HP's mobile Neo: LED monitor promises high color fidelity and thin, metal kickstand
With the Series 5 Pro (514pn), HP is introducing what it claims to be the world's first mobile monitor based on a Neo:LED display. Neo:LED combines an IPS black panel, which achieves a native contrast ratio of 2,000:1, with special LED backlighting designed to improve colour reproduction.
The result is a display that can reproduce both DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB at 100%, making the monitor suitable for colour-critical applications. At 400 nits, the brightness is quite acceptable, especially compared to many competing mobile monitors. The 14.36-inch panel in 16:10 format reaches a resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 and a refresh rate of 75 Hz. The screen has a matte finish.
At 8.8 millimeters thick and weighing 630 grams, the metal casing of the HP Series 5 Pro is relatively thin and light. This is not least because HP has dispensed with an integrated battery, instead relying on USB-C for power. The display has two USB-C ports, so it can either be powered via the laptop or connected to a power supply and charge the connected laptop with up to 65 watts. The fold-out kickstand allows the angle of the display to be continuously adjusted.
Price and availability
The HP Series 5 Pro (514pn) mobile monitor is expected to launch soon for a recommended retail price of $249.
