OK, I am in need of new computer monitors. One of my old ViewSonic monitor had a breakdown. One of the lamps is busted, the bottom of the screen is now dark, and it's not coming back. I need a replacement.
I've been using two identical Viewsonic 24' (1920 x 1080) monitors for a while. I'm OK with the dual monitor setup. I feel that I need 27', or maybe even 32' at this point.
Resolution should be upped from full HD to QHD (2560 x 1440) for 27', or even 4K. Since I'm using Macs, 5K would be great, but the price of 5K monitors is too high.
As a film/video editor and finishing artist, I am picky in terms of uniformity, both for color and luminosity.
Finally I am a frugal guy, and I really don't want to break the bank, so I will keep the price under or near $500. Sounds impossible... We'll see.
I've gathered information on the web, and I've rounded a few suspects:
A) 27' QHD 2560 x 1440 monitors:
Asus PA278QV 2020, 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709, 95% DCI-P3, DeltaE<2, 8bits, $294 on Amazon
Benq PD2700Q, 2020, 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709, DeltaE<3, 8bits+FRC, $297 on Amazon
Asus PA278CV, 2020, 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709, DeltaE<2, 8bits, $319 on Amazon
Dell U2722D, 2020, 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709, 95% DCI-P3, 8bits+FRC, $349 on Amazon
Dell U2722DE, 2021, 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709, 95% DCI-P3, DeltaE<2, 8bits+FRC, $405 on Amazon
B) 27' 4K 3840 x 2160 monitors:
Dell S2721QS, 2021, 99% sRGB, 8bits+FRC, $249 on Amazon.
LG 27UP650-W, 2021, 95% DCI-P3, 8bits+FRC, $249 on Amazon
HP U28, 2020, 100% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3, DeltaE<2, 8bits+FRC, $324 on Amazon
LG 27UL850-W, 2019, 99% sRGB, 8bits+FRC, $376 on Amazon
LG 27BP85UN-W, 2021, DCI-P3 95%, 8bits+FRC, $447 on Amazon
Asus PA279CV, 2020, 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709, 95% DCI-P3, DeltaE<2, 8bits+FRC, $447 on Amazon
Dell U2720QM, 2020, 99% sRGB, 99% Rec.709, 95% DCI-P3, DeltaE<2, 8bits+FRC, $464 on Amazon.
Dell P2723QE, 2022, 99% sRGB, 99% Rec.709, 95% DCI-P3, DeltaE<2, 8bits+FRC, $525 on Amazon
C) 32' 4K Monitors:
LG 32BN67U-B, 2020, 95% DCI-P3, 8bits+FRC, $399 at B&H
LG 32UN880-B, 2020, 95% DCI-P3, 8bits+FRC, $399 on Amazon
I feel a 32' monitor has to have 4K resolution. Unfortunately this limits the number of models available under $500.
So there, that's my list of 15 monitors with decent specs, under/near $500. If you have any other ideas, please share!
I now need to select one and give it a go. I feel like it's gonna be a 27' 4K display for me, I'll keep you posted.
