Should You Buy an HP PC Monitor?

HP is one of the most popular PC monitor brands as well as being well known for its laser printers, scanners and inkjet printers.

If you are thinking about buying an HP PC monitor then our handy guide provides you with all the key info at a glance. Our objective, impartial comparison of PC monitor brands is compiled by analysing over 100,000 user and expert reviews and over 2,900 awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 4,400 PC monitors.

HP are recognised for their wide selection of mid-range and award winning PC monitors. Their PC monitors start at $54 for the LA1951g which has a display diagonal of 19" and is a PC monitor that has a resolution of 1280 x 1024 and go up to $2,639 for the DreamColor Z27x G2 Studio which has a display diagonal of 27" and is a PC monitor that has a resolution of 2560 x 1440. The average price of a new HP PC monitor is $291.

Is HP the Best PC Monitor Brand?

So are HP PC monitors any good? We give every PC monitor a Kagoo Score by analysing its specs, reviews and prices and comparing this to its competitors. By aggregating this data across all PC monitors we are able to impartially rank all the PC monitor brands.

Our detailed analysis taking into account all of the above factors found that HP is the 6th best PC monitor brand out there.

Let's look at how HP PC monitors compare to the other PC monitor brands across each of the key facets that make up the Kagoo Score.

There's a wide selection of HP PC monitors available compared to other PC monitor brands, with over 120 HP PC monitors currently on the market in the US. HP also have better reviews than the typical PC monitor brand, with the average rating of a HP PC monitor being 87%.

HP have a number of great features including slim design and HP Privacy Cam which sets them apart from the competition.

However HP PC monitors tend to be more expensive than most other PC monitor brands making them a less popular choice with consumers. When it comes to energy efficiency the average annual running cost of HP PC monitor is $25 (based on a person typically using a PC monitor for 8 hours per day), which makes them less efficient than most other PC monitor brands.

What Do the HP PC Monitor Reviews Say?

We've added up all the reviews for every HP PC monitor to work out the average distribution of reviews for HP and then compared this to the other PC monitor brands.

Expert Reviews

5 stars		49
4 stars		87
3 stars		35
2 stars		1
1 star		0

User Reviews

5 stars		3,146
4 stars		740
3 stars		111
2 stars		47
1 star		74

Over 79% of expert reviews and 94% of user reviews for HP PC monitors are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 91% and 85% respectively across all PC Monitor brands.

Purchasers of HP PC monitors frequently mentioned that the product was easy to use, thoughtfully designed and easy to connect to other devices. Their PC monitors have also won 20 awards.

Looking at just the expert reviews, in the table below we compare the average review score given to HP PC monitors by some of the most popular technology review sites against their reviews for other PC monitor brands. The best review score from each review source is highlighted in green.

Average Review Score	Asus	AOC	Benq	DELL	Philips	HP
	74% 40 reviews	64% 11 reviews	74% 24 reviews	84% 17 reviews	69% 11 reviews	78% 10 reviews
	90% 27 reviews	90% 21 reviews	90% 27 reviews	88% 18 reviews	91% 9 reviews	90% 7 reviews
	84% 28 reviews	79% 19 reviews	87% 11 reviews	79% 15 reviews	81% 16 reviews	67% 6 reviews
	77% 18 reviews	73% 14 reviews	74% 25 reviews	79% 22 reviews	74% 7 reviews	73% 9 reviews
	79% 18 reviews	77% 14 reviews	78% 26 reviews	79% 6 reviews	77% 19 reviews	80% 3 reviews
	75% 11 reviews	79% 21 reviews	78% 16 reviews	74% 7 reviews	79% 14 reviews
	86% 24 reviews	83% 20 reviews	80% 6 reviews	85% 2 reviews	81% 14 reviews
	81% 17 reviews	77% 15 reviews	83% 9 reviews	86% 8 reviews	73% 15 reviews	80% 2 reviews
	79% 13 reviews	81% 6 reviews	82% 32 reviews	86% 2 reviews	78% 8 reviews
	76% 14 reviews			80% 37 reviews		69% 7 reviews
	90% 16 reviews	76% 11 reviews	92% 10 reviews	90% 6 reviews	80% 11 reviews	70% 2 reviews
	84% 1 review	81% 19 reviews	80% 16 reviews	80% 2 reviews	80% 16 reviews	65% 1 review
	87% 6 reviews	85% 31 reviews			86% 17 reviews	88% 1 review
	90% 10 reviews	82% 11 reviews	95% 8 reviews	86% 16 reviews	91% 7 reviews	60% 1 review
	87% 16 reviews	77% 7 reviews	85% 4 reviews	85% 17 reviews	77% 4 reviews	73% 3 reviews
	80% 7 reviews	81% 12 reviews	79% 10 reviews	80% 10 reviews	78% 5 reviews	73% 3 reviews
	76% 7 reviews	78% 12 reviews	74% 13 reviews	81% 10 reviews	80% 4 reviews
	80% 8 reviews	80% 12 reviews	77% 7 reviews	60% 1 review	78% 6 reviews
	88% 9 reviews	80% 6 reviews	89% 7 reviews	77% 3 reviews	84% 7 reviews
	85% 9 reviews	84% 7 reviews	93% 3 reviews	85% 2 reviews	82% 8 reviews	79% 3 reviews
Other Expert Sites	60% 501 reviews	61% 420 reviews	69% 375 reviews	65% 251 reviews	63% 248 reviews	63% 73 reviews
Average	81% 800 reviews	78% 689 reviews	82% 629 reviews	80% 452 reviews	79% 446 reviews	74% 131 reviews

How Many Industry Awards Have HP PC Monitors Received?

After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 25 industry awards for HP PC monitors. The table below compares the number of awards given to HP to other popular PC monitor brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.

Compare all award winning PC monitors

Number of Awards	Asus	AOC	Benq	DELL	Philips	HP
	18	14	18	7	9	1
	24	18	5	2	13
	12	17	13	5	8
	9	8	14	6	2	2
	10	8	11	8	2	1
	17	5	10	4	1
	8	9	6	6	5	2
	11	7	10	3	4
	15	4	1	5	6
	8	7	5	3	5
	6	5	5	11		1
	5	11	6	1	4
	12	9			5
	9	6	5	3	3
	9	2	7	5	2
	13		7	1	1
	14	3			5
	5	8	3	3	1
	6	2		7	2	1
	4	6	4		4
Other Expert Sites	361	235	177	140	112	17
Total	576	384	307	220	194	25

How Reliable Are HP PC Monitors?

We checked over 100,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of HP PC monitors. 190+ of these reviews that mention reliability of which 89% were positive. Therefore the vast majority of HP PC monitor owners and reviewers thought the product was reliable.

So, most people think that HP PC monitors are good quality. Now let's take a look at some of the reviews for HP PC monitors that mention reliability:

RELIABLE

built good

claimed to have better reliability

On AmazonThe HP 27FH offers a vivid IPS panel built into a thin

The monitor has a built in accent light that's capable of changing colors

I'm not sure how much it would take to knock over--though the base seems sturdy enough so I'm not really worried about that happening

Excellent Build Quality

NOT RELIABLE

know shat the button which is supposed to click plastic base to metal connector (the gap you see on frame) isn't well made

the control buttons are already broken after a few months of use

poorly built

Features to Look Out For On HP PC Monitors

There's a number of great features to look out for on the latest range of HP PC monitors that set them apart from the competition. These include slim design and HP Privacy Cam.

HP Slim Design

HP PC monitors that feature slim design include the HP 24FW ($110), the HP 22f ($180) and the HP 24FH ($226).

HP Privacy Cam

HP PC monitors that feature HP Privacy Cam include the HP HP 27 ($179).

What is the Best Mid-Range HP PC Monitor?

HP V270

27"

1080P RESOLUTION

5ms RESPONSE TIME

178° VERTICAL

178° HORIZONTAL

$82 OVER 5 YEARS

A great mid range choice, priced at $138.99 is the HP V270, which has a Kagoo Score of 81.

Features We Love:

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels resolution (1920x1080 pixels)

Big display diagonal (27")

HDCP

HDMI

A fully featured and very economical to run 27" PC monitor, with a low price. It has an HDMI, an HDCP and a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1080p) pixels and features Plug & Play.

83 Features	Fully-Featured
82 Value for Money	Very Good
84 Running Costs	$82 Over 5 Years
81 Kagoo Score	Excellent

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What is the Best High End HP PC Monitor?

HP 25F

25"

1080P RESOLUTION

5ms RESPONSE TIME

178° VERTICAL

178° HORIZONTAL

$58 OVER 5 YEARS

If you're looking for a high end HP PC monitor then the HP 25F takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 83, but is a bit more expensive at $150.

Features We Love:

Big display diagonal (25")

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels resolution (1920x1080 pixels)

Has ac and hdmi

Our review analysis indicates that this PC screen hasa good screen and it's very good-looking, and well made. It's a very economical to run and critically acclaimed 25" PC screen, with a fair price and a very good spec. It features Plug & Play and has a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1080p) pixels.

98 Reviews	52 Reviews
84 Features	Fully-Featured
80 Value for Money	Very Good
94 Running Costs	$58 Over 5 Years
83 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Our review analysis indicates that HP 25F has outstanding expert reviews and exceptional user reviews with 100% of buyers recommending this PC screen to others.

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What is the Best Budget Choice HP PC Monitor?

HP N246V

23.8"

1080P RESOLUTION

5ms RESPONSE TIME

178° VERTICAL

178° HORIZONTAL

$59 OVER 5 YEARS

At only $94.99 and with a Kagoo Score of 84 the HP N246V makes a great budget choice.

Features We Love:

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels resolution (1920x1080 pixels)

HDMI

Stand included

A very economical to run and fully featured 23.8" flatpanel monitor, with a good price.

84 Features	Fully-Featured
80 Popularity	Quite Popular
83 Value for Money	Very Good
93 Running Costs	$59 Over 5 Years
84 Kagoo Score	Excellent

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