He is totally right. This monitor is great, awesome, fantastic, using it with MacBook Pro 16 inch is awesome. You won't regret buying this monitor. Thank you so much for making my decision easier.
I have this monitor, you can charge a 13-inch macbook pro and use the monitor as a USB hub. It has a chunky back which keeps it really cool. The monitor is so good we probably have bought 15 of them in my office. The z32 is just as good, we even bought a z43
Perfect for a tattoo studio. • The size is just right. large enough for art, Small enough for a workstation. • Portrait mode is better for tattoo designs. • Not being touch screen is great for keeping a sanitized environment. I see alot of tattoo artists using iPads. They use it both in workspace and home environment. I think it's unhygienic, I think i'll get an intuos and a great monitor.
A professional artist who can professionally do a tech review and professionally edit the video. Amazing content man, subed immediately... keep on the good work.
Fantastic review Lawrence! You know, this is exactly what I was looking for, because my wife needs to change her computer and she wants to go for a PC this time. That means she will need a good monitor too (at the moment she's stuck with a mid 2011 iMac). In fact I am also looking for a small form factor PC, yet powerful, for her. To be honest this HP could be good for myself too. :-D Anyways, great great video mate. I see the quality is a lot improved too, did you change something? Like the lighting perhaps? Have great day!
Thanks Mauro - I'm always trying to up the quality of my videos where I can! Obviously My new Walk & Talk videos are just on my phone but my reviews are as pro' as I can make them. Link is in the description for the monitor if you want to find out more ;) You'll be able to find out more about the Z2 Desktop from that link too. Have a great day and thanks for your support as always buddy!!
Thanks for the review LAwrence. I missed this one.. so i replied at the quick version haha. I am thinking about to ditch my cintiq for a while now. Just like you say in this review you are looking down all the time. And when i use it in a angle i need to bring up my arms. Besides that it takes up a lot of space since i use the cintiq as a 2nd monitor. The issue is that i have a 34" curved screen and it feels a bit off when i use the Intius4 M drawing tablet on it. I feel a bit spoiled right now, typing this with all this awesome hardware. *Facepalm. Do you feel the same way? Are you working a bit more on a tablet right now?
Thanks for the Sub Charles 😃 Brightness is good - In fact I had it turned down to half while filming because I didn't want the screen to look washed out! #SpreadTheWord 😎👍
Hi, I’m hoping you can help, I got two of these from a refresh I did and the guy said you can have them, issue is I’m trying to get the usb ports to work and I’m not sure how. Are they already powered?
That's just an old Dell standard keyboard I had laying around. It looks okay in videos but I don't like to use it any more. There are much better out there. It's the kind of basic keyboard you get with a system.
Great review buddy! Looks like a competitive priced 4K for color accurate work out of the box. I'll keep this in time when my Dell 4K bites the dust! Side question have you ever thought about doing digital art classes on Udemy or the like for beginners?
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW I have used Udemy but find the courses quite limited. I've been a designer for 20 years and really want to return to strengthen my drawing skills after being away from that side of things for so long. I feel I have two options on Udemy. Taking traditional drawing classes using traditional media, or, drawing classes that do teach drawing with more of a character design approach with little to no specific application requirements ( to gain larger market appeal I suppose ). Seems very difficult to find beginning digital drawing classes / courses that teach both at the same time. Like say painter / drawing or photoshop and drawing. It's almost like teaching photography today and forcing students to learn traditional film development in the dark room> I don't have much interest in learning traditional media. We live in a digital age and I don't want to hassle with charcoal and water colors and make a mess of my house in the process. LOL
Thanks @@SuperDesignguy , good to know. I've barely looked on there but I know some RUclipsrs who make more than half their income from the site. I thought I might give it a go. I used to do Digital Tutors when that was a thing. I also considered taking on students directly - online of course.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW if you ever get a time to poke around on there look at how many people have taken some course. Some course have had 10's of thousands of students. Udemy handles the back end and the teacher profit shares but I imagine it could really make some serious revenue. I've also seen specific teachers advertising their specific Udemy courses on Facebook and RUclips. One thing for sure if you decide to offer any course I'm taking it.
I have the 2015 Macbook Retina but I smashed the screen, I usually just HDMI it and work through a monitor. I'm also new to all this stuff regarding what makes a decent monitor but I've been researching extensively. Is it possible to have a close match to an 100% Adobe sRGB despite the Z27 capping around 74%? Would you recommend this monitor for video editing on a Macbook? I've literally got one in the virtual basket just in case haha
Afraid not. Speakers would have been cool. That said, when have you heard built in speakers that were great. I have this teamed up with a nice soundbar and it works great!
Hi, question regards the white ergonomic arm you attach to the desk and screen. Can you share the brand and model, as that looks slick and I'm looking at adding the same to my Z27 that I'm getting following your review?
Funnily enough I've just added another video with that same Ergotron arm in! Link is in that video description: ruclips.net/video/sROW5dj-Z_c/видео.html - enjoy!!
Thanks, Lawrence for your review! I have a separate question for you on your work. When you print your work, is there a vendor or particular large format printer that you use for your prints?
I sometimes use a local printer that I know so I can personally check the quality before I send out the prints myself. I've tried various online services but even if they start of well they can go down hill and you can never full trust them. It really depends on if you are doing it as a pro' artist who wants high end prints for a small number of clients who are willing to pay the right amount of money OR just art fans who want cost effective prints.
Bit late with my question, but I've just stumbled on this video... As a photo and video editor, I'm concerned with how low this monitor scores in Adobe sRGB coverage- around 74% when above 90% is ideal. Are you satisfied with the colour accuracy, as an artist? It seems to have a true 10-bit colour functionality, so that's something. Other reviews do concede that the colour accuracy is where this monitor misses, and I'd love to get this monitor already because it ticks every other box. I'd appreciate any thoughts you have!
I do photo & video editing too. This monitor has been great as part of my setup and I'm very happy with the colour calibration. I have three monitors which are all pretty high spec and between them I am always confident that my images are correct. I would never trust a single monitor of course but also with 20+ industry years I trust my gut feeling too.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW I am really glad to hear that you like it! I wish I could ease my anxieties that I've acquired from reading all of the reviews. Naturally, it's the best monitor for Z desktop or workstation. You really feel that colour calibration and contrasts are no issue with this monitor? My alternative was the cheaper Acer B287K, which boasts a high DCI-P3 profile. Thank you for taking the time out to respond to me!
The best advice I can offer is to trust your instincts. In the end that is all we have. I do not review anything I am not happy with and never give my opinion on tech I've never tested so I can't say anything about the Acer monitor unfortunately - trust your gut!
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Thank you for your very sound advice! I'll definitely be keeping it in mind. Are you planning on doing any future monitor reviews? You mentioned DreamColor, and I'm surprised you wouldn't go for something in that range. There is the Z27xs, any of the B7 Acer monitors and the Dell U2720Q. Also, how would you rate the response time? I think the Z27 is at 8/14 ms from grey-to-grey?
I'd like to do more monitor reviews. They don't come up too often and it's not something I chase. Maybe soon. Mostly it's because they are so well covered already and they are all very similar. I look at them and wonder how to make a review different and stand out. I'd hate to be retreading old ground. Any ideas - let me know!
on hp site.... dimensions are listed as unpacked with stand....24.18 x 9.06 x 20.07 inches. can you tell me how accurate that is? i don't think the width or depth is going to be a problem for me. i do, however, have limits on the height (in the space that i have for it).... Can you tell me, with the stand, the dimensions of the height at the lowest height setting and the highest height setting? is 20.07 inches high the height at the lowest setting? TIA
Sorry. My stand is boxed up and packed away. I am using an Ergotron arm with my HP Z27 now. I always suggest using Ergotron arms with tablets and monitors for ergonomic reasons. Wish I could help more!
Because of u im thinking of buying one , your explenation and professional skills are amazing , i have a question this monitor can hang with a mount on the wall can just connect to the base that comes with it ?
Yes you can. As mentioned in my review it has a VESA mount so you can mount it on a monitor arm. That can be used to mount it on a wall bracket too. Same attachment. 100 x 100 VESA. Will work perfectly! Have fun and Tweet me a pic of your set-up!!
How close is the picture to a 15” MacBook Pro? I’m a ui/ux designer and bought an LG monitor but the difference was so bad the picture was terrible - it was 27UN83A so I sent it back.
There is none. I used a few small cable ties and velcro-ties when shooting the video - just like I am doing now the screen is properly set up on my desk. The monitor itself has no built-in cable management system. But with that many ports it would be either massive or silly looking. I use velcro-ties on most things! Check them out: amzn.to/3aqhGgx
hey is there a strange squeak coming from your monitor? I bought the monitor a week ago and there is a strange high-pitched squeak from the back of it, do you have the same or does mine have a defect?
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW this squeak can be heard most when you put your ear to the back of the monitor with the brightest settings on the screen, he could check how it is on cb because I do not know whether to advertise it honestly it irritates me during work because I have sensitive hearin
I've gotten used to a very wiiiiiide range of monitor tablets and what to expect. I was very happy with the colour accuracy out of the box. I'd say that most people won't even alter it. I tweaked it a couple of times over the first two weeks but barely changed a setting. I turned the brightness down which is normally the opposite to what I have to do. I'm happy.
@John Michaels It's actually really good. Zero dead pixels, very little IPS glow and no noticeable backlit bleed. The color accuracy is top notch ideal for photo editing. The build quality is really good too. My only complain is that it lacks a wide color gamut. Are you planning on buying it?
@John Michaels The HP Z27 is a bit harder to get now since it's discontinued, you should check out the HP U28 which replaces the Z27. It's one inch bigger and it's supposed to be as good as the previous model. The ThinkVision p27-20 might be nice, but it's 1440p and if you want to do video editing or photo editing, you are better off with a 4K panel.
Most applications have a mirroring tool. In Photoshop it is the button that looks like a butterfly on the top bar when you are using the paint brush! Have fun and stay subscribed!
@Lawrence Mann this squeak can be heard most when you put your ear to the back of the monitor with the brightest settings on the screen, he could check how it is on cb because I do not know whether to advertise it honestly it irritates me during work because I have sensitive hearin
Mi computadora se usa para el trabajo de artistas independientes profesionales. Este monitor es excelente para el trabajo profesional, así como para experiencias personales, como videos, juegos y bocetos. Gracias por ver.
Great review! Z27 monitors have Z27n G2 model with slightly lower resolution. Does it have the same colour calibration and working colours as 4K model and the same exterior?
I haven''t tested the G2 so I wouldn't want to say what is the same and what is different. Best thing to do is simply to compare the specs sheets. However, it is a totally different display panel being used in the G2 so I couldn't guess at it. The G2 is a QHD monitor and I'm sure it's great but fundamentally the display is different to make it a lower price. I think it's a budget/requirements issue. What type of work are you primarily doing?
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW I do video editing, filmmaking. But I don't need 4K resolution, only colour make sense. The difference in price n my country is about 40%, I suppose of resolution difference, monitors are completely the same by specs except of resolution.
I like the crispness of this monitor. I shoot some video in 4k but I dont edit in 4k. On RUclips it turns out that most people watch on there phones so 1080p is the highest you need. 4k is overkill for RUclips.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Hello. Congratulations for your review!! I'm in the same ploblem: hp z27n g2 or your z27 4k (uhd vs qhd). i'm think UHD has better quality, but if i'm goint to use it in 2k (QHD).... I will use windows 10 for office, and some games, but without high resolutión. What do you think about rescaling to 2k. Do you think is as good and sharp? Did you try that? Thanks!!!!!
I agree. However I use mine on an Ergotron arm and I use a CoolerMaster headphone stand with a built-in wireless charger so I'm good for that ;) haha. The base on this monitor is nice and sturdy but I still prefer monitor arms and they do take up less desk space!
A question: do you know what's better panel between this and the HP Elitedisplay s270n? They have same price and specs, I can't understand which of the two is better in the lineup. Thanx.
Lawrence Mann thanx. Do you think this is fine for casual gaming? I’ve seen other brands at this price tag that include amd freesync or lower response time but not really sure if it would make a difference.
I will mostly use it with a MacBook for coding (my work) and amateurish photo editing, sometimes I play with single player first person shooters in fullhd (not 4k) like Far Cry or Metro, so I don’t need pro gaming performance as long as the image quality and scaling is good.
Should be perfect for you then. I have only hooked this up to my MacBook once or twice. Most of the time it is part of my main PC setup. I'm sure it will be perfect. It has a few different screen modes that are very easy to access the monitors front buttons and allow you to make it more comfortable for reading/coding and then switch to a pre-set gaming mode. You can also customise the various modes.
Haven't tested it so I won't be able to answer. Sorry blo_p - I imagine it should work fine but I haven't got a USB-C powered MacBook to test it with. I would suggest Tweeting HP to make sure... unless anyone else with a HPZ27 and MacBook can comment.
Hi @@b7op You'd have to use a thunderbolt charging cable. They look the same as a USB-C cable but can carry more power. Maybe Apple supplied one with the MacBook?
Anyone having an issue to connect the USB output ports , the one I got doenst have the usbc cable and its been very difficult to find replacement cable any thought or suggestions
Have you contacted support? What did they say? Was it new? I ask that because if it was and there was no cable included then I imagine hp would simply send you the cable and problem sorted! right? I've used a different USB-C cable with mine and it works fine but you have to make sure that it's the right kind of cable. capable of transiting video, data etc. These cables are typically only a meter long. Obviously not all USB-C cables are equal. Hope that helps Sajid.
I agree. All monitors should have speakers. If they can pack so much into a phone or smartwatch then a monitor should have speakers, camera with ring-light, usb hub, magnetic phone charger and loads more! trouble is... companies don't want to do that because they are all just extra elements that can break down and void the warranty :( they like to keep it simple and tell you the pixel-smeggle is better so it is worth more. lol.
No. I was surprised at that but it doesn't. I bought a small host powered speaker and attached it behind the monitor with cable ties - job done for an extra £10 - 30 depending on how good of a speaker you want!
Yeah, exactly as I mentioned! True 4k is horrible to look at. My parents have a true 4K TV and I can't stand to watch it. All the films & shows look awful on it. They look strangely like they've been filmed by students. It takes the cinematic edge away somehow.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW That's not result of the 4K but the "soap opera" setting. It was the same, when we got our Samsung 4K TV and I was watching 4K trailers on youtube. They look awful and actors like they don't know how to play. Like total amateurs. Then I turned AUTO MOTION PLUS off and the result was immediate. I don't know how this setting is called on other TV's but it has to do with motion interpolation.
What did I miss out? Price? That changes over time and radically from region to region which is why I never make a big talking point of price in my reviews. Have you got the HP Z27 yourself?
Exactly what I said - true 4k is too sharp on a 27" monitor. Especially when you are sat at a desk looking at it from that short distance. It's a lot closer than a TV remember.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW The only difference between DCI and UHD are the ~200 pixels more DCI has in width, which makes the aspect ratio 17:9 instead of 16:9. The "sharpness" is equal between the two, one is just a fraction wider. Unlike, say, 1440p and 4k. Large difference there. If you, like you say, have a DCI4K TV at home and it makes stuff look bad, it's probably because you're stretching the image in width, losing the pixel-perfect UHD image most media nowadays has.
Actually we no longer own a TV any more! Pointless as we stream everything now. Who watches TV anymore? haha. I'm just saying that anything higher than UHD on a 27" monitor looks awful and too sharp when you're sat that close.
Hi. Great video. How this monitor compare to SAMSUNG S32D850T 32" WIDE QUAD HD LED. Need for lightroom. Im not professional. Want to calibrate with x-rite i1 display pro. Thx im looking 4k options with 30-32". Any similar like this?
Well I haven't tested the Samsung so I couldn't honestly say. It looks good. Obviously the Samsung doesn't have as many of the nice features. Check out the link in the description and see what you think of the specs for this and the HP Z32 monitor - you might like it in that 32" size as well!
The world illustrator is pronounced as it is written; unlike Lawrence Mann: "illushdra'o'". Be NOT lazy MANN! Any media-person is a role-model for people - for better or for worse! {Further more: "be-a" (meaning 'better'), "design-a", "wonna" (it is 'want to'), etc. Try clear language again. You will realise that it makes also a difference to your own wellbeing & life!} In regard to this review: Has this monitor on-screen-monitor-controls, etc?
Errrr... England. When I was born here. lol. There's no such thing as a British accent as Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh people all have very distinct accents of their own. Thanks for the troll though Scotty. Every comment counts!
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He is totally right. This monitor is great, awesome, fantastic, using it with MacBook Pro 16 inch is awesome. You won't regret buying this monitor. Thank you so much for making my decision easier.
Thanks for sharing Mishkat. Great to hear another opinion on the monitor. I am still loving all the ports!!
Can you charge your macbook 16'' while using it? Im about to buy it and looking for that
Is this compatible with Mac mini?
Dude you've got talent
I have this monitor, you can charge a 13-inch macbook pro and use the monitor as a USB hub. It has a chunky back which keeps it really cool. The monitor is so good we probably have bought 15 of them in my office. The z32 is just as good, we even bought a z43
Thanks for the info Ian! Great to know buddy.
Hey lan! Does the monitor have a cooling fan for the psu? Looks like it should.
I recently bought 2 HP Z27 monitors mounted on a dual-arm monitor desktop stand and connect to my HP X360 15-inch notebook via a HP G2 Dock.
Nice Gregory!!! Tweet me a pic' of your set-up. I'd like to see that @LAWRENCEcanDRAW
This looks like an excellent monitor! I have always gotten HP monitors and they are usually very good and they are at a decent price.
Really nice and sharp to work on. I knew you'd like this one Ellie! The ports are awesome - I always need more ports!!! #SpreadTheWord
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW You can never have too many ports!
Agreed!!
Thanks for the review. As impressive as the monitor is, I find your artistic abilities more impressive.
I appreciate that! Thanks buddy. Stay tuned for more :)
Perfect for a tattoo studio.
• The size is just right. large enough for art, Small enough for a workstation.
• Portrait mode is better for tattoo designs.
• Not being touch screen is great for keeping a sanitized environment.
I see alot of tattoo artists using iPads. They use it both in workspace and home environment.
I think it's unhygienic, I think i'll get an intuos and a great monitor.
Yeah they'd want the HP 27 on an ergotron arm as well so they can move it around and see it from wherever they are.
A professional artist who can professionally do a tech review and professionally edit the video. Amazing content man, subed immediately... keep on the good work.
Thanks for subscribing Ashish! Hopefully word will spread soon and the views will start coming in!!
Fantastic review Lawrence! You know, this is exactly what I was looking for, because my wife needs to change her computer and she wants to go for a PC this time. That means she will need a good monitor too (at the moment she's stuck with a mid 2011 iMac).
In fact I am also looking for a small form factor PC, yet powerful, for her.
To be honest this HP could be good for myself too. :-D
Anyways, great great video mate. I see the quality is a lot improved too, did you change something? Like the lighting perhaps?
Have great day!
Thanks Mauro - I'm always trying to up the quality of my videos where I can! Obviously My new Walk & Talk videos are just on my phone but my reviews are as pro' as I can make them. Link is in the description for the monitor if you want to find out more ;) You'll be able to find out more about the Z2 Desktop from that link too. Have a great day and thanks for your support as always buddy!!
Thanks for the review LAwrence. I missed this one.. so i replied at the quick version haha. I am thinking about to ditch my cintiq for a while now. Just like you say in this review you are looking down all the time. And when i use it in a angle i need to bring up my arms. Besides that it takes up a lot of space since i use the cintiq as a 2nd monitor. The issue is that i have a 34" curved screen and it feels a bit off when i use the Intius4 M drawing tablet on it. I feel a bit spoiled right now, typing this with all this awesome hardware. *Facepalm. Do you feel the same way? Are you working a bit more on a tablet right now?
Fantastic Review Lawrence and you really are awesome at Drawing.
Thank you kindly Neil :) Means a lot buddy! I'm putty new artwork on my portfolio site soon! www.lawrencemann.co.uk
Nice review dude! SUBSCRIBED!!! How's the brightness? I found my last 'anti-glair' screen was pretty dark.
Thanks for the Sub Charles 😃 Brightness is good - In fact I had it turned down to half while filming because I didn't want the screen to look washed out! #SpreadTheWord 😎👍
Hi, I’m hoping you can help, I got two of these from a refresh I did and the guy said you can have them, issue is I’m trying to get the usb ports to work and I’m not sure how. Are they already powered?
Great review!!! Just got this for $100!
same, but I got two of them, for $123
Should I be worried about the stated 14 ms GTG response time? I'm not a gamer but I will be watching youtube & netflix. Thanks
I watch A LOT of RUclips (obviously) & Netflix on this monitor and it's never a problem ;) Go right ahead!!
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW thanks
Anytime! #SpreadTheWord Share a video :D
Great review - what monitor mount are you using and what is that pad you're using to draw?
Ridiculously talented
Haha - thanks M :D
@ 14:41, what keyboard is that man? Thank you for helping me decide between this and the BenQ PD2700Q. Be well always.
That's just an old Dell standard keyboard I had laying around. It looks okay in videos but I don't like to use it any more. There are much better out there. It's the kind of basic keyboard you get with a system.
Great review buddy! Looks like a competitive priced 4K for color accurate work out of the box. I'll keep this in time when my Dell 4K bites the dust! Side question have you ever thought about doing digital art classes on Udemy or the like for beginners?
I am thinking about Udemy right now as it happens. Maybe starting in the New Year. Do you use it?
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW I have used Udemy but find the courses quite limited. I've been a designer for 20 years and really want to return to strengthen my drawing skills after being away from that side of things for so long. I feel I have two options on Udemy. Taking traditional drawing classes using traditional media, or, drawing classes that do teach drawing with more of a character design approach with little to no specific application requirements ( to gain larger market appeal I suppose ). Seems very difficult to find beginning digital drawing classes / courses that teach both at the same time. Like say painter / drawing or photoshop and drawing. It's almost like teaching photography today and forcing students to learn traditional film development in the dark room> I don't have much interest in learning traditional media. We live in a digital age and I don't want to hassle with charcoal and water colors and make a mess of my house in the process. LOL
Thanks @@SuperDesignguy , good to know. I've barely looked on there but I know some RUclipsrs who make more than half their income from the site. I thought I might give it a go. I used to do Digital Tutors when that was a thing. I also considered taking on students directly - online of course.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW if you ever get a time to poke around on there look at how many people have taken some course. Some course have had 10's of thousands of students. Udemy handles the back end and the teacher profit shares but I imagine it could really make some serious revenue. I've also seen specific teachers advertising their specific Udemy courses on Facebook and RUclips. One thing for sure if you decide to offer any course I'm taking it.
For gaming? Is good?
Do you know if the HP Z27n G2 is also VESA compatible?
It is. Yes. I did mention it in the review!
I have the 2015 Macbook Retina but I smashed the screen, I usually just HDMI it and work through a monitor. I'm also new to all this stuff regarding what makes a decent monitor but I've been researching extensively. Is it possible to have a close match to an 100% Adobe sRGB despite the Z27 capping around 74%? Would you recommend this monitor for video editing on a Macbook? I've literally got one in the virtual basket just in case haha
Thank you so much for such a detailed review!
You're very welcome Cora! Have a great week!
if i pair this with an hp mini computer would this combination be equivalent to hp envy 32 aio? dose this monitor have speakers?
Afraid not. Speakers would have been cool. That said, when have you heard built in speakers that were great. I have this teamed up with a nice soundbar and it works great!
Hi, question regards the white ergonomic arm you attach to the desk and screen. Can you share the brand and model, as that looks slick and I'm looking at adding the same to my Z27 that I'm getting following your review?
Funnily enough I've just added another video with that same Ergotron arm in! Link is in that video description: ruclips.net/video/sROW5dj-Z_c/видео.html - enjoy!!
Hey, nice video, whats the external stand you used for the video.
You mean the Ergotron arm? ruclips.net/video/wYeQ-7o8wug/видео.html I've got a lot of videos all about them on my channel. Enjoy!
Thanks, Lawrence for your review! I have a separate question for you on your work. When you print your work, is there a vendor or particular large format printer that you use for your prints?
I sometimes use a local printer that I know so I can personally check the quality before I send out the prints myself. I've tried various online services but even if they start of well they can go down hill and you can never full trust them. It really depends on if you are doing it as a pro' artist who wants high end prints for a small number of clients who are willing to pay the right amount of money OR just art fans who want cost effective prints.
@Lawrence Mann : Is it easy to connect this to an iMac 2017? Any clue how to do that?
Bit late with my question, but I've just stumbled on this video...
As a photo and video editor, I'm concerned with how low this monitor scores in Adobe sRGB coverage- around 74% when above 90% is ideal. Are you satisfied with the colour accuracy, as an artist? It seems to have a true 10-bit colour functionality, so that's something. Other reviews do concede that the colour accuracy is where this monitor misses, and I'd love to get this monitor already because it ticks every other box. I'd appreciate any thoughts you have!
I do photo & video editing too. This monitor has been great as part of my setup and I'm very happy with the colour calibration. I have three monitors which are all pretty high spec and between them I am always confident that my images are correct. I would never trust a single monitor of course but also with 20+ industry years I trust my gut feeling too.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW I am really glad to hear that you like it! I wish I could ease my anxieties that I've acquired from reading all of the reviews. Naturally, it's the best monitor for Z desktop or workstation. You really feel that colour calibration and contrasts are no issue with this monitor? My alternative was the cheaper Acer B287K, which boasts a high DCI-P3 profile.
Thank you for taking the time out to respond to me!
The best advice I can offer is to trust your instincts. In the end that is all we have. I do not review anything I am not happy with and never give my opinion on tech I've never tested so I can't say anything about the Acer monitor unfortunately - trust your gut!
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Thank you for your very sound advice! I'll definitely be keeping it in mind.
Are you planning on doing any future monitor reviews? You mentioned DreamColor, and I'm surprised you wouldn't go for something in that range. There is the Z27xs, any of the B7 Acer monitors and the Dell U2720Q.
Also, how would you rate the response time? I think the Z27 is at 8/14 ms from grey-to-grey?
I'd like to do more monitor reviews. They don't come up too often and it's not something I chase. Maybe soon. Mostly it's because they are so well covered already and they are all very similar. I look at them and wonder how to make a review different and stand out. I'd hate to be retreading old ground. Any ideas - let me know!
on hp site.... dimensions are listed as unpacked with stand....24.18 x 9.06 x 20.07 inches. can you tell me how accurate that is? i don't think the width or depth is going to be a problem for me. i do, however, have limits on the height (in the space that i have for it).... Can you tell me, with the stand, the dimensions of the height at the lowest height setting and the highest height setting? is 20.07 inches high the height at the lowest setting? TIA
Sorry. My stand is boxed up and packed away. I am using an Ergotron arm with my HP Z27 now. I always suggest using Ergotron arms with tablets and monitors for ergonomic reasons. Wish I could help more!
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW no problem. Thanks
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Because of u im thinking of buying one , your explenation and professional skills are amazing , i have a question this monitor can hang with a mount on the wall can just connect to the base that comes with it ?
Yes you can. As mentioned in my review it has a VESA mount so you can mount it on a monitor arm. That can be used to mount it on a wall bracket too. Same attachment. 100 x 100 VESA. Will work perfectly! Have fun and Tweet me a pic of your set-up!!
Is there a big difference in image quality compared to the Z27Xs (with dream colour)?
I have not tested the Z27Xs so I couldn't tell you. Best thing to do is find a stockist and go take a look side by side!
Got this amazing screen the other day, but i was surprise as it seems there is no integrated sound speaker inside, at that price??? Is that incorrect?
@J M Yup i asked them and they told me you could plug a speaker to it but no integrated one by default on this model
I just have a bose speaker hidden around the back. It is USB powered so it it takes power from the monitor too. It's completely hidden and works well.
I have the 32 and love it
The quality is very good. I'm happy you enjoy your 32. Looking back I would have liked the 32" too. The amount of ports on the 27" is wonderful.
I just got the 32 do you know how to adjust the height of the screen ?
@@kumarp8978 just push it up or down
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW the 32 has the same ports but it cant rotate. How are you getting on with it? Still happy? Great artwork too love the Boris
How close is the picture to a 15” MacBook Pro? I’m a ui/ux designer and bought an LG monitor but the difference was so bad the picture was terrible - it was 27UN83A so I sent it back.
Hi Ben! I haven't used a MacBook in a while so I couldn't answer that I'm afraid. All I can say is, check the specs.
Is this compatible with Mac mini?
Yes! It is a straight forward monitor and is Apple OS compatible :D Hope that helps!
How is the new HP z27k ?
Beautiful monitor - use it every day!!!! Spread the word!!!
Dumb question... how does the cord/cable management in the back work
There is none. I used a few small cable ties and velcro-ties when shooting the video - just like I am doing now the screen is properly set up on my desk. The monitor itself has no built-in cable management system. But with that many ports it would be either massive or silly looking. I use velcro-ties on most things! Check them out: amzn.to/3aqhGgx
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Thanks! Just got this set up for working from home and the cords look way crazier than yours!
Yeah, I get weird over my cable control. Use a lot of little tricks to keep it all under control. Good fun!!
You're left-handed too?
All the best artists are!!
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Left-handed gang B-)
hey is there a strange squeak coming from your monitor? I bought the monitor a week ago and there is a strange high-pitched squeak from the back of it, do you have the same or does mine have a defect?
No squeak at all. Have you tried different cables?
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW this squeak can be heard most when you put your ear to the back of the monitor with the brightest settings on the screen, he could check how it is on cb because I do not know whether to advertise it honestly it irritates me during work because I have sensitive hearin
I've tried everything, the only thing I noticed is that the squeak depends on the brightness of the monitor, the higher it is, the louder it is
I say - call customer services at HP and get their advice. They might swap it out for you straight away!
still rocking the hp w2228h :D
Would this be able to pair with a 2017 iMac?
Yes it will!! I recently had an old 2012 MacBook Pro hooked up to it :O
Does it require any special type of cords?
It come with them all.
Thanks for helping me out buddy, really appreciate it.
Where are you from?
Any time. Spread the word - stay subscribed!!
How is the color accuracy out of the box? Is it good enough for photo editing?
I've gotten used to a very wiiiiiide range of monitor tablets and what to expect. I was very happy with the colour accuracy out of the box. I'd say that most people won't even alter it. I tweaked it a couple of times over the first two weeks but barely changed a setting. I turned the brightness down which is normally the opposite to what I have to do. I'm happy.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Thanks! I think that made my decision.
@John Michaels It's actually really good. Zero dead pixels, very little IPS glow and no noticeable backlit bleed. The color accuracy is top notch ideal for photo editing. The build quality is really good too. My only complain is that it lacks a wide color gamut.
Are you planning on buying it?
@John Michaels The HP Z27 is a bit harder to get now since it's discontinued, you should check out the HP U28 which replaces the Z27. It's one inch bigger and it's supposed to be as good as the previous model. The ThinkVision p27-20 might be nice, but it's 1440p and if you want to do video editing or photo editing, you are better off with a 4K panel.
how are you mirroring those lines when you draw?
Most applications have a mirroring tool. In Photoshop it is the button that looks like a butterfly on the top bar when you are using the paint brush! Have fun and stay subscribed!
Lawrence Mann thanks mate...
Happy to help! Stay safe, stay subscribed!
@Lawrence Mann this squeak can be heard most when you put your ear to the back of the monitor with the brightest settings on the screen, he could check how it is on cb because I do not know whether to advertise it honestly it irritates me during work because I have sensitive hearin
Yeah, you shouldn't be hearing that squeak. Unless you have a mouse in there I'd call customer services Michal!
Una pregunta, la computadora solo sirve para dibujar o también para cosas personales o para jugar juegos?
Mi computadora se usa para el trabajo de artistas independientes profesionales. Este monitor es excelente para el trabajo profesional, así como para experiencias personales, como videos, juegos y bocetos. Gracias por ver.
Great review! Z27 monitors have Z27n G2 model with slightly lower resolution. Does it have the same colour calibration and working colours as 4K model and the same exterior?
I haven''t tested the G2 so I wouldn't want to say what is the same and what is different. Best thing to do is simply to compare the specs sheets. However, it is a totally different display panel being used in the G2 so I couldn't guess at it. The G2 is a QHD monitor and I'm sure it's great but fundamentally the display is different to make it a lower price. I think it's a budget/requirements issue. What type of work are you primarily doing?
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW I do video editing, filmmaking. But I don't need 4K resolution, only colour make sense. The difference in price n my country is about 40%, I suppose of resolution difference, monitors are completely the same by specs except of resolution.
I like the crispness of this monitor. I shoot some video in 4k but I dont edit in 4k. On RUclips it turns out that most people watch on there phones so 1080p is the highest you need. 4k is overkill for RUclips.
Did you bought that I have this Z27n G2 as 2k one but having so much usb port connection issue as its riddle to solve
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Hello. Congratulations for your review!! I'm in the same ploblem: hp z27n g2 or your z27 4k (uhd vs qhd). i'm think UHD has better quality, but if i'm goint to use it in 2k (QHD).... I will use windows 10 for office, and some games, but without high resolutión. What do you think about rescaling to 2k. Do you think is as good and sharp? Did you try that? Thanks!!!!!
wireless charger on the base of the stand? would be nice
I agree. However I use mine on an Ergotron arm and I use a CoolerMaster headphone stand with a built-in wireless charger so I'm good for that ;) haha. The base on this monitor is nice and sturdy but I still prefer monitor arms and they do take up less desk space!
how do you feel about this monitor in 2021?
Use this every day - still love it!!!
I’m confused: is this factory calibrated or not? I don’t have a professional calibrator.
This is factory calibrated. I thought that best for the review!!
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Thanx for the answer. So it comes with a professional calibration report sheet from HP? Thanx
A question: do you know what's better panel between this and the HP Elitedisplay s270n? They have same price and specs, I can't understand which of the two is better in the lineup. Thanx.
I'd hate to say without seeing them side by side. Sorry Gianni. I can only tell you that I'm still happy with this one!
Lawrence Mann thanx. Do you think this is fine for casual gaming? I’ve seen other brands at this price tag that include amd freesync or lower response time but not really sure if it would make a difference.
Yeah, I think it's perfect. Digital art and gaming have a lot of the same requirements. Should suite you perfectly. What are you playing?
I will mostly use it with a MacBook for coding (my work) and amateurish photo editing, sometimes I play with single player first person shooters in fullhd (not 4k) like Far Cry or Metro, so I don’t need pro gaming performance as long as the image quality and scaling is good.
Should be perfect for you then. I have only hooked this up to my MacBook once or twice. Most of the time it is part of my main PC setup. I'm sure it will be perfect. It has a few different screen modes that are very easy to access the monitors front buttons and allow you to make it more comfortable for reading/coding and then switch to a pre-set gaming mode. You can also customise the various modes.
Can charge a macbook connected in usb-c same time is display on the screen ?
Haven't tested it so I won't be able to answer. Sorry blo_p - I imagine it should work fine but I haven't got a USB-C powered MacBook to test it with. I would suggest Tweeting HP to make sure... unless anyone else with a HPZ27 and MacBook can comment.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW thx for your feedback, i try it but no charge with a standard mac usb c cable maybe with a usb c cable alim ;)
Hi @@b7op You'd have to use a thunderbolt charging cable. They look the same as a USB-C cable but can carry more power. Maybe Apple supplied one with the MacBook?
Anyone having an issue to connect the USB output ports , the one I got doenst have the usbc cable and its been very difficult to find replacement cable any thought or suggestions
Have you contacted support? What did they say? Was it new? I ask that because if it was and there was no cable included then I imagine hp would simply send you the cable and problem sorted! right?
I've used a different USB-C cable with mine and it works fine but you have to make sure that it's the right kind of cable. capable of transiting video, data etc. These cables are typically only a meter long. Obviously not all USB-C cables are equal.
Hope that helps Sajid.
Interesting review. Z24 is awful in its sharpness regarding resolution.
Oh, I haven't used the Z24. Is it 4K as well? How long have you had yours?
Does HP Z monitors have build in speakers?
No. Built in monitors are normally not that great anyway. I have a soundbar attached at the back of my desk and that works great.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW awesome, thanks for the reply. Your video looks great!!
I agree. All monitors should have speakers. If they can pack so much into a phone or smartwatch then a monitor should have speakers, camera with ring-light, usb hub, magnetic phone charger and loads more! trouble is... companies don't want to do that because they are all just extra elements that can break down and void the warranty :( they like to keep it simple and tell you the pixel-smeggle is better so it is worth more. lol.
Does it have speakers?
No. I was surprised at that but it doesn't. I bought a small host powered speaker and attached it behind the monitor with cable ties - job done for an extra £10 - 30 depending on how good of a speaker you want!
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW That surprised me too. Thank you.
Always a pleasure - spread the word!
"4K is actually too sharp"
Yeah, exactly as I mentioned! True 4k is horrible to look at. My parents have a true 4K TV and I can't stand to watch it. All the films & shows look awful on it. They look strangely like they've been filmed by students. It takes the cinematic edge away somehow.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW That's not result of the 4K but the "soap opera" setting. It was the same, when we got our Samsung 4K TV and I was watching 4K trailers on youtube. They look awful and actors like they don't know how to play. Like total amateurs. Then I turned AUTO MOTION PLUS off and the result was immediate. I don't know how this setting is called on other TV's but it has to do with motion interpolation.
我也不喜欢4k 以前用了两款4k 最后还是混会了2k 27寸
我今天刚买了这个显示器 非常满意
很高兴听到这个消息。请散布这个词。
I have it? its really nice!
it looks as expected without calibration.
Dude u dident propperly revieuw this at all.
What did I miss out? Price? That changes over time and radically from region to region which is why I never make a big talking point of price in my reviews. Have you got the HP Z27 yourself?
this the Z32 !!! NOT THE 27.
er... Sorry SG but I am looking at it right now. It is most certainly the Z27.
DCI 4K looks "too sharp" for your eyes? the hell does that even mean lmao
Exactly what I said - true 4k is too sharp on a 27" monitor. Especially when you are sat at a desk looking at it from that short distance. It's a lot closer than a TV remember.
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW The only difference between DCI and UHD are the ~200 pixels more DCI has in width, which makes the aspect ratio 17:9 instead of 16:9.
The "sharpness" is equal between the two, one is just a fraction wider. Unlike, say, 1440p and 4k. Large difference there.
If you, like you say, have a DCI4K TV at home and it makes stuff look bad, it's probably because you're stretching the image in width, losing the pixel-perfect UHD image most media nowadays has.
Actually we no longer own a TV any more! Pointless as we stream everything now. Who watches TV anymore? haha.
I'm just saying that anything higher than UHD on a 27" monitor looks awful and too sharp when you're sat that close.
Hi. Great video. How this monitor compare to
SAMSUNG S32D850T 32" WIDE QUAD HD LED. Need for lightroom. Im not professional. Want to calibrate with x-rite i1 display pro. Thx im looking 4k options with 30-32". Any similar like this?
Well I haven't tested the Samsung so I couldn't honestly say. It looks good. Obviously the Samsung doesn't have as many of the nice features. Check out the link in the description and see what you think of the specs for this and the HP Z32 monitor - you might like it in that 32" size as well!
我也想买这个显示器 就是价格国内要4千多rmb
我不喜欢10bit 8抖10的显示器 我喜欢纯8位的 这款各方面看起来都不错
很遗憾听到这个消息。不幸的是，不同地区的价格不同。让我知道您最终将获得哪台显示器？
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW 最后买了z27n 哈哈 还是很不错的
很高兴您喜欢它。让我知道它随着时间的流逝！
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW what you speak Chinese? 😂 WoW 👌
Bojo is a clown, y'all are screwed
The world illustrator is pronounced as it is written; unlike Lawrence Mann: "illushdra'o'". Be NOT lazy MANN! Any media-person is a role-model for people - for better or for worse!
{Further more: "be-a" (meaning 'better'), "design-a", "wonna" (it is 'want to'), etc. Try clear language again. You will realise that it makes also a difference to your own wellbeing & life!}
In regard to this review: Has this monitor on-screen-monitor-controls, etc?
Where did you get that fake brit accent lol..
Errrr... England. When I was born here. lol. There's no such thing as a British accent as Scottish, Northern Irish and Welsh people all have very distinct accents of their own. Thanks for the troll though Scotty. Every comment counts!
@@LAWRENCEcanDRAW Geez🤔🤣👍 Accents in west Texas change by county,poor Scott would lose his mind! Cheers and thanks for the info.
Does it have speakers?