HP Series 3 27 Inch Monitor Review

Priced at $178.49, the HP Series 3 27 Inch Monitor is HP's entry in the office monitors category. With 25,462 buyers rating it at 4.6 stars, it currently sits at #1 of 31 in our rankings. That #1 spot didn't come by accident - the combination of rating, review volume, and price-to-value ratio puts the HP Series 3 27 Inch Monitor ahead of every other office monitors we track.

In this mid-range, you typically get height adjustment, multiple inputs, and a panel that's a real upgrade over budget options - better contrast, wider color, and faster pixel response. The $178.49 price puts the HP Series 3 27 Inch Monitor squarely in the "main monitor" tier.

One feature owners single out about the HP Series 3 27 Inch Monitor: "Reliable HP brand".

• Brand: HP
• Price: $178.49 (well above the $122.84 category average)
• Amazon rating: 4.6 of 5.0
• Reviews: 25,462
• Category rank: #1 of 31 in office monitors
• Cheaper in category: 26 products
• Higher-rated in category: 11 products
• More-reviewed in category: 0 products

25,462 reviews and a 4.6-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.

Common positives:

• 27 inch IPS display
• Thin bezel design
• Reliable HP brand

Common complaints:

• No height adjustment
• Limited ports

Holding #1 in the office monitors category means this product wins on the metric we use to rank - a blend of star rating, review volume, and price. The closest challenger is the ViewSonic VX3276-MHD 32 Inch IPS at $169.99 with 4.5 stars from 8,172 reviews. It's cheaper, so if budget is the main constraint, it's the obvious alternative.

Direct competitors at this price (±25%):

• ViewSonic VX3276-MHD 32 Inch IPS - $169.99, 4.5★ (8,172 reviews) · Cheaper
• Samsung S27D304 27 Inch Monitor - $145.00, 4.4★ (1,483 reviews) · Cheaper
• Kado 27 Inch Dual Monitor Kit - $199.89, 4.8★ (287 reviews) · Higher rated

If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Dell S2725DC 27 Inch QHD USB-C at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the ViewSonic VA2756A-MHD 27 Inch IPS at $12.59.

Only if you specifically want what makes it expensive. The rating is excellent but the price premium is meaningful. There are cheaper highly-rated options in this category - make sure the extra money is buying a feature you'll actually use.

Best fit for:

• Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
• First-time buyers who want a safe, well-vetted choice without doing extensive research

Pros:

• 27 inch IPS display
• Thin bezel design
• Reliable HP brand

Cons:

• No height adjustment
• Limited ports

8.4/10

Our #1 in office monitors. If you're not already committed to a different model, start here.