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HP S430C Review
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The HP S430c is a fantastic high-end 4K ultrawide monitor, as it features an excellent contrast ratio, deep blacks, and a USB hub. But watch out for its lack of VRR and VESA’s adaptive sync.
Product Snapshot
Overview
The HP S430c is a high-end ultrawide monitor released in December 2019. Unlike the older HP 34F 6JM50AA, it boasts a 43.4-inch large 4K display that claims to provide excellent image quality. In addition, its VA panel promises to deliver better contrast and black levels than IPS monitors. It also features an extensive I/O that comes with a whole USB hub with many advanced functionalities. It also features a built-in pop-up camera module with microphones that works well for normal voice and video calls. Overall, it is well-positioned for shoppers looking for a high-resolution ultrawide monitor for work. To discover what experts had to say about it, keep reading our Lenovo ThinkVision M14 review until the end. And don’t forget to take a look at the top-ranked computer monitors available in the market.
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The HP S430c is a 43.4-inch 4K ultrawide monitor released in December 2019. It has a VA panel for better contrast and black levels than IPS monitors, plus a USB hub with advanced functionalities and a built-in pop-up camera module with microphones. It’s a great choice for shoppers looking for a high-resolution ultrawide monitor for work. Check out our Lenovo ThinkVision M14 review for more info, and take a look at the top-ranked computer monitors available.
ReasonS to Buy
- 3840p x 1200p resolution
- 43.4-inch curved panel (1800R)
- Excellent native contrast ratio
- Built-in 1080p pop-up webcam that supports Windows Hello
- Fantastic black levels
- Support for HP device bridge software
- USB hub with USB C ports
- Ultrawide 32:10 aspect ratio
Reason to Avoid
- Limited to only 60 Hz refresh rate
- No support for NVIDIA G-Sync or AMD FreeSync
- Lacks VRR
- Lack of local dimming
- Only one HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort
- It doesn’t support HDR playback
- Poor viewing angles
- Lacks VESA’s adaptive sync
HP S430C Specs
Display Type | LED | |
HDMI Inputs | 1 | |
HDR Format | n/a | |
Max Resolution | 3840 x 1200 | |
![]() | Panel Type | VA |
Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | |
![]() | Response Time | 5 ms |
Screen size | 44" | |
![]() | Sync Technology | AMD FreeSync |
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Brightness (nits) | 334 |
Contrast Ratio (as ratio x:1) | 2,429 |
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy) | 91.3 |
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy) | 118.2 |
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy) | 77.9 |
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy) | 0 |
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy) | 0 |
Input Lag (ms) | 0 |
Response Time (ms) | 0 |
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left) | 0 |
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right) | 0 |
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above) | 0 |
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below) | 0 |
Reflections % (Total Reflections) | 0 |
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