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HP S430C Review

Name: HP S430C
Brand: Hp

By

Debanjan Chowdhury

6/5/2023 4:19 PM

True Score

72

Mixed Reviews

71

3

Experts

77

5

Consumers

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The HP S430c is a fantastic high-end 4K ultrawide monitor, as it features an excellent contrast ratio, deep blacks, and a USB hub. But watch out for its lack of VRR and VESA’s adaptive sync.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The HP S430c is a high-end ultrawide monitor released in December 2019. Unlike the older HP 34F 6JM50AA, it boasts a 43.4-inch large 4K display that claims to provide excellent image quality. In addition, its VA panel promises to deliver better contrast and black levels than IPS monitors. It also features an extensive I/O that comes with a whole USB hub with many advanced functionalities. It also features a built-in pop-up camera module with microphones that works well for normal voice and video calls. Overall, it is well-positioned for shoppers looking for a high-resolution ultrawide monitor for work. To discover what experts had to say about it, keep reading our Lenovo ThinkVision M14 review until the end. And don’t forget to take a look at the top-ranked computer monitors available in the market.

Consensus

our Verdict

The HP S430c is a 43.4-inch 4K ultrawide monitor released in December 2019. It has a VA panel for better contrast and black levels than IPS monitors, plus a USB hub with advanced functionalities and a built-in pop-up camera module with microphones. It’s a great choice for shoppers looking for a high-resolution ultrawide monitor for work. Check out our Lenovo ThinkVision M14 review for more info, and take a look at the top-ranked computer monitors available.

Reason to Buy

3840p x 1200p resolution
43.4-inch curved panel (1800R)
Excellent native contrast ratio
Built-in 1080p pop-up webcam that supports Windows Hello
Fantastic black levels
Support for HP device bridge software
USB hub with USB C ports
Ultrawide 32:10 aspect ratio

Reason to Avoid

Limited to only 60 Hz refresh rate
No support for NVIDIA G-Sync or AMD FreeSync
Lacks VRR
Lack of local dimming
Only one HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort
It doesn’t support HDR playback
Poor viewing angles
Lacks VESA’s adaptive sync

HP S430C Specs

	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	1
	HDR Format	n/a
	Max Resolution	3840 x 1200
	Panel Type	VA
	Refresh Rate	100 Hz
	Response Time	5 ms
	Screen size	44"
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync

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Test Results

Brightness (nits)	334
Contrast Ratio (as ratio x:1)	2,429
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)	91.3
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)	0
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)	118.2
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)	77.9
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)	0
Input Lag (ms)	0
Response Time (ms)	0
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)	0
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)	0
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)	0
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)	0
Reflections % (Total Reflections)	0

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Expert Score

71

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

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Customer Score

77

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

72

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.

81.47
Category Trust Score
80
The HP S430c has fantastic features that allow multiple systems to be controlled with one… read more
By:
Mike Jennings
64.71
Category Trust Score
80
HP’s 43-inch ultrawide monster majors on productivity and clever connectivity, but falls short for image… read more
By:
Jeremy Laird
68.34
Category Trust Score
80
HP’s S430c is a 43.4-inch, 4K monitor that gives you the experience of using two… read more
By:
Phillip Tracy