Review: HP EliteDisplay E243d

Conclusion

HP's EliteDisplay E243d is one of the most interesting monitors we've tested in recent months. Armed with docking capabilities, the 23.8in screen is intended to serve as an instant workspace for laptop users wanting to enhance productivity.

Attached via USB-C, the E243d can seamlessly transforms a laptop's capabilities by adding a larger display, wired network access and enough USB ports for a wide range of peripherals. The monitor's plug-and-play features all work as expected - automatic charging of the laptop battery is a real boon and the pop-up webcam comes in handy - and HP's aesthetic is both modern and sleek.

The EliteDisplay ought to be a valuable companion for any ultra-thin laptop supporting video over USB-C, yet while there's no denying the convenience of single-cable docking, HP's choice of IPS panel ultimately leaves plenty to be desired. Image quality is relatively basic by today's standards, and at £380 a full-HD screen of this ilk isn't befitting the 'EliteDisplay' moniker.

Bottom line: we're not entirely enamoured by HP's EliteDisplay E243d, but we've seen enough to suggest that more monitors should feature USB-C docking capabilities as standard.

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