HP Series 3 Pro 324pv is now in stock at Mascom International for KSh 18,000, brand new and sealed. This 23.8-inch Full HD monitor pairs a VA panel rated at 3000:1 contrast with a 100Hz refresh rate. It also carries HDMI 1.4 and VGA inputs, plus HP Eye Ease low blue light filtering built into the hardware. The HP Series 3 Pro 324pv ships under HP product number 9U5C1AS. You can see it running at our store in Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, Monday to Saturday.
Built for business owners who buy screens in batches, the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv suits cyber cafés, college ICT labs and SACCO service counters. These places share one problem: tired small screens that make customers squint at KRA iTax and eCitizen forms. The HP Series 3 Pro 324pv answers with a 23.8-inch picture at about 93 pixels per inch. That is large enough for two half-page windows side by side. Its internal power supply means one cord per seat and no loose power bricks under crowded tables, so staff have less clutter to trace when a seat stops working.
Against the HP P24v G5 at KSh 18,500, the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv costs KSh 500 less and refreshes at 100Hz instead of 75Hz. Across a ten-seat cyber café, that gap keeps KSh 5,000 in your pocket. Where many Nairobi electronics shops sell grey-import monitors with no local backing, Mascom International supplies sealed stock with printed receipts that suit procurement files. Buyers equipping labs and cafés tell us the sealed boxes make sign-off simpler for their boards. Order one unit or twenty through WhatsApp, and pay only when the delivery reaches your door.
Common Questions About the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv
Is the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv a sensible buy at KSh 18,000 for a cyber café?
Yes, the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv gives a Kenyan cyber café a sealed, branded 23.8-inch Full HD monitor for KSh 18,000. Spread over one year, that works out to about KSh 49 per day per seat. The 100Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling smooth for customers browsing job portals. The 3000:1 VA contrast makes black text on white forms stand out clearly. Because the power supply sits inside the monitor, each seat needs only one power cord on the shared extension board.
HP Series 3 Pro 324pv vs HP P24v G5, what separates these two 23.8-inch screens?
The HP Series 3 Pro 324pv refreshes at 100Hz while the HP P24v G5 tops out at 75Hz, and the 324pv costs KSh 500 less at Mascom International. Both use 23.8-inch Full HD VA panels with HDMI and VGA inputs, so they plug into the same computers. At 100Hz the 324pv draws a new frame every 10 milliseconds instead of about 13, which you notice when scrolling long pages. Choose the P24v G5 only if you already run a fleet of them and want matching stands.
Should I pick the 322pv or the 327pf instead of the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv?
Pick the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv if you want the middle ground, with about 23% more screen area than the 21.45-inch 322pv for KSh 3,000 extra. The 322pv at KSh 15,000 suits narrow counters where every centimetre matters. The 327pf at KSh 24,000 adds roughly 29% more area than the 324pv and a DisplayPort input, but costs KSh 6,000 more per seat. Across ten seats, choosing the 324pv over the 327pf keeps KSh 60,000 in your budget for computers, chairs or a UPS.
How do I connect the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv to a USB-C-only laptop or an older desktop tower?
The HP Series 3 Pro 324pv takes one HDMI 1.4 input and one VGA input, so a USB-C-only laptop needs a USB-C to HDMI adapter. Older desktop towers with only a blue VGA port connect directly. You will need a separate VGA cable, because the box includes an HDMI cable only. HDMI carries the full 100Hz refresh rate at 1920 x 1080, so treat VGA as the fallback for legacy machines. Mascom International can supply the right adapter or cable with your order.
How should a cyber café on a dusty road look after the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv?
Wipe the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv weekly with a dry microfibre cloth, and leave space behind it so heat can escape. Cafés beside busy roads collect fine dust quickly, so cover each monitor overnight with a light cotton sheet. Plug every seat into a surge-protected extension or UPS, because KPLC outages often end with a voltage spike. The 0.5W standby rating means monitors left asleep overnight draw almost nothing, which matters when a café runs twenty seats on one meter.
How clear is text on the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv when customers fill KRA iTax and eCitizen forms?
Text on the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv looks clear at normal desk distance, thanks to about 93 pixels per inch on its 23.8-inch Full HD panel. That density sits between a 21.45-inch Full HD model and a 27-inch one, so letters look neither oversized nor soft. The 3000:1 contrast keeps form borders, small print and CAPTCHA characters distinct. At 250 nits, the panel stays readable under typical fluorescent tubes without pushing brightness to its limit, which also helps the backlight last longer.
How does the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv hold up in a busy college computer lab?
The HP Series 3 Pro 324pv suits college labs because it has few loose parts and simple controls to reset. The internal power supply removes the external brick that students often unplug or borrow for their laptops. A tilt range of -5 to +23 degrees lets each user adjust the angle without tools. Labs at JKUAT, Egerton or Moi University that need fixed installations can use the 100 x 100 mm VESA pattern with standard wall brackets and arms.
Can a SACCO or pharmacy counter use the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv for customer-facing work?
Yes, the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv works well at service counters where a customer and a teller read the same screen. Its 178-degree viewing angles keep text legible from the side, although VA panels shift colour slightly more off-axis than IPS panels. At 53.89 cm wide with its stand, it fits most counters without blocking eye contact. HP Eye Ease filters blue light in hardware, so tellers working full shifts get comfort without switching on a night-mode tint.
Who should buy the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv, and who is better served elsewhere?
Buy the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv if you are fitting several seats with 23.8-inch branded screens at KSh 18,000 each. Cyber cafés, ICT labs, SACCO counters and small-business reception points get the most from it. Skip it if you edit photos for print, since 72% NTSC colour coverage limits accuracy, and look at a wide-gamut IPS model instead. If your computer only outputs DisplayPort, the HP Series 3 Pro 327pf at KSh 24,000 is the better fit.
Technical Specifications
Display Panel and Picture Quality
- 23.8-inch VA panel at 1920 x 1080 resolution gives about 93 pixels per inch, sharp enough for forms and spreadsheets.
- 3000:1 static contrast ratio keeps black text dark on white pages, so small print reads easily under ceiling lights.
- 250 nits brightness suits indoor rooms and counters, though it is not made for sunlit shopfronts facing the street.
- 72% NTSC colour gamut covers everyday web, video and document colours, but falls short of print-proofing accuracy.
- 178-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles let a second person read the picture comfortably from beside the user.
- 0.27 mm pixel pitch produces text that looks natural at a normal sitting distance of roughly one arm's length.
Motion and Response Performance
- 100Hz top refresh rate redraws the picture every 10 milliseconds, so page scrolling and cursor movement look smoother.
- Standard 60Hz office monitors redraw every 16.7 milliseconds, so the 324pv shows 40 extra frames every second.
- 5ms grey-to-grey response time with overdrive reduces smearing when windows move or video plays across the panel.
- HDMI 1.4 carries the full 100Hz signal at Full HD, so no special cable or dedicated graphics card is required.
- Casual games and football streams benefit from the higher refresh, though competitive gamers usually prefer 144Hz or faster.
Eye Comfort Technology
- HP Eye Ease is a hardware low blue light filter that stays on permanently without needing software or settings.
- TÜV Low Blue Light Hardware Solution certification confirms the filter passed testing by an independent certification body.
- Flicker-free backlight avoids the rapid pulsing that can cause eye strain during full shifts at a busy counter.
- Because filtering happens in hardware, colours stay closer to normal than with night-mode tints applied through Windows settings.
- The combination suits cyber café attendants and lab technicians who watch several seats across long opening hours.
Inputs and Connectivity
- One HDMI 1.4 port connects modern laptops, desktops, mini PCs and decoders using the HDMI cable supplied in the box.
- One VGA port supports older desktop towers still common in school labs, cyber cafés and small family businesses.
- No DisplayPort input, so DisplayPort-only graphics cards need an adapter or a different model such as the 327pf.
- No USB-C input, so USB-C laptops connect through a low-cost USB-C to HDMI adapter or a docking station.
- Two inputs let one monitor switch between a customer desktop and a staff laptop using the on-screen menu.
Stand, Ergonomics and Mounting
- Tilt adjusts from -5 to +23 degrees, letting each user angle the panel away from overhead glare and reflections.
- 100 x 100 mm VESA mounting pattern accepts standard wall brackets and monitor arms for fixed lab installations.
- Measures 53.89 x 18.05 x 39.79 cm with stand, fitting most counters and computer tables without any overhang.
- Weighs 3.56 kg with stand, light enough for one person to carry between rooms or rearrange a whole lab.
- HP lists tilt as the stand's adjustment, so fit a VESA arm where users need changes in height or swivel.
Power and Build
- Internal power supply means a single AC power cord per monitor, with no external adapter brick to misplace or damage.
- 0.5W standby consumption keeps overnight draw low when monitors sleep after closing time at a café or lab.
- The supplied AC power cord connects to Kenyan mains, and routing it through a surge protector guards against voltage spikes.
- HP product number 9U5C1AS identifies this exact configuration when matching invoices, asset registers or warranty claims.
- Part of HP's Series 3 Pro range with the 322pv and 327pf, giving mixed-size fleets a consistent look across rooms.
Package Contents
Each sealed HP Series 3 Pro 324pv box holds what you need to connect a modern computer on day one.
- HP Series 3 Pro 324pv monitor panel
- Stand assembly
- HDMI cable
- AC power cord
- Documentation and warranty information
A VGA cable is not included, so add one to your order if your computers only have VGA outputs. Mascom International checks every box seal before dispatch or collection.
Warranty
The HP Series 3 Pro 324pv carries a 12-month Mascom International warranty covering manufacturing defects under normal use, including backlight failure and faulty input ports. Bring the monitor, its cables and your receipt to our Kimathi Street service desk, or start a claim by WhatsApp if you are outside Nairobi.
Ordering the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv in Kenya
Mascom International keeps the HP Series 3 Pro 324pv on display at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Come in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and compare it beside the 322pv and 327pf before choosing. It comes in one factory finish, so batch orders always match across a room.
Place a single or bulk order through:
- Call/WhatsApp +254 708 852 521
- Email info@mascomintl.com
- Order online at www.mascomintl.com
Pay-on-arrival delivery covers all 47 Kenyan counties, and you pay only after inspecting the sealed box. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day. Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nyeri and every other major town receive them within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your monitor is backed by the 12-month warranty stated above, with claims handled face to face in Nairobi CBD. Schools, cafés and SACCOs ordering five or more units can WhatsApp us for a formal quotation carrying the 9U5C1AS product number. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, sealed stock and after-sales help from a real address.