10 best monitors for photographers

Professional technology plays a special role in the work of specialists of creative professions. Special devices not only emphasize the level of skill and a serious approach to business, but also help to fully realize their idea. Therefore, professional photographers and designers do not save on the main thing and prefer monitors with better color rendering. When processing the image, the monitor becomes the eyes of the photographer. Proper transmission of all colors and tones - the key to success. So, the main advantages of a successful model for working in a photo editor are realistic colors, excellent brightness and contrast, the ability to manually calibrate colors, and screen coverage.

The last parameter is a lot of controversy. A glossy monitor often attracts the eye of a connoisseur of bright colors with its rich palette. But the first impression is deceptive. Most glossy monitors are highly glare, they reflect surrounding objects, in bright light the color is often distorted. Matte screens, in turn, can slightly dim the colors, but at the same time give a clear picture without highlights. Fortunately, many modern monitors allow you to adjust colors manually. However, in a professional series of devices, haze, as a rule, does not interfere with the saturation of color rendition. Therefore, matte screens are mostly better suited for working with photos.

Also, when choosing a monitor, the photographer is recommended to pay attention to the resolution, dynamic contrast, type and quality of the backlight. At the same time, despite the popularity of curved screens maximally elongated in length, a standard widescreen display is better suited for professional needs. Not the last value for photo processing has a matrix. The best color rendering is provided by IPS, the most common matrix among this class.

Today the choice of professional monitors is quite large. However, not all devices that are positioned as professional, really are as such. At the same time monitors for photographers are diverse. Each of them has its own peculiar advantages and sometimes disadvantages. We studied a lot of devices and chose the best both in general indicators and in specific properties, guided by user reviews, expert reviews and a technical description.

Top 10 best monitors for photographers

10 AOC U2777PQU

“Hey-oh-si” is a rather exotic brand in Russia, which is why it is often associated with the Chinese no name. In fact, this is a respected international company, founded in 1967 and engaged in the development of a full range of monitors. Its success can be judged by the model U2777PQU, which since its appearance on the market immediately aroused interest (announce - well deserved) photographers and designers with experience. Judge for yourself: at a cost of a little more than 400 dollars.the device is equipped with all the buns necessary for professional processing of multimedia content.

This IPS-matrix with high resolution, brightness and contrast, and a matte anti-glare panel, and an adjustable stand, and all common connectivity interfaces, including a USB hub with 3 connectors. Comfortable control of the buttons from the monitor, a wide range of fine-tuning, the ability to control the hardware settings through the software greatly simplifies the process of setting up for actual needs. Judging by the many reviews, the device shows itself to be a universal device, ready for professional use at work and to perform everyday tasks in everyday life.

9 Iiyama ProLite XUB2792QSU-1

A few years ago, the Japanese company Iyama had already made noise in Russia with its monitors based on AMVA + matrices, when they were swept away from store shelves and waited for months for new deliveries. The same story is repeated with XUB2792QSU-1, 95% of the reviews and reviews about which are more than positive. Favor of users of the model deserves at first sight - thanks to the almost complete absence of frames on the case (from 3 sides their width is only 6 mm) and elegant design (for fans of the Scandinavian style there is a version in a white case).

It is respectful and the 27-inch panel in the usual 16: 9 format with a pixel density of 110 ppi and a resolution of the standard WQHD. It is capable of producing 1.07 billion shades and is 10-bit (8 + A-FRC). The remaining technical characteristics, such as contrast, brightness, viewing angle, are not inferior to similar devices from other manufacturers, including from the more expensive segment. The display is mounted on a stand with 4 degrees of freedom - it can be tilted forward / backward, rotated 90 ° vertically and horizontally, change the height to 130 mm.

8 Viewsonic VX3211-2K-mhd

The 31.5-inch display is most likely a multimedia solution and, most likely, an advanced photographer will not be interested. But its characteristics, coupled with the price, will certainly delight the beginner “photoshop man,” who in the meantime does not mind shooting Call of Duty. The parameters of the matrix for this price category are very good: the standard WQHD, reproducing more than a billion colors, no flicker in the entire range of brightness, LED backlighting.

Flicker-Free technology effectively fights eye fatigue, which every PC user consistently faces after 3-4 hours of sitting in front of the monitor. True, the ergonomic component is relatively weak - the tilt of the body is only available in one plane and even then within 5 ... 13 °, but excellent viewing angles completely compensate for this nuance. USB ports for connecting peripherals are missing; instead, other popular interfaces are implemented - HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA. Leading review sites consider the model to be the best in functionality, and we agree with them.

7 Acer EB321HQUAwidp

The Acer EB321HQUAwidp monitor is based on an IPS-matrix, the resolution of which (2560x1440 pixels) is quite enough for semi-professional processing of photos with high detail. Thanks to the diagonal increased to 32 ", the editing process is convenient and productive: there is enough space on the screen for both the working area and the toolbar. The matrix comes with a factory-set color scheme, so the photographer does not have to deal with the incorrect display of color on the printed image. The majority of users did not find any pixels and highlights, and they have no complaints about the quality of the matrix device.

Work with graphics is maximally simplified due to the complete reproduction of all colors of the sRGB palette. The use of technology Adaptive Contrast Management allows you to increase the clarity of the image by optimizing the contrast level in automatic mode.Another proprietary "chip" called Acer ComfyView reduces the amount of glare, so that the eyes during the process of photo processing almost never get tired.

6 Asus MG279Q

Despite the fact that Asus MG279Q is positioned as a gaming monitor, it can also be considered as an excellent candidate for use in the field of design, projection, photo and video editing. For photographers, the 27-inch screen, WQHD-resolution, the transfer of the screen to portrait mode and 100% coverage of the color space in the sRGB mode are just right. Using the IPS-panel type AHVA with a refresh rate of 144 Hz and a record response time of 4 milliseconds does not give reason to doubt that the image quality and viewing angle also do not have to be sacrificed.

As for the purely practical side of the photo editing process, namely the convenience of connecting various external devices to the monitor, here and there the MG279Q is well thought out. At the bottom right of the device, there was a place for two HDMI ports, two USB 3.0 with charging function, headphone output (as you know, good music inspires masterpieces), DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort connectors. The latter are usually installed in premium devices and allow you to transfer digital content in the highest resolution.

5 DELL P2415Q

Next in the review of the best monitors for photographers included, though not the most budget, but very popular model, which is characterized by good color reproduction and excellent detail. Although this monitor is not in the full sense of a professional device, it is endowed with everything necessary for fruitful work with photos and various graphics.

The screen with a diagonal of 23.8 inches is quite compact, but at the same time it has a resolution of 3840 by 2160 pixels, usually typical of larger and more expensive monitors. At the same time, a high-quality IPS matrix is ​​distinguished by the smallest pixel size, which makes the image very clear. In addition, the colors can be customized manually. The model will also please with a contrast of 1000 and a brightness of 300 cd / m2. The anti-reflective coating with a slight glou effect makes the image on the screen similar to the photo on high-quality glossy paper. Flicker-Free technology evens out backlighting and prevents flickering.

4 LG 27UK850

A rare case is that the 27UK850 monitor is positioned by the manufacturer as a purely office one, and users massively confirm its ability to honestly perform more complicated tasks than standard ones, and photo processing is one of them. Usually it is the other way around. The model replaced the beloved 27UD88 display and, inheriting from it the best features, received several significant updates. Engineers added built-in acoustics with the MaxxAudio function, provided support for HDR, and improved the characteristics of the matrix. Maximum brightness increased to an impressive 450 cd / m. sq. The quality of materials and assemblies has significantly improved, and some of the users even compare them with unsurpassed in this plan and much less budget Eizo.

The monitor introduced the function Freesync, which will certainly please the owners of the AMD video card. The device offers various options for connecting peripherals - from HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0 to DisplayPort 1.2 and USB Type-C 3.1. It has 15 preset modes, 2 more cells left to record the user mode. After hardware calibration, the monitor becomes a full-fledged photo companion.

3 NEC MultiSync EA275WMi

The legendary Japanese corporation NEC is constantly expanding the range of display solutions, each year offering photographers models with the best performance at relatively low prices. Thus, the widescreen monitor MultiSync EA275WMi with a diagonal of 27 "with high-quality matrix AH-IPS can be purchased today for $ 600.For this money, the user gets a juicy contrast display with a resolution of 2540x1440, allowing you to edit large photos, with the ability to tilt, rotate and rotate, as well as height adjustment.

Although nominally this monitor belongs to the most budgetary universal series, the colors are displayed very correctly, according to tests in various reviews, the color gamut according to the sRGB standard (mainly for Windows and Photoshop) varies from 90.7% to 97.8%. At the declared brightness value of 350 cd / m. sq. minimum measurements show 250 cd / m. sq., and the maximum - 400 cd / m. sq. In general, the richness of the possibilities provided pleasantly surprises: there are functions for adjusting the brightness and contrast, the activation of color profiles is provided, the technologies for suppressing flickering and changing the wavelengths of the blue spectrum to protect the eyes are integrated.

2 ASUS ProArt PA32UC-K

Absolutely according to all characteristics, the ProArt PA32UC-K panel meets the requirements of professionals: with a 32 "diagonal, it provides convincing color reproduction, smooth color transitions, decent static contrast and brightness (1000: 1 and 400 cd / m2, respectively). The standard settings provide cold color rendition, but if necessary, you can perform calibration using the i1 Display Pro complete colorimeter and ProArt Calibration utility utility, followed by recording the result in a profile.

The equipment of the monitor pleases with one more fashionable function now - HDR. It is very relevant for viewing relevant content, and its implementation takes place in 384 zones (for comparison, the Samsung 42 "backlight zone is only 8.) color rendition.

1 EIZO ColorEdge CG248-4K

Computer Monitor ColorEdge CG248-4K from the famous Japanese manufacturer "Aizo" is aimed at people who are seriously engaged in computer animation, graphics and postproduction of high-resolution photos. The model received a 24-inch 4K display (3840x2160) with 99% coverage of the Adobe RGB color space and 100% sRGB. The image quality is excellent due to the ultra-high resolution and small diagonal display, together providing a high density of dots.

The professional machine comes with a protective visor assembled, already attached at the factory with a stand allowing flexible adjustment of the display position, cables, a CD with software and even a cleaning kit. In addition to the drivers, the CD contains a proprietary application ColorNavigator, which allows you to perform calibration on pre-made templates or on user parameters. The control measurements are performed with an integrated sensor that retracts from the body for the duration of the operation. The manufacturer guarantees the stability of the characteristics for 10 thousand hours. With a daily 8-hour operation of this resource will last about 5 years. It is for such a period of warranty.

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