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The is the best 4K monitor especially if you have a USB-C laptop or plan to get one, which is more and more likely in 2019. The screen is one of the most color-accurate we found, and its stand is more adjustable than most, with tilt, pivot, swivel, and height adjustments that make it easy to set at the correct height and position for your needs, especially if multiple people share the same monitor. The USB-C port means that if you have a compatible laptop, such as a recent or, you can use the single USB-C connection to connect to the screen, charge your laptop at up to 65 W, and power the monitor’s two USB 3.0 ports for use with mice, keyboards, storage, or other devices, all at the same time; this dramatically reduces the number of cables around your desk. The monitor also has thin bezels, so the screen appears larger and the monitor takes up less space than some other models. (Thin bezels also just look better.) HP covers the Z27 with a three-year warranty and a that should be a comfort to anyone buying a 4K monitor. The is a good runner-up option if the HP Z27 is out of stock or too expensive. Its colors are a bit more accurate than the Z27’s—albeit not in ways that are detectable to the naked eye—but its contrast ratio is a bit worse, which is noticeable.
Its adjustable stand lifts, tilts, and pivots, but it doesn’t swivel like the Z27’s does. Nor is this monitor as aesthetically pleasing: Its buttons are on the front, its base is rounded instead of squared, and a thick neck connects the monitor to the base, in contrast to the HP design’s thinner, dual stems.
Like the HP, the Lenovo can connect and charge a laptop via USB-C, and it includes a useful DisplayPort connection as well as HDMI and USB 3.0 ports. Like the Z27, the ThinkVision P27u has thin bezels around the sides and the top, which makes its screen nice to look at. It comes with a three-year warranty, too. Although the offers an amount of adjustability similar to that of the HP Z27 to accommodate different postures at work, in our testing it wasn’t as color-accurate—in particular, its grayscales were inaccurate, which could lend a colored tint to monochrome images. It also lacks USB-C connectivity. We think USB-C support on a monitor is worth paying more for in 2019, but if you don’t think the same—for example, if you plan to use your monitor only with desktop computers that have discrete graphics cards, which don’t usually support USB-C—you can typically save about $100 by buying the U2718Q instead of the HP Z27 or Lenovo P27u. The U2718Q comes with a useful three-year warranty, as well as a Premium Panel Guarantee that covers defective pixels; if there’s even one bright pixel, Dell will replace the whole monitor.If you buy the Dell U2718Q, make sure it’s running firmware version or newer, and update it if necessary; older firmware versions produced visibly inaccurate greens and yellows that this firmware version fixes.
If you want a physically larger screen, a monitor you can use with two computers at the same time, or one that can charge a 15-inch MacBook Pro at full speed over its USB-C port, we recommend the 32-inch. Its color accuracy is comparable to that of our top picks, and it has plenty of ports, including a USB-C port that can receive the video signal, provide a data connection between your computer and the monitor’s USB 3.0 ports, and charge your laptop at up to 90 W. The U3219Q also has rare features such as a built-in KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) feature and picture-by-picture mode, which allow you to use a single keyboard and mouse to control two computers and even view both on screen simultaneously. The U3219Q costs nearly $200 more than our pick at the moment and takes up significantly more space, but if you want to avoid scaling or you’re running a two-computer setup, it’s an excellent choice.
If you don’t have room on your desk for a 27-inch monitor but you still want a good 4K screen, get. The P2415Q’s screen is 3 inches smaller diagonally than the HP Z27’s, with extremely accurate colors and similar features. It has HDMI and DisplayPort connections plus four USB 3.0 ports, and its stand is just as adjustable as that of the Z27. The relatively thick screen bezel makes it look chunky next to newer 4K monitors, but it’s still the best 24-inch 4K monitor we’ve tested. It comes with the same dead-pixel policy and warranty as the Dell U2718Q. It doesn’t have USB-C support, but we can’t find a 24-inch 4K monitor that does. These days, good 27-inch 4K monitors don’t cost much more than.
If you’re viewing or editing 4K-resolution pictures or videos at native resolution, or even if you just want sharper text and images on your screen, a 4K monitor is worth the investment.“4K” is a loose term that indicates the approximate number of pixels present horizontally across the screen; the actual 4K resolution is 3840 pixels by 2160 pixels. That’s four times the pixels in a 1080p display and 2.25 times as many as in a 2560×1440-pixel display. The pixel density in a 4K display allows for sharper, more detailed images and videos, as well as an increase in usable desktop space—which means you can view a bunch of information on the screen at once—but 4K monitors need a newer computer to run at 60 Hz refresh rates. These are the features you should look for in a 4K monitor:.
Size: A 27-inch monitor is large enough to take advantage of some of 4K’s extra screen resolution without being too large to use on a desk. We didn’t look at any 4K monitors bigger than 32 inches because they take up too much desk space.
Panel type: Your 4K monitor’s display should be, not (or ), because IPS panels provide far better viewing angles and color reproduction. Ports: HDMI and DisplayPort connections are both requirements for any good 4K monitor. HDMI is one of the most common ports not just in computers but also in game consoles, and other electronics. DisplayPort is a similar standard that also allows you to compatible monitors.
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Great monitors should also include a USB 3.0 hub so you can connect peripherals to your computer while minimizing the number of cables running to a computer sitting under your desk. We considered USB-C an extra rather than a requirement, but we’ve started weighing it more heavily in 2019 than in years before because it’s showing up everywhere these days; it allows for the transmission of both data and power over a single cable, which reduces cable clutter on and under your desk. Color accuracy: The best 4K monitors, which come calibrated from their manufacturers, have better color accuracy than ones that don’t. And since most people don’t calibrate their monitors, out-of-the-box color accuracy is key. For the best image quality, your monitor should also cover as much of the as possible; the more gamut coverage a monitor provides, the wider the range of colors it can accurately represent.
If you’re doing professional image work on the monitor, we recommend either calibrating it yourself or hiring a professional to do it. Though the accuracy of factory-calibrated monitors is generally great, professional calibration can usually improve it. Adjustability: Many people spend hours at a time in front of their monitors; if your monitor doesn’t allow you to properly align it for correct posture, your body can pay the price.
The most ergonomic option, and a requirement for our picks, is a monitor’s ability to attach to a via a VESA mount. Good monitor arms can be an additional $100 to $200, though, so we prioritized 4K monitors with stands that can tilt front to back, swivel side to side, and pivot into portrait mode; height adjustments are great, too. Warranty and customer service: A good dead-pixel policy that protects your purchase from bright-pixel defects is important. Three-year warranties are common among 4K monitors, although we did come across a couple of models that carried less-extensive warranties. Responsive customer service is important, too, in case you run into any problems. Refresh rate: A 60-hertz (Hz) refresh rate over either HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort 1.2 keeps things smooth and prevents laggy, frustrating mouse movements.
Older versions of HDMI and DisplayPort topped out at 30 Hz for 4K monitors or relied on MST (multi-stream transport) to achieve 60 Hz. You can now buy 4K monitors with up to 144 Hz refresh rates, but they’re much more expensive than 60 Hz monitors, and most people don’t need them. On-screen display: Your 4K monitor’s on-screen display should make it easy to change settings such as text size or brightness.
Its buttons—whether capacitive or physical—should also be easy to use. Adaptive sync: Although adaptive sync helps reduce screen tearing, it’s mainly aimed at gamers, so we look at its inclusion as a bonus rather than a requirement. “Screen tearing” happens when the number of frames the graphics card is rendering per second is misaligned with the monitor’s refresh rate. Adaptive sync locks the refresh rate of the monitor to the frame rate of the video card. FreeSync, which is compatible with AMD graphics cards, uses DisplayPort’s adaptive-sync feature. Nvidia has its own version, G-Sync, that requires an Nvidia chip inside the monitor, but those monitors tend to be more expensive.We looked through the websites of 4K monitor manufacturers such as, and and found around 60 models to consider.
We eliminated models that didn’t meet our criteria for this monitor review, weren’t readily available through established retailers, or were too expensive relative to the other models we considered.In 2019, we found three new monitors to test alongside the three monitors we’d already tested. The and were in competition for our top pick, the and were contenders for our larger upgrade pick, and the and were promising candidates for our budget pick.
The 24-inch continues to be a great 4K 24-inch monitor, but no new competitors have popped up in that category since the last time we tested. How we tested. We used customized tests in the CalMAN software calibration suite and high-end hardware to test the color accuracy of each monitor’s display. Shown is our ColorChecker test, which runs through more than 100 colors. Video: Rozette RagoWe worked with Wirecutter AV writer Chris Heinonen to test the color accuracy of each 4K monitor’s display using an and an colorimeter, as well as customized tests in the CalMAN 2019 software calibration suite.
For each screen, the CalMAN tests produce DeltaE 2000 numbers, which show how close the displayed color is to what it’s supposed to be: the lower the number, the better. A DeltaE value under 1.0 is perfect. Under 2.0 is good enough for print-production work, and you wouldn’t notice a difference if you had a perfect reference to compare against. Ratings above 3.0 mean you’d probably see a difference with your naked eye.Color gamut, or the range of colors that a device can accurately represent, is also important—color accuracy doesn’t mean much if your screen shows only a portion of the colors meant to be displayed—so we used our CalMAN tests to determine how much of the sRGB color gamut each monitor’s screen could reproduce. The ideal score is 100 percent. Our numbers don’t go past that, because reporting numbers larger than 100 percent can give the impression of full gamut coverage even in cases where that isn’t true—for example, if the 4K monitor displays many colors outside the gamut without displaying all the ones inside it.For each round of tests, we adjusted the monitor’s brightness to 140 cd/m 2—a good value for everyday use—and set its contrast as high as it could go without losing white details. We left every other setting at the default value.
While we tested for picture quality, we used each of our finalists for a few days to get a feel for their features. The best 4K monitor: HP Z27. The is the best 4K monitor for most people because it has accurate color and a great contrast ratio; easy ergonomic adjustments that allow you to tilt, swivel, pivot, and adjust the height of the screen; a great three-year warranty and dead-pixel policy; and a wide variety of useful ports like USB 3.0 and USB-C. The USB-C port lets you transmit data and video and charge a USB-C laptop at 65 W, all over a single cable. Many other 4K monitors lack USB-C or USB 3.0 ports, have poor stand adjustability, carry shorter or worse warranties, or display less accurate colors.The HP Z27 4K monitor has notably thin side and top bezels, though its bottom bezel is significantly larger.
The navigational buttons are on the underside of the screen, and using them to quickly scroll through menu options is simple. The HP Z27 has one HDMI 2.0 port, one DisplayPort 1.2 port, and a Mini DisplayPort input, as well as USB 3.0 and USB-C ports for additional connections. The presence of USB-C allows for the transfer of data, video, and 65 W of power over a single cable rather than three; this feature is especially handy for owners of USB-C laptops, and it has become more pertinent in 2019 since almost all new laptops over $700 or so can take advantage of it.The Z27’s easy-to-use menu buttons reside on the underside of the screen’s bottom bezel. Photo: Sarah Kobos.The HP Z27 has a number of useful ports to choose from—including HDMI, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, USB-C, and USB 3.0. Photo: Sarah Kobos.The Z27’s easy-to-use menu buttons reside on the underside of the screen’s bottom bezel. Photo: Sarah Kobos.The HP Z27 has a number of useful ports to choose from—including HDMI, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, USB-C, and USB 3.0. Photo: Sarah Kobos.
In most of our CalMAN tests, the HP Z27’s DeltaE 2000 values were fantastic; we found its color points at 2.31, ColorChecker at 2.68, and saturation sweep at 2.42. Its grayscales were more technically accurate than those of most of the competition, at 2.97. Although the Lenovo ThinkVision P27u, our runner-up, had better CalMAN scores in these tests, the HP Z27 posted one of the highest (and best) contrast ratios we found on any of our monitors, at 1,002:1. Contrast ratio is the measurement of a fully lit white screen versus an unlit black screen at a fixed brightness level.
The HP Z27’s score is an excellent number for a monitor, especially an IPS panel, and it means the bright parts of the screen will look vibrant and really pop out next to blacks. The HP Z27’s grayscale tracking was very accurate: 2.97 points.
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The HP Z27’s ColorChecker score was great—2.68. The HP Z27’s saturation sweep score was impressive, too, at 2.42.The HP Z27 comes in two pieces that are straightforward to assemble; you can connect them without additional tools. Its four ergonomic adjustments—tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustment—work securely and steadily, and make it easy to customize the monitor’s position for your ergonomic needs. It also has greater adjustability than most other monitors we tested. It tilts 5 degrees forward and 23 degrees backward, and it can swivel side to side and pivot 90 degrees into portrait mode. If you prefer to use a in place of the Z27’s stand, it allows for that, too.HP covers the Z27 with a three-year standard limited warranty and —the company will replace your monitor if it has even one bright pixel or subpixel, or if it has more than four dark subpixels.
Runner-up 4K monitor: Lenovo ThinkVision P27u.At the time of publishing, the price was $474.If the HP Z27 is sold out, too expensive, or otherwise hard to find, the is a good runner-up option. Though its contrast ratio isn’t as high as the HP’s, its color accuracy is a tad better; of the two, only the contrast ratio difference is noticeable to the naked eye.
Its adjustable stand lifts, tilts, and pivots, but it doesn’t swivel like that of the HP Z27, and this monitor is a little less svelte overall. It includes a useful DisplayPort connection plus HDMI and USB 3.0 ports, as well as a USB-C port that lets you transmit data and video and charge a USB-C laptop at 50 W, all over a single cable. Like the HP Z27, the Lenovo ThinkVision P27u has thin bezels around the sides and the top of its screen, which makes its screen nice to look at. It comes with a three-year warranty, too. It’s a great monitor, but most people should consider the HP first if that model is available. The Lenovo P27u has a bunch of USB 3.0 ports on its side, in addition to the DisplayPort, HDMI, and USB-C ports on its back (not pictured).
Photo: Michael MurtaughIn most of our CalMAN tests, the Lenovo’s DeltaE 2000 values turned out beautifully; we found that it performed even better than the HP Z27 in many of our tests, although I couldn’t tell the difference between the screens when looking at them side by side. Neither monitor hit the 3.0 mark or above, which is when a monitor’s screen noticeably appears different to the naked eye.The P27u’s color points were around 1.11, its ColorChecker was at 1.05, and its saturation sweep score was 1.12. Its grayscales were more technically accurate than those of most of the competition, at 1.99. Comparatively, the HP Z27’s marks were 2.31, 2.68, 2.42, and 2.97, respectively.The one slightly noticeable difference between our top two picks was in the contrast ratio: The Lenovo’s was 853:1, while the HP had a 1,002:1 contrast ratio.
The Lenovo’s result wasn’t terrible, but the lower contrast ratio, alongside this monitor’s somewhat reduced adjustability, was enough of a drawback for us to name the HP as the better choice for most people. The Lenovo P27u’s CalMAN scores were even better than the HP Z27’s. Its grayscale score was 1.99, which is extremely accurate.
The Lenovo’s ColorChecker results came in at a nearly perfect 1.05. The Lenovo’s saturation sweep score was a terrific 1.12.The Lenovo ThinkVision P27u comes in three pieces: the screen, stand, and base. Although that’s one more piece than the Z27 has, the P27u is just as simple to assemble and also attaches without requiring any additional tools. You can tilt and pivot the ThinkVision P27u, as well as adjust its height; its three adjustments worked consistently in our tests, and I never worried about breaking the monitor as I adjusted it to my liking. (It doesn’t swivel like the HP Z27, though.) Like the HP, the Lenovo allows you to attach a VESA monitor arm. The Lenovo ThinkVision P27u has thin side bezels plus a bottom bezel that’s thick enough to house navigational buttons on the front.
Photo: Michael MurtaughLike the rest of the 27-inch 4K monitors that we tested, the Lenovo ThinkVision P27u monitor has very thin side and top bezels, and a thicker bottom bezel where you can access its navigational buttons. Unlike the HP Z27—which hides its navigational buttons on the underside of the screen—the Lenovo P27u features them prominently on the bottom-right corner of the monitor’s front, which is less attractive. The Lenovo also has a red band around the back of its stand, which we didn’t like compared with the all-black look of the HP.
The Lenovo ThinkVision P27u’s stand has a bright red band near its bottom, which we didn’t like compared with the HP Z27’s all-black coloring. Photo: Michael MurtaughThe ThinkVision P27u comes with a three-year limited warranty and a dead-pixel policy that isn’t quite as comprehensive as the HP Z27’s —whereas HP will replace your monitor if it has even one bright pixel or subpixel, or if it has more than four dark subpixels, Lenovo will replace your monitor only if it has two bright pixels or subpixels, or five dark subpixels.
Budget 4K monitor: Dell UltraSharp U2718Q. If you don’t need USB-C—for example, if you plan to use your monitor only with a desktop computer that lacks a USB-C port—and if you want to save some money, consider the, our budget 4K monitor pick. It has good color accuracy and adjustability, offers a wide array of useful ports and a strong warranty, and typically costs about $100 less than the HP Z27 or Lenovo P27u.The U2718Q has one HDMI 2.0 port, one DisplayPort 1.2 port, and a Mini DisplayPort input, as well as a line-out to connect speakers and a USB 3.0 hub. The hub, when connected to a computer’s USB 3.0 port with the included cable, enables four USB ports on the monitor: two on the back of the monitor and two on the left side for easier access.
One of each pair can charge a device, such as a smartphone, with a power draw of up to 2 amps. The Dell U2718Q is missing the USB-C connectivity that the HP Z27 and Lenovo P27u have, and we think that feature is worth paying more for if you want to use your monitor with a USB-C laptop, but if you don’t mind the omission, the U2718Q is a great choice that’s usually about $100 cheaper. The Dell U2718Q’s grayscale tracking was not as good as the HP Z27’s, resulting in a 3.88 measurement. With a monitor scoring above 3.0, you can notice the difference between it and another monitor with your naked eye, and white areas have a color tint. With a 2.13 measurement, the U2718Q’s ColorChecker marks were excellent. The U2718Q’s overall saturation sweep test result, at 2.01, was good, but its lighter shades were less accurate as a result of its grayscale inaccuracy.In most of our CalMAN tests, the U2718Q’s DeltaE 2000 values were accurate: When testing at our routine 140 cd/m 2 setting, we saw the U2718Q’s color points land at 2.28, its ColorChecker at 2.13, and its saturation sweep at 2.01.
Its accuracy fell to a value of 3.88 when we tested the monitor’s grayscale tracking, though, which means that you may be able to notice a blue, green, or red cast to shades of gray on occasion; ideally we look for a score under 3.0.Its contrast ratio was good, too, at 1,097:1, which means you can see a big difference between white and black on the screen. Among our test group, in this regard the U2718Q was second only to the 32-inch Dell U3219Q, which had a 1,343:1 contrast ratio. A poor contrast ratio is most noticeable when you’re watching dark scenes in movies; we don’t expect the Dell U2718Q to have any issues.Dell excels at build quality and ergonomics, and this monitor is no exception. It’s easy to assemble without tools. You can adjust the height by 5.1 inches; the stand also tilts up to 5 degrees forward and 21 degrees back, and it swivels 45 degrees to the left and right. It can pivot into a portrait orientation either clockwise or counterclockwise. The stand can also detach completely, like those of the HP Z27 and Lenovo P27u, if you prefer to use a VESA monitor arm.
Assignable, tactile menu buttons reside underneath the bezel instead of along the front. Photo: Kyle FitzgeraldLike recent 4K monitors from HP and LG, the Dell U2718Q has thin bezels around its screen. Four tactile menu buttons and a dedicated power button sit along the underside of the bezel at the bottom-right corner. As on our top pick, the buttons make the U2718Q easy to navigate. In addition to multiple video inputs, the Dell U2718Q has a USB 3.0 hub with four ports (two, not pictured, are on the side). Photo: Kyle FitzgeraldThe U2718Q comes with Dell’s three-year limited warranty, which covers defects in materials and workmanship, and a that allows for a replacement if even one bright pixel (a stuck pixel that continually allows backlight to shine through) is present. Under Dell’s Advanced Exchange Service, Dell will ship out a replacement the next business day if the company deems it necessary and you still fall within the limited warranty.
Upgrade 4K monitor: Dell UltraSharp U3219Q.At the time of publishing, the price was $745.If a 27-inch monitor isn’t big enough for you, consider the 32-inch 4K monitor. It combines good color and grayscale measurements, a few display inputs (including USB-C), and a USB hub that more than one computer can use at the same time.
The U3219Q’s USB-C port delivers up to 90 W of power, which is enough to charge a 15-inch MacBook Pro at full power, and it also transmits data, video, and audio. Its menu buttons are easy to access and use, too. This monitor is also big enough that you may be able to use it without needing to scale up text or UI elements to make them readable. Like the Dell U2718Q, the U3219Q comes with a three-year warranty and a, which helps make it easier to spend $800 on a bigger monitor.
However, it still costs several hundred dollars more than the 27-inch monitors we recommend, and it requires a lot more physical space. The Dell U3219Q’s connections are split between two areas, but most of them—namely an HDMI port, a DisplayPort input, a USB-C port, and two USB 3.0 ports—can be found on its back. Photo: Michael MurtaughThe Dell U3219Q’s connections are split between two areas. At the center of the back, you can find an HDMI port, a DisplayPort input, a USB-C port, and two USB 3.0 ports—one of which supports fast-charging capabilities. On the side of the monitor are two more USB 3.0 ports, including another with fast charging. Thanks to the monitor’s KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) feature, you can toggle between and control two different computers—one connected via USB-C, the other attached via the upstream USB 3.0 port and a display connection—with one keyboard and mouse, or even use both computers at once through a picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture mode. If you keep a desktop computer plugged into the monitor, for example, but occasionally use the monitor with a USB-C laptop too, you can connect the laptop to its USB-C cable and get right to work without unplugging anything from the desktop.The U3219Q is factory-calibrated, and its measurements are comparable with those of the HP Z27 and the Dell U2718Q.
In our tests, grayscale tracking DeltaE came in at 3.2, which is okay—not great, but not bad. The six color points (red, green, blue, yellow, cyan, and magenta) averaged to a DeltaE of 2.3. The saturation sweep result was even better at 1.9, and the ColorChecker result of 1.8 was about a point better than what we got from the HP, although the numbers are fairly close and you likely wouldn’t see a difference between the two monitors with your naked eye. The average contrast ratio is the best of any 4K monitor we’ve tested, at 1,343:1. The Dell U3219Q’s grayscale tracking DeltaE came in at 3.2, which is only okay next to its other results.
At 1.8, the Dell U3219Q’s ColorChecker score was even better than that of the HP Z27 we tested, though you wouldn’t notice a difference between the two in real-world use. The Dell U3219Q’s cyans ran higher than the rest of its colors in our saturation sweep test.
At 1.9, though, the U3219Q still gave us very good results.The bezels on the U3219Q are about as slim as the HP Z27’s, at 6 mm around the sides and top but a bit thicker on the bottom to accommodate the monitor’s controls. In addition to its thin bezels, the U3219Q has a 5.9-inch range of height adjustment up to a max height of 24 inches from the desk to the top of the monitor. It can tilt 5 degrees forward or 21 degrees back, swivel 30 degrees left or right, and pivot 90 degrees into a portrait position. The monitor has VESA-compliant mount points you can use to replace the built-in stand with a monitor arm or another mount. The U3219Q’s controls are barely noticeable on the bottom front of its screen. Photo: Michael MurtaughThe U3219Q comes with Dell’s three-year limited warranty, which covers defects in materials and workmanship, and a that allows for a replacement if even one bright pixel (a stuck pixel that continually allows backlight to shine through) is present.
On top of that, Dell’s Advanced Exchange Service means Dell will ship out a replacement the next business day if the company deems it necessary and you still fall within the limited warranty. A smaller 4K monitor: Dell P2415Q.At the time of publishing, the price was $422.If you have less space on your desk or just want a smaller 4K monitor, is a 24-inch model with extremely accurate colors and similar features. In our tests, its display was significantly more accurate than that of the other 24-inch 4K monitor we tried, the. The P2415Q is an older model than the other monitors we recommend, with thick bezels and no USB-C ports, but it offers HDMI and DisplayPort plus four USB 3.0 ports, and it has a highly adjustable stand and the same dead-pixel policy and three-year warranty as the other Dell monitors we recommend. The Dell P2415Q’s average DeltaE 2000 value during grayscales testing was a smidgen above the 1.0 mark, with only its blackest blacks hitting 2.0 and above. The Dell P2415Q performed extremely accurately in our ColorChecker test, which runs through more than 100 colors. Of all the 24-inch monitors we tested, the Dell P2415Q had the best average DeltaE 2000 value during our saturations test, posting a value of 0.7666.The Dell P2415Q’s factory-calibrated picture performed very well in our testing.
It had a DeltaE value of 1.2166 for grayscales, measuring more than 2.0 only at its blackest points; it also recorded a 0.8324 value for the ColorChecker test, and at 0.7666, it recorded the best saturation DeltaE value of. It covered 98 percent of the sRGB color gamut, too. These results represented a huge improvement over what we saw from the other 24-inch 4K monitor we tested, the, which had DeltaE values of 2.4576, 3.704, and 2.9383, respectively.
The LG 4K monitor did have a higher contrast ratio and darker black levels than the P2415Q, but we didn’t notice a difference in contrast when we compared the two monitors with our naked eyes, and the Dell did better than the LG in every other test. The Dell P2415Q’s stand is very adjustable; this is what it looks like rotated into a vertical position. Photo: Rozette RagoDell covers the P2415Q with a three-year limited warranty, which applies to defects in materials and workmanship, and a that allows for a replacement if even one bright pixel is present. With Dell’s Advanced Exchange Service, Dell ships out a replacement the next business day if the company deems it necessary and you still fall within the limited warranty. Care and maintenance. Factory-calibrated 4K monitors are generally pretty accurate, so you don’t need to buy a to calibrate your display unless you require absolute perfection (as professional photographers, graphic designers, or video editors do). You should adjust the monitor’s brightness to your liking.
We use a colorimeter to set our monitors to 140 cd/m² for our testing, but you have no real way to tell your monitor’s exact luminance just by eyeballing it. If your monitor is too bright, you could experience discomfort after extended computing sessions.
Too dim, and it’ll look lifeless and drab. Just use a setting that feels good to you.It’s worthwhile to take some time to read your monitor’s manual to understand the features. For example, if your 4K monitor has a dynamic contrast feature, turn it off. When it’s on, you get a higher contrast ratio, but your screen’s brightness shifts up and down depending on how dark or light a particular scene is, and that effect can get annoying.If your monitor’s screen gets dirty or smudgy, on it (no Windex). Don’t use a paper towel, either. A microfiber cloth and some distilled water (not tap) will work just fine.
And don’t spray the screen when cleaning it—spray the cloth, and then wipe the screen. What to look forward to. The 4K monitor was a previous top pick. Although it’s usually less expensive than our top picks and it posted great CalMAN scores in our tests, this LG monitor lacks USB 3.0 and USB-C ports and comes with only a. It’s a good monitor, but when you’re spending this much money on a 4K screen, it’s important to ensure that what you’re buying offers enough support to last you a few years.Similar to the 27UD68P-B, has a white case and a silver-colored stand, while the company’s has a stand without height or pivot adjustments and is a good choice if you already have a monitor arm. Like the 27UD68P-B, both of these monitors come with one-year warranties and lack USB ports; they offer only surface-level differences otherwise, so we dismissed them.The is another one of our previous picks. It has a great stand plus VESA support, and it also comes with a built-in USB 3.0 hub.
It has fat bezels and it lacks USB-C and an HDMI 2.0 port, which means it can’t display a 60 Hz 4K signal over HDMI, but if you don’t care about those things and you can find it for significantly less than either of our main picks (it’s often more expensive), it’s still a solid 4K monitor.When we first considered the, it cost around $360. Now, it’s regularly available for about $470.
Its CalMAN test results were fine, but in our grayscale and ColorChecker tests it frequently hit 3.0 and above, which is a little high. We don’t recommend buying it over any of our picks, considering our picks tested better in CalMAN and cost less.We dismissed the and the for their lack of USB-C connectivity and the mediocre reviews that we found while we were conducting research for this guide in 2019.Our top picks are typically priced around $500 and offer three-year warranties. The usually costs around $60 more, and it comes with only a one-year warranty, so we decided not to test it.At the time of our research, the cost nearly $700—$200 more than our top picks—which is too much money for a 27-inch 4K monitor (or a 32-inch monitor, for that matter). It appears to be only height-adjustable, too, so despite its color accuracy we don’t think it’s worth buying.In our CalMAN testing, the had worse scores than the Dell U3219Q; with a DeltaE value of 3.55, its ColorChecker score is the worst of all the monitors we’ve tested this year.
Although it offers a range of useful ports (including USB-C), it usually costs more than our upgrade pick.32-inch monitor was a bit disappointing. The color measurements were off significantly, especially the color-points DeltaE, which came in at 4.26.
This monitor is also more expensive than our 32-inch pick, and the image quality is drastically inferior.We didn’t find many 24-inch 4K monitors during our research, but we did test the against the Dell P2415Q. The LG’s screen was less accurate than the Dell’s by a wide margin. This model also has fewer ports (two HDMI ports and one DisplayPort connection), and it offers limited adjustability—it only tilts—compared with the P2415Q monitor, which tilts, rotates, and swivels. And the 24UD58-B comes with only a one-year warranty, less than the P2415Q’s three-year coverage.
If you work primarily from a laptop every day, you know the struggles of having a limited amount of room to get any work done. Because of this, many creative professionals use an external monitor for more screen space.
The most popular type of monitor connects via a USB-C port which can not only give you a second or larger primary screen but also power your laptop.With their growing popularity, it’s beyond time for creatives to pay attention to this growing trend and with our list of the Best USB-C monitors for creatives we hope to give you a better idea for your next monitor. Related Posts:Top Laptops.Top Gear for Video Editing.More Top Gear for Designers.If you’re ready, let’s look at some tips for buying a USB-C monitor to make things easier,Shopping tips for buying a USB-C monitorSo while it seems like the easiest part of choosing which USB-C monitor to buy, it can also be the most stressful.
So to help, we thought some tips to help you narrow down your options to make your decision a bit easier.Adios budgetIf you’re shopping around for USB- C monitor and are looking for a cheap option, then may the Force be with you. If you’re looking for an affordable option that relative in price to other USB-C monitors, then you have some options. Just be ready for a little bit of sticker shock as you’ll likely need to spend between $300 and $500 just for a base model while higher-end models can easily reach four figures.Meets Your NeedsWhen you buy anything, you typically make sure that it solves whatever issue you have or can meet a need that you have. This is no different when it comes to choosing a USB-C monitor. The last thing you want to do is buy a monitor with a one-size-fits-all approach. Like we said before, these monitors can be a bit pricey so getting one that is optimized to help you achieve the desired results is important.Don’t Get Hung up on PortsLike many other monitor options, the ports that a USB-C monitor comes with can be a deciding factor for some people but don’t dismiss a monitor that comes without any other ports because you can simply use a USB-C dock to connect your devices.
By not focusing on the number or types of ports the monitor has, you could be opening yourself up to a much better monitor.The Best USB-C Monitors for Creatives. – $479. – $948.
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The best monitor balance of price and performanceUSB-C: Yes Screen size: 27 inches Resolution: 3840 x 2160 Aspect ratio: 16:9 HDMI inputs: 2 Display ports: 1With 4K resolution along with FreeSync anti-tearing processing, the 27-inch monitor from was designed with games in mind but that doesn’t mean that it won’t work for any creative work you need to do. While it’s not the newest monitor out there, that just means that while it’s still a great choice for any creative, the price is much more affordable.Latest Price on Amazon. $509.99A high-end monitor for those who expect the bestUSB-C: Yes Screen size: 38 inches Resolution: 3840 x 1600 Aspect ratio: 21:9 HDMI inputs: 2 Display ports: 1Designed with a 38-inch InfinityEdge screen, the curved is an impressive piece of technology. With a wide display, you can work with many multiple windows at the same time which makes it a great option for graphic designers. And with an impressive sRGB color gamut, once your work is done, you can start fighting off zombies.Latest Price on Amazon. Get an immersive experience and enjoy incredible visuals on this 38 inches WQHD+ curved screen with Infinity Edge.
Complete your work projects and enjoy home entertainment with vivid visuals, accurate color and sharp details. Connect up to six compatible RF devices or Bluetooth 4.0. Compatibility- All Operating System. With features like Dell Easy Arrange, you can arrange your projects to best suit your screen space.
You can display and edit content from two different PCs with a single KVM feature (keyboard, video and mouse). A single cable solution with a USB Type C connectivity transmits power, audio and video signals between a laptop and monitor. Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio. $899.00The best monitor for video editorsUSB-C: Yes x 3 Screen size: 24 inches Resolution: 3840 x 2160 Aspect ratio: 16:9 HDMI inputs: none Display ports: noneIf you edit video for a living, you know how hard it can be to pick a monitor that not only looks good but won’t require a loan to purchase.
The delivers a beautiful 4K resolution and color accuracy. With a combination of USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 ports, connecting to the monitor is as easy as can be and with its buttonless and lightweight design, it can be easy to forget that compared to other others, it is relatively affordable.Latest Price on Amazon. $549.66The best reasonably priced USB-C monitorUSB-C: Yes Screen size: 27 inches Resolution: 2560 x 1440 Aspect ratio: 16:9 HDMI inputs: 1 Display ports: 1If you’re looking for a monitor that is great combination for consuming content as well as some gaming every once in a while, the from Acer may not have the best specifications for video editing or graphic design but it could be a great option for someone with a home or small office business who might be willing to spend a little more on a high-quality monitor.Latest Price on Amazon.
100% sRGB and Rec.709 color space with IPS technology: brilliant colors and wide viewing angle. OS Compatibility- Windows 7,Windows 8,Windows 8.1Windows 10. 2560x1440 QHD resolution: enjoy greater image Detail (109 ppi) and crystal clear pictures.
USB Type-C docking Station: charge your Device, transfer data, transmit Audio and video, and connect to the internet, all through one USB TYpe-C cable. Darkroom, CAD/cam and animation Display modes: revolutionary modes bring out the details of intricate designs into view.
Eye-care technology: Low Blue light and flicker-free technology reduce eye discomfort.Brightness:350 cd/㎡. $495.26A professional USB-C monitor with a price to matchUSB-C: Yes Screen size: 32 inches Resolution: 3840 x 2160 Aspect ratio: 16:9 HDMI inputs: 4 Display ports: 1Without a doubt, the from Asus is the most expensive option on our list and this is because it’s on a whole different level. With 4K resolution along with HDR imaging capabilities, the monitor comes wrapped up in a USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 package comes with everything a creative could want. If you working in any kind of area from editing film to doing graphic design, you owe it to yourself to buy this monitor, if you can get past the price first.Latest Price on Amazon. 32-Inch 4K HDR (3840 x 2160) Professional display with Thunderbolt 3 x2, DisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.0 x2, HDMI 2.0B x3 inputs and 3W stereo speakers. True 10-bit color depth and quantum-dot technology provides 99% DCI-P3, 99.5% Adobe RGB, and 100% sRGB, 89% rec. 2020 color space for exceptional Color fidelity.
Asus SMART HDR technology supports multiple HDR formats including HDR-10, Dolby Vision, and HLG. Asus Eye Care technology with certified low Blue light and flicker-free technology paired with ergonomic tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment stand.
Thunderbolt 3 USB-C supports data transfers at up to 40 Gaps, and Power delivery provides up to 60W of power to external devices. $3,955.91The best USB-C Monitor for a MacBook ProUSB-C: Yes Screen size: 27 inches Resolution: 5120 x 2880 Aspect ratio: 16:9 HDMI inputs: 0 Display ports: 0from LG has been endorsed by Apple as the preferred option for a MacBook Pro and it’s no surprise why. With a 5K resolution and an IPS display and P3 color gamut, the monitor is impressive. Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C ports make it perfectly suited for a Mac, which can easily put it at the top of any Apple fans wishlist.Latest Price on Amazon. $1,599.11A monitor that’s as beautiful as it is largeUSB-C: Yes Screen size: 37.5 inches Resolution: 3840 x 1600 Aspect ratio: 21:9 HDMI inputs: 2 Display ports: 1With a massive 38-inch curved display, the is an amazing piece of technology. Equipped with AMD’s FreeSync technology which alone would make it a great monitor. The addition of an ergonomic stand that can have the tilt, swivel, and height-adjusted makes it even better than some static monitors.
With the screen being so large, Acer also includes eye-protection features such as an anti-flicker mechanism and a blue light filter to keep your eyes from tiring out and helping you get your project done.Latest Price on Amazon. $982.77A high-quality monitor with a beautiful designUSB-C: Yes Screen size: 27 inches Resolution: 3840 x 2160 Aspect ratio: 16:9 HDMI inputs: 2 Display ports: 1As one of the more affordable options on our list, the presents a stunning 4K image while the overall design is loaded with sleek aesthetics with its micro-thin bezels. While the color accuracy could be a little better, overall the image detail and rich colors are presented beautifully.
If you’re looking for a monitor with wide viewing angles that is not only affordable but is also a USB-C monitor, look no further.Latest Price on Amazon. $429.99The Best USB-C Monitors for CreativesChoosing the best USB-C monitor for your work can be difficult. The best USB-C monitor not only provides a great monitor that can power your laptop but can also display your work with amazing resolution and color. We hope that our list of the Best USB-C monitors for creatives has given you a better idea of how these monitors can help you every day.Do you have a USB-C monitor that you feel is the best thing on the planet? Let us know in the comments below!
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