The Five Best 4K Computer Monitors
Whether you’re building a high-end gaming PC or just enjoying the extra screen real estate that a 4K display offers, you have a variety of options on the market, large or small, affordable or top-notch. This week we’ll be taking a look at the top five based on your nominations.
Earlier this week, we asked you to tell us which 4K computer monitors you think are the best – best value for money, workspace, and most readily available and well supported. You answered with a great array of displays, affordable low-cost panels, high-end models, and more. However, we only have room for your five favorites, and here they are in no particular order:
Seiki Pro SM40UNP 4K 40 ” Monitor
Seiki’s newest model, the SM40UNP 40 ”Pro monitor, is brand new and will set you back a ton of money on Amazon , but it is well known and has good reviews. This is one of the largest 4K monitors you can buy and is primarily intended to be used as a monitor rather than a TV (although it can certainly work like both). It’s a full-size 60Hz panel with a native resolution of 3840×2160 pixels and has two HDMI ports, two Displayport ports, a DVI-D port if you need to downscale, and even a VGA port. This panel also features a USB 3.0 hub, as well as a VESA-compatible tilt-and-turn stand that also adjusts in height. The panel is not technically an IPS display, but PCPer notes that its colors and blacks are much better than you might expect , and that you get a little bit of the best of both worlds when you compare IPS and TN panels. However, the display is not calibrated (despite being named “Pro”), so you will have to deal with this yourself using the on-screen menus.
Seiki was one of the first companies to bring affordable 4K displays to the masses, including the 39-inch 4K display that has recently captured the hearts of performance enthusiasts . This legacy has surfaced in a chain of nominations where many of you have said that their new 40 inches – although still very new and barely available – is a panel to be surpassed now, offering tons of real estate on a screen of this size that really does it all. can be used. You even said that 24 and 27 inches are too small for 4K, and definitely preferred that screen size. Those of you who supported his nomination also supported the fact that the panel works great in OS X and Windows, and that the panel supports picture-in-picture and multiple screen inputs at the same time. Read more in the thread of his nominations here .
Dell 24 Ultra HD 4K Monitor – P2415Q
Almost all of Dell’s 4K displays were nominated for the nomination, but the 24-inch display has become one of the most popular nominees, mainly due to its size and price. This 24-inch LED-backlit panel will set you back just under $ 440 on Amazon , and for your money you get a 4K 60Hz panel that supports HDMI, Displayport and miniDisplayport, DisplayPort daisy-chain, and is packaged in a USB 3.0 hub. … The base is adjustable in angle, tilt and height and can be VESA-standard if you prefer. Native resolution, like most 4K displays, is 3840 x 2160 pixels with 8ms response time. This Dell panel, like most Dell UltraSharp displays, is well known for its color fidelity, wide viewing angles and matte anti-reflective coating, making it easy to use even in bright conditions. Oh, did we mention this is an IPS display?
Those of you who nominated the P2415Q praised it for its color accuracy and compatibility with Retina-based laptops, so you can connect your laptop without losing all those precious pixels by simply using a larger screen. The others of you loved this display because it was perfect for the size and pixel density, and you mentioned that it is small enough not to take up a ton of space on your desk, but large enough that you really feel like you can use additional real estate. for work. The price, considering it is less than $ 500, is not bad either. Read more in the nomination thread here .
Samsung 28 ” Ultra High Definition LED Monitor (U28D590D)
If this 28-inch Samsung 4K display sounds familiar to you, then it should: this is the display we used in our 4K gaming build , and it is the 4K display that we usually tell you about when it goes on sale at Kinja Deals. … It’ll set you back about $ 500 , but for your money, you get a full 60Hz panel that’s well-designed, has a standard native resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, boasts a 1ms response time, and includes two HDMI ports and one port. Displayport. The display supports picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture modes with multiple inputs, which is nice. This is a TN panel, not an IPS panel, so keep in mind that the display base is not VESA compliant and only adjusts in tilt. This means that there is no possibility of adjusting in height, turning or turning. The body is finished in glossy black, which some will like and others will not.
Those of you who have nominated it love its fast response time and great gaming performance, and it is well known for its excellent color reproduction, although it is not an IPS display . However, it’s relatively affordable compared to the desktop screen size you get, and many of you have praised it for supporting output from your Mac Retina computers as well as Windows gaming PCs. A joystick on the back for controlling on-screen menus and options is also a nice touch, and it doesn’t hurt that Samsung and Amazon regularly list it for sale at surprisingly low prices. Just go shopping. You can find out more in the thread of his nominations here .
Dell 27 Ultra HD 4K Monitor P2715Q
The Dell P2715Q is the big brother of the 2415Q and is perfect for people who prefer slightly larger panels or want a 4K display that still has a lot of screen space but a little more on your desk and those. the pixels are slightly larger and easier to work with. It will set you back a little over $ 550 on Amazon and has all the features you’d expect from a Dell Ultra display. It supports 60Hz, HDMI, Displayport and miniDisplayport, Displayport (daisy chain) connectivity to other devices, and has a USB 3.0 hub built into the display. The monitor is VESA mount compatible if you remove it from the fully adjustable pan / tilt and height display. Like its smaller cousin, it has a native resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels @ 60Hz, a 9ms response time and LED backlighting on an IPS panel.
Those of you who preferred this model basically said it has the same overall feature set as Dell’s 24-inch 4K panel, but you thought the 27-inch size is better for a 4K display since it’s a little easier to use. without a ton of scaling. … Many of you have said that this is not the cheapest monitor (although I remember when 24-inch Ultrasharps were about that, so it says something about the price of 4K panels), but the size, footprint, and choice of ports you get. not to mention the fact that you get full resolution at 60Hz makes this a great choice. Read more in the nomination thread here .
28 ” LED-backlit 4K CrystalPro 60Hz Monoprice CrystalPro
Monoprice knows how to make an inexpensive panel, and this 28-inch 4K panelcosts $ 400 directly from Monoprice . It is a 60Hz, 3840 x 2160 pixel display with two HDMI inputs, two Displayport ports and one DVI-D port, and a 1ms response time. It’s a TN panel, not an IPS panel, but it (like Samsung above) boasts a 170-degree viewing angle and performs well in many applications. The base is VESA compatible and fully adjustable in tilt, height and swivel (it’s round, so it’s technically swivel too). If you’re the type of person who needs a little more room than a 24-inch panel can offer, but don’t leave a lot of desk space for monitors alone, this might be a good choice for you – if you’re on a budget or just no need to spend money on upgrades like IPS panel or USB. built-in hub.
Those of you who have nominated this one noted that it is a fairly simple panel with important features without adding many others you may not need, which also helps keep the price down. You pointed out that the price just cannot be beaten, but you have to keep in mind that this is a budget panel and may have some quirks. You’ve noticed that it has a remote control and can even quadruple the screen using all four inputs if you like, which is a nice advantage. Read more in the thread of his nominations here .
Now that you’ve seen the top five, it’s time to put them to a general vote to determine the winner.
Honorable mentions
Honorable mentions this week are for the Samsung 32-inch Professional Ultra High Definition LED Monitor (U32D970Q) , which gets great support with its color fidelity , 32-inch base, lots of calibration options, and beautiful design at a $ 1,300 price tag. when combined with one HDMI port and two Displayport ports, and a non-VESA compliant stand, many of you may not find it. However, some of you supported his nomination and you can read some of the specs here .
We also have to mention the biggest competitor to this 40-inch Seiki display that made it to the review – the Philips BDM4065UC 4K 60Hz 40-inch monitor , which costs around $ 900 on Amazon , but some of you reported seeing it for around $ 600. dollars, which would make it the best deal. You praised it for being a huge panel upscaling 4K resolution where they are really useful for both gaming and performance if you have a system that can power it. You can read more thoughts on his nominations thread here .
Do you have anything to say about one of the applicants? Want to substantiate your personal favorite even if it wasn’t on the list? Remember, the Top 5 is based on your most popular nominations from the Call for Applicants thread earlier this week . Don’t just complain about the top 5, let us know which option you like best and justify it in the discussions below.