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HP U28

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
The best 4k HDR monitor we've tested is the Samsung LS32BG75NNXGO. It's a high-end 32-inch 4k monitor that's one of the few on the market with Mini LED backlighting.Read more
Creative-level accuracyRead more
HP's U28 4K HDR Monitor offers high resolution and pixel density, masters the sRGB color space, and renders nuanced HDR content. It's a fair-value pick for prosumer content creators and others seeking a midsize panel with good color chops.Read more
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Pros

  • the setup process is even smoother
  • Photos were bright and colors looked vivid and true
  • showed good contrast

Cons

  • the U28 does not have special HDR settings
  • full-color images will not be as impacted
  • contrast was still limited to 1090:1 at 50% brightness
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Key specs

  • 60 Hz
  • LCD
  • 4 ms
  • Flat
  • 28 in
  • 400 cd/m²
  • 16
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HP U28 - Pros & Cons

HP U28

Pros

  • the setup process is even smoother
  • Photos were bright and colors looked vivid and true
  • showed good contrast
  • and were reasonably bright
  • monitor did well in retaining detail in both bright and dark areas
  • IPS panel is colorful and accurate
  • bright screen makes it a good fit for any room
  • panel uniformity is superb
  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips
  • powerful
  • high-clarity 4K resolution and low pricing

Cons

  • the U28 does not have special HDR settings
  • full-color images will not be as impacted
  • contrast was still limited to 1090:1 at 50% brightness
  • it is only certified for HDR 400 performance
  • certain letters appeared strangely uneven
  • The green blazer looked darker and the orange bloodier
  • some detail loss in shadowy areas with HDR off
  • tapestry just looked like some dark red art in the background in P3 mode
  • fails to make HDR color or overall quality pop
  • need USB-C connectivity
  • IPS glow and backlight bleed is noticeable

HP U28 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
28 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
4 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
400 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
6.35 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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HP U28 - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size28.0 in
Brightness400.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment4.72 in
Height (without stand)14.61 in
Height with stand20.92 in
Depth (with stand)7.48 in
Depth (without stand)1.71 in
Width (with stand)25.08 in
Weight0.22 oz
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Image properties
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 720 x 400
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1440 x 900
  • 1440 x 900
  • 1600 x 900
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 2560 x 1440
  • 3840 x 2160
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD type4K Ultra HD
Colour depth (per channel)8.0 bit
Dynamic contrast ratio10000000:1
Display technologyLCD
BacklightLED backlight
Panel typeIPS
Response time4.0 ms
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Power
Energy efficiency classF
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)45.0 W
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Design
Colour of productSilver
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Built-in camerano
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Connectivity
DVI Portno
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.0
Headphone outputyes
Headphone outputs quantity1
DisplayPort version1.2
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Features
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
Cable lock slotyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes

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HP U28 HP - Editorial Reviews (3)

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HP U28 The 5 Best 4k HDR Monitors - Summer 2022: Reviews
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RTINGS.com
Published: 02.08.2022
The 5 Best 4k HDR Monitors - Summer 2022: Reviews

The best 4k HDR monitor we've tested is the Samsung LS32BG75NNXGO. It's a high-end 32-inch 4k monitor that's one of the few on the market with Mini LED backlighting.

By By Nicholas Di Gi...
15 minute read
HP U28 HP U28 4K HDR Monitor Review: Color You Can Count On
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 22.02.2021
HP U28 4K HDR Monitor Review: Color You Can Count On
3.5

Creative-level accuracy

By Scharon Harding
23 minute read
HP U28 HP U28 4K HDR Monitor Review
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PCMAG
Published: 26.05.2021
HP U28 4K HDR Monitor Review
4.0

HP's U28 4K HDR Monitor offers high resolution and pixel density, masters the sRGB color space, and renders nuanced HDR content. It's a fair-value pick for prosumer content creators and others seeking a midsize panel with good color chops.

By Tony Hoffman
14 minute read

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