I need to upgrade displays badly. Currently have 2x 21" dell 1080p panels that have been good workhorses but… ugh. Getting old.
I really don’t want to go 2x 4k, but multiple monitors are a must… not really liking curved displays, can anyone suggest decent, cheap, 1440p displays w/ hdr, decent refresh and color qual?
I was like you and didn’t like curved TVs… but I have ultra wide curved displays at home/work, and this use case is awesome! Every part of the screen is about the same distance from my eyes. A typical 34” (3440x1440) is about the same pixel count as 2.5 1080p displays, but with no bezels to split the screen… so it’s perfectly centered. With separate displays I need to center one and set one way off to the side, or center the bezel split and need to always turn my head one way or the other. Webcam is centered. Cable management is easier (one power, one signal). Brackets are less bulky. Desk is cleaner looking.
You’ll get a little less area than 2x 27” 1440p displays.
I don’t know how important HDR is to you. I’ve always had good luck with Dell ultrasharp longevity. They have a 34” for $350.
Dell Curved Gaming, 34 Inch Curved Monitor with 144Hz Refresh Rate, WQHD (3440 x 1440) Display, Black - S3422DWG https://a.co/d/hOrP5cv
trying to avoid 4k res for some legacy software that won’t scale the f*@ing user interface, it’s toolbars become far too small for usability (I have a secondary workstation at work that has a 4k display and I can’t use it for modeling / photoshop / etc. use it mostly as a render slave anyway.
It’s really good and pretty cheap for it’s weight class. Only bad thing about it is it’s HDR, its’ really ugly. You can also look at other displays on the website I linked, rtings is very trustworthy
100% recommended 1440p, anything over 100 refresh rate, definitely HDR, I am in love with my gigabyte monitor, I got an abnormally large size not sure which, but, something extremely close to this:
So I have a 4k single 24" display with one of my workstations at work, and I don’t like how small PS & 3dsmax’s user interfaces are scaled. Have to use an older version of max for legacy effects stuff, and it’s damned near impossible to just work with.
I need to upgrade displays badly. Currently have 2x 21" dell 1080p panels that have been good workhorses but… ugh. Getting old.
I really don’t want to go 2x 4k, but multiple monitors are a must… not really liking curved displays, can anyone suggest decent, cheap, 1440p displays w/ hdr, decent refresh and color qual?
I was like you and didn’t like curved TVs… but I have ultra wide curved displays at home/work, and this use case is awesome! Every part of the screen is about the same distance from my eyes. A typical 34” (3440x1440) is about the same pixel count as 2.5 1080p displays, but with no bezels to split the screen… so it’s perfectly centered. With separate displays I need to center one and set one way off to the side, or center the bezel split and need to always turn my head one way or the other. Webcam is centered. Cable management is easier (one power, one signal). Brackets are less bulky. Desk is cleaner looking.
You’ll get a little less area than 2x 27” 1440p displays.
I don’t know how important HDR is to you. I’ve always had good luck with Dell ultrasharp longevity. They have a 34” for $350.
Dell Curved Gaming, 34 Inch Curved Monitor with 144Hz Refresh Rate, WQHD (3440 x 1440) Display, Black - S3422DWG https://a.co/d/hOrP5cv
trying to avoid 4k res for some legacy software that won’t scale the f*@ing user interface, it’s toolbars become far too small for usability (I have a secondary workstation at work that has a 4k display and I can’t use it for modeling / photoshop / etc. use it mostly as a render slave anyway.
I hear ya - I’m recommending 1440p ultrawide, so the scaling will be the same as the other displays you are seeking.
many thanks!
There’s those gigabyte ones that hardware unboxed seems to like. Good price too.
Thanks!
This is the one I use: DELL S2721DGF
It’s really good and pretty cheap for it’s weight class. Only bad thing about it is it’s HDR, its’ really ugly. You can also look at other displays on the website I linked, rtings is very trustworthy
Thanks!
100% recommended 1440p, anything over 100 refresh rate, definitely HDR, I am in love with my gigabyte monitor, I got an abnormally large size not sure which, but, something extremely close to this:
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Monitor-Display-Response-FreeSync/dp/B08JWCHR5N/ref=asc_df_B08JWCHR5N&mcid=b34085b632e03e78ab235d4806c47a22?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80401905752532&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584001431258764&psc=1
TYVM!
I use a benq 4k color correct monitor. My laptop and ipad acts as a separate displays which usually is enough.
Thanks!
Recently picked up a pair of ASUS VG27AQ. I had to calibrate them with my x1 idisplay, but the end result was quite good.
appreciate the suggestion!
Look at Pixio, same panels from South Korea as many of the big names, but at much more affordable prices.
NICE! thanks for the suggestion.
Why don’t you want to go with 2x 4k? I have 2x 28’’ 4k and I think it’s totally awesome.
So I have a 4k single 24" display with one of my workstations at work, and I don’t like how small PS & 3dsmax’s user interfaces are scaled. Have to use an older version of max for legacy effects stuff, and it’s damned near impossible to just work with.
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Ive been looking into the Gigabye M27Q Pro or the Acer equivalent. Seems like it might fit your bill too?
TY for the tip!
There’s plenty of not curved monitors these days in fact you pretty much have to go looking for one if you want it.