Monitor buying guide (mega-thread)

Maybe something like this? It's on sale right now:
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-SE2719HR-Monitor-Display-Black/dp/B07N8S6ZJ9

I've got about $450 to work with.

Dennis Lopez11 said:Maybe check this one out, it's currently on sale:
https://www.amazon.com/dell-27-inch-monitor/dp/B08P5GZJ5X

My budget is around $250.

On the previous page, I wrote a brief summary regarding the Dell SE2719HR IPS led.

If you need a monitor specifically for work, you might need to stretch that budget a bit. I tested five or six different models over ten days and couldn't find exactly what I was looking for.
Regarding the Dell, it had significantly better colors than any other model I tried. They might be a bit oversaturated, which could be an issue if you require perfectly realistic color accuracy.
Some users mention issues with glowing or ghosting, but that shouldn't interfere with professional tasks.

Need a recommendation for a G-Sync 144 Hz monitor. Budget is around $500, maybe a bit more if it’s actually worth the extra cash.

Is there anything better than this?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/monitor-example

Arthur Anderson10 said:I wrote a bit about the Dell SE2719HR IPS led on the previous page.

If you need a work monitor, you’re probably gonna have to stretch your budget a bit more. I tested 5 or 6 different models in just 10 days and still couldn't find exactly what I was looking for.
As for the Della, the colors were way better than anything else I tried. They might be a little oversaturated though, which could be an issue if you need perfect color accuracy.
There's some glowing or ghosting or whatever, but who cares? It won't mess with your work.

🙏 Thanks!

Arthur Anderson10 said:On my previous post, I shared a few thoughts regarding the Dell SE2719HR IPS led monitor.

If you're looking for a monitor specifically for professional work, I honestly think you might need to stretch your budget a bit more? I spent ten days testing out five or six different models, and I just couldn't find exactly what I was searching for.
When it comes to the Della model, it actually had much better color reproduction than any of the others I tested, though I did wonder if the colors were perhaps a little too saturated; would that end up being an issue for you if you require perfectly realistic color accuracy?
Some people mention issues with glowing or ghosting—whatever the technical term is—but if you're using this for office tasks, does that really matter?

IPS glow is almost unavoidable when viewing from an angle with most panels. What really matters is that when you're sitting directly in front of the screen—especially with a larger size like 27"—you don't see any shifting in color toward the edges, which is a common problem with other panel types. And if this is for professional work, you should definitely aim for at least QHD resolution for a 27" display.

Check this one out, it looks like a great option: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/monitor-deals

Review: https://pcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-u2719d/

wiredotter14 said:Can someone recommend a G-Sync 144 Hz monitor? My budget is roughly $500, though I might stretch it a bit if there's a significant upgrade worth the extra cash.

Is there anything better than this one?

https://www.amazon.com/example-monitor-link

No, just go ahead and buy it.

Timothy Kim60 said:Nah, go grab it yourself

Thanks. I'll let my buddy know.
Think there'll be any sales in that category leading up to Christmas?

Not necessarily. You might catch an Amazon deal during the Black Friday or Cyber Monday rush, but even then, relying on it being on sale is a long shot. These things are always in high demand, which means stock levels stay pretty thin—especially when the price is already solid. Honestly, you’re more likely to find it completely sold out before you find a discount.

https://edigital.com/monitor/dell-nit...m_medium=click

Looking at this
If I swallow the crap e-digital is selling, the price looks solid. This monitor uses the same panel as that AOC one, though apparently the color gamut is slightly narrower or whatever.
Thoughts?
Is it worth messing around with e-digital for $67?
And is that 5-year warranty coming from the shop or the manufacturer?

wiredotter14 said:I've been eyeing this one
If I can trust Best Buy, the price looks pretty solid. It supposedly uses the exact same panel as that AOC model, though there's some talk about it having a slightly narrower color gamut or something along those lines.
What are your thoughts?
Is it worth dealing with Best Buy just to save a few bucks on this $67?
And does that five-year warranty mentioned by the shop actually come from the manufacturer, or is it just through the retailer?

Personally, I think it’s a good deal; it features some HDR capabilities, likely hitting around 300 nits with 99% sRGB coverage, so I'm not quite sure where you heard the color range was smaller:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Monitors/co...240y_p_review/

For reference:

https://global-download.acer.com/GDF...C=ACER&SC=PA_6

I just received an email from the local Mall about a promotion on a 32" monitor, and it expires at midnight tonight:

If I apply the coupon, the price ends up being $486...which looks pretty good to me. Most of the specs hit the mark—specifically the color depth, the gamut, and the 75Hz refresh rate—but I am slightly concerned about the physical size and whether the pixels will be too noticeable. Has anyone here had much experience using a 32" 1440p resolution setup for professional work rather than gaming? I can sit about 3 feet away from the screen while still having easy access to my keyboard and mouse...

P.S. My other option for $533 would be this one:

It’s a 27" model (mainly because of the size), and it offers great ergonomics with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments, plus 4x USB 3.0 ports. However, it does have a smaller color gamut and only hits 60 Hz. Since I work with 25fps video, wouldn't that 75Hz on the other model (being a clean 3x25) actually serve me better?

What exactly counts as "work" for you?

I’ve been rocking a 32" 1440p setup for ages. Used a Dell before this, but lately, I've been using the exact AOC you're looking at.

For general tasks—writing, Excel, making presentations, whatever—it’s totally fine. Honestly, I actually prefer having all that extra screen real estate; being able to snap two windows side-by-side is way more comfortable than trying to cram everything onto a 27".
The pixel density is basically the same as a standard 23" 1080p monitor, so feel free to test it out yourself.
You might notice the pixels if you lean in about an arm's length away, but I have zero reason to do that unless I'm obsessively tweaking a PowerPoint pixel by pixel while zoomed in.

If you're planning on doing heavy graphic design or digital drawing, though, I don't think this resolution cuts it. You'd be better off getting a 4K monitor.

wanderingbison9 said:I just got an email from the Mall about a promotion on a 32" monitor, and it expires at midnight tonight:

https://www.mall.com/lcd-monitors/aoc...tor-q3279vwfd8

With the coupon, this works out to $486...it hits all my requirements (color depth, gamut, 75Hz) except for the size, specifically how noticeable the pixels might be. Has anyone here actually used a 32" 1440p setup for productivity rather than gaming? I can sit about 3 feet away from it and still reach my keyboard and mouse easily...

P.S. My other option for $533:

https://www.mall.com/mall-days-056/aoc-q27p1-q27p1-

It's 27" (mainly for that reason), comes with full ergonomics like tilt, swivel, and height adjustment, plus 4x USB 3.0 ports, but it has a smaller gamut and only 60 Hz—though since I work with 25fps video, having 75Hz (which is 3x25) would actually be quite helpful...

Regarding that 32/1440p AOC monitor,😁 what really matters is what you won't like once you actually start staring at the screen for hours. Rather than repeating myself, I'll just drop this link below; essentially, you are looking at buying a very budget-friendly 32/1440p display.

http://www.forum.us/showpost.php?p=8...&postcount=405

When it comes to resolution or pixel density, most people don't run into any real issues. Whether it's 27/1080p or 32/1440p, there isn't much of a problem, and for most users, a significantly larger monitor is a much better way to go.🍿

Andrew Miller102 said:Regarding that 32-inch 1440p AOC monitor,😁 what really matters is what might bother you once you actually start staring at the screen all day.I don't want to repeat myself, so I'll just point you toward the link below; essentially, you are looking at buying a very budget-friendly 32-inch 1440p monitor.

When it comes down to resolution or pixel density, most users won't find much to complain about. Whether it's 27-inch 1080p or 32-inch 1440p, there isn't much of a headache there, and for the vast majority of people, having a significantly larger screen is usually the much better way to go.🍿

Thanks. That last part is actually the most important thing for me.

Looking at the link you shared, if by backlight bleed you're referring to IPS glow, then I suppose I should expect that as a standard feature. My primary goal is simply getting more "real estate" for my editing software, provided that the color of the full-screen preview doesn't shift too drastically at different angles, which is what IPS typically offers at this size. As far as color accuracy goes, I shouldn't have an issue since I own a colorimeter, so I can always dial back the gamut or push it further depending on the specific project requirements.

I currently have a 40-inch 4K MVA TV, but because of the way the stand is designed, it won't fit directly in front of me on my desk; instead, it sits at a 90-degree angle to my right, and even from that position, I lose a lot of color precision in the corners due to the VA panel.

wanderingbison9 said:Thanks. That last part is what matters to me.

To be honest, you just need to look at a standard 1080p monitor to see how dense those pixels actually are.

Anyway, once I went over 32", everything else just feels too small.

wiredotter14 said:To really just comes down to looking at any standard 1080p monitor to get a sense of how dense those pixels actually feel.

Personally, once I jumped up to a 32-inch screen, everything else started feeling way too small for me.

Yeah, I definitely realized that... the PPI is pretty much identical. Since I’m sitting at a comfortable distance from my current 23-inch setup, I don't notice any screen door effect, so maybe it's doable? Being nearsighted, I can't really lean in closer than about 28 inches anyway before things start getting blurry... plus, the width of this monitor is exactly the same as my desk.😬

P.S. somehow I managed to skip over your first post. My work involves editing, color grading, and post-production, and honestly, having that workflow window open in San Francisco is starting to feel a bit limiting.

wanderingbison9 said:Thanks. That last part is what actually matters to me.

Looking at your link, if by backlight bleed you mean Backlight bleed, I expect that to be standard. My priority is just getting enough screen real estate for my editing software, provided the color in a full-screen preview doesn't shift too drastically at the corners due to the typical issues found in an IPS panel. Color accuracy isn't much of a concern since I have a colorimeter, so I can always dial back the gamut or push it further depending on the project.

I'm currently using a 40" 4K MVA TV but the stand makes it impossible to fit on my desk, so it's sitting ninety degrees to my right, and even then, I'm losing all my color precision in the corners because of the VA tech.

You aren't going to escape Backlight bleed entirely,😁 and how noticeable it is really just comes down to the specific IPS LCD panel you end up with. We touched on this briefly a few pages back, but it remains true that a budget or low-end monitor or TV paired with an IPS LCD panel will almost always exhibit much more pronounced Backlight bleed.

Now, backlight bleed is a completely different beast and a separate issue in practice. If the backlight itself is cheap or poorly designed—which is common with low-end LCD panels or edge-lit setups—you're going to run into problems every single time.



Here is a perfect example of how things go south; back in 2016, a group tested twenty identical Dell monitors specifically for backlight bleed. At the time, these units were retailing for about $1,000, and they were all running an AUO Optronics IPS LCD panel. You could argue that Dell is the one to blame for the poor lighting since they chose a cheaper or lower-quality backlight assembly, but the bottom line is that half of those monitors showed massive amounts of light leakage. For a $1,000 investment, having a fifty percent failure rate is nothing short of absolute junk disguised as premium gear with a Dell logo on it.🍿



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So, I see that Arthur Anderson10 finally pulled the trigger on that 32" AOC monitor over at the Mall of America...

wanderingbison9 said:Oh, okay. So I see Arthur Anderson10 picked up that 32" AOC at the Mall of America...

Same here at Linksys....already posted about my experience a few pages back.

wiredotter14 said:I’m also using Linksys... I actually detailed my experience with them just a few pages back.

Well, why didn't you just say so right from the start?😁 Fine then... I guess I'll just go meditate until midnight rolls around...🙄