HP is expanding its product portfolio with the M24fd, a low-cost HP 24 inch monitor with USB Type-C certified for Chrome OS notebooks. The HP screen is designed for students.
An HP computer monitor connected to a laptop via a USB Type-C connector can transmit power up to 65 watts to the computer. If desired, the USB C monitor can also be connected to the image source through the more traditional HDMI 1.4 and VGA connectors. The USB-C monitor also provides two USB Type-A connectors.
The screen resolution of the HP 24 inch monitor is 1920 × 1080 pixels. According to the manufacturer, the HP M24fd has vertical and horizontal viewing angles of 178 degrees, supports AMD FreeSync image synchronization technology, and received a refresh rate of 75 Hz.
The peak brightness indicator of the device is declared at the level of 300 cd/m2. The HP display is covered with an anti-reflective coating. HP specifies 99 percent sRGB coverage for the M24fd.
The 24 computer monitor is equipped with a detachable stand. It does not have the function of adjusting the height or rotation of the screen, but it allows you to tilt the display from -5 to 25 degrees.
Price and availability
The cost of the HP M24fd monitor is $249.99, and it can be purchased through the Amazon.com website.
HP M24fd specifications
- Display: 23.8-inch Anti-glare IPS panel, 3H hardness
- Refresh rate: 48 – 75 Hz(3)
- Panel bit depth: 8 bit (6bit + FRC)
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Brightness: 300 nits
- Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080)
- Static Contrast ratio: 1000:1
- DCR: 10M:1
- Response time: 5ms GtG (with overdrive)(3)
- Viewing angle: Horizontal: 178°/Vertical: 178°
- Color gamut: 99% sRGB
- Features: AMD FreeSync, Low blue light, Eyesafe, TÜV certified, Flicker-free, Standard security lock slot, User-programmable modes: 20
- Ports: 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x VGA, 1 x USB Type-C (DP Alt Mode, power delivery up to 65W), 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDCP support for HDMI and USB Type-C
- Stand: Tilt -5 to +25, Detachable stand
- Dimensions: 21.09 in x 6.97 in x 15.62 in
- Weight: 5.73 lb / 2.6 kg
Recently, HP has also introduced the U32 4K HDR monitor for business and office purposes. The 31.5-inch HP 4K monitor comes with an IPS panel, 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels), DisplayHDR-400 certification, a maximum of 60 Hz refresh rate, and is priced at $499.99.