The HP Series 5 524da is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 22,500 for a 23.8-inch Full HD IPS monitor with two built-in 2W speakers and a stand that moves up and down. Every unit is brand new and sealed in HP's retail box. The HP Series 5 524da refreshes at up to 100Hz, covers 99% of the sRGB colour range and connects through one HDMI 1.4 port and one VGA port. You can see it running at our showroom in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, on Kimathi Street in Nairobi CBD, before you pay.
Built for accountants, lawyers and university students across Kenya, the HP Series 5 524da turns a cramped laptop setup into a proper workstation. Many people spend eight hours bent over a 14-inch screen, then add a pair of desk speakers for every Teams call. This monitor fixes both problems on one stand. Raise the panel through a 100mm range so your eyes meet the top third of the screen, then tilt it back up to 25 degrees. The VGA port keeps older office desktops in Westlands and Industrial Area useful, while HDMI covers modern laptops.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell bare monitors and leave you to buy speakers and a riser separately, Mascom International offers the HP Series 5 524da with both built in, for less than our speaker-free HP Series 5 524sf. Customers across Nairobi tell us the height stand alone makes a difference to neck strain by Friday. HP's Eye Ease filter cuts blue light at the panel itself, which matters for students revising past midnight. Walk in to test the HP Series 5 524da with your own laptop, or order on WhatsApp and pay when it arrives at your door.
Common Questions About the HP Series 5 524da
How much is the HP Series 5 524da in Kenya?
The HP Series 5 524da costs KSh 22,500 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD for an unopened retail unit. That price covers the monitor, an HDMI cable, the power adapter and AC cord, plus a 12-month warranty through Mascom International. Delivery is pay-on-arrival anywhere in Kenya, so you inspect the screen before money changes hands. It also sits KSh 500 below our HP Series 5 524sf, which lacks speakers and uses a fixed tilt-only stand.
Should I buy the HP Series 5 524da or the HP Series 5 524sf?
The HP Series 5 524da is the better buy for most desks, since it adds two 2W speakers and a height-adjustable stand for KSh 500 less. Both share the same 23.8-inch Full HD screen size. The HP Series 5 524sf at KSh 23,000 suits buyers who already own good speakers and keep the screen at one fixed height, such as a reception counter. If you take video calls or share a desk between people of different heights, choose the HP Series 5 524da.
Will the HP Series 5 524da cope with KPLC power cuts and Kenyan mains power?
The HP Series 5 524da runs on any supply from 100 to 240 volts, so Kenya's 240V mains suits it without a converter. HP rates it at 21W in typical use and 25W at peak, which is a light load for a small office UPS. During KPLC outages, a UPS keeps the screen alive long enough to save your work and shut down a desktop properly. Mascom International stocks UPS units in-store if your desk does not have one yet.
Who should buy the HP Series 5 524da, and who should skip it?
The HP Series 5 524da suits office workers, students and home-office users who want one tidy screen with sound and adjustable height. Accountants living in Excel, lawyers drafting long documents and NGO staff on daily Zoom calls will get the most from it. Skip it if you edit photos for print, want single-cable USB-C charging or need sharper text than Full HD gives. Those buyers are better served by a QHD or USB-C monitor.
Can I connect two computers to the HP Series 5 524da at once?
Yes, the HP Series 5 524da accepts two sources at the same time, one on HDMI 1.4 and one on VGA, and you choose between them from the on-screen menu. A common office setup is a work laptop on HDMI and an older desktop tower on VGA. Note that VGA carries picture only, so sound from that computer runs through the 3.5mm audio input instead. HP includes an HDMI cable in the box; buy a VGA cable if you need that link.
Are the HP Series 5 524da speakers good enough for Teams and Zoom calls?
The two 2W speakers on the HP Series 5 524da are clear enough for Teams calls, YouTube lessons and background music in a quiet office or bedroom. They are not built for parties or deep bass; for films, plug headphones or a JBL speaker into the 3.5mm audio output. The speakers handle sound output only, so your laptop's microphone or a headset still picks up your voice. Buyers throughout Kenya report the built-in sound frees up real desk space.
Is the HP Series 5 524da easy on the eyes for long working days?
The HP Series 5 524da carries HP Eye Ease, a hardware low blue light filter certified by TUV, so it works all the time without any software. The screen is also flicker-free, which reduces the tired, gritty feeling after hours of spreadsheets. Add the 100mm height range and tilt from -5 to +25 degrees, and you can set the top of the screen at eye level. For students revising at Kenyatta University or JKUAT, that combination makes late nights easier.
Is the HP Series 5 524da good for gaming?
The HP Series 5 524da handles casual PC gaming well thanks to its 100Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time, which keep motion smoother than a standard 60Hz office screen. EA Sports FC, Fortnite or Valorant on a mid-range laptop will feel more fluid. A PS5 or Xbox connects over HDMI and plays at the usual 60Hz. Serious competitive players chasing 144Hz or higher should look at a dedicated gaming monitor instead.
Technical Specifications
Display Panel
- 23.8-inch IPS panel — colours and contrast stay accurate when two colleagues look at the screen from the side.
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution — sharp text for Word, Excel and web pages at a normal desk distance.
- 178-degree viewing angles horizontally and vertically — the picture barely shifts when you lean back or stand up.
- 300 nits brightness — bright enough for an office near a sunny window, yet comfortable indoors at lower settings.
- Anti-glare coating with 3H surface hardness — cuts reflections from overhead lights and resists light scratches from cleaning.
Picture and Motion
- Refresh rate up to 100Hz — the screen redraws 100 times a second, so scrolling and cursor movement look smoother.
- 5ms grey-to-grey response time with overdrive — pixels change colour quickly, which reduces blur in fast games and videos.
- 99% sRGB colour coverage — near-full coverage of the colour standard used by websites, photos and most online video.
- 1500:1 static contrast ratio — dark scenes look deeper than on a typical laptop screen, which helps when watching films.
- 8-bit colour through 6-bit plus FRC — a dithering method that shows about 16.7 million colours with smooth gradients.
Audio
- Two 2W integrated speakers — enough volume for calls, lectures and music in a quiet room without extra desk clutter.
- 3.5mm audio output — plug in headphones or external speakers when you need privacy or fuller sound.
- 3.5mm audio input — carries sound from a VGA-connected desktop, since a VGA cable sends picture only.
- Sound over HDMI — a laptop connected by HDMI plays its audio through the built-in speakers using one cable.
- Speakers housed inside the monitor body — no extra cables, power plugs or space taken on a crowded desk.
Eye Comfort and Ergonomics
- HP Eye Ease with TUV Low Blue Light Hardware Solution certification — filters blue light at panel level, always on.
- Flicker-free backlight — steady light output that reduces eye fatigue during long reading or spreadsheet sessions.
- 100mm height adjustment range — raise the screen to eye level and keep your neck straight through the working day.
- Tilt from -5 to +25 degrees — angle the screen away from window glare and match an upright or reclined posture.
- Three-sided borderless design — thin top and side edges, so two monitors sit side by side with only a small gap.
Connectivity
- One HDMI 1.4 port with HDCP — connects laptops, desktops, consoles and streaming boxes, including protected content such as Netflix.
- One VGA port — keeps older office desktops and many CCTV recorders working without buying an adapter.
- 48-100Hz vertical scan range — accepts a wide spread of signal rates from older PCs and newer graphics cards alike.
- HDMI cable included in the box — plug in a laptop on day one without a separate trip for accessories.
- No USB-C or DisplayPort input — USB-C laptops such as a MacBook need a USB-C to HDMI adapter, sold at Mascom International.
Build and Stand
- Weight of 3.52kg with stand and 2.22kg without — light enough for one person to carry and set up alone.
- Dimensions with stand of 53.58 x 20.22 x 45.98 cm — fits standard office desks and student study tables comfortably.
- Detachable stand — comes off for transport in the original box or for packing during an office move.
- External power adapter accepting 100-240V — keeps the monitor body slim at 3.4cm deep without the stand.
- Power draw of 21W typical and 0.5W on standby — a small, steady load that keeps electricity costs low.
Package Contents
The HP Series 5 524da comes in HP's retail box with everything needed to start working on the first day:
- HP Series 5 524da monitor with detachable height-adjustable stand
- HDMI cable
- External power adapter
- AC power cord
- Document kit with setup and warranty information
HP does not include a VGA or 3.5mm audio cable, so pick these up at Mascom International if your desktop uses VGA.
Warranty
The HP Series 5 524da ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Cover extends to faults in the panel, speakers, stand mechanism and ports that come from the factory. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street.
Where to Buy the HP Series 5 524da in Kenya
You can see the HP Series 5 524da at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and our staff will connect it to your own laptop so you can judge the picture and speakers before buying. This model comes in black.
To order or ask a question, reach us on any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties, so you pay only after checking the screen, by M-Pesa or cash. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa and other major towns receive delivery 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 above. We stand behind honest specifications, accurate pricing and real after-sales support, so the screen you order is exactly the screen you receive.
