HP HP Series 7 Pro 37.5 inch WQHD+ Thunderbolt 4 Review

The HP Series 7 Pro is a connectivity powerhouse, scoring in the 99th percentile. It's essentially a Thunderbolt 4 docking station with a excellent 37.5" ultrawide screen attached. Skip it if you game, as its 60Hz refresh rate is firmly in the slow lane.

The HP Series 7 Pro 37.5" monitor is a connectivity king in a productivity-focused package. It lands in the 99th percentile for connectivity, which is no joke. That means Thunderbolt 4, USB-C with 100W charging, a built-in Ethernet port, and the ability to daisy-chain another 4K display. You're getting a single-cable docking solution for your laptop that also powers a massive, 3840x1600 ultrawide screen.

It's built for getting work done, not for gaming. The 60Hz refresh rate puts its raw performance score in the 21st percentile, so it's not going to win any speed contests. But for its target audience—professionals and creatives—it scores a 75.3 and 73.8 out of 100, respectively. This is a desk anchor designed to be your central hub.

Let's be clear: performance here is about workflow, not frames. The 60Hz refresh and 5ms response time are perfectly fine for office apps, coding, and video editing, but they're well behind the curve for fast-paced gaming or competitive esports. Where this monitor truly performs is in its panel quality and connectivity. The 400-nit HDR400 display hits the 93rd percentile for color, covering 98% of the DCI-P3 gamut. That's excellent for photo and video work. And that 99th percentile connectivity score isn't just a number; it's a Thunderbolt 4 port that delivers video, data, network, and 100W of power over one cable, plus a second TB4 port for daisy-chaining.

The value proposition hinges entirely on how much you need that top-tier connectivity. At around $1300, you're paying a premium for the Thunderbolt 4 docking station built into the monitor. If you're a MacBook Pro or high-end Windows laptop user who hates dongles, that integration is worth every penny. Just shop around—we've seen a $220 price swing between retailers, so don't pay the $1459 price tag without checking for a better deal first.

Compared to the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9, you're trading sheer size and blistering high refresh rates for professional connectivity and accurate color. The Samsung is a gaming beast; the HP is a productivity hub. Against the Dell UltraSharp 27" 4K, you get a bigger, ultrawide screen and far superior connectivity (Thunderbolt 4 vs. likely standard USB-C), but the Dell might offer a sharper pixel density. The LG UltraGear and ASUS ROG options are squarely in the gaming camp with much higher refresh rates. The HP Series 7 Pro carves its niche by being the best 'dock and display' combo for professionals who want to simplify their setup.

Gamers and competitive esports players should look elsewhere. The 60Hz refresh rate is a deal-breaker for fast-paced action. Also, if you frequently move your setup or need a portable monitor, this isn't it—its portability score is a brutal 12.6 out of 100, and it weighs over 27 pounds. Anyone on a tight budget who doesn't need Thunderbolt 4 might find better value in a monitor with a higher refresh rate for the same price.

This is a strong, data-backed recommendation for a specific user: the professional who wants to declutter their desk with a single-cable solution. The 99th percentile connectivity and 93rd percentile color are its killer features. However, we can't recommend it for gamers or anyone who values high refresh rates, given its 21st percentile performance ranking. If your workflow lives in spreadsheets, code editors, and creative suites, and you're tired of a nest of cables, this monitor is a fantastic hub. Just make sure your desk can handle its 27-pound footprint.