Author Topic: Second Monitor Decision: Same Model or Upgrade?  (Read 1087 times)

2024-10-05, 00:41:30

Basshunter

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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?

2024-10-08, 02:22:33
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2024-10-09, 14:25:04
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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?

2024-10-09, 16:05:25
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Unless you feel a 27" is too small, I would buy the same monitor.

2024-10-09, 17:32:10
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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!

2024-10-09, 17:46:06
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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?

2024-10-10, 15:24:56
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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!

2024-10-10, 22:05:14
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lupaz

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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.

2024-10-10, 23:36:57
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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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2024-10-11, 00:29:12
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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?

2024-10-11, 07:09:25
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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

2024-10-11, 13:28:18
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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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2024-10-11, 16:01:29
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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.