HP monitors

5 models, $400–$1,499 · IPS

Ordered by pixels per degree at a 24-inch viewing distance, which puts the sharpest panel first regardless of how big it is. None of them has hardware that can produce an HDR image — every HDR badge in this lineup is an edge-lit panel accepting the signal.

Sharpest in the lineup
HP Z27k G368 pixels per degree
Fastest panel
HP OMEN 27qs240 Hz
Cheapest here
HP OMEN 32q~$400
HP Z27k G3 monitor
HP~$600

HP Z27k G3

27″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · IPS

Sharpness
68ppd · retina-class
HDR
No HDR
  • 100 W USB-C
  • Ethernet built in
  • 4K at 163 ppi
  • Console at full speed

Best for: One-cable docking for a work laptop that also needs a network port

HP Z40c G3 monitor
HP~$1,499

HP Z40c G3

39.7″ · 5120×2160 · 60 Hz · IPS

Sharpness
59ppd · sharp
HDR
No HDR
  • 5120×2160
  • Thunderbolt dock
  • Pop-up webcam

Best for: Replacing a two-monitor desk with one curved panel and one cable

HP Series 7 Pro 734pm monitor
HP~$1,229

HP Series 7 Pro 734pm

34″ · 3440×1440 · 120 Hz · IPS

Sharpness
46ppd · sharp
HDR
Accepts an HDR signal
  • Thunderbolt 4 dock
  • 2,000:1 IPS Black
  • Pop-up 5 MP webcam

Best for: One cable replacing a dock, a webcam and a speakerphone on a hybrid desk

HP OMEN 27qs monitor
HP~$430

HP OMEN 27qs

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPS

Sharpness
46ppd · sharp
HDR
Accepts an HDR signal
USB-C power
No USB-C power
  • 240 Hz at 1440p
  • 95% DCI-P3
  • Portrait pivot

Best for: A first 240 Hz monitor without paying OLED money

HP OMEN 32q monitor
HP~$400

HP OMEN 32q

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS

Sharpness
39ppd · visible pixels
HDR
Accepts an HDR signal
USB-C power
No USB-C power
  • 31.5-inch 1440p
  • 165 Hz
  • 95% DCI-P3

Best for: The largest 1440p screen a modest budget will buy