10 best 4K monitors

4K walks on the planet. Once upon a time, huge “boxes” of CRT monitors with an extremely low resolution by today's standards caused us delight. Then the screens became thinner, but increased in diagonal. Now we see another trend - an increase in resolution. At the moment, the standard is FullHD, but 4K UltraHD monitors are increasingly appearing on store shelves. A significant role in the popularization of the format has significantly reduced the cost of models in recent years - you can buy a high-quality screen for 15-16 thousand rubles!

Of course, many may complain about the lack of content in such high quality, but this opinion is wrong. Just look at the video from YouTube - many bloggers, operators shoot the video in 4K. Cinematographers are not far behind them - in online cinemas it is increasingly becoming possible to watch new movies in UltraHD. Finally, the game. They can "take out" even the average "iron". All this means that the acquisition of a new 4K monitor is quite a reasonable and far-sighted decision. Over time, the required content will become more and more, which means it makes sense to buy equipment that supports it now. Of course, if you are a happy owner of a good FullHD or 2K monitor, it does not make sense to change it. For everyone else, we have prepared a ranking of the best representatives of modern 4K models.

Top 10 best 4K monitors

10 LG27UD58

A good choice as a gaming monitor will be an affordable 4k model from LG with a diagonal of 27 inches. There are all necessary for the comfortable game “bells and whistles”: dynamic FreeSync vertical synchronization increases the smoothness, Black Stabilizer highlights the dark parts of the game scenes, and when scaling objects embedded technology SUPER + Resolution can improve their quality, eliminating bumps and fuzzy contours. The monitor has support for the HDR10 specification, which, when viewing relevant video content, gives the image a stunning effect.

The build quality of the monitor is high, though the stand looks fragile, but this is a deceptive impression, the display stands steadily on it and is easily adjustable. Particularly pleased that among the extensive choice of interfaces is the presence of modern USB Type-C, so beloved by the owners of the newest Apple gadgets. If we add to this the proprietary technology Flicker-Safe, which completely eliminates flickering, the built-in stereo sound system, an advanced menu with convenient controls, then we can safely say that this is the best gaming 4K monitor for such a price.

9 HP EliteDisplay S270n

In an effort to please everyone and immediately, HP has released a monitor designed for a wide range of tasks. It can work as comfortably as possible with graphics and video editing, watch movies and, of course, play your favorite games. 4k resolution will allow you to enjoy a detailed picture on the optimal diagonal of 27 inches. The matrix of this model is made by IPS technology, providing a much better color reproduction, unlike TN screens. The elegant frameless design of the monitor on a stylish narrow stand ergonomically fit into any interior, without standing out and at the same time emphasizing its significance.

The high potential of brightness with uniform illumination can be safely attributed to the advantages of this model, and with a long pastime behind the screen, Flicker Free technology, which eliminates flickering, can reduce eye strain. The advantage is also the presence of USB Type-C, capable of transmitting images and data. It is also worth noting the interesting software HP Display Assistant, which can expand the functionality and, if necessary, divide the total screen area into several work areas.

8 Samsung U28E590D

The extremely budget model 4K of the monitor has got to a rating of the best. Moreover, it is not produced by some kind of “knowame” from the Middle Kingdom, but the well-known Samsung does not make any claims to the quality of the materials and the assembly. Appearance is strict, but stylish. Designer stand looks beautiful, but allows you to adjust only the angle of inclination. The model doesn’t have a clear positioning - it is suitable for both office workers and movie lovers and gamers. TN matrix, which allows to provide a response speed of only 1 ms and get rid of unpleasant loops after a quickly changing picture. But there is a negative point - mediocre viewing angles (170 horizontally, 160 vertically) - with deviations, the picture is inverted, losing its brightness.

But with a perpendicular view everything is fine. The uniformity of the backlight and brightness is almost perfect. In addition, FlickerFree technology is supported, eliminating the flickering of the backlight, which reduces eye strain. Gamers will use AMD FreeSync technology and highlight dark areas to easily find opponents. Finally, we are pleased to have all the necessary cables in the package

7 AOS U2777PQU

Recently, AOS, which entered the Russian market, has already managed to win its fans with high-quality and technological monitors. Among them stands out an extremely interesting novelty with a graceful frameless body and a swivel stand ground to a mirror shine. The 27-inch TFT IPS matrix of the first class contained in it is capable of displaying a modern 4K resolution with accurate factory calibration (a leaflet with calibration information is attached) and a low response of 4 ms, which will have a positive effect in dynamic games.

An additional advantage of the monitor is the PIP function (picture in picture), which provides the ability to output video signal to the screen from parallel-connected devices. When choosing this model for a gaming system, you should acquire a powerful video card in advance to avoid microlags of maximum resolution reset and other troubles. The monitor connection interfaces are the most diverse and all the necessary cables are included. Built-in speakers will be a nice addition, but you should not expect high-quality sound from them.

6 DELL P2415Q

The vast majority of UltraHD monitors have a diagonal of 27 inches. But what if you prefer compact devices? Simply choose the model P2415Q manufactured by DELL. The design of monitors in the company has not changed for 2-3 years, but stupid to find fault with this - durable matte plastic is very practical, and a simple stand allows you to adjust the angle, height, rotation and even translate the screen into portrait mode - all for the convenience of the user.

According to the characteristics. An IPS matrix is ​​used, which guarantees maximum viewing angles and excellent color reproduction. Yes, the response time is 7 ms, but this is not a gaming solution. P2415Q fits perfectly to work with documents and media files: Flicker-Free technology, preset modes that soften the picture for long-term work with text, semi-matte coating - all this allows you to load your eyes less, which is especially important for people who have to stay behind a PC for most I swear

5 ASUS MG28UQ

ASUS was again able to release one of the best gaming monitors in its class. The design is surprisingly modest.There are only a few oblique faces and a pair of “moderately red” elements. But the functionality of the stand is maximum - you can move the screen in all possible directions. Given the small viewing angles due to the use of the TN matrix, a wide range of settings is very useful. The image quality is not perfect: the backlight brightness is slightly higher around the perimeter, the contrast is relatively low, but again it is worth remembering the purpose of the monitor.

There are plenty of gaming opportunities. First, we are interested in the minimum response time - only 1 ms. Secondly, AMD FreeSync is supported, providing a picture without gaps. Thirdly, a whole set of additional output information: a virtual sight, an on-screen timer, an FPS counter. Finally, there are special game image settings.

4 NEC MultiSync PA322UHD-2-SV2

Monitors for professional graphic editors, editors and other people whose work is related to graphics is a very specific product. This is very well seen in the NEC model. Externally, this is a huge (by the standards of modern models) monitor with an extremely weighty stand and a huge number of ports (4x HDMI, 2x DVI-D, 2x DisplayPort). Also, the response time and picture quality coming from the factory do not amaze.

But if the monitor is in the hands of a professional, who can calibrate it to fit his needs, the result is an almost perfect picture. The sRGB coverage is almost 100% (99.2%), AdobeRGB is 92.4%. This means that the picture is closest to reality - a photo or video with the necessary skills will be perfect. It should be noted that there is an advanced set available, including a calibrator, specialized software and a visor that protects the monitor from excessive light.

3 BenQ PD2700U

The new product from BenQ belongs to the Professional Design series and is endowed with impressive features. 27 inch diagonal display with semi-matt coating and 4k resolution gives the best clarity and the most realistic colors compared to similar models. This contributed to the engineers and developers who actively participated in the International Consortium for color. They were removed to develop and implement their own technology AQCOLOR, corresponding to modern color standards. The monitor, following fashion trends, has a frameless design and is installed on an ergonomic wide stand that will satisfy the most demanding users.

A convenient responsive menu with numerous settings and adequate Russification allows you to fine-tune each parameter and calibrate the monitor to fit your needs. In addition to all, the model is endowed with an automatic brightness control sensor and an integrated speaker system. This monitor will suit designers and artists due to the high image quality, and a low response time of 5 ms will allow you to play modern games with pleasure.

2 Acer Nitro XV273KPbmiipphzx

Special attention is given to the Acer Nitro game monitor with 4K resolution presented at the IFA 2018 Berlin exhibition. The model received the most popular diagonal - 27 inches. The elegant design of the case on a stylish stand immediately attracts the eye, and the carefully thought-out ergonomics and ease of adjustment will satisfy the majority of users. Fantastic performance and the best smoothness in games provide a refresh rate of 144 Hz, and support for the HDR400 standard expands the range of the color gamut, bringing the image to the highest quality level.

To get even more comfort from the games, Visual Response Boost technology was used in the model, which reduced the response time to the minimum possible value of 1 ms. To increase smoothness, in conjunction with AMD video cards, there is support for FreeSync, and FlickerLess and BlueLigntShield are responsible for relieving eye fatigue. Summarizing, we can safely say that the new product will be the ideal solution as part of a modern gaming system.

1 Philips BDM4037UW

Virtually all of our article - this praises UltraHD resolution. But it should be understood that on a small diagonal high definition will simply be invisible. But on a 40-inch screen, like this Philips model, the difference between FullHD and 4K is very noticeable. In fact, we have a TV without a TV tuner. The picture quality is not satisfactory - the viewing angles are close to the maximum, the color rendition is good. The pleasure of viewing something on this monitor is also provided by the curvature of the matrix and thin frames. The design is stylish, but I would like to customize not only the angle of the screen. The screen surface is semi-glossy. Thanks to this, the engineers managed to achieve a deep black color and a pleasant picture as a whole.

Of course, the flip side of the coin in this case is the appearance of multiple highlights. Of the nice features worth noting the presence of Flicker Free and a powerful enough speaker system, including 2 speakers of 5 watts each.

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