/m²
Score distribution:
SDR Peak 2% Window
:
298 cd/m²
What it is:
The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 2% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal.
When it matters:
Bright highlights, present on screen for a short time
Score distribution:
SDR Peak 10% Window
:
298 cd/m²
What it is:
The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 10% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal.
When it matters:
Bright objects, present on screen for a short time
Score distribution:
SDR Peak 25% Window
:
298 cd/m²
What it is:
The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 25% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal.
When it matters:
When watching in a bright room.
Score distribution:
SDR Peak 50% Window
:
298 cd/m²
What it is:
The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 50% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal.
When it matters:
When watching in a bright room.
Score distribution:
SDR Peak 100% Window
:
298 cd/m²
What it is:
The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 100% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal.
When it matters:
When watching in a bright room.
Score distribution:
SDR Sustained 2% Window
:
297 cd/m²
What it is:
The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 2% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal.
When it matters:
Bright highlights, persistent during a scene.
Score distribution:
SDR Sustained 10% Window
:
298 cd/m²
What it is:
The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 10% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal.
When it matters:
Bright objects, persistent during a scene.
Score distribution:
SDR Sustained 25% Window
:
298 cd/m²
What it is:
The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 25% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal.
When it matters:
When watching in a bright room.
Score distribution:
SDR Sustained 50% Window
:
298 cd/m²
What it is:
The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 50% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal.
When it matters:
When watching in a bright room.
Score distribution:
SDR Sustained 100% Window
:
298 cd/m²
What it is:
The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 100% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over SDR signal.
When it matters:
When watching in a bright room.
Score distribution:
SDR ABL
:
0.000
What it is:
The standard deviation of the SDR sustained brightness, after linearizing for noticeable differences in luminosity
When it matters:
Content with large bright areas, such as for PC or video game use, and sports such as hockey
Score distribution:
Decent peak brightness, with no variation between scenes, which is great. There should be no issues using the monitor in a bright room.
0
HDR Peak Brightness
What it is:
How bright the screen can get. Measured with local dimming and with HDR content.
When it matters:
HDR content
Score components:
Score distribution:
HDR Real Scene
:
N/A
What it is:
The maximum luminosity the monitor can obtain while playing a movie or while watching a TV show. This scene was selected to represent a more realistic movie condition. All measurements are made with the monitor set to be as bright as possible, but with a 6500k white. Measured with local dimming, max backlight and over HDR signal. Scene: here.
When it matters:
When watching movies or watching TV show in HDR.
Good value:
> 550 cd/m²
Noticeable difference:
80 cd/m²
Score distribution:
HDR Peak 2% Window
:
N/A
What it is:
The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 2% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported).
When it matters:
Bright highlights, present on screen for a short time; especially for HDR content.
Good value:
> 550 cd/m²
Noticeable difference:
80 cd/m²
Score distribution:
HDR Peak 10% Window
:
N/A
What it is:
TThe maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 10% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported).
When it matters:
Bright objects, present on screen for a short time; especially for HDR content.
Good value:
> 550 cd/m²
Noticeable difference:
80 cd/m²
Score distribution:
HDR Peak 25% Window
:
N/A
What it is:
The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 25% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported).
When it matters:
Bright rooms; bright objects in HDR video.
Good value:
> 550 cd/m²
Noticeable difference:
80 cd/m²
Score distribution:
HDR Peak 50% Window
:
N/A
What it is:
The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 50% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported).
When it matters:
Bright rooms.
Good value:
> 550 cd/m²
Noticeable difference:
80 cd/m²
Score distribution:
HDR Peak 100% Window
:
N/A
What it is:
The maximum luminosity, even if only maintained for a short time, of a white square covering 100% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported).
When it matters:
Bright rooms.
Good value:
> 550 cd/m²
Noticeable difference:
80 cd/m²
Score distribution:
HDR Sustained 2% Window
:
N/A
What it is:
The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 2% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported).
When it matters:
Bright highlights, persistent throughout a scene; especially for HDR content.
Good value:
> 550 cd/m²
Noticeable difference:
80 cd/m²
Score distribution:
HDR Sustained 10% Window
:
N/A
What it is:
The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 10% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported).
When it matters:
Bright highlights, persistent throughout a scene; especially for HDR content.
Good value:
> 550 cd/m²
Noticeable difference:
80 cd/m²
Score distribution:
HDR Sustained 25% Window
:
N/A
What it is:
The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 25% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported).
When it matters:
Bright highlights, persistent throughout a scene; especially for HDR content.
Good value:
> 550 cd/m²
Noticeable difference:
80 cd/m²
Score distribution:
HDR Sustained 50% Window
:
N/A
What it is:
The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 50% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported).
When it matters:
Bright rooms.
Good value:
> 550 cd/m²
Noticeable difference:
80 cd/m²
Score distribution:
HDR Sustained 100% Window
:
N/A
What it is:
The lowest maximum luminosity (usually after it has stabilized) of a white square covering 100% of the screen, with the monitor set to be as bright as possible. Measured with local dimming and over HDR signal (if supported).
When it matters:
Bright rooms.
Good value:
> 550 cd/m²
Noticeable difference:
80 cd/m²
Score distribution:
HDR ABL
:
N/A
What it is:
The coefficient of variation of the HDR sustained brightness, after linearizing for noticeable differences in luminosity
When it matters:
HDR content with large bright areas, such as HDR gaming
Good value:
<0.07
Noticeable difference:
0.01
Score distribution:
HDR is not supported on this monitor.
7.3
Horizontal Viewing Angle
What it is:
Color accuracy when viewed from the side.
Score components:
Score distribution:
Color Shift from Left
:
40 °
What it is:
Angle where the colors noticeable shift compared to when viewed from directly in front of the monitor. 0 ° means directly facing the monitor. Measurements are up to a maximum of 75 °.
When it matters:
When sharing your monitor with people on your left
Good value:
> 50°
Noticeable difference:
10°
Score distribution:
Color Shift from Right
:
40 °
What it is:
Angle where the colors noticeable shift compared to when viewed from directly in front of the monitor. 0 ° means directly facing the monitor. Measurements are up to a maximum of 75 °.
When it matters:
When sharing your monitor with people on your right
Good value:
> 50°
Noticeable difference:
10°
Score distribution:
Brightness from Left
:
47 °
What it is:
Angle where the brightness drops to 50% of the brightness directly in front of the monitor. 0 ° means directly facing the monitor. Measurements are up to a maximum of 75 °.
When it matters:
When sharing your monitor with people on your left.
Good value:
> 50°
Noticeable difference:
10°
Score distribution:
Brightness from Right
:
47 °
What it is:
Angle where the brightness drops to 50% of the brightness directly in front of the monitor. 0 ° means directly facing the monitor. Measurements are up to a maximum of 75 °.
When it matters:
When sharing your monitor with people on your right.
Good value:
> 50°
Noticeable difference:
10°
Score distribution:
Black Level from Left
:
75 °
What it is:
Angle where the black level drops to 50% of the black level directly in front of the monitor. 0 ° means directly facing the monitor. Measurements are up to a maximum of 75 °.
When it matters:
When sharing your monitor with people on your right.
Good value:
> 50°
Noticeable difference:
10°
Score distribution:
Black Level from Right
:
75 °
What it is:
Angle where the black level drops to 50% of the black level directly in front of the monitor. 0 ° means directly facing the monitor. Measurements are up to a maximum of 75 °.
When it matters:
When sharing your monitor with people on your right.
Good value:
> 50°
Noticeable difference:
10°
Score distribution:
The HP 27f has decent horizontal viewing angles, typical for IPS monitors. Colors remain accurate up to about 40°, and then they rapidly oversaturate. The brightness drops gradually as you move away from center but remains within acceptable limits up to 47°, and the black levels remain accurate at any viewing angle.
7.9
Vertical Viewing Angle
What it is:
Color accuracy when viewed from the top or bottom.
Score components:
Score distribution:
Color Shift from Below
:
25 °
What it is:
Angle where the colors noticeable shift compared to when viewed from directly in front of the monitor. 0 ° means directly facing the monitor. Measurements are up to a maximum of 75 °.
When it matters:
When looking at a monitor from below.
Good value:
> 50°
Noticeable difference:
10°
Score distribution:
Color Shift from Above
:
28 °
What it is:
Angle where the colors noticeable shift compared to when viewed from directly in front of the monitor. 0 ° means directly facing the monitor. Measurements are up to a maximum of 75 °.
When it matters:
When looking at a monitor when standing up.
Good value:
> 50°
Noticeable difference:
10°
Score distribution:
Brightness from Below
:
32 °
What it is:
Angle where the brightness drops to 50% of the brightness directly in front of the monitor. 0 ° means directly facing the monitor. Measurements are up to a maximum of 75 °.
When it matters:
When looking at a monitor from below.
Good value:
> 50°
Noticeable difference:
10°
Score distribution:
Brightness from Above
:
33 °
What it is:
Angle where the brightness drops to 50% of the brightness directly in front of the monitor. 0 ° means directly facing the monitor. Measurements are up to a maximum of 75 °.
When it matters:
When looking at a monitor while standing up.
Good value:
> 50°
Noticeable difference:
10°
Score distribution:
Black Level from Below
:
75 °
What it is:
Angle where the black level drops to 50% of the black level directly in front of the monitor. 0 ° means directly facing the monitor. Measurements are up to a maximum of 75 °.
When it matters:
When looking at a monitor from below.
Good value:
> 50°
Noticeable difference:
10°
Score distribution:
Black Level from Above
:
75 °
What it is:
Angle where the black level drops to 50% of the black level directly in front of the monitor. 0 ° means directly facing the monitor. Measurements are up to a maximum of 75 °.
When it matters:
When looking at a monitor while standing up.
Good value:
> 50°
Noticeable difference:
10°
Score distribution:
The HP 27f has very good vertical viewing angles. Within 25°, the image remains accurate, but beyond that, it degrades rapidly as colors quickly become over saturated and the brightness drops.
8.9
Gray Uniformity
What it is:
Evenness of colors onscreen (not just gray).
When it matters:
Solid colors. Sports, panning shots.
Score components:
- 40% 50% Std. Dev.
- 40% 50% DSE
- 10% 5% Std. Dev.
- 10% 5% DSE
Score distribution:
50% Std. Dev.
:
1.554 %
What it is:
Average squared difference of pixels when displaying a mid 50% gray.
When it matters:
Solid colors. Sports, panning shots.
Good value:
< 2.5%
Noticeable difference:
1%
Score distribution:
50% DSE
:
0.117 %
What it is:
Dirty Screen Effect. High-frequency variance of uniformity. Dark spots on the screen.
When it matters:
Solid colors. Sports, panning shots.
Good value:
< 0.165%
Noticeable difference:
0.025%
Score distribution:
5% Std. Dev.
:
0.199 %
What it is:
Average squared difference of pixels when displaying a mid 5% gray.
When it matters:
Dark scenes.
Good value:
< 1.15%
Noticeable difference:
1%
Score distribution:
5% DSE
:
0.043 %
What it is:
Dirty Screen Effect. High-frequency variance of uniformity. Dark spots on the screen.
When it matters:
Dark scenes.
Good value:
< 0.116%
Score distribution:
Excellent gray uniformity. There is very little dirty screen effect, great for playing sports games or browsing the web. In near-dark scenes, the uniformity is even better, and shouldn't cause any issues.
6.6
Black Uniformity
What it is:
Evenness of blacks.
When it matters:
Dark scenes viewed in a dark room.
Score components:
- 75% Native Std. Dev.
- 25% Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
Score distribution:
Native Std. Dev.
:
1.592 %
What it is:
Average of the squared difference of the blacks.
When it matters:
Dark scenes viewed in a dark room.
Good value:
<2%
Noticeable difference:
1%, but keep in mind that it varies a lot by unit, even of the same model; yours likely will not end up exactly like ours.
Score distribution:
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
:
N/A
What it is:
Average of the squared difference of the blacks with Local Dimming enabled
When it matters:
Dark scenes viewed in a dark room.
Good value:
<2%
Noticeable difference:
1%, but keep in mind that it varies a lot by unit, even of the same model; yours likely will not end up exactly like ours.
Score distribution:
The HP 27f has decent black uniformity. There is some clouding throughout the display, and some backlight bleed around the edges, but this isn't too noticeable.
8.3
Pre Calibration
What it is:
Monitor's color accuracy before a full calibration. The measurements are taken with out of the box 'factory setting'.
When it matters:
All video on an uncalibrated TV. This represents most people's use cases.
Score components:
- 50% White Balance dE
- 50% Color dE
Score distribution:
Picture Mode
:
Custom
What it is:
The picture mode that was used to do the pre-calibration reading. We usually go for the picture mode that gives us the more control over all the picture quality setting.
Luminance
:
304 cd/m²
What it is:
The luminance at which the pre-calibration reading was done. This represents the luminance of the monitor when it is at the factory default settings.
Luminance Settings
:
90
What it is:
The luminance settings, often named 'Brightness' on monitors, usually range from 0 to 100.
RGB controls
:
255-255-255
What it is:
This is the value for each color (red, green, and blue) used in the monitor internal RGB cuts/gains controls. If the monitor does not have an internal RGB cuts/gains controls, then the color temperature setting will be used instead, and the color temperature that gives us the best result will be used.
Color Temperature
:
6723 K
What it is:
The color temperature is a measure of the color of light. A colder color temperature (7000K) will look bluer and a warmer color temperature (4000K) will look yellower/redder. 6500K is the standard color for PC monitors and also for the sRGB color standard.
When it matters:
When you care about color reproduction and accuracy.
Good value:
6500K
Noticeable difference:
400K
White Balance dE
:
1.61
What it is:
Average inaccuracy of shades of gray.
When it matters:
Overall color temperature of all video.
Good value:
< 3
Noticeable difference:
1
Score distribution:
Color dE
:
2.82
What it is:
Average inaccuracy of colors.
When it matters:
All colors.
Good value:
< 3
Noticeable difference:
1
Score distribution:
Gamma
:
2.13
What it is:
Brightness of shades of gray.
When it matters:
Shadows.
Good value:
Between 2.1 and 2.3 (our target is 2.2)
Noticeable difference:
0.1
Out of the box, the HP 27f has great accuracy. The white balance is excellent, with very few issues. Color accuracy is good, but there are small inaccuracies in almost every color, although they are minor enough that most people won't notice them. Gamma doesn't follow the target curve, with some scenes over brightened, and some over darkened.
9.5
Post Calibration
What it is:
Monitor's color accuracy after a full calibration with a spectrophotometer.
When it matters:
All graphics and video content on a monitor that has been professionally calibrated.
Score components:
- 50% White Balance dE
- 50% Color dE
Score distribution:
Picture Mode
:
Custom
What it is:
The picture mode that was used to do the calibration reading. We usually go for the picture mode that gives us the more control over all the picture quality setting.
Luminance
:
101 cd/m²
What it is:
The luminance at which the calibration was executed. We aim for a luminance level of 100 cd/m².
Luminance Settings
:
15
What it is:
The luminance settings, often named 'Brightness' on monitors, usually range from 0 to 100.
RGB Controls
:
255-253-249
What it is:
This is the value for each color (red, green, and blue) used in the monitor internal RGB cuts/gains controls. If the monitor does not have an internal RGB cuts/gains controls, then the color temperature setting will be used instead, and the color temperature that gives us the best result will be used.
Color Temperature
:
6447 K
What it is:
The color temperature is a measure of the color of light. A colder color temperature (7000K) will look bluer and a warmer color temperature (4000K) will look yellower/redder. 6500K is the standard color for PC monitors and also for the sRGB color standard.
When it matters:
When you care about color reproduction and accuracy.
Good value:
6500K
Noticeable difference:
400K
White Balance dE
:
0.52
What it is:
Average inaccuracy of shades of gray.
When it matters:
Overall color temperature of all videos.
Good value:
< 3
Noticeable difference:
1
Score distribution:
Color dE
:
0.90
What it is:
Average inaccuracy of colors.
When it matters:
All colors.
Good value:
< 3
Noticeable difference:
1
Score distribution:
Gamma
:
2.17
What it is:
Brightness of shades of gray.
When it matters:
Shadows.
Good value:
Between 2.1 and 2.3 (our target is 2.2)
Noticeable difference:
0.1
After calibration, the 27f has excellent accuracy. The white balance error and color error are nearly entirely corrected. Gamma follows the target curve almost perfectly.
You can download our ICC profile calibration here. This is provided for reference only and should not be used, as the calibration values vary per individual unit even for the same model due to manufacturing tolerances.
8.2
SDR Color Gamut
What it is:
The palette of colors the monitor can display
When it matters:
General content consumption or production
Score components:
- 50% sRGB xy
- 50% Adobe RGB xy
Score distribution:
sRGB xy
:
92.7 %
What it is:
Coverage of the sRGB colorspace on CIE 1931 xy.
When it matters:
Almost all content. Includes websites, standard windows environment and SDR movies
Good value:
> 95%
Noticeable difference:
5%
Score distribution:
Adobe RGB xy
:
71.9 %
What it is:
Coverage of the Adobe RGB colorspace on CIE 1931 xy.
When it matters:
Professional photography.
Good value:
> 90%
Noticeable difference:
5%
Score distribution:
s.RGB Picture Mode: Custom (calibrated)Adobe RGB Picture Mode: Custom
Very good color gamut on the HP 27f. It has excellent coverage of the standard s.RGB color space, but only decent coverage of the wider Adobe RGB color space, which is less than ideal for professional photo or video editing.
8.4
SDR Color Volume
What it is:
How much of the SDR color spaces the monitor can reproduce
When it matters:
General usage and SDR media creation
Score components:
- 50% sRGB in ICtCp
- 50% Adobe RGB in ICtCp
Score distribution:
sRGB in ICtCp
:
92.6 %
What it is:
How much of the sRGB colorspace a monitor can display at different luminosity levels
When it matters:
Most content, including web, SDR video games, and SDR media creation
Score distribution:
Adobe RGB in ICtCp
:
76.2 %
What it is:
How much of the Adobe RGB colorspace a monitor can display at different luminosity levels, normalized to the monitor's peak brightness.
When it matters:
Professional media creation
Score distribution:
s.RGB Picture Mode: CustomAdobe RGB Picture Mode: Custom
Very good SDR color volume. It has excellent color volume in the s.RGB color space, but it can't produce deep, dark colors very well, and like most monitors, it can't produce bright blues or magentas.
In the wider Adobe RGB color space, it has good color volume. Like with s.RGB, it is limited by the mediocre contrast ratio, so it can't produce deep, dark colors very well.
0
HDR Color Gamut
What it is:
The monitor's ability to reproduce HDR color spaces
When it matters:
HDR content consumption or media creation
Score components:
- 50% DCI P3 xy
- 50% Rec. 2020 xy
Score distribution:
Wide Color Gamut
:
No
What it is:
Whether the monitor can support wider color gamuts
When it matters:
HDR content and media creation
DCI P3 xy
:
N/A
What it is:
Coverage of the DCI P3 colorspace on CIE 1931 xy
When it matters:
When consuming or producing HDR content.
Score distribution:
Rec. 2020 xy
:
N/A
What it is:
Coverage of the Rec.2020 colorspace on CIE 1931 xy.
When it matters:
When consuming or producing HDR content.
Good value:
> 90%
Noticeable difference:
5%
Score distribution:
HDR is not supported on this monitor.
0
HDR Color Volume
What it is:
How much of the HDR color spaces a monitor can display at different luminosity levels.
When it matters:
HDR content consumption and production. Includes streaming services, UHD Blu-rays and HDR games.
Score components:
- 50% DCI-P3 in ICtCp
- 50% Rec. 2020 in ICtCp
Score distribution:
DCI-P3 in ICtCp
:
N/A
What it is:
How much of the DCI-P3 colorspace a monitor can display at different luminosity levels, normalized to the monitor's peak brightness output.
When it matters:
HDR content.
Good value:
80%
Noticeable difference:
5%
Score distribution:
Rec. 2020 in ICtCp
:
N/A
What it is:
How much of the Rec. 2020 colorspace a monitor can display at different luminosity levels, normalized to the monitor's peak brightness output.
When it matters:
HDR content.
Good value:
80 %
Noticeable difference:
5 %
Score distribution:
HDR is not supported on this monitor.
10
Image Retention
What it is:
How much a static image is retained on a monitor screen after a certain amount of time.
When it matters:
When working or playing video games on your PC monitor.
Score components:
Score distribution:
IR after 0 min recovery
:
0.00 %
What it is:
Image retention measured right after the static image exposure, without recovery time.
When it matters:
When changing use or right after changing the type of on screen content (i.e. stopping playing video game to watch a movie).
Good value:
0 is perfect.
Noticeable difference:
0.015%
Score distribution:
IR after 2 min recovery
:
0.00 %
What it is:
Image retention measured after a recovery time of 2 minutes.
When it matters:
When changing use or right after changing the type of on screen content (i.e. stopping playing video game to watch a movie).
Good value:
0 is perfect
Noticeable difference:
0.015%
Score distribution:
IR after 4 min recovery
:
0.00 %
What it is:
Image retention measured after a recovery time of 4 minutes.
When it matters:
When changing use or right after changing the type of on screen content (i.e. stopping playing video game to watch a movie).
Good value:
0 is perfect.
Noticeable difference:
0.015%
Score distribution:
IR after 6 min recovery
:
0.00 %
What it is:
Image retention measured after a recovery time of 6 minutes.
When it matters:
When changing use or right after changing the type of on screen content (i.e. stopping playing video game to watch a movie).
Good value:
0 is perfect.
Noticeable difference:
0.015%
Score distribution:
IR after 8 min recovery
:
0.00 %
What it is:
Image retention measured after a recovery time of 8 minutes.
When it matters:
When changing use or right after changing the type of on screen content (i.e. stopping playing video game to watch a movie).
Good value:
0 is perfect.
Noticeable difference:
0.015%
Score distribution:
IR after 10 min recovery
:
0.00 %
What it is:
Image retention measured after a recovery time of 10 minutes.
When it matters:
When changing use or right after changing the type of on screen content (i.e. stopping playing video game to watch a movie).
Good value:
0 is perfect.
Noticeable difference:
0.015%
Score distribution:
There are no signs of image retention on the 27f, even immediately after showing our high contrast static test image for 10 minutes.
8.4
Gradient
What it is:
How finely levels of color can be displayed.
When it matters:
Details in shadows, sky and skin tones. Matters more for HDR content.
Score components:
Subjectively assigned
Score distribution:
Color Depth
:
8 Bit
What it is:
Number of bits per pixel to represent a specific color. Note: we consider 8-bit with dithering to be equivalent to 10-bit, as long as the 10-bit gradient looks smooth.
When it matters:
HDR content like HDR video games or HDR UHD movies. Won't matter for regular Blu-ray movies, SDR video game or desktop environment content displayed from a Windows PC. Those are limited to 8-bit color.
Good value:
10-bit.
Noticeable difference:
1 bit.
Great gradient handling, with only slight banding visible in some darker shades.
10
Color Bleed
What it is:
How much the color from one area of the screen affects the color in another area of the screen.
When it matters:
All usages, but especially media creation.
Score components:
- 50% Pixel row error
- 50% Pixel column error
Score distribution:
Pixel row error
:
0.001 %
What it is:
The amount of bleed that appears across the screen horizontally.
When it matters:
General usage of a PC monitor, can appear when browsing the web or with media creation like graphics.
Good value:
<0.2%
Noticeable difference:
0.1%
Score distribution:
Pixel column error
:
0.000 %
What it is:
Amount of color bleeding that appears across the screen vertically.
When it matters:
Most uses of a PC monitor. Can appear while browsing the web or when editing images or graphics.
Good value:
<0.2%
Noticeable difference:
0.1%
Score distribution:
There is only a minor row error, and this is completely unnoticeable.
8.0
Reflections
What it is:
How much light is reflected by the TV.
When it matters:
Bright rooms.
Score components:
Subjectively assigned
Score distribution:
Great reflections handling, similar to the HP 27Q and ViewSonic XG2402. There should be no issues using this monitor in a bright room.
Motion
Score components:
- 22% Motion Blur
- 11% Image Flicker
- 67% Refresh Rate
Score distribution:
The HP 27f has great motion handling. It has a fast response time, with a very short blur trail behind fast moving objects. The backlight is completely flicker-free, which is great, although it lacks an option to introduce flicker in order to reduce persistence blur. It has a very good 75 Hz refresh rate, and it supports AMD FreeSync, with a good VRR range, ensuring a smooth, tear-free gaming experience, even when your PC can't maintain the frame rate in action-heavy scenes.
8.1
Motion Blur
What it is:
The performance of the pixel response time. Poor response time causes trails to follow moving objects. Response time is one of a few sources of motion blur.
When it matters:
When there's fast movement on screen, such as during video games and sports.
Score components:
- 50% 80% Response Time
- 50% 100% Response Time
Score distribution:
80% Response Time
:
5.9 ms
What it is:
How quickly pixels can reach 80% of a full transition from one color to another.
When it matters:
When there's fast movement on screen, such as during video games and sports.
Good value:
< 8 ms
Noticeable difference:
4 ms
Score distribution:
100% Response Time
:
17.1 ms
What it is:
How quickly pixels can fully transition from one color to another.
When it matters:
When there's fast movement on screen, such as during video games and sports.
Good value:
< 20 ms
Noticeable difference:
10 ms
Score distribution:
Best Overdrive Setting
:
Level 2 (Fast)
What it is:
If the monitor has adjustable pixel overdrive settings, which one produces the best response time with minimal overshoot.
When it matters:
When adjusting the monitor's settings to get the least possible motion blur.
Response Time Level 1
Response Time Level 2
Response Time Level 3
Response Time Level 4
Response Time Level 5
The monitor has a great response time. There are 5 overdrive settings, and each setting adds a bit more overshoot. The best Response Time setting is 'Level 2', as this mode improves the response time the most without adding noticeable overshoot.
7.5
Image Flicker
What it is:
Luminosity pattern when displaying images
When it matters:
Nearly all the time during PC monitor use, but especially during fast movement such as video games
Score components:
Score distribution:
PWM Dimming Frequency
:
0 Hz
What it is:
Flickering pattern at different luminosities.
When it matters:
For people sensitive to flickering.
Good value:
N/A or high frequencies (> 300 Hz). Frequencies that are multiples of 60Hz are better.
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
:
N/A
What it is:
Option to turn screen black between frames
When it matters:
Reduces eye tracking blur in motion
Good value:
Yes
BFI Maximum Frequency
:
N/A
What it is:
Highest possible frequency of flickering pattern
When it matters:
Reduces eye-tracking blur in motion
Good value:
Matches the native refresh rate
Noticeable difference:
20 Hz
Score distribution:
BFI Minimum Frequency
:
N/A
What it is:
Lowest possible frequency of flickering pattern
When it matters:
Reduces eye-tracking blur in motion
Good value:
60 Hz
Noticeable difference:
20 Hz
Score distribution:
The 27f is completely flicker-free, which is great, but it lacks the option to add flicker to reduce persistence blur.
8.0
Refresh Rate
What it is:
How frequently the monitor can refresh and show new frames, and whether it can vary its refresh rate in real time using technologies like G-sync and FreeSync.
When it matters:
Mostly for gaming, but does provide a little better motion during normal usage.
Score components:
- 50% Native
- 13% Factory Overclock
- 6% Variable Refresh Rate
- 13% VRR Maximum
- 6% VRR Minimum
- 12% VRR Maximum With OC
Score distribution:
Native
:
75 Hz
What it is:
The frequency at which the monitor is capable of displaying images every second
When it matters:
General usage, but better results are most important for gaming
Good value:
>100 Hz
Noticeable difference:
15 Hz
Score distribution:
Factory Overclock
:
N/A
What it is:
The frequency at which the monitor's can be boosted to using its internal menu.
When it matters:
Gaming and other usages where high frame rate content is consumed.
Good value:
>100
Noticeable difference:
15
Score distribution:
Variable Refresh Rate
:
FreeSync
What it is:
Feature that allows the monitor to synchronize its refresh rate with the input device's output and reduces stuttering and screen tearing.
When it matters:
Almost every usage, but is most noticeable in gaming where constant fluctuation in framerate cause distracting artifacts.
G-SYNC Compatible
:
No
What it is:
We test for FreeSync compatibility with an NVIDIA GTX1060. We check for any excess blur, screen blanking, or excess tearing, and confirm the variable refresh rate range.
When it matters:
If you have an NVIDIA graphics card.
Good value:
Yes
VRR Maximum
:
75 Hz
What it is:
The maximum frequency covered by the Variable Refresh Rate feature of the monitor.
When it matters:
Any time the VRR feature is enabled.
Good value:
Matches Refresh rate
Noticeable difference:
10 Hz
Score distribution:
VRR Minimum
:
48 Hz
What it is:
The lowest frequency covered by the monitor's Variable Refresh Rate feature.
When it matters:
When using the VRR feature of the monitor at lower frame rates.
Good value:
30 Hz
VRR Maximum With OC
:
N/A
What it is:
The maximum frequency covered by the Variable Refresh Rate feature when the monitor's overclocking feature is used.
When it matters:
When both the overclocking and VRR features are used.
Good value:
Matching the overclocked refresh rate.
Noticeable difference:
10 hz
Score distribution:
At the native resolution of 1080p, the HP 27f has a decent 75 Hz refresh rate. At non-native resolutions, only 60 Hz is supported. This shouldn't be an issue for most people though, as most graphics cards will upscale without you even knowing. Many websites advertise the 27f as a 60 Hz monitor, but 75Hz is supported out of the box with no additional steps, and it is fully supported with no dropped frames. On NVIDIA cards, the 1920x1080 resolution must be selected from the list of 'PC' resolutions in the NVIDIA Control Panel.
The monitor supports FreeSync over HDMI, which is great. To enable FreeSync, select the 'Gaming - FreeSync' Picture Mode.
Update 01/15/2019: Unfortunately, the HP 27F does not support NVIDIA's FreeSync implementation, as it does not have a DisplayPort connection, which is required.
Inputs
Score components:
- 60% Input Lag
- 40% Resolution and Size
Score distribution:
The HP 27f has excellent low input lag, perfect for gaming. The 27" screen provides for lots of screen area, but the 1080p resolution is somewhat limiting, and not ideal for multitasking. The monitor has 2 HDMI ports and a VGA port, but no DisplayPort or DVI, and it doesn't have a 3.5mm audio out jack either.
9.1
Input Lag
What it is:
Delay between input and onscreen reaction.
When it matters:
General usage of the mouse and gaming.
Score components:
Score distribution:
Native Resolution
:
7.4 ms
What it is:
Lowest input lag possible at the center of the screen, when the monitor is displaying its native resolution at its native refresh rate.
When it matters:
General usage and while playing video games.
Good value:
< 15 ms
Noticeable difference:
5 ms
Score distribution:
Non-Native Res @ Native Refresh
:
8.9 ms
What it is:
Lowest input lag possible at the center of the screen, when the monitor is displaying an alternative resolution at its native refresh rate. The non-native resolution tested depends on the native resolution of the monitor, following this pattern unless otherwise specified in the Input Lag text:
| Native Resolution | Non-Native Resolution Tested |
| 4k UHD | QHD |
| QHD | FHD |
| FHD | 1600x900 |
| 3440x1440 | 2560x1080 |
| 2560x1080 | 1920x1080 |
When it matters:
General usage as well as gaming.
Good value:
< 15 ms
Noticeable difference:
5 ms
Score distribution:
Native Resolution @ 60 Hz
:
8.9 ms
What it is:
Lowest input lag possible at the center of the screen, when the monitor is displaying its native resolution at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
When it matters:
General usage as well as gaming.
Good value:
< 15 ms
Noticeable difference:
5 ms
Score distribution:
Variable Refresh Rate
:
7.8 ms
What it is:
Lowest input lag possible at the center of the screen, when the monitor is using its Variable Refresh Rate feature at its native resolution.
When it matters:
General usage as well as gaming.
Good value:
< 15 ms
Noticeable difference:
5 ms
Score distribution:
HDR
:
N/A
What it is:
Lowest input lag possible at the center of the screen, when the monitor is displaying an HDR signal at its native resolution and refresh rate.
When it matters:
General usage as well as gaming.
Good value:
< 15 ms
Noticeable difference:
5 ms
Score distribution:
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
:
N/A
What it is:
Lowest input lag possible at the center of the screen, when BFI is enabled and the monitor is displaying a signal at the highest supported BFI refresh rate.
When it matters:
General usage as well as gaming.
Good value:
< 15 ms
Noticeable difference:
5 ms
Score distribution:
Excellent low input lag, great for casual gamers. The non-native resolution was tested at 60 Hz, as that is the only refresh rate available in non-native resolutions. The input lag is much better than the HP 27Q.
7.3
Resolution and Size
What it is:
The number of pixels the monitor can display, and the surface area of its screen.
When it matters:
All usages, but especially for office and media editing.
Score components:
- 71% Megapixels
- 29% Screen Area
Score distribution:
The 27f has a great 27" screen, which allows you to see more fine details in your work, but the 1080p resolution may be limiting to some people. It doesn't provide a very immersive gaming experience, and it isn't ideal for multitasking.
There is no 3.5mm jack for connecting speakers or a headset, which is uncommon.
Features
The HP 27F has very few features. It doesn't support HDR and has no internal speakers. The controls are easy to use, but the OSD is convoluted and not easy to navigate.
Speakers
:
No
What it is:
Whether or not the monitor features standalone speakers.
When it matters:
When using your computer without headphones or a dedicated pair of speakers.
The HP 27f has very few additional features. It does not support HDR, and has no built-in speakers. There are a few image adjustment options that can help when gaming, including:
- Dynamic Contrast: Automatically adjusts the contrast on a per-scene basis.
- Black Stretch: Adjusts the gamma to make dark objects in dark scenes easier to spot, similar to the Black Stabilization feature found on other monitors.
Differences between Sizes and Variants
We tested the 27" 27fw 3KS64AA, and it is also available in 22", 23", 24", and 25" models. We don't know what other differences there may be for the other sizes, and we don't know if our review is representative of these sizes.
Update 03/18/2019: The product sku listed was incorrect, it was for the 27f model (2XN62AA).
The HP 27fw is also known as the 27f. The only difference is the color of the back panel. The HP 27f has a black back, the 27fw has a white back.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their HP 27fw doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. Note that some tests such as the gray uniformity may vary between individual units.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Refresh Rate | Notes |
| 22f | 22" | 1920x1080 | 75 Hz | FreeSync |
| 23f | 23" | 1920x1080 | 75 Hz | FreeSync |
| 24f | 24" | 1920x1080 | 75 Hz | FreeSync |
| 25f | 25" | 1920x1080 | 75 Hz | FreeSync |
| 27fw | 27" | 1920x1080 | 75 Hz | FreeSync, White Back |
| 27f | 27" | 1920x1080 | 75 Hz | FreeSync, Black Back |
| 27Q | 27" | 2560x1440 | 60 Hz | FreeSync |
The 27fw we reviewed was manufactured in July 2018.
Compared to other Monitors
Unlike our other photographs, this picture wasn't taken under a controlled environment, so do not draw conclusions from it.
The HP 27f is a decent budget monitor with great gaming features. See our recommendations for the best monitors under $200, the best budget gaming monitors and the best gaming monitors under $200.
HP 27Q
The HP 27F is slightly better than the HP 27Q. The 27F has a slightly faster refresh rate, and much lower input lag, great for gaming. The HP 27Q has a better 2560x1440 resolution, which allows you to see more fine details in games, and makes it easier to multitask.
Samsung CF398
The HP 27F and the Samsung CF398 use different types of panels, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The 27F has an IPS panel, so the image remains accurate when viewed at an angle. The CF398 has a VA panel, and it delivers better overall dark room performance. The HP 27F also has a slightly faster refresh rate, although it isn't a significant difference.
Dell P2417H
The Dell P2417H is a bit better than the HP 27F. The P2417H is a slightly smaller screen with a 60Hz refresh rate, and no VRR support, but it has significantly better ergonomics, making it easier to place in an optimal viewing position, or for a multi-monitor setup. The P2417H is also more versatile than the HP 27F, with HDMI, DisplayPort, and VGA connections, and it can be used as a USB hub.
MSI Optix G27C
The HP 27F is overall much better than the MSI Optix G27C for most uses. The 27F has an IPS panel, so the image remains accurate when viewed at an angle, great for quick co-op gaming sessions, or for sharing your work with a nearby coworker. The 27F also has much better dark room performance. For gamers, it depends on what's the most important thing to you, as the G27C has a much faster refresh rate and wider VRR range.
Conclusion
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The HP 27f is a decent monitor for most uses. It has a fast response time so fast moving objects in movies and games look good and have only slight motion blur. It has excellent low input lag and supports AMD FreeSync, great for gaming. Unfortunately, it is limited by the 1080p resolution, which isn't great for multitasking or for working on detailed projects. It also has a fixed stand with bad ergonomics, so it is hard to place in an ideal viewing position.
Decent monitor for office use. The image remains accurate when viewed at an angle, which is great for sharing work with nearby coworkers. The 27f has decent peak brightness, and great reflections handling, so you shouldn't have any issues in a bright office. The 27" screen is a great size, but the 1080p resolution is less than ideal for multitasking. Unfortunately, it has a fixed stand with bad ergonomics, so you may have a difficult time adjusting the monitor to an ideal position, and it can't be VESA mounted.
Decent monitor for gaming. It has a great response time, with only a short blur trail behind fast moving objects. It has excellent low input lag, and it supports AMD FreeSync, which is great. The 75 Hz refresh rate is great for casual gamers but may be disappointing to more advanced gamers. Unfortunately, the 1080p resolution doesn't provide a very immersive gaming experience, and it has mediocre dark room performance.
The HP 27f is decent for multimedia. It has a large, 27" screen and great wide viewing angles, good for sharing the latest trends with a group of friends. Motion looks good thanks to the fast response time, so there is only a slight blur trail behind fast moving objects. It is limited by the 1080p resolution and mediocre dark room performance though.
The 27f is okay for media creation. The 27" screen is a good size, but the 1080p resolution limits how much of your project you can see at a time. It has excellent s.RGB coverage, but the Adobe RGB coverage is less than ideal for professional photo and video editing. The fixed stand also makes it difficult to place the monitor in an ideal viewing position.
The HP 27f does not support HDR. For a good HDR gaming monitor, check out the Samsung CHG70.
