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HP U28 4K HDR Monitor Review

Name: HP U28 4K HDR Monitor
Brand: Hp

Updated Dec 21, 2023 3:50 PM

True Score

74

Mixed Reviews

74

3

Experts

80

182

Consumers

Product Awards

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3

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Despite limited HDR and low contrast levels, the HP U28 4K HDR monitor remains an excellent pick for users that appreciate high color accuracy and wide viewing angles.

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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot

Overview

The HP U28 4K HDR monitor is a mid-tier display released in late 2020. It has got excellent features and is color accurate enough for content creators doing light design work. Users who love using multiple displays will appreciate how thin its bezels are, and those that have a tight workspace will love how easy its stand is to adjust in terms of height, swivel, tilt, and pivot angles. The display also boasts more connectivity options compared to the LG 27UN850-W, and weighing only 13.5 pounds, the display is relatively portable and easy to carry around. Read on for the rest of this HP U28 4K HDR monitor review to see whether or not it matches up with the best-rated computer monitors in the market.

Consensus

our Verdict

The HP U28 4K HDR monitor is great for at-home design or professional work, with high color accuracy after calibration. However, its low contrast ratio and lack of local dimming mean its black levels are limited. It has wide viewing angles for comfortable group viewing, but its HDR capability might not be enough for those looking for a true HDR experience.

ReasonS to Buy

Expansive color space coverage
High color accuracy
Stand is fully adjustable
Wide viewing angles
Attractive design

Reason to Avoid

Low 60Hz refresh rate
Limited HDR capabilities
Low contrast ratio

HP U28 4K HDR Monitor Specs

	Display Type	LCD
	HDMI Inputs	1
	HDR Format	Yes
	Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)
	Panel Type	IPS
	Refresh Rate	60 Hz
	Response Time	4 ms
	Screen size	28"
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync

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Test Results

Brightness (nits)	435.85
Contrast Ratio (as ratio x:1)	6,220.9
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)	84.3
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)	0
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)	99.6
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)	85
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)	178
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)	178
Reflections % (Total Reflections)	0

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Expert Score

74

*.75

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Customer Score

80

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

74

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Scores

Publications with higher Trust Ratings are given more weight.

89.25
Category Trust Rating
70
The HP U28 keeps its promise of high color accuracy, and that’s across both sRGB… Read More
By:
Rob Shafer
88.4
Category Trust Rating
80
HP’s U28 4K HDR Monitor offers high resolution and pixel density, masters the sRGB color… Read More
By:
Tony Hoffman
17.45
Category Trust Rating
86
The HP U28 is the perfect color-accurate monitor for anyone who can benefit from having… Read More
By:
Scharon Harding