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General Category => General CG Discussion => Hardware => Topic started by: Basshunter on 2024-10-05, 00:41:30
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I'm planning to get a second monitor to go with my Dell U2723QE. Should I get the same model, or are there better options that won’t break the bank? Or should I wait for some new models coming out soon?
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Bumping my own post
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I would definitely look into getting the same monitor, simply because it will be easier to calibrate them and same monitors always work well together. By the way, I was also looking into buying same monitor - how is it? Would you recommend it?
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Unless you feel a 27" is too small, I would buy the same monitor.
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I would definitely look into getting the same monitor, simply because it will be easier to calibrate them and same monitors always work well together. By the way, I was also looking into buying same monitor - how is it? Would you recommend it?
I’m not a monitor expert, and this is my first quality monitor, so I don’t have much to compare it to. That said, my experience has been mixed:
1) As a 4K monitor, text and icons look very small by default. I had to set Windows scaling to 200%, but some programs, like Max, still display certain icons and text too small—for example, small text in the Slate material editor.
2) The default brightness (50%) felt too low, so I had to increase it to 100%. This forced me to also increase contrast to 100%. I’m not sure if this is a common practice and I'm worry it affects accuracy.
3) The contrast isn’t quite what I expected, though this may be typical for IPS monitors. I guess I'm too used to the contrast and vibrancy of phone screens. This monitor uses IPS Black technology though, which I've read is a good thing. By the way, Contrast is 2000:1
3) Reflection handling is poor (RTings.com mentions this). The screen reflects the large windows in my office, which is annoying. During midday, when a lot of light comes into my office, the screen gets quite dull.
Hope that helps!
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Unless you feel a 27" is too small, I would buy the same monitor.
I think 27" is good enough, but I wouldn’t mind selling this one and getting a different pair if they offer a significant better experience than the Dell U2723QE. Any model you think worth considering?
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I would definitely look into getting the same monitor, simply because it will be easier to calibrate them and same monitors always work well together. By the way, I was also looking into buying same monitor - how is it? Would you recommend it?
I’m not a monitor expert, and this is my first quality monitor, so I don’t have much to compare it to. That said, my experience has been mixed:
1) As a 4K monitor, text and icons look very small by default. I had to set Windows scaling to 200%, but some programs, like Max, still display certain icons and text too small—for example, small text in the Slate material editor.
2) The default brightness (50%) felt too low, so I had to increase it to 100%. This forced me to also increase contrast to 100%. I’m not sure if this is a common practice and I'm worry it affects accuracy.
3) The contrast isn’t quite what I expected, though this may be typical for IPS monitors. I guess I'm too used to the contrast and vibrancy of phone screens. This monitor uses IPS Black technology though, which I've read is a good thing. By the way, Contrast is 2000:1
3) Reflection handling is poor (RTings.com mentions this). The screen reflects the large windows in my office, which is annoying. During midday, when a lot of light comes into my office, the screen gets quite dull.
Hope that helps!
Wow, that's an interesting conclusion. I've read good things about this monitor, I guess I will have to do some more research. Thanks for your opinion!
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Unless you feel a 27" is too small, I would buy the same monitor.
I think 27" is good enough, but I wouldn’t mind selling this one and getting a different pair if they offer a significant better experience than the Dell U2723QE. Any model you think worth considering?
I have a BenQ PD3200U as my main monitor and an old NEC as a secondary one.
I totally recommend the Benq. Although I wouldn't have two 32" monitors next to each other; but just because it would be a huge setup.
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I have 2 Illyama 32"..Honestly too big, its a neck work out looking back and forth, honest. 27" 4k would be sufficient.
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I have a BenQ PD3200U as my main monitor and an old NEC as a secondary one.
I totally recommend the Benq. Although I wouldn't have two 32" monitors next to each other; but just because it would be a huge setup.
In what ways do you think the BenQ PD3200U might be an improvement over the Dell U2723QE, besides the bigger screen?
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I have 2 Illyama 32"..Honestly too big, its a neck work out looking back and forth, honest. 27" 4k would be sufficient.
having two 42.5" LGs I can't agree, having unlimited space and 100% scaling is a big advantage that I wouldn't refuse now :D
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I had to move from 27 inch to I think it's 32 inch 4Ks. I like to use 100% windows scaling and the 27 inch was always kinda hard to read. To reduce "looking back and forth" I went with two curved monitors :) Which also stops them hanging off the edge of my desk on either side too much lol.
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I have a BenQ PD3200U as my main monitor and an old NEC as a secondary one.
I totally recommend the Benq. Although I wouldn't have two 32" monitors next to each other; but just because it would be a huge setup.
In what ways do you think the BenQ PD3200U might be an improvement over the Dell U2723QE, besides the bigger screen?
I used to have a Dell UltraSharp U2715H. I don't know the U2723QE, but 27 inch was too small for me and also the colors or brightness weren't perfect on the edges I believe, as far as I can remember. I decided to go for a higher end brand than dell.