Review: HP E27q G4

Conclusion

It is easy to get caught up among the various new trends in display technology, and with such an array of possibilities, choosing the right panel isn't easy.

For the home office, there's something to be said for keeping things simple, and HP's E27q G4 offers a modest feature-set at a reasonable cost. For under £250 you get a sleek design that blends well in any room, a QHD resolution ideally suited to the 27in size and good out-the-box colour accuracy in a power-efficient package.

Those basics represent a useful upgrade for, say, home workers making do with a small laptop display, but there are inevitable limitations to be aware of. Peak brightness is uninspired, colour coverage isn't up to the standards of content creators, and the absence of integrated speakers is an oversight in today's digitally-connected world.

Bottom line: the HP E27q G4 isn't going to capture the imagination, but if your workplace happens to be handing them out, put your hand up and take two. You might be pleasantly surprised.

HP E27q G4

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The HP E27q G4 monitor is available to purchase from HP or Laptops Direct.

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