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HP Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa vs HP Series 7 Pro 27 inch QHD Thunderbolt 4 Monitor - 727pu

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  • 58differ
  • 37identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Series 7 Pro 27 inch QHD Thunderbolt 4 Monitor - 727pu has 100 cd/m² more display brightness (typical) than the HP Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa (400 cd/m² vs 300 cd/m²). The HP Series 7 Pro 27 inch QHD Thunderbolt 4 Monitor - 727pu has 500 :1 more contrast ratio (typical) than the HP Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa (2000:1 vs 1500:1). The HP Series 7 Pro 27 inch QHD Thunderbolt 4 Monitor - 727pu has 20 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the HP Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa (120 Hz vs 100 Hz). Only the HP Series 7 Pro 27 inch QHD Thunderbolt 4 Monitor - 727pu has AMD FreeSync. Only the HP Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa has built-in speaker(s).

  • Display resolution
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • Series 7 Pro 27 inch QHD Thunderbolt 4 Monitor - 727pu:2560 x 1440 pixels
  • HD type
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:Full HD
    • Series 7 Pro 27 inch QHD Thunderbolt 4 Monitor - 727pu:Quad HD
  • Panel type
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:IPS
    • Series 7 Pro 27 inch QHD Thunderbolt 4 Monitor - 727pu:IPS Black
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:300 cd/m²
    • Series 7 Pro 27 inch QHD Thunderbolt 4 Monitor - 727pu:400 cd/m²
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:1500:1
    • Series 7 Pro 27 inch QHD Thunderbolt 4 Monitor - 727pu:2000:1
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:100 Hz
    • Series 7 Pro 27 inch QHD Thunderbolt 4 Monitor - 727pu:120 Hz
  • Display number of colours
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:16.7 million colours
    • Series 7 Pro 27 inch QHD Thunderbolt 4 Monitor - 727pu:1.07 billion colours
  • Pixel pitch
    • Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa:0.31 x 0.31 mm
    • Series 7 Pro 27 inch QHD Thunderbolt 4 Monitor - 727pu:0.23 x 0.23 mm

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Comparison of Series 5 27 inch FHD Monitor with Speakers - 527sa, Series 7 Pro 27 inch QHD Thunderbolt 4 Monitor - 727pu
143 specifications
Display18 differ
Display diagonal68.6 cm (27")68.6 cm (27")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display technologyLCDLCD
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDQuad HD
Panel typeDiffersIPSIPS Black
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Backlight typeEdge LEDEdge LED
Display brightness (typical)Differs300 cd/m²400 cd/m²
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 cd/m²
Response time5 ms5 ms
Response time measurement typeGTG (Gray to Gray)GTG (Gray to Gray)
Display surfaceMattMatt
Anti-glare screenYesYes
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800, 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2560 x 1440, 640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1500:12000:1
Contrast ratio (dynamic)10000000:110000000:1
Maximum refresh rateDiffers100 Hz120 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Display number of coloursDiffers16.7 million colours1.07 billion colours
Pixel pitchDiffers0.31 x 0.31 mm0.23 x 0.23 mm
Pixel densityDiffers82 ppi109 ppi
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers30 - 113 kHz30 - 190 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers48 - 100 Hz48 - 120 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers55.3 cm59.7 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers30.9 cm33.6 cm
Display diagonal (metric)68.6 cm68.6 cm
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayHDR 400
Haze rate25%25%
Surface hardness3H3H
Colour depthDiffers8 bit10 bit
Colour gamut standardDifferssRGBsRGB, DCI-P3
Colour gamutDiffers99%100%
sRGB coverage (typical)Differs99%100%
Digital horizontal frequencyKnown for one30 - 113 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital vertical frequencyKnown for one48 - 100 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Display bezel technologyKnown for oneMicro-EdgeUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
NVIDIA G-SYNCNoNo
AMD FreeSyncDiffersNoYes
AMD FreeSync typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreeSync Premium
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
VESA Adaptive Sync supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flicker-free technologyYesYes
Low Blue Light technologyYesYes
HP segmentDiffersHomeBusiness
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersYesNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Number of speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Market positioningDiffersHomeBusiness
Product colourDiffersSilverBlack
Frameless designKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Detachable standYesYes
Feet colourDiffersSilverSilver, Black
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Built-in USB hubDiffersNoYes
USB hub versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2)
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB Power Delivery up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
HDMIYesYes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI versionDiffers1.42.0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPort versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Headphone outDiffersYesNo
Built-in KVM switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDCPYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomics3 differ
VESA mountingDiffersNoYes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotYesYes
Height adjustmentDiffersNoYes
Adjustable height (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 cm
PivotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SwivellingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Swivel angle rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-45 - 45°
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle rangeDiffers-5 - 25°-5 - 20°
Picture-in-PictureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
Power6 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)DiffersDF
Energy efficiency class (HDR)DiffersDF
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers17 kWh26 kWh
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source42 kWh
Power consumption (typical)Differs23 W41 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Differs1 W210 W
Power consumption (off)0.3 W0.3 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power supply typeDiffersExternalInternal
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions7 differ
Width (with stand)Differs607.9 mm613.4 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs188.2 mm225.2 mm
Height (with stand)Differs437.3 mm540.5 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs3.28 kg7 kg
Width (without stand)Differs607.9 mm613.4 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs34.2 mm74.5 mm
Height (without stand)Differs356 mm354 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers690 mm715 mm
Package depthDiffers126 mm161 mm
Package heightDiffers430 mm455 mm
Package weightDiffers6.47 kg10.3 kg
Package typeBoxBox
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content2 differ
Stand includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, HDMIHDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, USB Type-C to USB Type-A, AC
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareDiffersHP Display CenterHP Display Center; HP Client Management Script Library
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAR, EPEAT SilverENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLow halogen; Molded paper pulp cushion inside box is 100% sustainably sourced and recyclable; Outside box and corrugated cushions are 100% sustainably sourced and recyclable; 90% post-consumer recycled plastic; Made with 15% recycled steel; 90% recycled aluminum
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features6 differ
Country of originChinaChina
Compliance certificatesDiffersBIS, BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CECP, CEL, EAC, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), ICES, KC, KCC, Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM), RoHS, VCCI, cTUVusCECP, CCC, CB, EAC, BIS, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), CE, BSMI
DepthDiffers34.2 mm74.5 mm
HeightDiffers356 mm354 mm
WeightDiffers3.28 kg7 kg
WidthDiffers607.9 mm613.4 mm
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CertificationDiffersAustralian-New Zealand MEPS; BIS; BSMI; CB; CCC; CE; CECP; CEL; CEL Grade 1; cTUVus; EAC; ENERGY STAR®; ErP; FCC; ICES; ISO 9241-307; KC; KCC; NOM; TUV Bauart; VCCI; Vietnam MEPS; Ukraine Energy label; California Energy Commission (CEC); South Africa Energy; WW application; NRCS of South Africa; EyeBIS; BSMI; CB; CCC; CE; CECP; CEL; EAC; FCC; ISO 9241-307; KC; KCC; NOM; PSB; RCM; SEPA; TUV-S; UL/CSA; VCCI; WEEE; ISC; Low blue light; ICE; UAE; GS; Ukraine EE; Belarus EE; Korea MEPS; CEL Grade 2
Manufacturer warrantyKnown for oneHP standard one-year limited warrantyUnknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211902Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one197498944265Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLhttps://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6126692-6126777-16?openCLC=truehttps://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_6126692-6126777-16?openCLC=true
Carbon footprintidentical
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one141Unknown — not stated by the source
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one96Unknown — not stated by the source
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one240Unknown — not stated by the source

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