HP E27k G5 27" Black head, black and silver stand 2023

A 4K USB-C monitor that doubles as a docking station and does both well. Just don't expect it to game, and plug in headphones because the speakers are sad.

The 4K resolution on a 27-inch panel means text is razor sharp and spreadsheets feel almost luxurious. Color coverage at 99% sRGB is solid for office work and light photo editing, and 350 nits is bright enough for most rooms. The 5ms response time is fine for documents and video calls, but the 60Hz refresh rate puts this in the bottom fifth of monitors we track for raw performance. That's not a flaw, it's just not what this thing is for. The real surprise is the connectivity. Two USB-C ports, one with 65W power delivery, plus HDMI, DisplayPort, and three USB-A ports. That's a proper hub.

The competitors listed here are all gaming monitors, ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG, LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B, Samsung Odyssey G60SD, MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED, Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2. Those are OLED or high-refresh panels built for speed and contrast. The HP E27k G5 is not in that fight. It's a productivity monitor. If you want 240Hz and deep blacks, go buy the LG or the ASUS. If you want a clean desk setup with one cable and sharp text for eight hours of work, the HP is the better tool. Different jobs, different monitors.

Pricing is all over the place. In the US, we're seeing listings from USD 300 to USD 1,010 across nine vendors, which is a wild spread. At the low end, this is a steal for a 4K USB-C monitor with a full ergonomic stand. At the high end, you're getting fleeced. Shop around. The CAD spread is tighter, CAD 619 to CAD 710, and the best deal there is at the lower end. If you're paying more than about USD 400 for this, you're overpaying.

The HP E27k G5 is a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor that's really a USB-C docking station with a screen attached. That's the one thing to know. It's built for desk workers who want one cable to rule them all, and at 99% sRGB with 350 nits, it's got the color chops to back up the productivity pitch. But don't confuse this with a gaming panel. At 60Hz and 5ms, it's a workhorse, not a racehorse.

If you're looking for a gaming monitor, this isn't it. Go get the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B or the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG instead. And if you need true 10-bit color for professional color grading, the 8-bit plus FRC panel here will leave you wanting. This is an office monitor, full stop.

For office work, the HP E27k G5 is a strong pick. The 4K panel is sharp, colors are accurate enough for most professional tasks, and the USB-C docking with 65W power delivery genuinely simplifies your desk. The weak speakers are a minor annoyance, and the 60Hz refresh rate means gamers should look elsewhere. But if you're buying a monitor to get work done, this one earns its keep.