HP P24h G4 23.8" Black 2020

The HP P24h G4 scores 36.1 out of 100 in our database, landing in the 21st percentile for performance and 17th percentile for color. Its saving grace is an 82nd percentile connectivity score with HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, and Thunderbolt. At USD 89 from Newegg, it's a passable budget office monitor, but don't expect much beyond basic productivity.

Let's be honest about the numbers. 60Hz refresh rate and 5ms GtG response time put this in the 21st percentile for performance. That's fine for Word docs and email, but you won't be doing any competitive gaming on this thing. The 250 nits brightness is also on the dim side, sitting in the 17th percentile for color. In a bright office with lots of windows, you might find yourself squinting.

The IPS panel does give you 178-degree viewing angles, which is nice if you're showing something to a coworker. And the 8-bit color (6-bit + 2 FRC) is adequate for office work. But make no mistake, this is a utility monitor, not a showpiece. The 22W power draw is reasonable for the size, and the 4509g weight means it won't tip over easily on your desk.

Stacked against the competition, the P24h G4 is in a different league entirely, and not in a good way. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B and LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B are gaming monitors with high refresh rates and better color. The Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx and KOORUI 34E6UC offer larger screens and better panels. Even the Gigabyte GS G34WQC2, which is also a budget option, beats the HP on display quality. Where the HP wins is connectivity and price. If you need Thunderbolt and VGA on a budget, this is your monitor. If you care about picture quality, any of those competitors will serve you better.

Pricing is all over the place. In the US, you'll find this monitor anywhere from USD 89 to USD 196 across three listings. That's a USD 107 spread for the same panel. Newegg has the best deal at USD 89, which is actually a solid price for a height-adjustable IPS monitor with this much connectivity. In Canada, the spread is even wider at CAD 226 to CAD 493, with Newegg again offering the lower end. At USD 89, this is a reasonable budget office monitor. At USD 196, you're paying too much for what you get.

The HP P24h G4 is a 23.8-inch 1080p IPS office monitor that scores 36.1 out of 100 in our database. That's not a typo. It lands in the 21st percentile for performance and the 17th percentile for color, which means most monitors we've tested do better. But it does have a few tricks up its sleeve, mainly around connectivity and ergonomics.

At 250 nits brightness and 60Hz with a 5ms response time, this is not a monitor for gaming or media. It's a desk workhorse for spreadsheets, documents, and the occasional video call. The 82nd percentile connectivity score is the real story here, with HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, and even Thunderbolt support. That's rare at this price point.

Skip this if you care about picture quality at all. The 250 nits brightness and 17th percentile color score mean movies, games, and photo work will look washed out and dull. The entertainment score of 18.6 out of 100 is one of the lowest we've seen in this category. If you're a gamer, the 60Hz refresh rate will frustrate you. If you're a creative professional, the 6-bit + 2 FRC color depth won't cut it. And if you're buying in Canada at the CAD 493 end of the price range, you're paying way too much for what this monitor delivers.

The HP P24h G4 is a budget office monitor that knows exactly what it is. With an 82nd percentile connectivity score and a USD 89 entry price at Newegg, it's a reasonable choice for a basic workstation setup. But the 17th percentile color score and 21st percentile performance mean you're making real compromises. If your work involves spreadsheets, email, and the occasional video call, this will do the job. If you want to watch a movie or play a game after hours, look elsewhere. The 36.1 total score is a fair reflection of what you're getting.