HP - 27" IPS LED FHD FreeSync Monitor (2 x HDMI, VGA) - Silver and Black

Just like the title says this monitor is truly easy on the eyes even after staring it all day. Pretty much everyone uses a computer everyday for one thing or another and most people are on them all day which puts a strain on your eyes and especially with me, I used to get headaches from staring at the monitor all day long. I would use a filter to help with the eye strain and my headaches, but those screen filters are cumbersome to work and the screen just looks odd. This monitor makes everything an ease. So, lets go over some of the features and Pros and Cons of this HP IPS LED FHD FreeSync Monitor. Setup This monitor is pretty much ready to go right out of the box. The setup requires no tools and there is one screw on the base that you need to tighten in order to put the monitor together. The monitor has two HDMI ports and 1 VGA port. Features- HP Eye Ease - HP Eye Ease technology keeps your eyes comfortable with an always-on blue light filter. Accurate Colors – Even with the always on blue light filter there is barely any loss in colors. Full HD 1080p Display Wire management System Pros- Extremely light weight HDMI ports AMD Free sync Size Cons- Lack of DisplayPort input Overall, this is not a bad monitor at all. Its ease of use and Eye Ease technology makes this the perfect monitor for your everyday and office use. The always on blue light definitely cuts down on eye strain and headaches for me. Combination of size, FHD display and Eye Ease technology makes this monitor a good buy.

## Setup and Design It's important to note that this monitor is not meant for wall mounting and has no VESA-compatible mount points on the back. Therefore, plan on using this monitor with its included base. The monitor has a minimal design with very thin bezels along the top and sides (the bottom bezel is a little larger). The buttons for power and navigating the on-screen menus are located on the bottom of the monitor towards the right. The setup menus contain options for adjusting FreeSync, the response rate, and image sharpening, as well as the normal brightness, contrast, etc options you will find on most monitors. The monitor has 2 HDMI ports and 1 VGA port for older systems. This monitor is lacking a headphone jack, so you will not be able to output sound via the HDMI connection to the monitor. ## Performance The monitor has a 1920 x 1080 (1080p) resolution, so if you already have a 1080p monitor, you won't be able to "fit" more on the screen just because this monitor is larger. However, if you're squinting at your current 1080p monitor and you would like the onscreen elements to be larger, the 27" size of this monitor can definitely help. The 5ms response rate and FreeSync technology also make this monitor good for gaming. I tested out the monitor while playing a round of Fortnite and gameplay looked great on this screen. The LED backlight and IPS display provides a consistent viewing experience across the display, even if you're viewing the monitor from an angle or if you're looking up at the monitor while slouched in your chair. The monitor has a matte finish which helps reduce glare and reflections while still maintaining a surprisingly sharp image. This monitor includes an always-on blue light filter that reduces the amount of blue light you see, which can help reduce eye strain and help you relax more in the evening. However, even with this filter in place, I didn't find the image to be overly "warm" like a phone appears when its "Night Shift" mode is active. Colors still look great on this monitor, so you likely won't notice that the blue light filter is even there. ## Summary The HP M27f monitor works great for both gaming and working-from-home purposes. The matte display with blue light filter should help those that suffer with eye strain from long hours in front of a computer. However, you likely won't be able to mount this monitor on a wall mount or other adjustable desk mount as there are no VESA mount points on the back of this monitor.

IPS monitors provide excellent color reproduction as well as much better viewing angles and the HP M27f Full HD monitor is just that monitor for your everyday use. The M27f isn’t your traditional IPS monitor though; it’s very simple in design, yet more contemporary with its unique monitor stand and silver accents. The monitor’s bezels are fairly thin and the chin is of an acceptable size. It allows for two HDMI and one VGA inputs. Monitor controls are tucked underneath the chin with a single LED light to indicate power as well as a tiny symbol designating where the power button is located. Right in the center of the chin is the HP logo. Overall, the monitor just looks really, really cool. This monitor is probably the lightest, thinnest monitor I’ve ever owned. A monitor’s stand typically puts on the weight to allow for stability, but the combination of its thin screen and its uniquely designed stand is well balanced. It also probably has to do with the limited adjustability of the screen as you can only forward tilt it to and fro; you cannot raise or lower the monitor, and you cannot switch it to landscape. Other omissions are the ability to VESA mount this monitor as there are no mounting provisions for it. You’ll have to rock the stand it came with. Performance? It’s an IPS monitor with a generous 75Hz refresh rate with AMD FreeSync. Probably not a gamer’s monitor, but photo viewing, movie watching and the like are indeed enjoyable experiences with the M27f. Bringing up the OSD, there are many options to play with to get the monitor dialed in for your needs. I flipped between Neutral and Native for as they both provided a more natural color output that was easy on the eyes. Speaking of easy, HP Eye Ease is a feature that reduces blue light to help one get to bed easier. It's synonymous with cell phones that “warms” the screen to help aid in sleep. Viewing angles on the M27f are fantastic no matter which angle you’re coming from. Try this on a VA or TN panel and your screen begins to degrade or disappear. Other honorable mentions -- on the backside, there is a small groove in the stand for cable management...and that’s all I can say about the backside. HP decided to go with a power brick to keep the monitor light and super thin and that doesn’t bother me unless I manage to lose the power brick somehow. Cons?? Like I mentioned above, it has limited adjustability as well as mountability. Also, there are no speakers if you’re looking for sound output. There is a VGA port, which confuses me to this day. I thought we got rid of those a long time ago. It seems to be the still ongoing trend for many 1080p displays made today. Finally, there’s the price. IPS monitors generally are more expensive than their VA/TN counterparts at the equivalent resolution and refresh rate. But you do get the better color saturation and viewing angles. But when competing with the other 27” FHD IPS monitors in its class, the M27f is an aesthetics first, function second kind of monitor. No doubt, the monitor looks cool, but there are other monitors that can be adjusted in every which way as well as be VESA mounted if you choose to, all with the IPS benefits at around the same price range. So if you’re looking for a 27” FHD IPS monitor and you love the way the M27f looks, yet know its physical limitations, I’d say go for it. It’s just a sleek looking monitor all around, it visually performs well, and ultimately gets a recommendation from me.

This monitor is easy on the eyes. Very nice 27" size with a very slim bezel, and silver framing. It's slim and pretty to look at when it's off and even prettier when it's on. This high-definition IPS monitor from HP is colorful and responsive. I've had no blurring or ghosting. The low blue light keeps eye strain and fatigue away. I have used this monitor to play games, stream videos, work, and for web browsing with no eye fatigue. The178 degree viewing angle makes it easy to see from around the room. Great for working while streaming or video chats. There are 2 HDMI inputs and a VGA input. if needed. The slim design of the stand allows for cable management to keep them out of the way. The menu options are plentiful, buttons located under the bottom right corner of the panel. Easy to use. The only thing to add here is that this is not a mountable monitor, which is stated in the description. It's a very nice monitor, I'm glad to have it.

I recently pick up this 27" IPS LED FHD Monitor to make it easier on my eyes. First off this monitor has a very sleek form factor and doesn't take up too much room on the desk . It is essentially plug and play and allows you to connect to your computer and you're off and running. There are two HDMI connections and a standard VGA video input.. There is a cable management system in the back that hides the cables from sight. The screen size is not overwhelming and with the larger screen I can have two windows open at the same time and they display fine. Color and picture quality are excellent, displaying in full HD. This is a great monitor for anyone looking for a larger screen.

If you need a larger monitor for regular computer work or even entertainment, it is hard to go wrong with the new HP M27F. It checks all the right boxes: Stylish, lightweight, super thin bezel and panel, bright vivid, sharp images. All perfect right out of the box. No adjustments needed, at least when connecting via HDMI. Just as good is the thoughtful no-tool assembly design. You DO have to install the stand but the piece that attaches to the back of the monitor just snaps in. The metal foot for stand does attach with a screw but there is a little folding loop attached to the top of the screw so you can just tighten it by hand, instead of rummage around for a screwdriver. It's a small thing but good to see a little thought being put into the design of consumer products that have to be assembled.. Easier is always better. You can attach this monitor to your computer via HDMI (there are two ports) or an old school VGA port. You may have to dig out a magnifying glass to find the tiny power switch (hidden underneath the right corner,with no markings on the front to indicate it is there) but that is about the only challenge in terms of setup. Image quality is excellent from the get-go. Strong blacks. Vivid, accurate colors. Very sharp. Great for the tiny text or numbers on some spreadsheets or stock-trading platforms. The kind of software that screams for a big computer monitor like this one. The screen has a matte finish, which banishes reflections. This is an IPS panel so it is fine for off-center viewing. Video from streaming services looks pretty darn good too but is not quite up the level of what you would see on a high-end 4K HDTV....but then you would hardly expect it to be at this price. Compared to other computer monitors, it looks as quite good. Neat freaks will be glad to know you can run the power and video cables through a hollow tube in the stand, therefore making them disappear, at least at desktop level. Even the packaging gets high marks. The monitor panel is protected inside a folding cardboard insert (no styrofoam!). Little cutouts in the same insert hold the power cables and (amazingly enough) even an HDMI cable. (Sorry, no VGA cable) Nicely done. Overall, it is hard to find much to complain about with this monitor. It looks great, works great and is not outlandishly expensive. It would be a good choice for anyone who needs a monitor of this size.

First impression: My first impression of the HP M27f monitor was that it is an attractive, well-made monitor. The packaging is excellent, and it came with a quick-start guide, monitor, and an HDMI cable. The monitor provides 2 HDMI ports and a single VGA port. You might think that providing an SVGA port instead of a DVI or DP connection is short-sighted, however, I am a network engineer and server admin, and I still have servers running that only have a VGA port. So, this monitor can be used to connect to these servers. Quality. The monitor is well made, and well thought out. Assembling this monitor was very easy. The stand uses a simple-to-use latching system that makes assembly fast and easy, and disassembly just as fast and easy. HP didn’t sacrifice ease of use for structural integrity, so while it is easy to assemble, it is also very sturdy. The stand has a cable channel that hides the video and power cable. The outer shell easily slides off so you can route the cables easily and then secure and hide them. Performance: The HP M27f monitor has an outstanding picture. The IPS display provides a great display and great color without glare. It is very easy on the eyes, which if you spend a lot of time every day in front of a monitor, your eyes won’t be as tired. What’s missing: There are some things missing from this monitor that are standard items on others. None of these are an issue in my use, but I felt obligated to point them out. First, there are no built-in speakers or audio handling in this monitor. There is no USB hub. There is no VESA mount, so it cannot be mounted on the wall, and there is no Display Port nor is there a DVI port. Conclusion: The HP M27f IPS monitor is a very thin, attractive, affordable display with a really good picture and easy-to-build stand system that requires no tools for assembly or teardown. While it is missing quite a few features that other monitors have, I prefer to buy my monitors based on the inputs I need and most importantly, the quality of the image. This monitor has an excellent image and has everything I need to have for my computers. I plan on buying a second one for dual display on my desktop. If you need a good monitor with a great image for a really good price, I highly recommend this monitor.

This is a very sleek and light monitor, with very little border around the edges, the way I like monitors. It does not have built-in speakers, which is one of the reasons it's so light. I generally use headphones, so not having speakers is not an issue for me. This model has HP's Eye Ease low blue-light system, which is supposed to lessen eye strain. The monitor has very vibrant colors and lots of options to choose from in it's on-screen menu (accessible from buttons on the bottom right of the monitor). The monitor tilts easily so you can view it at the angle you prefer. The monitor looks good whether you're surfing the web, playing games or watching videos. You can do two of those at the same time if you use AMD's Freesync, which allows you to split-screen two different programs. The stand has a hollow channel, allowing you to feed the various cables through it, if you want a less cluttered desktop. This model gives you a VGA connector and two HDMI connectors, in case you want to hook up a computer and a video game console or Blu-Ray player.