The HP X24ih is a great entry-level gaming monitor. It has a 144Hz refresh rate with native FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support to reduce screen tearing. Its response time is simply incredible, so fast-moving content looks smooth with almost no motion blur. Its IPS panel offers wide viewing angles, great for co-op gaming, but that means it has a low contrast ratio, so it's not the best choice for dark room gaming. If you want to use it in a well-lit room, it gets bright enough to combat glare and has good reflection handling. Unfortunately, its 24 inch screen and 1080p resolution may be too limiting for those looking for an immersive gaming experience, and it doesn't support HDR.
Our Verdict
The HP X24ih is a good monitor overall. It's great for gaming as it has a high refresh rate, VRR support, an incredible response time, and very low input lag. It's good for office use as well due to its high peak brightness, good reflection handling, and wide viewing angles. However, it's only decent for content creators because of its 24 inch resolution and 1080p screen, and its low contrast ratio results in blacks that look gray.
- Gets bright enough to combat glare.
- High 144Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
- Incredible response time results in smooth motion.
- Low input lag.
- Stand doesn't allow for swivel adjustments.
- Doesn't support HDR.
The HP X24ih is very good for office use. It has wide viewing angles, high peak brightness, and good reflection handling. Sadly, its ergonomics are unremarkable as it doesn't offer any swivel adjustment. Its low 1080p resolution and small 24 inch screen may not be good enough for multitasking, but it should be a good choice if you need a secondary monitor.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Good reflection handling.
- Gets bright enough to combat glare.
- Stand doesn't allow for swivel adjustments.
- Limited 24 inch screen and 1080p resolution.
The HP X24ih is great for gaming. It has a high 144Hz refresh rate with native FreeSync support to reduce screen tearing. Input lag is extremely low, and the response time is simply incredible, resulting in smooth motion. Unfortunately, it's not the best choice for dark room gaming as it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray.
- High 144Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
- Incredible response time results in smooth motion.
- Low input lag.
- Low contrast ratio.
The HP X24ih is decent for consuming media. It has wide viewing angles if you want to watch videos with some friends. Unfortunately, it has a low contrast ratio, so blacks look gray when viewing in the dark. Also, the 1080p resolution and 24 inch screen may not be the most ideal choice if you want an immersive viewing experience.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Good reflection handling.
- Gets bright enough to combat glare.
- Stand doesn't allow for swivel adjustments.
- Limited 24 inch screen and 1080p resolution.
- Low contrast ratio.
The HP X24ih is decent for content creators. It has wide viewing angles, which is great if you need to share your screen with a coworker or client. Unfortunately, its 24 inch screen isn't ideal for multitasking and the 1080p resolution doesn't allow you to see images and videos in great detail.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Good reflection handling.
- Gets bright enough to combat glare.
- Stand doesn't allow for swivel adjustments.
- Limited 24 inch screen and 1080p resolution.
- Low contrast ratio.
The HP X24ih doesn't support HDR.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 24 inch HP X24ih monitor, which is the only size available. There's an X24i variant that has a different stand, which doesn't include height adjustment or a cutout for cable management. Our unit was manufactured in December 2020, and you can see the label here.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or their X24ih doesn't correspond to our review, let us know in the discussions and we'll update the review. Note that some tests, like gray uniformity, may vary between individual units.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The HP X24ih is a great budget-friendly gaming monitor. It has a faster response time than most monitors in this price range, but there are options available with better ergonomics and HDR support, such as the Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx. Also see our recommendations for the best budget monitors, the best gaming monitors, and the best 144Hz monitors.
The Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx is a better gaming monitor than the HP X24ih. The Acer's 144Hz native refresh rate can be overclocked to 165Hz, which the HP can't do. The Acer has much better ergonomics than the HP, making it easier to place the screen in an ideal viewing position. Lastly, the Acer supports HDR, while the HP doesn't, but it doesn't add much since it can't display a wide color gamut and has low HDR peak brightness.
The HP X24ih and the Dell S2721DGF are two great gaming monitors with different panel types. The HP has an IPS panel with wider viewing angles, and it also has a much quicker response time that results in smoother motion. However, the VA panel on the Dell provides a better contrast ratio, making it a better choice for dark room gaming. Other than that, they each have FreeSync support and low input lag for gaming.
The HP X24ih and the ViewSonic XG2402 are two great gaming monitors, but the HP is better for other uses. The HP has an IPS panel that provides wider viewing angles than the TN panel on the ViewSonic. The HP also has a quicker response time at 60Hz, resulting in smoother motion. However, the ViewSonic has much better ergonomics, making it easier to place the screen in an ideal viewing position.
The ASUS VG279Q and the HP X24ih are two great gaming monitors. The ASUS has a larger 27 inch screen, providing more space for multitasking, but the smaller screen on the HP allows for a higher pixel density since they each have a 1080p resolution. The ASUS has much better ergonomics as the stand offers swivel adjustments. In terms of gaming, they each have low input lag, but the HP has a quicker response time for smoother motion.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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