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HP Z38c

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4.1
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User ratings:
36
4.3 out of 5
36 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
11
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4.2 out of 5
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Pros

  • Colors appear bright and bold
  • The design and the exterior is one of the best in the business
  • The screen is eminently comfortable to look at

Cons

  • Not for professional print use
  • Ultra-wide was a little odd at first
  • my desktop is practically as wide as my dual-screen setup

Key specs

  • 3840, 1600 px
  • 60 Hz
  • LED
  • 5 ms
  • Curved
  • 37.5 in
  • 300 cd/m²
  • 21

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HP Z38c - Pros & Cons

HP Z38c

Pros

  • Colors appear bright and bold
  • The design and the exterior is one of the best in the business
  • The screen is eminently comfortable to look at
  • side-to-side viewing and working
  • the on-screen menus are easy to operate with nested menus
  • Seamless and unbroken
  • are great ultrawide monitors that are the best in their class
  • Sleek industrial design Beautiful
  • accurate colors Highly adjustable
  • image quality is on par with its competitors
  • They click firmly and positively

Cons

  • Not for professional print use
  • Ultra-wide was a little odd at first
  • my desktop is practically as wide as my dual-screen setup
  • wireframe feels a bit odd to be blunt
  • the screen is curved
  • bezel is pleasingly thin around the top and sides
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  • The borders on each display are distracting for games
  • monitors often have inward curves
  • it only supports 60Hz refresh rate
  • it already feels too bright for my eyes in the home office

HP Z38c - Technical Overview

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

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HP Z38c - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size37.5 in
Brightness300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio21:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment4.72 in
Height (min-max)< 558.7
Height (without stand)15.73 in
Height with stand22.0 in
Depth (with stand)4.1 in
Width (with stand)35.26 in
Weight0.49 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution3840 x 1600 px
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 720 x 400
  • 800 x 600
  • 1280 x 1024
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1280 x 768
  • 1440 x 900
  • 1600 x 1200
  • 1600 x 900
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1200
  • 1920 x 1600
  • 2560 x 1080
  • 2560 x 1600
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD typeUltra-Wide Quad HD+
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours
Colour depth (per channel)10.0 bit
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)98.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio5000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightWLED
Panel typeIPS
Response time (GtG)5.0 ms
Response time5.0 ms
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Power
Energy efficiency classG
Operational power consumption< 195
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)80.0 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Panel designCurved
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersno
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Connectivity
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portno
HDCPyes
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
Number of HDMI inputs1
Headphone outputyes
VGA inno
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Cable lock slotyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStarno
EPEATNone

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HP Z38c HP - Editorial Reviews (11)

4.2
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HP Z38c HP Z38c 38" Ultra-wide Curved Monitor Review: Expansive & Accurate
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 15.05.2018
HP Z38c 38" Ultra-wide Curved Monitor Review: Expansive & Accurate
4.0

It's easy to give the HP Z38c a strong recommendation for productivity users. It performs well, is solidly built, and should provide years of reliable service.

HP Z38c Review: HP z38c ultra-wide curved display | postPerspective
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Review: HP z38c ultra-wide curved display | postPerspective
HP Z38c HP Z38c review
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TechRadar
Published: 01.02.2020
HP Z38c review
4.0

HP’s 38-inch monitor is a superwide productivity workhorse with added USB C goodness

HP Z38c HP Z38c Review – 38-Inch Ultrawide monitor with USB-C for Business...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 07.05.2018
HP Z38c Review – 38-Inch Ultrawide monitor with USB-C for Business...
4.5

The HP Z38c is a beautifully-designed business monitor that comes with an immersive screen and a bespoke industrial look that suits professionals

HP Z38c HP Z38c Curved Display Review: Ultimate 21:9 Experience for Creators
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Windows Central
Published: 13.02.2018
HP Z38c Curved Display Review: Ultimate 21:9 Experience for Creators
4.5

Having a wide curved display increases production. Ever since I’ve placed the HP Z38c Curved Display on my desk, I’ve been able to edit videos faster, write more quickly, and become more productive.

HP Z38c HP Z38c 38" Ultra-wide Curved Monitor Review: Expansive & Accurate
tomshardware.co.uk logo
tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 15.05.2018
HP Z38c 38" Ultra-wide Curved Monitor Review: Expansive & Accurate
4.0

It's easy to give the HP Z38c a strong recommendation for productivity users. It performs well, is solidly built, and should provide years of reliable service.

HP Z38c Review: HP Z38c 37.5 inch Curved Display Gives You More Room to Work - Videomaker
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Videomaker
Published: 29.01.2018
Review: HP Z38c 37.5 inch Curved Display Gives You More Room to Work - Videomaker

If you are looking for a monitor that is both impressive to look at and to use, the HP Z38c is for you. The large 21:9 aspect ratio is perfect for video

HP Z38c HP Z38c Curved Display Review
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StorageReview.com
Published: 10.02.2018
HP Z38c Curved Display Review

The new 37.5-inch HP Z38c Curved Display is HP’s widest curved monitor to date.

HP Z38c Review: HP Z38c 37.5 inch Curved Display Gives You More Room to Work
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Videomaker
Published: 29.01.2018
Review: HP Z38c 37.5 inch Curved Display Gives You More Room to Work

If you are looking for a monitor that is both impressive to look at and to use, the HP Z38c is for you. The large 21:9 aspect ratio is perfect for video

HP Z38c Ultrawide or Dual Monitors - Which is Best for Productivity and...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 22.06.2018
Ultrawide or Dual Monitors - Which is Best for Productivity and...

There are some pros and cons to between an ultrawide or dual monitors which some may get confused about.

HP Z38c Going all-in with your PC display? HP’s 38-inch curved ultrawide is worth it
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Digital Trends
Published: 16.12.2017
Going all-in with your PC display? HP’s 38-inch curved ultrawide is worth it

HP brings its version of the world’s widest, curved display with the Z38c. With fantastic image quality and a sleek build, the results are stunning.

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