There are many monitors for working with graphics. To choose, you need to build on something. It should not only be beautiful, display normally, but also be able to display high-definition content. If the type of matrix is more or less clear (it should be an IPS screen), then other issues may raise questions. After reviewing customer reviews and expert comments, I have compiled a list of the best monitors for photographers and designers in 2020.
LG 29UM69G
Our rating opens with an LG model with a 29-inch IPS-matrix with Full HD 2560 × 1080 resolution and WLED backlighting. The response speed is only 1 ms, the frame refresh rate is 75 Hz, the monitor brightness is 250 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 1000: 1. This is a gaming monitor, but its features and functions are also suitable for photographers and designers.
New Flicker Safe technology reduces eye strain flicker and ensures comfortable viewing for long periods of time. And the Read Mode function reduces the amount of blue in the image, creating optimal conditions for protecting eyesight.
Ergonomic stand: The tilt of the screen can be adjusted from -5 ° to 20 °. SUPER + Resolution technology improves image quality after scaling, eliminating blur, jagged edges. Unlike conventional technologies, which simply remove blur in the enlarged image, SUPER + Resolution also reduces the noise that occurs during edge processing. It softens the sharpness of images, makes it more natural. With it, even games for PSP and NINTENDO DS consoles look great on the big screen.
Dynamic DAS motion synchronization mode. This mode synchronizes your experience in real time with what is happening in the game by minimizing input lag and will be very useful for gamers. In shooter games, the Black Stabilizer function gives players full visibility even in the darkest scenes. The device automatically detects dark areas and makes them brighter: you can find enemies hiding in the dark before they attack you. The combination of AMD FreeSync technology and an ultra-wide 21: 9 screen makes the game experience amazing with no clutter or lag.
The monitor provides HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, USB (video) inputs, headphone output. Additional "feature" - 2 built-in speakers with a total power of 10 watts.
Pros:
- Excellent color rendering.
- The latest technology for image enhancement.
- Flicker Safe technology reduces eye strain.
- Beautiful view.
- Good sound from the speakers.
Minuses:
- Flimsy stand.
- It is inconvenient to plug headphones into the back panel jack.
- Very easily soiled case.
Very popular model among users because of the price -... I think it is acceptable, given the monitor diagonal, image quality, a set of the latest technologies and systems. There are small flaws - a flimsy stand, inconvenient location of the headphone jack, but all these little things fade away when you sit down at this monitor. On the Yandex. Market 91% of buyers recommend this product.
Iiyama ProLite XUB2792QSU-1
Iiyama ProLite XUB2792QSU is built on the basis of the AHVA-matrix (IPS-type) manufactured by AU Optronics and used for displays with a "frameless" case design. The frames in this model are very thin, almost imperceptible. This is a 27-inch monitor with a 16: 9 aspect ratio, as opposed to the LG 29UM69G with a 21: 9 ratio. The pixel density is at the level of 110 ppi, the resolution of the WQHD standard is 2560 × 1440, the usual WLED-backlight.
The response speed is 5 ms, the frame refresh rate is 75 Hz, the brightness is 350 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 5,000,000: 1. The monitor uses the AMD FreeSync adaptive synchronization system, operating in the 55–75 Hz range, and without it the maximum frequency is 72–73 Hz. FLICKER-FREE + BLUE LIGHT technologies - the successful decision for comfort and health of your eyes.
Flicker-free monitor with blue color reduction: The level of eye fatigue is significantly reduced. An adjustable stand (HAS, Height Adjustable Stand) for choosing a convenient screen position and comfortable work, which has a positive effect on health, increases labor productivity. The monitor has 2 speakers with a total power of 4 W, which is almost 2 times less than in the LG 29UM69G. In terms of sound quality, LG is clearly better. Provides DVI-D (HDCP), HDMI, DisplayPort, audio and stereo inputs, headphone output.
Pros:
- Very fine lines.
- Stand with position adjustment options.
- Very high maximum brightness.
- Built-in speakers.
Minuses:
- Insufficient set of modes and technologies.
- Very high minimum brightness.
- Poor sound quality.
- Black is not black enough.
The model is suitable if high detail of the objects is important, but the response speed, sound from the speakers, black quality in dark scenes are not critical. In all other respects, this is a high-quality monitor with excellent image, high definition detail of objects, but not as good as in LG 29UM69G. Price - ... On the Yandex. Market 88% of buyers recommend this product.
AOC U2777PQU
An ultra-high definition 4K UHD 3840 × 2160 monitor that delivers superb pixel density (157 PPI) on a large 27-inch screen for outstanding, detailed images. The 10-bit color depth of an RGB screen gives significantly more natural color transitions for the real picture. The response speed is 4 ms, which is slightly faster than in the Iiyama ProLite XUB2792QSU-1.
The frame refresh rate is 60 Hz, the brightness is 350 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 80,000,000: 1. Display with advanced IPS panel, vivid colors and wide viewing angle. The image is beautiful, clear regardless of the viewing angle. Wide Color Gamut technology - the monitor displays many more colors than traditional, thanks to hardware, rather than standard software settings.
The result is more realistic color reproduction with fine detail. Height settings are available to help you find the perfect position for work, play or to watch videos. There are 2 speakers with a total power of 6 W, which is more than in the Iiyama ProLite XUB2792QSU-1, but less than in the LG 29UM69G. There are DVI-D (HDCP), HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort, VGA (D-Sub), audio and stereo inputs. An additional feature is 4 USB ports.
Pros:
- Appearance.
- Build quality.
- Screen Position Adjustment.
- Uniform illumination.
- Good color rendering.
- Built-in speakers.
- Many ports.
- Built-in power supply for easy wall mounting.
Minuses:
- Mediocre sound.
- Inconvenient location of USB ports.
- No auto brightness control.
The model is popular because of its 4K resolution, which few competitors in this segment can boast of. Image quality is better than Iiyama ProLite XUB2792QSU-1 and even LG 29UM69G. There are practically no additional technologies in the monitor, and they are not needed when there is 4K - you no longer want to change to a monitor with a lower resolution. Disadvantages - poor sound quality, easily soiled glossy case, but they are hardly significant. Price - ... On the Yandex. Market 89% of buyers recommend this product.
HP EliteDisplay E273q
Style and functionality are combined in the stunning modern HP EliteDisplay E273q QHD monitor with a diagonal of 27 inches with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 with an aspect ratio of 16: 9 and LED-backlit.The response speed is 5 ms, the frame refresh rate is 60 Hz, the brightness of the monitor is 350 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 5,000,000: 1. By adjusting the height (in the range of 150 mm), tilt and swivel angle, you can choose the most convenient position for work.
The swivel stand can be changed from portrait to landscape orientation, which improves the convenience of working with multiple monitors. Reduce energy consumption and lower energy costs with an ENERGY STAR®, EPEAT®Gold certified low halogen monitor and TCO Certified Edge (85% recycled plastic).
For added convenience, the manufacturer provides HP Display Assistant software, which splits the screen into several areas, protects the device from theft with the function of dimming the monitor in case of an unauthorized shutdown. The settings provide 6 preset modes - Low Blue Light, Night, Reading, HP Enchance +, Multimedia, Photo and custom with the ability to edit in RGB channels. HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, USB (video), VGA (D-Sub), 2 USB connectors are provided, although, for example, in AOC U2777PQU there are 4 such ports.
Pros:
- Good color rendering.
- There are no highlights on a black background (at least in my copy).
- Convenient and reliable stand, convenient height adjustment.
- Narrow bezels at the top and sides.
- Adequate backlight brightness.
- Beautiful design.
- Switchable work indicator (if it bothers anyone).
- The kit includes both an HDMI cable and DisplayPort, and both of them are quite sufficient length (my system unit is not very close to the screen).
- Minuses:
- The bezel-lessness is quite relative, all the same from the edge of the image to the outer edge of about 6 mm, but this is practically for all monitors of this type.
- There is still a crystalline effect, but its truth can only be seen from very close range with a strong desire, in general, not in working mode.
The monitor has excellent color reproduction and detail with a minimum of technology and the ability to configure these parameters. I liked how the black color looks - it is really black, with no highlights on the sides of the frame. Price - And this is more than the AOC U2777PQU with a resolution of 4K, in terms of image quality and level of detail it is not inferior to the HP EliteDisplay E273q. On the Yandex. Market 77% of buyers recommend this product.
BenQ PD2700U
Another interesting novelty from the company BenQ has an IPS screen with 4K resolution of 3840 × 2160 and LED backlight. Paying great attention to the technology and quality of its products, BenQ company allocates a range of AQCOLOR monitors for professional and comfortable work in such segments: graphic design, photography, video processing. Wide viewing angles IPS technology with 100% Rec.709 and sRGB BenQ PD2700U monitor minimizes incorrect color display for realistic color reproduction.
The response speed is 5 ms, the refresh rate is 60 Hz, the brightness is 350 cd / m², the contrast is 20,000,000: 1. Each BenQ Designer Monitor is individually factory calibrated to provide accurate Delta-E and Gamma performance. Calibration results are checked against industry color standards to ensure the truest look of your original content.
The DesignVue PD2700U is equipped with HDR10 technology, allowing designers to view the HDR effect of a video while editing. Offering excellent contrast for lines and shapes in technical illustrations, the CAD / CAM mode emphasizes the thinnest details to ensure good display performance in Pro / E, SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, CATIA, or other software.
An important “trick” is the animation mode, which increases the brightness of dark areas without overloading bright ones. An animation mode with 10 levels of display brightness reveals every subtlety in any light. KVM Switch function - you can display and control content from two different PC systems on one screen, using only one set of keyboard and mouse, to save space and increase work efficiency. For designers, there is another very interesting mode - DualView - for showing designs in two modes (for example, sRGB and CAD / CAM) side by side without the need for two screens. Provides inputs HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, Mini DisplayPort, headphone output.
Pros:
- Design.
- Normal build.
- Functional stand.
- Built-in speakers.
- Good matrix with correct color reproduction.
- Enough modes.
- Pleasant to the eye.
Minuses:
- One HDMI port.
- The built-in menu is not very convenient.
The aim of the developers was to create a monitor that would be suitable for designers in terms of characteristics and functions, and BenQ succeeded. The PD2700U has an incredible 4K resolution display with many features and modes. Compared with another 4K AOC U2777PQU monitor, this model has a more detailed image, there are more modes to simplify the working moments that AOC cannot boast, but BenQ costs more. Price - ... On the Yandex. Market 89% of buyers recommend this product.
DELL P2415Q
The Dell P2415Q Ultra HD 4K 24-inch monitor displays 3840 × 2160 images on the LED backlit IPS screen. Response speed - 6 ms, refresh rate - 76 Hz, brightness - 300 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 20,000,000: 1. The naturalness and accuracy of colors reproduced from different sources, since the monitor is calibrated at the factory based on a color gamut of 99% sRGB.
The stand included in the kit allows you to adjust the angle of inclination up to 5 ° forward and up to 21 ° back, as well as rotate the screen in horizontal and vertical planes. It has an integrated cable connection module.
Support for MST technology: it is possible to connect a second monitor, Flicker-Free flicker-free backlight, backlight compensation system. Among the "chips" - the ability to connect to the bottom of the monitor speaker Dell AC511 for volumetric stereo sound and high quality sound. To study the stability of contrast and brightness range, the Custom mode was built in. Provides inputs HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, headphone output, 4 USB ports.
Pros:
- Like the DELL P2418D, the MST function. Connect the second monitor directly to the first.
- Factory calibrated to honest 99% sRGB coverage.
- Excellent ergonomics of placing the monitor in space, the angle of inclination is adjustable up to 4% forward and 21% back. Turns in the horizontal and vertical planes. Height adjustment. Flip to portrait mode.
- Built-in cable connection module.
- Monitor with AH IPS-matrix and conventional WLED-backlight, as in LG 24UD58.
- Hi-Speed USB 3.0 port for charging compatible devices.
- Displaying content from a tablet or mobile phone to a large screen via the MHL connector.
- Compliance with environmental standards and requirements. Does not contain PVC, bromine-containing flame retardants. Glass - without arsenic, LED panel - without mercury.
Minuses:
- Backlight uneven compensation - limited: only works for brightness.
- Changing the viewing angle increases the crystalline effect.
- The contrast is below the stated parameters.
The DELL monitor has a good bright and detailed picture in 4K resolution, which puts this model clearly higher than, for example, the HP EliteDisplay E273q, but when compared with the BenQ PD2700U, DELL loses here. There are practically no assistive technologies or modes needed by gamers or designers. In this model, I did not like how the black color looks - it looks more like gray, it turns on for a very long time - from 5 to 8 seconds, for a monitor it takes it is unforgivable. On the Yandex. Market 76% of buyers recommend this product.
Acer Predator XB271HUbmiprz
The Acer Predator XB271HUbmiprz Monitor is a gaming model with a fast 27-inch IPS panel with 2560 × 1440 resolution and NVIDIA G-SYNC for jitter-free gaming. Response speed - 4 ms, refresh rate - 165 Hz, brightness - 350 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 100,000,000: 1. The monitor is equipped with an ergonomic stand that allows you to raise the screen, tilt it, and rotate it as it is convenient for the owner.
NVIDIA G-SYNC technology ensures a smooth gaming experience with GPU-processed frames synchronized with the screen refresh rate. This allows you to completely avoid discontinuity and distortion of the picture. With the help of the Predator GameView system, the user can select a profile of settings for the game with one click of a button, display a crosshair over the image.
The complex of technologies Predator EyeProtect significantly reduces the burden on the human eyes due to the absence of flicker, low intensity of blue glow and a minimum of reflections on the display surface. Most modern monitors have a similar option. Flicker-free technology and anti-glare technologies have been implemented. The owner can play for a long time without fear for eyesight. The minimum number of inputs is provided - HDMI, DisplayPort, there is a headphone output. Built-in speakers with a total power of 4 W.
Pros:
- Lots of settings.
- Very wide viewing angles without loss of brightness.
- There are no dead pixels or flashing around the edges of the screen.
- Convenient headphone holder.
Minuses:
- Overcharge.
- A marriage often comes across. Highlights on the left edge of the screen.
- Poor sound quality.
- Bulky stand.
An excellent monitor for video game lovers, although it is suitable for the work of designers. I really liked the Predator GameView mode, which at the touch of a button adjusts the image for each specific game. None of the listed models can boast of such technology. The built-in speaker quality is inferior to that of the LG 29UM69G, but if you buy such a monitor, you will need high quality speakers or headphones. I want to caution: this model is often found to be defective, so carefully inspect and check the monitor before buying. Price - ... On the Yandex. Market 84% of buyers recommend this product.
Viewsonic VP2785-4K
Viewsonic VP2785-4K uses an unknown IPS-type panel with a diagonal of 27 inches, a resolution of 4K standard (3840 × 2160 pixels), designed for professional use. The 10-bit, wide-gamut, edge-lit sensor reproduces up to 1.07 billion colors, and the flicker-free technology reduces eye and head strain.
The response speed is 5 ms, the frame refresh rate is 60 Hz, the brightness is 350 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 20,000,000: 1. The color gamut covers 99% of the color space of Adobe RGB and 95% DCI-P3, meets the highest standards of color rendering for the work of photographers, graphic designers, video editors, print departments, and other design specialists. The new VP2785-4K backlight sensor provides standard brightness, maintains constant luminance and gamma value.
With industry-leading keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) switching technology with USB 3.1 Type-C, the user can control peripherals from a single keyboard and mouse. USB 3.1 Type-C for Windows and Mac OS users makes it convenient to control device charging, transferring large amounts of data, and displaying video. An image-by-image (PBP) scheme combined with a dual color block offers a more productive approach to digital design.
The PBP feature allows photographers and designers to view and edit images at the same time using different color settings, combining work on two virtual monitors into one physical one. The BenQ PD2700U has a very similar feature. Adjustable monitor (tilt, swivel, swivel and height in wide ranges): you can find the most comfortable position. Auto Pivot function allows you to automatically change the orientation of your photos when you rotate the screen.
The ViewSonic Colorbration Calibrator, developed in conjunction with color management experts X-Rite, provides hardware calibration that equalizes the communication between the graphics card and monitor for long-term color uniformity and accuracy on the monitor. An important feature is the Delta E <2 color rendition, which provides stunning reproduction of the entire range of colors: on the monitor they look realistic, almost indistinguishable from real ones.
With SuperClear technology, the image stays the best whether you are looking at it from above, below, from the front or from the side. HDMI, DisplayPort, Mini DP and USB 3.1 inputs offer exceptional flexibility in connecting your display to other devices.VP2785-4K has content protection for the future HDCP2.2 (protection of digital broadband content), which does not violate the law regarding digital images and audio resources, copying them, guarantees compatibility with future 4K content.
Pros:
- Excellent design and ergonomics.
- Lots of settings.
- Built-in technologies and modes for easy operation.
- State of the art HDCP2.2 content protection.
- High quality of color rendition and level of detail of objects.
Minuses:
- High price.
- Flimsy stand.
This monitor with virtually no weak points is suitable for the work of graphic editors and video game lovers. Many different systems, modes, technologies will greatly simplify the work. This model is very similar to the BenQ PD2700U, but it clearly wins in image quality and detail, although these monitors are similar in terms of features and systems. The shortcomings that I found for myself are more like nit-picking, but still they are, and the main one is the price: it is ... The same BenQ PD2700U costs so you will be faced with a tough choice. On the Yandex. Market 100% of buyers recommend this product.
ASUS ROG Swift PG348Q
ROG, Swift PG348Q is a new flagship model in the line of gaming monitors with a curved screen, 34-inch IPS-panel with a resolution of 3440 × 1440 pixels. This monitor's gaming-centric focus is enhanced by NVIDIA G-Sync technology, an increased 100Hz refresh rate, and an aggressive design in the original ROG style. Response time - 5 ms, brightness - 300 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 1,000,000,000: 1.
The model is beautiful, reflects the aggressive nature of the gaming ROG series, and additional originality is given to it by the LED backlight built into the stand with different visual effects. The curved surface means that each point on the screen is approximately the same distance from the user's eyes, which gives a stunning effect of being present in computer games and watching movies.
Colorful colors add impressions: the monitor uses 10-bit encoding (more than 1 billion colors), displays 100% of the shades of the sRGB color space. On the ROG Swift PG348Q housing there is a button for switching the refresh rate of the screen between 60 and 100 Hz. The user with one touch can select the desired frequency instantly, even during the game, without going into the OSD.
ROG Swift PG348Q features NVIDIA® G-SYNC ™ technology that synchronizes its refresh rate with the GPU's frame rate. G-SYNC eliminates unpleasant tearing effects and reduces display lag for better picture quality and improved responsiveness. The monitor has several functions designed specifically for gamers. They are activated with the click of a button and are known collectively as GamePlus.
The player can choose 1 of 4 sight options, fine-tune to improve the accuracy of fire in first-person shooters. Now the enemy will become an ideal target, even if the image of the sight and front sight is not displayed. Exclusive ASUS GameVisual technology - you can quickly adjust the monitor to the current task and environment for high-quality images. Six configuration modes are available.
You can switch between them using the 5-way joystick or in the OSD. ROG Swift PG348Q connects to a video source via DisplayPort 1.2 or HDMI. It has four USB 3.0 ports for connecting peripherals such as a keyboard and mouse or for recharging mobile gadgets. The monitor has a blue filtering function, which can have a harmful effect on vision. The degree of filtration is set in the OSD menu using the joystick.
Video games can take many hours, so the PG348Q has an efficient cooling system to keep it from overheating even under the harshest conditions. Due to the oversized radiator, cooling is carried out without fans. The monitor operates completely silently, does not require regular maintenance, and has 2 built-in speakers with a total power of 4 W.
Pros:
- Excellent branded ROG design.
- Wide range of settings.
- High refresh rate.
- High-quality, highly detailed image.
- G-sync system.
- Good build quality.
Minuses:
- High price.
- Six months later, a whistle appears during operation.
- Large stand.
- Awful sound quality.
Externally, this monitor immediately catches the eye with a “cool” design. It will delight you with a fantastic image, many different functions that work flawlessly, among all I will highlight G-sync. The cooling system works very well, but after six months of use, a whistle is heard from the monitor, although no rating model has such cooling. I didn't like the sound quality of the built-in speakers: the sound is worse than in inexpensive models. Price - ... If you order from Europe, the price will be 2 times less. On the Yandex. Market 100% of buyers recommend this product.
Samsung C49RG90SSI
The leader of our rating is a QHD monitor with a resolution of 5120 × 1440 and Flicker-Free backlight with an extremely large ratio of width to height: the user sees more content with ultra-high resolution on the screen. This screen is equivalent to two 27-inch QHD screens stacked together. The new 49-inch curved monitor screen provides an ultra-wide field of view for gamers.
With its Super Ultra-Wide 32: 9 aspect ratio, the curved CRG9 monitor simply surrounds you for an immersive gaming experience. Support for HDR1000 technology provides 1000 nits of brightness for displaying HDR content with extended dynamic range. And Samsung's QLED technology realizes 95% color rendition according to the DCI-P3 standard: colors are displayed cleaner, brighter, more natural. Powered by AMD Radeon FreeSync 2 HDR Adaptive Timing Technology, reduces screen jitter.
Support for FreeSync 2 technology provides the display of HDR content, reducing the input signal delay and compensating for the low frame rate (Low Framerate Compensation LFC), which ensures smooth display of dynamic game scenes. The high 120Hz refresh rate minimizes lag and blur in the most action-packed gaming scenes.
Convenient 60Hz / 120Hz frequency switching allows quick access to the settings menu. With Dual Screens side by side, content from multiple sources can be connected and displayed on the screen without compromising the image quality of the original. This mode is a big advantage for gamers. For example, during a gaming session, you can watch a video and simultaneously search the network.
Eye-Saver Mode reduces eye fatigue from blue light emissions, while Flicker Free technology eliminates screen flickering, allowing you to play games longer without feeling tired. The ability to rotate around the vertical axis, tilt and adjust the stand for height provide comfort when viewing. Support for standard VESA wall mount allows the monitor to be mounted on compatible brackets. Provides inputs HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, 4 USB ports, headphone output.
Pros:
- Incredible monitor design.
- Very high resolution.
- Excellent brightness, quality and image detail.
- Support for two signal sources simultaneously.
- Pixel density.
Minuses:
- High price.
- The smell of burning plastic during operation.
- Very bulky.
This model rightfully takes first place in the ranking. None of the competitors can boast of such an image, pixel density and resolution. The monitor is suitable for video game lovers as well as developers, designers, programmers. Samsung's QLED and AMD Radeon FreeSync 2 HDR technologies make the image simply stunning, even the ASUS ROG Swift PG348Q lags behind in this indicator. But I didn’t like that after being turned on for a long time, the monitor emits a smell of burnt plastic, like cheap Chinese monitors: I hope that over time the smell will disappear. Price - but if you get this monitor you don’t want any other - it’s perfect.
