WTB: 4k monitor for text editing in Auckland

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#296028 16-May-2022 10:33

Looking for a great 4k monitor for text editing/software development, don't really know what to look for but I suppose something which is not geared towards gaming?

Could be interested in a pair but just really need one right now.

Size, unsure, but probably something above 27" but not much more are my current thoughts. I'm coming from a 17" 4K screen so open to any advice about size/monitor models to look out for.

Thank you!

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#2914462 16-May-2022 10:44

Consider an inexpensive 4K TV. It works for me. Take a laptop into a store and ask to try before you buy.

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#2914472 16-May-2022 11:16

Dynamic:

Consider an inexpensive 4K TV. It works for me. Take a laptop into a store and ask to try before you buy.

Thanks but I think I'm only looking for a smaller monitor size I believe and 4K TVs are fairly large from what I know.

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#2914478 16-May-2022 11:51

I've been looking myself. Coming from 30" 2560x1600. I think 32" 4k display is about right. Depends if you want to use Windows DPI scaling. It's not an issue if you know the apps you use support it.
IPS panel probably just to avoid the colour shift at angles and better colour accuracy. But if it's just for text doesn't really matter that much.

You do get smaller 4K LCD TVs. Not too sure how much benefit there is there.

Typically the issue is; gamers want high refresh rate. Content create requires accurate colours. Most people want deep blacks / high contrast. HDR very nice to have for content consumption / creation. OLED great, but worries about burn in, which is a far greater concern for desktop use. Everyone wants higher resolution. So things get very expensive $5000+ if you want all these things.

Your requirements pretty simple so there is plenty of room to move around in the product landscape. You just need to decide, on price, size, feature set etc.

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#2914487 16-May-2022 11:59

Ive got a Dell U2720Q monitor. In case its not clear from the model its a 27" 4K monitor.

I really like it - but it was far from cheap. This screen is not geared for gaming (think it only does 60Hz @ 4K), I went for other features (colour reproduction, USB-C support, built in USB hub). If I were buying again today I'd probably get a 32" screen. Definitely do not go smaller than 27" though.

What I tend to do with it is have two apps open taking half the screen (split horizontally) as I'm working (mostly coding). Also have the laptop's 1080p screen for other things (Slack mostly). I'm considering a 2nd screen TBH - but my CFO (not my work CFO... the home CFO) might not allow me.

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#2914488 16-May-2022 12:04

Have a quick look at the HP P34hc and see if would fit your needs. It's a little out of left field, but may appeal.

Otherwise, have a look at the Samsung LU28R550UQEXXY for a budget 28" 4K monitor. We've not sold any, but one client bought half a dozen for their office from a retailer (and then ran them at 1080p!) and have been generally happy despite a couple of niggle issues that I don't specifically recall.

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#2914490 16-May-2022 12:12

For anything text heavy, look at an ultra wide form factor. I work in Word and email all day, and dabble in code. Ultrawide is great, since you essentially get two square monitors side by side which is perfect for side-by-side work. Compared to a widescreen form factor, where I find you either end up with the text zoomed in so much you only see a few lines at a time, or wasted space left and right (single document) or massively zoomed out (two documents).

UW-QHD are pretty common and cheap now. 5k2k perhaps somewhat... less so.

Fancy Zones in MS Powertoys (Win 10) or built in (Win 11) is great for managing multiple windows.

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#2914495 16-May-2022 12:22

Given that you're not worried about fast refresh rates for gaming, or super-accurate colour reproduction, buying by price/availability would probably be fine.

I've found a 32-inch Kogan 4K monitor great for my job which is entirely text based. It also handles light gaming, and has a VESA mount on the back.

The reduction in eye strain over a similar-sized 1080p monitor was surprising to say the least, just from clearer text.

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#2914538 16-May-2022 13:38

Any of the Dell UltraSharp monitors I recommend!

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#2914553 16-May-2022 13:58

Dacraka +1, The Dell Ultrasharps are pretty good but tend to be more expensive.

I got a Dell 32" 4K Ultrasharp ( UP3216Q - https://www1.la.dell.com/ag/en/corp/peripherals/dell-up3216q-monitor/pd.aspx?refid=dell-up3216q-monitor&s=corp) about 5 years ago and its still running strong. I got this one mainly for photo editing and is probably over the top for your use case. I am also a software developer and i use this as a daily driver.

I wouldn't recommend a widescreen if you are doing software development, i find having more vertical space a benefit when viewing code in your IDE / looking at logs better since there is more vertical real estate.

I think 32" - 34" is a good size, 27" in my opinion is a bit small and you end up sitting closer to the monitor or maybe i just have bad eyes :(

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#2914556 16-May-2022 14:03

dacraka:

Any of the Dell UltraSharp monitors I recommend!

awesome displays... but quite overkill for text only, i think.

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#2914566 16-May-2022 14:18

I'm running a Dell S3221QS which regularly comes up on offer. Excellent 32" 4k monitor

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#2915576 18-May-2022 13:55

Deal on the UltraSharp

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#2915584 18-May-2022 14:12

dacraka:

Deal on the UltraSharp

Thank you for sharing! Have been thinking a bit about 32" as others have been recommending, but this looks really good.

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#2915880 19-May-2022 09:44

Was going to jump on the Dell deal, but 25 days for delivery, and some stories of even longer delays isn't workable for me as I need something right away.

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#2915955 19-May-2022 13:27

why not try Amazon AU?

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