HP Envy 27 E27d QHD USB-C Advanced Docking Monitor

Plenty of connectivity options surround the HP Envy 27 – a great choice if you’re not wedded to the idea of 4K.

HP Envy 27
(Image: © HP)

Our Verdict

If you’re not convinced you need a 4K monitor and aren’t too worried about 100 percent colour accuracy, then this is a great everyday monitor. Especially if you’re a creative that often docks and un-docks a laptop with USB-C.

For

  • Big, vibrant display
  • Excellent connectivity
  • DisplayPort passthrough

Against

  • Not 4K
  • Not Thunderbolt
  • Better options for colour-accurate work

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This 27-inch HP Envy 27 E27d QHD USB-C display has a big trick up its sleeve – USB-C connectivity. The best thing is that you can directly connect it to the USB-C port of a Windows PC or Mac for power and display in one. Of course, you can connect up various other sources, too.

We've included the 4K version of the HP Envy 27 in our best USB-C monitors list, but let's take a closer look at why this more affordable options is also worth considering.

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The Verdict
8

out of 10

HP E27d G4 27"

If you’re not convinced you need a 4K monitor and aren’t too worried about 100 percent colour accuracy, then this is a great everyday monitor. Especially if you’re a creative that often docks and un-docks a laptop with USB-C.

Dan is the Editor of T3.com and covers the latest in computing, home entertainment and mobile tech. He's also the former Deputy Editor of TechRadar and former Editor of Lifehacker UK. Dan has written for numerous computing and lifestyle magazines and has also written a book, too. You'll see him pop up in numerous places, having been quoted in or on The Sun, BBC World Service, BBC News Online, ITN News, BBC Radio 5Live, BBC Radio 4 and Sky News Radio.

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