Monitor buying guide (mega-thread)
in Computer Peripherals ·
I'm looking for a monitor—or maybe two—for some amateur coding and sys-admin tasks. A few YouTube videos here and there, plus some AutoCAD/ElectroCAD every once in a while... zero gaming involved.
Right now, I've been eyeing the Dell U2419H, with plans to grab a second one later.
My requirements: nothing with a TN panel—I really need those deep blacks for my terminal—and nothing glossy. Size-wise, I'm not entirely sure... maybe 20 to 24 inches? FHD works fine for me; I don't think I need anything higher, though I wouldn't complain if it was better than the 2560x1600@60Hz limit on my ThinkPad T430s.
It's vital that it has a built-in power supply—I can't deal with those bulky external power bricks like you see on laptops.
My budget is roughly $667 per monitor, but I'm flexible. I looked at some of those massive, cheap ones too, but I'm not sure if they just aren't for me...
My desk is only about 24 inches deep, and my eyesight isn't exactly perfect.
Does anyone have recommendations for a monitor that's easier on the eyes? I've heard some Dell models have decent PWM management to prevent flickering.
Then again... I don't know how much it actually matters when I'll be spending 8 hours a day at work staring at some bottom-of-the-barrel, dirt-cheap monitor anyway...😁
Right now, I've been eyeing the Dell U2419H, with plans to grab a second one later.
My requirements: nothing with a TN panel—I really need those deep blacks for my terminal—and nothing glossy. Size-wise, I'm not entirely sure... maybe 20 to 24 inches? FHD works fine for me; I don't think I need anything higher, though I wouldn't complain if it was better than the 2560x1600@60Hz limit on my ThinkPad T430s.
It's vital that it has a built-in power supply—I can't deal with those bulky external power bricks like you see on laptops.
My budget is roughly $667 per monitor, but I'm flexible. I looked at some of those massive, cheap ones too, but I'm not sure if they just aren't for me...
My desk is only about 24 inches deep, and my eyesight isn't exactly perfect.
Does anyone have recommendations for a monitor that's easier on the eyes? I've heard some Dell models have decent PWM management to prevent flickering.
Then again... I don't know how much it actually matters when I'll be spending 8 hours a day at work staring at some bottom-of-the-barrel, dirt-cheap monitor anyway...😁