{"id":7015,"date":"2019-09-23T17:47:11","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T15:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g100.us\/?p=7015"},"modified":"2023-01-03T18:41:40","modified_gmt":"2023-01-03T17:41:40","slug":"best-4k-monitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/","title":{"rendered":"The absolute Best 4K Monitors you can buy today [2024 Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_39 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681d29a5d268\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #7f11e0;color:#7f11e0\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681d29a5d268\" class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6681d29a5d268\" checked><nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#What_You_Need_From_A_4K_Monitor\" title=\"What You Need From A 4K Monitor\">What You Need From A 4K Monitor<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#Screen_Size_and_PPI_Pixels_Per_Inch\" title=\"Screen Size and PPI (Pixels Per Inch)\">Screen Size and PPI (Pixels Per Inch)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#Panel_Types\" title=\"Panel Types\">Panel Types<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#Refresh_Rate_common_targets_and_overclocking\" title=\"Refresh Rate, common targets, and overclocking\">Refresh Rate, common targets, and overclocking<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#Response_Time_What_It_Is_and_Isnt\" title=\"Response Time: What It Is and Isn\u2019t\">Response Time: What It Is and Isn\u2019t<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#VRR_FreeSync_and_G-Sync\" title=\"VRR, FreeSync and G-Sync\">VRR, FreeSync and G-Sync<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#8-Bit_Color_10-Bit_Color_Gamut_and_Accuracy\" title=\"8-Bit Color, 10-Bit Color, Gamut, and Accuracy\">8-Bit Color, 10-Bit Color, Gamut, and Accuracy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#HDR_Yay_or_Nay\" title=\"HDR: Yay or Nay?\">HDR: Yay or Nay?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#HDMI_and_DisplayPort_standards_at_4K\" title=\"HDMI and DisplayPort standards at 4K\">HDMI and DisplayPort standards at 4K<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#Gaming_Resolution_and_Scaling\" title=\"Gaming, Resolution, and Scaling\">Gaming, Resolution, and Scaling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#Our_Picks\" title=\"Our Picks\">Our Picks<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#Value_Hybrid_-_AOC_U2790VQ_27-Inch_IPS_Monitor\" title=\"Value Hybrid - AOC U2790VQ 27-Inch IPS Monitor\">Value Hybrid - AOC U2790VQ 27-Inch IPS Monitor<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#Value_IPS_Gaming_-_LG_27UK650-W_27-Inch_IPS_Monitor\" title=\"Value IPS Gaming - LG 27UK650-W 27-Inch IPS Monitor\">Value IPS Gaming - LG 27UK650-W 27-Inch IPS Monitor<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#High-End_Gaming_-_Acer_Predator_X27_27-Inch_IPS_Monitor\" title=\"High-End Gaming - Acer Predator X27 27-Inch IPS Monitor\">High-End Gaming - Acer Predator X27 27-Inch IPS Monitor<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-4k-monitors\/#High-End_Professional_-_ASUS_PA329Q_32-Inch_IPS_Monitor\" title=\"High-End Professional - ASUS PA329Q 32-Inch IPS Monitor\">High-End Professional - ASUS PA329Q 32-Inch IPS Monitor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Today, we\u2019re going to help you find the <strong>best 4K monitor for your needs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In order to do that, we\u2019re going to dive deep and tell you everything you could possibly need to know about buying a monitor. By the end of this article, you\u2019ll be a bona fide <strong>expert in display technology<\/strong>- at least, enough to make a truly informed buying decision.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll include our top four picks at the bottom of the article for your convenience, as well.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>In case you\u2019ve gotten a little ahead of yourself and don\u2019t have a suitable PC for this yet, we recommend taking a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-computer-for-graphic-design\/\">graphic design PC guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/best-computer-for-video-editing\/\">video editing PC guide<\/a>, since you\u2019re very likely to need PCs like those with monitors like these.<\/p>\n<p><em>Let\u2019s get into the facts and dispel misconceptions.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"jumpto\"><a href=\"#recommends\">Jump directly to the Monitor-Recommendations &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Need_From_A_4K_Monitor\"><\/span>What You Need From A 4K Monitor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First up, let\u2019s talk about what you even <i>need<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t already know what to look for, then it\u2019ll be difficult for you to make the right pick for your needs. Some may instinctively target whatever looks the biggest and baddest, but <strong>that isn\u2019t always the right approach<\/strong> to take with technology.<\/p>\n<p>Tech specs, and a proper understanding of what those tech specs actually <i>mean<\/i>, is vital to making the right choice.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Screen_Size_and_PPI_Pixels_Per_Inch\"><\/span>Screen Size and PPI (Pixels Per Inch)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First up, let\u2019s talk screen size and <strong>PPI<\/strong>, or <em><strong>Pixels Per Inch<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8892\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/PPI.jpg\" alt=\"Pixel per Inch in Monitors\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/PPI.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/PPI-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/PPI-768x405.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8892 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Pixel per Inch in Monitors\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/PPI.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/PPI-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/PPI-768x405.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/PPI.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Since this is a 4K monitor article, we\u2019re going to assume that any monitor you pick will have a <strong>4K (3840 x 2160 at a 16:9 aspect ratio) resolution<\/strong>. <i>However<\/i>, the perceived fidelity of a 4K monitor will also change depending on the size of the display and its distance to you.<\/p>\n<p>Assuming the <strong>same viewing distance<\/strong>, the easiest way to track this change is through measuring PPI:<\/p>\n<h4>24-Inch<\/h4>\n<p>The PPI of a 24-Inch 4K monitor is roughly <b>183 PPI<\/b>. The same monitor at an HD\/1080p resolution would have a PPI of roughly <b>91<\/b>. Over 1080p, this equates to a roughly 2x increase in perceived fidelity, though this comes with a slight issue...<\/p>\n<p>At an average distance and for most eyes,<em><strong> the difference will be hardly noticeable<\/strong><\/em>, if at all. For this reason, 4K monitors almost always tend to veer 27 inches and higher, and all of our selections below follow this trend.<\/p>\n<p>However, since most people find 22-to-24-Inch monitors at 1080p resolution perfectly clear, this also demonstrates a particularly educational point: <strong>90-100 Pixels Per Inch<\/strong> is essentially the bare minimum for a good experience with a PC monitor.<\/p>\n<p><em>We\u2019ll discuss a bit more about the PPI minimum range in the next few sections, but for now, we\u2019ll wrap this one up.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Unless you have truly 20\/20 vision or are sitting <i>extremely<\/i> close to your 4K monitor, <strong>a 24-inch display probably isn\u2019t the right fit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A higher resolution will scale better with a larger monitor, especially if you find yourself limited in screen real estate for common multitasking or professional work.<\/p>\n<h4>27-Inch<\/h4>\n<p>Among professionals and gamers alike, 27-Inch monitors are <strong>rapidly increasing in popularity<\/strong>. At this screen size and 4K resolution, your display will have a PPI of roughly <b>163<\/b>, which is still far above our 90-100 minimum range.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, this is where 1080p falters for many users. 1080p resolution on a 27-Inch display drops to a measly <b>81<\/b>, and that\u2019s around the time that <strong>users begin complaining about image fidelity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>(To be more specific about 27-Inch 1080p monitors, image fidelity is impacted most in browsing and other productivity tasks. Gaming, especially at native resolution and high settings isn\u2019t as badly impacted.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Due to the weakness of 1080p at a 27-Inch screen size, <strong>1440p (or 2560 x 1440) is the much more popular option<\/strong>, especially for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1440p, a 27-Inch display will enjoy a PPI of <b>108<\/b>, which comfortably exceeds our 90 minimum range.<\/p>\n<p>With a 27-Inch screen size, you still have quite a lot of leeway before you push the limits of 4K fidelity.<\/p>\n<p>For most, though, this is the ideal middle ground between clarity and screen real estate. The jump from 24 to 27 inches may not sound like much, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.displaywars.com\/24-inch-16x9-vs-27-inch-16x9\" target=\"_blank\">but it is.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, not all of our monitor picks are beefy 27-Inch contenders. <em>We have a few 32-Inch monitors as well:<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>32-Inch and larger<\/h4>\n<p>At 32 inches, a 4K image will have a PPI of roughly <b>137 PPI<\/b>. There\u2019s a bigger leap from <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/24-vs-27-inch-monitors\/\">24 to 27<\/a> inches, but it\u2019s still far better than a 24-Inch 1080p panel, and better than a 27-Inch 1440p panel.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>PPI gap to our minimum recommendation is getting smaller <\/strong>(<em>and the distinction between monitor and TV is also beginning to blur<\/em>), but 4K users still enjoy a wide gulf compared to 1080p and 1440p users here.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_14248\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14248\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14248\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison.jpg\" alt=\"Screen Resolution Comparison\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14248\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14248 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Screen Resolution Comparison\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/Screen-Resolution-Comparison.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-14248\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">UHD for large Monitors, QHD is best for displaying Blender's User Interface<\/p><\/div>\n<p>At 1440p, a 32-Inch display will just <i>barely<\/i> meet our minimum requirements at <b>91<\/b> PPI.<\/p>\n<p>At 1080p, PPI plummets to as low as <b>68 PPI<\/b>, which is well below minimum requirements. At this point, the display becomes inappropriate for desk usage and most professional work, and must be used from a much farther viewing distance to still appear sharp.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, 4K users are still very well serviced by a<strong> 32-Inch display<\/strong>. We particularly <strong>recommend this size for professionals<\/strong> who need plenty of screen real estate.<\/p>\n<p>It can provide an immersive gaming experience as well, but will require more head-turning and full glances away from the center of the screen to keep track of things like health, ammo, and cooldowns.<\/p>\n<p>For media consumption and professional work, though, this is probably the perfect size\/resolution combination...<a href=\"https:\/\/www.displaywars.com\/24-inch-16x9-vs-32-inch-16x9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">if you have the desk space for it<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-27\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-27 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"> <\/th><th class=\"column-2\">PPI @ 1080p<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">PPI @ 1440p<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">PPI @ 4K<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">Recommended minimum PPI for Monitor Use<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">24\"<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">91<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">122<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">183<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">90-100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">27\"<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">81<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">109<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">163<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">90-100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">32\"<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">68<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">91<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">137<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">90-100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">42''<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">52<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">69<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">104<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">90-100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-27 from cache -->\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Panel_Types\"><\/span>Panel Types<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now for panel types. Technically-speaking, your monitor isn\u2019t just the screen: it\u2019s also all the components holding the screen in place. The element that will have the single biggest impact on things like responsiveness, color reproduction, and image quality <em><strong>is the panel inside your monitor<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13222\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Panel-technologies-available-today.jpg\" alt=\"Panel technologies available today\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Panel-technologies-available-today.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Panel-technologies-available-today-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Panel-technologies-available-today-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Panel-technologies-available-today-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Panel-technologies-available-today-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13222 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Panel technologies available today\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Panel-technologies-available-today.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Panel-technologies-available-today-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Panel-technologies-available-today-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Panel-technologies-available-today-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Panel-technologies-available-today-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Panel-technologies-available-today.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>There are three main panel types on the market: <strong>TN<\/strong>, <strong>VA<\/strong>, and <strong>IPS<\/strong>. We\u2019ll list the pros and cons of each below.<\/p>\n<p><em>(Note: we haven\u2019t included any VA monitors in our final four selection. The reason why will become clearer below.)<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>TN (Twisted Nematic) Panels<\/h4>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13049\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work.jpg\" alt=\"How do TN Panels work\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13049 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"How do TN Panels work\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-TN-Panels-work.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generally the <strong>cheapest<\/strong> to produce, with corresponding low prices<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>lowest pixel response times<\/strong> and highest refresh rates, which is ideal for gaming<\/li>\n<li>No backlight bleed<\/li>\n<li>Higher-end TN panels can have decent color gamut coverage and accuracy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fairly <strong>poor viewing angles<\/strong>- off-center viewing causes color shift and other issues<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limited color gamut and accuracy<\/strong>, especially when compared to VA and IPS panels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4>VA (Vertical Alignment) Panels<\/h4>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13051\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work.jpg\" alt=\"How do VA panels work\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13051 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"How do VA panels work\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-VA-panels-work.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Better color gamut and accuracy than TN panels<\/li>\n<li>Better viewing angles than TN panels...usually<\/li>\n<li>Better local dimming than IPS panels, which provides a better experience for viewing darker scenes<\/li>\n<li>Decent pixel response times and refresh rates<\/li>\n<li>Not much more expensive than TN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Higher pixel response times than TN, and often IPS as well<\/li>\n<li>Poorer color gamut and accuracy for TN panels- still not good enough for professional work<\/li>\n<li>Viewing angles are still poor when compared to most IPS panels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h4>IPS (In-Plane Switching) Panels<\/h4>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13050\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work.jpg\" alt=\"How do IPS panels work\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13050 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"How do IPS panels work\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202000%201500%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2021\/08\/How-do-IPS-panels-work.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>best color gamut and color accuracy<\/strong>, ideal for professional users<\/li>\n<li>With high-end models or with sufficient \u201cOverdrive\u201d applied, <strong>lower pixel response times than VA panels<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>best viewing angles<\/strong>, especially with high-end models<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pixel <strong>response times are still higher than TN<\/strong>, which makes super-high refresh rates like 165 Hz and 240 Hz look worse than they should<\/li>\n<li>The most <strong>costly to produce<\/strong>, and therefore the most expensive for the end user<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8897\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/TN-vs-IPS.jpg\" alt=\"TN vs IPS Monitor Panel\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/TN-vs-IPS.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/TN-vs-IPS-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/TN-vs-IPS-768x405.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8897 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"TN vs IPS Monitor Panel\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/TN-vs-IPS.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/TN-vs-IPS-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/TN-vs-IPS-768x405.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/TN-vs-IPS.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Refresh_Rate_common_targets_and_overclocking\"><\/span>Refresh Rate, common targets, and overclocking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Refresh rate counts the number of times your screen \u201crefreshes\u201d in a second, and is measured in <em><strong>Hertz<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>It is similar to Frames Per Second, or FPS, and does determine the maximum FPS that your display can render. (<em>If your FPS exceeds your refresh rate, you\u2019ll either get screen-tearing or dropped frames.<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p>The two are technically separate measurements, but are closely-intertwined: <em><strong>especially for gamers.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The higher your refresh rate (provided your response time can keep up, which we\u2019ll discuss later), the <strong>smoother and clearer<\/strong> your motion will be.<\/p>\n<p>Most video content runs at <strong>24<\/strong>, <strong>30<\/strong>, or <strong>60<\/strong> FPS, though, so these benefits are mostly experienced by gamers. Browsers and other desktop applications will enjoy noticeably smoother and clearer scrolling for professionals, though.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8488\" style=\"width: 601px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8488\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8488 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/03\/refreshRate.jpg\" alt=\"Monitor Refresh Rate\" width=\"601\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/03\/refreshRate.jpg 601w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/03\/refreshRate-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8488\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8488 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20601%20334%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Monitor Refresh Rate\" width=\"601\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20601%20334%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 601w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 601px) 100vw, 601px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/03\/refreshRate.jpg 601w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/03\/refreshRate-300x167.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/03\/refreshRate.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-8488\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Asus<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>60 Hz<\/strong><br>\nThe basic target for most monitors on the market. If you\u2019ve used any display manufactured in the past 20 years, chances are it was running at at least 60 Hz.<\/p>\n<p><strong>75 Hz<\/strong><br>\n75 Hz is a minor bump ahead, and doesn\u2019t provide much in the way of a tangible improvement. It\u2019s still a popular target for monitor overclocking, though, especially if you\u2019re starting with a 60 Hz panel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>120 Hz<\/strong><br>\n120 Hz offers the most tangible leap from 60 Hz, but was somewhat quickly overcome by 144 Hz in terms of popularity and usage in high-end monitors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>144 Hz<\/strong><br>\nEssentially the 75 Hz equivalent to 120 Hz: a marginal, but welcome improvement. This has become the most <strong>common target for high-refresh displays on the market<\/strong>, and is generally considered to be the best option for IPS and VA panels before high response times blur everything up. <em>We\u2019ll discuss that more below.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>240 Hz<\/strong><br>\nThe leap from 60 to 120 Hz is much more perceivable than the leap from 120 to 240, but <strong>eSports pros still like to target this one<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the display technology required for 240 Hz @ 4K isn\u2019t quite here at the time of writing, which is late 2019.<\/p>\n<p><em>Feel free to comment below if displays matching those specs are out by the time you\u2019re reading this, though.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>For a detailed look at refresh rate and how it impacts reaction time, we recommend <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tV8P6T5tTYs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>the LinusTechTips video<\/b><\/a><b> on the matter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Response_Time_What_It_Is_and_Isnt\"><\/span>Response Time: What It Is and Isn\u2019t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>And now we get to response time, one of the most commonly-misunderstood and misrepresented specs in display technology. First and foremost: <b>response time has <\/b><b><i>nothing<\/i><\/b><b> to do with input latency.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Response time refers to the <strong>time it takes for individual pixels to change color<\/strong>, and is usually measured in <strong>GTG<\/strong>, or <strong>Grey-To-Grey<\/strong>. However, that still doesn\u2019t <i>quite<\/i> explain what it actually is.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, the lower your pixel response time, the clearer your images will appear to be in motion. With higher pixel response times, fast-moving images will appear blurrier and may even undergo \u201c<em><strong>ghosting<\/strong><\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>This is because the individual pixels are unable to keep up with the speed of the motion.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly problematic for gamers, especially gamers playing FPS, where <strong>fast, snappy motion is essentially a requirement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13224\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/How-does-response-time-affect-performance.jpg\" alt=\"How does response time affect performance\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/How-does-response-time-affect-performance.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/How-does-response-time-affect-performance-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/How-does-response-time-affect-performance-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/How-does-response-time-affect-performance-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/How-does-response-time-affect-performance-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13224 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"How does response time affect performance\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/How-does-response-time-affect-performance.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/How-does-response-time-affect-performance-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/How-does-response-time-affect-performance-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/How-does-response-time-affect-performance-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/How-does-response-time-affect-performance-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/How-does-response-time-affect-performance.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/monitor-guide-refresh-rates-response-times\/\">Response time also impacts refresh rate<\/a>, in a way. If your pixel response time is too high to keep up with your refresh rate, then you\u2019ll have difficulty enjoying the smoother movement and image of that refresh rate.<\/p>\n<p>A true 1 ms response time is suitable for pretty much any refresh rate without causing blurring\/ghosting, but <strong>5 and 6 ms response times will appear less clear at higher refresh rates<\/strong>, like 165 Hz and 240 Hz.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VRR_FreeSync_and_G-Sync\"><\/span>VRR, FreeSync and G-Sync<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) technology is used to synchronize frames sent to the monitor by the <a class style=\"display: inline !important; width: auto !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/nvidia-graphics-cards-order-performance\/\" data-wpil-post-to-id=\"4795\">graphics card<\/a> with the monitor\u2019s refresh rate, entirely eliminating screen tearing and providing a smoother, more consistent experience in turn.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8940\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/FreeSync-vs-GSync-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gaming Monitors AMD Freesync vs Nvidia Gsync\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/FreeSync-vs-GSync-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/FreeSync-vs-GSync-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/FreeSync-vs-GSync-1-768x405.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8940 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Gaming Monitors AMD Freesync vs Nvidia Gsync\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/FreeSync-vs-GSync-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/FreeSync-vs-GSync-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/FreeSync-vs-GSync-1-768x405.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/FreeSync-vs-GSync-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The two prominent VRR technologies on the market are <strong>FreeSync\/VESA Adaptive Sync<\/strong>, which is primarily championed by AMD.<\/p>\n<p>This doesn\u2019t require extra tech built into the monitor, just up-to-standard HDMI and DisplayPort implementations. With <a class style=\"display: inline !important; width: auto !important;\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/nvidia-graphics-cards-order-performance\/\" data-wpil-post-to-id=\"4795\">Nvidia GTX GPUs<\/a> of the 10- Series or newer, you can use <strong>FreeSync with an Nvidia graphics card.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The proprietary Nvidia counterpart is <strong>G-Sync<\/strong>, which <i>does<\/i> require specialized hardware in the monitor. <strong>This raises prices<\/strong>, and is also often bundled with other features, like enhanced HDR support.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it also doesn\u2019t offer any compatibility with AMD graphics cards, so if you\u2019re looking to use AMD, you may want to look for a FreeSync display instead.<\/p>\n<p>For gamers, this technology is great for minimizing screen tearing without increasing input lag. <em>(Older methods like V-Sync also remove screen tearing, but increase input lag in turn.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>For professional users, this doesn\u2019t really make a difference one way or another. All non-fullscreen applications are<strong> automatically put through Triple Buffering<\/strong> on Windows, which also <strong>eliminates screen tearing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-Bit_Color_10-Bit_Color_Gamut_and_Accuracy\"><\/span>8-Bit Color, 10-Bit Color, Gamut, and Accuracy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First, let\u2019s go ahead and explain <strong>8-Bit<\/strong> and <strong>10-Bit Color<\/strong>. Essentially, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhphotovideo.com\/explora\/video\/tips-and-solutions\/8-bit-10-bit-what-does-it-all-mean-your-videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8-Bit can display 16.7 million colors...while 10-Bit can display a whopping 1.07 <b>billion<\/b> colors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>For color-sensitive work, 10-Bit Color is a <strong>must<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To enable 10-Bit color on your display, you\u2019ll need to open up your graphics card control panel. You\u2019ll be limited to 8-Bit color at refresh rates above 60 Hz on current display technology, which we\u2019ll explain in a bit more detail below.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13515\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2017\/08\/Bit-depth-and-Screen-Resolution.jpg\" alt=\"Bit depth and Screen Resolution\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2017\/08\/Bit-depth-and-Screen-Resolution.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2017\/08\/Bit-depth-and-Screen-Resolution-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2017\/08\/Bit-depth-and-Screen-Resolution-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2017\/08\/Bit-depth-and-Screen-Resolution-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2017\/08\/Bit-depth-and-Screen-Resolution-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13515 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Bit depth and Screen Resolution\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%202048%201080%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2017\/08\/Bit-depth-and-Screen-Resolution.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2017\/08\/Bit-depth-and-Screen-Resolution-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2017\/08\/Bit-depth-and-Screen-Resolution-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2017\/08\/Bit-depth-and-Screen-Resolution-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2017\/08\/Bit-depth-and-Screen-Resolution-1536x810.jpg 1536w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2017\/08\/Bit-depth-and-Screen-Resolution.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Fortunately for gamers, however,<strong> few titles use 10-Bit color<\/strong>. The drop to 8-bit for a jump to 120 or 144 Hz is almost always worth it.<\/p>\n<p>For professionals, though...you\u2019d best <strong>stick with 10-Bit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Until recently, Nvidia support for 10-bit color was limited to Quadro GPUs<\/em>. Nowadays <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/uninstall-graphics-drivers-before-installing-new-gpu\/\">with the latest drivers<\/a>, even consumer <strong>cards from both AMD and Nvidia support 10-Bit color output<\/strong>, though you may need an RTX series GPU for the feature on Nvidia hardware.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s talk <strong>color gamut and accuracy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Color gamut<\/b> is the widest range of colors that your display can show off. For professional use, you\u2019ll ideally want a minimum of <strong>100% sRGB coverage<\/strong>, and <strong>90% or more of DCI-P3 coverage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>sRGB is the standard color space used by most apps and electronics made in the last decade, while DCI-P3 is its high-end counterpart for next-gen\/wide color gamut devices.<\/p>\n<p>Two other standards- <strong>Adobe RGB<\/strong> and NTSC- also exist. These correspond to printed materials and TV color space, respectively, and both exceed sRGB coverage.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8939\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Color-Gamut.jpg\" alt=\"Monitor Color Gamut and Color Accuracy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Color-Gamut.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Color-Gamut-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Color-Gamut-768x405.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8939 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Monitor Color Gamut and Color Accuracy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Color-Gamut.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Color-Gamut-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Color-Gamut-768x405.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Color-Gamut.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>For professional use, Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 are generally your most important metrics.<\/p>\n<p><b>Color accuracy<\/b> is closely related to color gamut, and refers to...well, accuracy. The best color <i>accuracy<\/i> will usually require user calibration once their unit is received, but some manufacturers may pre-calibrate the display before sending it to you.<\/p>\n<p>For gamers, color gamut and accuracy don\u2019t matter <i>too<\/i> much unless things look...<em>off<\/em>. For professionals, though, these are vital.<\/p>\n<p>If your monitor doesn\u2019t come with a factory calibration certificate, you\u2019ll want to <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Datacolor SpyderX Pro \u2013 Monitor Calibration Designed for Serious Photographers and Designers SXP100\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/datacolor-spyderx-pro-monitor-calibration-designed-for-serious-photographers-and-designers-sxp100\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">calibrate it yourself<\/a> to ensure the best color accuracy once it\u2019s in your hands.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HDR_Yay_or_Nay\"><\/span>HDR: Yay or Nay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>PC monitor-based HDR isn\u2019t doing too hot at the time of writing. 4K TV-based HDR is doing better, and there\u2019s one simple hardware-related reason why: <em><strong>size<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>In the context of display technologies (not photography, that\u2019s a different HDR), HDR essentially refers to the <strong>maximum brightness and \u201cdimness\u201d of an image<\/strong>. HDR requires an advanced lighting system for the display to allow different sections of the screen to get ultra-bright or super-dark <em><strong>without interfering with one another<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>This results in a perceived \u201c<em>brighter brights and darker darks<\/em>\u201d in high-end HDR displays.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, this is much more difficult to pull off with comparatively-smaller monitors, since there is less room <a href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/what-is-an-hdr-monitor\/\">for the additional physical lights needed for a good HDR implementation<\/a>. It also doesn\u2019t actually impact color gamut or color accuracy.<\/p>\n<p><b>Unless you\u2019re creating HDR video<\/b>, <b>you won\u2019t need an HDR-capable monitor as either a professional or a gamer.<\/b> HDR monitors <i>will<\/i> look a little bit nicer than they would otherwise, but for display HDR, your best bet will be a larger TV.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HDMI_and_DisplayPort_standards_at_4K\"><\/span>HDMI and DisplayPort standards at 4K<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Interestingly, 4K is where you begin to see the limits of current-gen display technologies. Even with higher-bandwidth DisplayPort 1.4 cables, reaching 120 or 144 Hz while also maintaining full 10-bit color and HDR <strong>is unfeasible for current cables and connectors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Until DisplayPort 2.0 and HDMI 2.1 are openly available on the market, these limits are important to keep in mind.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7041\" style=\"width: 1249px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7041\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7041\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/dp-2-0.jpg\" alt=\"Display Port Standard Evolution\" width=\"1249\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/dp-2-0.jpg 1249w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/dp-2-0-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/dp-2-0-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/dp-2-0-1024x532.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1249px) 100vw, 1249px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7041\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7041 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201249%20649%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Display Port Standard Evolution\" width=\"1249\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201249%20649%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1249w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1249px) 100vw, 1249px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/dp-2-0.jpg 1249w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/dp-2-0-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/dp-2-0-768x399.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/dp-2-0-1024x532.jpg 1024w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/dp-2-0.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7041\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: DisplayPort<\/p><\/div>\n<p>For gamers, dropping down to 8-Bit color for your games <strong>shouldn\u2019t result in a particularly noticeable drop in visual quality<\/strong>, especially since the 120\/144 Hz tradeoff will provide a smoother experience.<\/p>\n<p>For professionals, you\u2019re recommended to <strong>keep your refresh rate at 60 Hz<\/strong> if you still want to enjoy the full gamut of colors that you need for your work.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaming_Resolution_and_Scaling\"><\/span>Gaming, Resolution, and Scaling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last but not least, let\u2019s talk <strong><i>gaming<\/i><\/strong>. Specifically, gaming at 4K and the challenges that come with it.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of writing, few, if any, GPUs exist that can push modern games at ultra settings <i>and<\/i> 4K <i>and<\/i> 144 Hz. With the advent of technologies like real-time ray-tracing, this goalpost looks like it will be far-off for quite some time.<\/p>\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t game at 4K, though. Truthfully, your resolution should always be your top priority whenever adjusting settings in your games, especially if you want to play competitively. <strong>Having the clearest, sharpest view of your surroundings goes a long way here.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before you turn down your resolution or main settings (shadows, texture quality, model quality), <strong>turn down post-processing like anti-aliasing or particle-related settings first<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Once your other settings are as low as you can tolerate them, <i>then<\/i> you start adjusting your resolution.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7040\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7040\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7040\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/205_2_11.jpg\" alt=\"4K Monitor Game Scaling\" width=\"810\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/205_2_11.jpg 810w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/205_2_11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/205_2_11-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7040\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7040 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20810%20456%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"4K Monitor Game Scaling\" width=\"810\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20810%20456%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/205_2_11.jpg 810w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/205_2_11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/205_2_11-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/205_2_11.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Capcom<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em>Display scaling is a funny thing, though.<\/em> You see, modern displays differ from older solutions like CRTs. <strong>They can only <i>truly<\/i> output in their native resolution<\/strong>. We\u2019ll use 1440p monitors as an example.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeding a 1440p signal to a 1440p monitor, you won\u2019t have a problem.<\/p>\n<p>But if you\u2019re feeding a <strong>1080p signal to a 1440p monitor, the 1080p signal will actually look <i>worse<\/i> on the 1440p monitor<\/strong>, even when compared to a 1080p monitor of the same size. That\u2019s because pixels are tiny squares, and <em>you can\u2019t scale up an image with 1.5 pixels<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8942\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Pixel-Scalling.jpg\" alt=\"Gaming Monitor Pixel Scaling and Interpolation - Upscaling\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Pixel-Scalling.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Pixel-Scalling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Pixel-Scalling-768x405.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8942 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Gaming Monitor Pixel Scaling and Interpolation - Upscaling\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201024%20540%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Pixel-Scalling.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Pixel-Scalling-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Pixel-Scalling-768x405.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2020\/05\/Pixel-Scalling.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>What results is increased blurriness, because <strong>in-between pixels have to be created to fit the new image<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><em>So, how does this relate to 4K monitors?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Simply-put, it means that your best in-game resolutions on a 4K monitor will be <b>1080p<\/b> (perfect scaling 2:1), <b>1800p<\/b> (imperfect-but-still-better-than 1440p scaling), and <b>native 4K<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>1440p may look nicer than 1080p on a 4K monitor, depending on how the monitor handles non-native images, but generally you\u2019ll want to stick to one of the 3 resolutions listed above.<\/p>\n<p><b>Before you jump to changing your in-game resolution, though, make sure that your game doesn\u2019t have a \u201c3D Resolution\u201d or \u201cResolution Scale\u201d option.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If your game does have these options, it means you can use an <strong>in-game scaling solution instead of relying on your monitor<\/strong>, which will generally provide better results. It will also keep your HUD and other static elements at your native resolution, which keeps them looking clean.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"recommends\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Picks\"><\/span>Our Picks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>We\u2019ve covered just about everything.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Now, it\u2019s time to dive into our picks:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value_Hybrid_-_AOC_U2790VQ_27-Inch_IPS_Monitor\"><\/span>Value Hybrid - <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"AOC U2790VQ 27 4K 3840x2160 UHD Frameless Monitor, IPS, 5ms, 1 Billion+ Colors, 108% sRGB, VESA\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/aoc-u2790vq-27-4k-3840x2160-uhd-frameless-monitor-ips-5ms-1-billion-colors-108-srgb-vesa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener noreferrer\">AOC U2790VQ 27-Inch IPS Monitor<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_11105\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11105\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11105\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/91cf3dlnoRL._AC_SL1500_1.jpg\" alt=\" AOC U2790VQ 27&quot; 4K 3840x2160 UHD Frameless Monitor, IPS, 5ms, 1 Billion+ Colors, 108% sRGB, VESA\" width=\"550\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/91cf3dlnoRL._AC_SL1500_1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/91cf3dlnoRL._AC_SL1500_1-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/91cf3dlnoRL._AC_SL1500_1-1024x796.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/91cf3dlnoRL._AC_SL1500_1-768x597.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11105\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11105 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20550%20428%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\" AOC U2790VQ 27&quot; 4K 3840x2160 UHD Frameless Monitor, IPS, 5ms, 1 Billion+ Colors, 108% sRGB, VESA\" width=\"550\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20550%20428%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/91cf3dlnoRL._AC_SL1500_1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/91cf3dlnoRL._AC_SL1500_1-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/91cf3dlnoRL._AC_SL1500_1-1024x796.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/91cf3dlnoRL._AC_SL1500_1-768x597.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/91cf3dlnoRL._AC_SL1500_1.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-11105\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Credit: AOC<\/p><\/div>\n<p>First up is the AOC u2790VQ, our value hybrid pick. Surprisingly for a value pick, this monitor leans toward professional use with its high color accuracy in both sRGB and NTSC. (90% NTSC color gamut coverage!) After calibration, this could be confused for a professional monitor twice its price.<\/p>\n<p>However, there is a catch on the gaming side. The image can be prone to light ghosting, which is not ideal for competitive gaming, and it doesn't even support FreeSync. Despite the incredible visuals, there are some sacrifices made here if you're a gamer, sacrifices which may make you want to consider our two value gaming alternatives listed below. This is still a monitor good enough for casual gaming, and tweaking with RivaTuner can bring out even further improvements for gaming performance.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, this is a superbly cheap monitor that has all the basics you're looking for in a 4K monitor, especially for professional use. Read on if you want even better, though!<\/p>\n<p><b>Want a  gaming-focused TN panel instead? Get the <\/b><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"BenQ EL2870U 28 inch HDR 4K Gaming Monitor | 1ms Response Time |FreeSync\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/benq-el2870u-28-inch-hdr-4k-gaming-monitor-1ms-response-time-freesync\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener noreferrer\"><b>BenQ EL2870U<\/b><\/a><b> for a little less dollar.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Value_IPS_Gaming_-_LG_27UK650-W_27-Inch_IPS_Monitor\"><\/span>Value IPS Gaming - <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"LG 27UK650-W 27 Inch 4K UHD IPS LED Monitor with HDR 10 and Adjustable Stand\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/lg-27uk650-w-27-inch-4k-uhd-ips-led-monitor-with-hdr-10-and-adjustable-stand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noindex noopener noreferrer\">LG 27UK650-W 27-Inch IPS Monitor<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_7037\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7037\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7037\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_2.jpg\" alt=\"Best 4k Monitor Value Professional\" width=\"500\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_2.jpg 874w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_2-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_2-768x667.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7037\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7037 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20434%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best 4k Monitor Value Professional\" width=\"500\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20434%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_2.jpg 874w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_2-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_2-768x667.jpg 768w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_2.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: LG<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The LG 27UK650-W is essentially a souped-up version of our previous budget gaming pick, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LG-27UD58-B-27-Inch-Monitor-FreeSync\/dp\/B01IRQAYPE?psc=1&amp;SubscriptionId=AKIAILFAVZOSNHLC35ZA&amp;tag=G100-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=2025&amp;creative=165953&amp;creativeASIN=B01IRQAYPE\" target=\"_blank\">LG 27UD58-B,<\/a> but offers a few benefits of its own to be worth the increase in price.<\/p>\n<p>The color gamut and accuracy are slightly improved, while decent-ish <strong>HDR support<\/strong> is added. Unfortunately, the HDR support is still somewhat lacking, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rtings.com\/monitor\/reviews\/lg\/27uk650-w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">according to RTINGS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from that, the core features need for good gaming- <strong>low input latency, FreeSync<\/strong>, etc- are here.<\/p>\n<p>The main differences here are seen in improvements to overall build quality, as well as tilt and pivot functionality.<\/p>\n<p>This <strong>monitor\u2019s excellent IPS panel and low price, and low input lag<\/strong> make it the ideal choice for gamers who can\u2019t afford to spend $1000 on a monitor. Those who can...look over at our high-end picks down below.<\/p>\n<p><em>Do you have some more money to invest for a great Monitor for visually demanding tasks? - The <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"BenQ PD2700U 27 inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor | HDR | 100% sRGB and Rec. 709 | AQColor Tech for Accurate Reproduction\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/benq-pd2700u-27-inch-4k-uhd-ips-monitor-hdr-100-srgb-and-rec-709-aqcolor-tech-for-accurate-reproduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">benQ PD2700U<\/a> is the right Monitor for you!<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-End_Gaming_-_Acer_Predator_X27_27-Inch_IPS_Monitor\"><\/span>High-End Gaming - <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Acer Predator X27 bmiphzx 27 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS Monitor with NVIDIA G-SYNC Ultimate | Quantum Dot | Up to 144Hz Refresh | Adobe RGB | (Display Port &amp; HDMI Port)\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/acer-predator-x27-bmiphzx-27-4k-uhd-3840-x-2160-ips-monitor-with-nvidia-g-sync-ultimate-quantum-dot-up-to-144hz-refresh-adobe-rgb-display-port-hdmi-port\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">Acer Predator X27 27-Inch IPS Monitor<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_7038\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7038\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7038\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_1.jpg\" alt=\"Best 4k Monitor Value Gaming\" width=\"500\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_1-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_1-768x630.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_1-1024x841.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7038\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7038 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best 4k Monitor Value Gaming\" width=\"500\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_1-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_1-768x630.jpg 768w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_1-1024x841.jpg 1024w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/09\/Screenshot_1.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-7038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Acer<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Our High-End Gaming Pick is the Acer Predator X27, which is essentially <strong>the ultimate gaming monitor<\/strong>. It supports <strong>4K at 144 Hz<\/strong>, and supports <strong>98% coverage of the Adobe RGB color gamut<\/strong>, which is one of the best scores on the market.<\/p>\n<p>Its out-of-box color profile is somewhat poor, but after calibration can easily become <strong>one of the most accurate monitors on the market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>All the gaming features you could possibly need are here, including a fairly-solid HDR implementation. You\u2019ll still generally be better off with a large, high-quality TV for HDR viewing, but if you <i>must<\/i> have HDR on your PC, then this is the way to go.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High-End_Professional_-_ASUS_PA329Q_32-Inch_IPS_Monitor\"><\/span>High-End Professional - <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"ASUS PA329Q 32 4K\/UHD 3840x2160 IPS HDMI Eye Care ProArt Monitor\" href=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/recommends\/asus-pa329q-32-4k-uhd-3840x2160-ips-hdmi-eye-care-proart-monitor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-nojs=\"false\">ASUS PA329Q 32-Inch IPS Monitor<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_6229\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6229\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6229\" src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/1419187-n01.jpg\" alt=\"Best 4K Monitor for Professionals\" width=\"500\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/1419187-n01.jpg 700w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/1419187-n01-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6229\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6229 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20422%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Best 4K Monitor for Professionals\" width=\"500\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20500%20422%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/1419187-n01.jpg 700w, https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/1419187-n01-300x253.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/g100.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/media\/2019\/06\/1419187-n01.jpg\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6229\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image-Source: Asus<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Last but certainly not least is the ASUS PA329Q, which is our <strong>high-end professional pick<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It hits <strong>99.5% of the Adobe RGB color gamut<\/strong>, and comes calibrated for high color accuracy out of the box. It\u2019s also a massive 32-incher, which provides the biggest, cleanest possible workspace for professional users. (Until you start using multi-monitors, that is.)<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the <strong>large, vivid, and accurate panel<\/strong>, you also have fairly solid build quality and adjustability options. <strong>Height adjustment, full 90-degree pivoting, tilting, and swivel<\/strong> are all available.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t support HDR, though. If you need HDR support as part of your workflow, we recommend opting for the High-End Gaming Pick instead: just be sure to calibrate that one before you start using it.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><em><strong>That's about it! What Monitor are you buying? - Let us know in the <a href=\"#comments\">comments<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, we\u2019re going to help you find the best 4K monitor for your needs. In order to do that, we\u2019re going to dive deep and tell you everything you could possibly need to know about buying a monitor. 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