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11 Mar, 2026







£109.09 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
For £90.91 ex‑VAT, this HP Series 3 Pro 23.8" FHD monitor is the kind of “works fine, don’t overthink it” purchase I’d recommend for basic office setups: spreadsheets, email, admin work, and dual‑monitor desk builds where you mostly care about having a reliable, readable screen rather than premium colour or ultra-smooth motion. The 23.8" size is a sweet spot for typical UK office desks—easy on the eyes, not too big, and usually a comfortable height for standard stands/arms. If you’re equipping several users on a budget, it’s exactly the sort of cost-per-seat decision that tends to keep finance happy without causing daily complaints.
That said, it’s not a good fit if your users are doing colour-sensitive design, heavy photo/video work, or anything that needs standout viewing angles and vivid contrast. Also, monitors in this price band can vary a bit in ergonomics and “nice-to-live-with” features (think stand quality and how easy it is to get comfortable). If you know your team will be picky about posture and long hours, you may be better spending a bit more—or planning to pair it with a proper monitor arm. Overall: buy it for office productivity on a budget; skip it if this is going to be a creative workstation centerpiece.
IPS Technology
No matter where you stand, IPS technology ensures image accuracy and consistency across wide 178-degrees horizontal and vertical viewing angles.
HP Eye Ease
HP Eye Ease, an always-on, hardware low-blue light filter, helps keep your eyes comfortable throughout the day by reducing blue light without the yellow color shift.
100 Hz Refresh Rate
Experience smooth scrolling, life-like video and clear detail with a 100 Hz refresh rate that provides fluid movement from frame to frame.[1]
Height and Tilt Adjust
The 100 mm height- and tilt-adjustable slim stand helps you find the right angle so you can maximize productivity and work comfortably.
Plenty of Ports
This monitor is ready to connect for sharp FHD visuals with multiple ports including 1 x VGA, 1 x HDMI 1.4, and 1 x DisplayPort™ 1.2.[4,5]
3-Sided Micro-Edge Bezel
See and do more on your screen with a 3-sided micro-edge bezel that maximizes your viewing area for a sleek design and virtually seamless dual-monitor setups.

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