HP is updating its monitor lineup with four new IPS Black monitors

HP is expanding its monitor line-up with four new models. All these monitors belong to the HP Series 7 and feature IPS Black panels, which offer the same benefits as standard IPS displays with enhanced contrast in an effort to get deeper black levels. 

Starting with the HP 738pu, it features a 37.5-inch IPS Black display with a resolution of 3440 x 1600 pixels and a 2300R curvature. The panel supports 8-bit+FRC colour bit depth and covers 100% of the sRGB and 98% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. Moreover, it's Pantone-validated and VESA DisplayHDR 400-certified with 400 nits of brightness and a static contrast ratio of 2000:1. The refresh rate is limited to 60 Hz, and the G2G response time is 5 ms with Overdrive.

The HP 738pu includes a Thunderbolt 4 input with USB-C 40G, 100 W power delivery, and DP Alt Mode. There is also a Thunderbolt 4 output for daisy chaining, which delivers 15 W of power. The 738pu also includes a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port with 15 W power delivery, a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port with 65 W power delivery and DP Alt mode, two DisplayPorts 1.4 (one input and another output), an HDMI 2.0 port, five USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and a LAN port with Wake-on-LAN, PXE Boot, and MAC address pass-through. Lastly, it features Smart KVM and PbP for productivity and HP Display Manager, allowing you to remotely manage the display over an ethernet connection.

The HP 734pm, on the other hand, has a 34-inch diagonal, a 1900R curvature, and a 3440 x 1440 resolution. The panel's colour depth is limited to 8-bit, but it can still cover 100% of the sRGB and 98% of the DCi-P3 colour spaces. Like the 738pu, it's Pantone-validated and has 400 nits of brightness, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and a VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. Additionally, it has the AMD FreeSync Premium certification, as it has a 120 Hz refresh rate and a GTG response time of 5 ms with Overdrive.

The HP 734pm supports the same connection options and features as the 738pu. In addition, it features a Poly Studio 5 MP HDR AI webcam, which offers a suite of AI-based features that improve image quality and framing while also removing unnecessary noise and distractions from the background.

Both the HP 738pu and 734pm come with an ergonomic stand that allows users to adjust the height, swivel, and tilt. Each monitor packs four 3 W speakers with DTS Virtual:X and Poly Studio Audio support. Both displays are Low Blue Light-certified by TUV Rheinland and support VESA 100×100 mounting (with included bracket).

Lastly, there are the HP 727pu and HP 727pq. Both have 27-inch IPS Black panels with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, 2000:1 static contrast, and 400 nits of brightness with VESA DisplayHDR certification. The display has an 8-bit+FRC colour bit depth and can cover 100% sRGB and 98% DCI-P3 colour spaces. The refresh rate is 120 Hz, with a GTG reaction time of 5 ms (with Overdrive), and it features an AMD FreeSync Premium certification. These two monitors are also Low-Blue Light-Certified by TUV Rheinland and support VESA 100×100 mounting.

Unlike the other two, the stand of these monitors allows for bidirectional pivoting and enhanced swivel (height adjustment and tilt also supported). Smart KVM, PbP, and HP Display Manager are also supported on the HP 727pu and HP 727pq monitors. What makes the HP 727pu and HP 727pq different is the connectivity options. While the former has the same connectivity options as the 738pu and 734pm, the HP 727pq “only” has three USB-A ports (instead of five) and lacks Thunderbolt connectivity.

The HP 738pu will cost $1249, while the HP 734pm will cost $1049. The 27-inch monitors are considerably cheaper, with the 727pu costing $529 and the 727pq costing $429.

KitGuru says: Would you consider getting any of HP's new IPS Black monitors?

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