There's something about a frame with no bezel that catches your eye, which is one reason why we're starting to see more and more monitors sporting the "floating screen" design. One such model, the HP Pavilion 27xi, features a 27-inch IPS panel and an ultra-thin cabinet with silver accents. In addition to its pleasing aesthetics, this monitor delivers great color and good grayscale quality and provides the wide viewing angles that IPS technology is famous for. Its glossy screen can be reflective in certain lighting environments and its feature set is nothing to write home about, but at $340 it's a good deal for a big-screen monitor that offers both style and performance. Design and Features As with the AOC i2757fh, the HP 27xi uses a bezel-less design that makes the 27-inch panel seem larger than it is. The 1.25-inch bottom bezel sports a brushed aluminum finish and has an HP logo in the center and six touch sensitive button, including the power switch, on the right. There are no...
The HP Pavilion 27xi is a beautifully designed 27-inch monitor featuring a bezel-less cabinet and a gorgeous IPS panel. Performance is solid but the panel?s reflective coating can be distracting.
Great color and viewing angles; Sleek design; Good grayscale performance; Energy efficient
Reflective coating; Tilt-only stand; No USB ports