Advice for a new 4K Monitor


Luca76

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Hi,
I've been following the forum for several years, but this is my first post.
I'm looking for advice on purchasing a new 4K monitor (60 Hz). I'm undecided between a 27" or a 32".
My main use cases are programming, web browsing, and watching movies.
Are the characters sharp on a 27" 4K display?
I'm considering the BenQ PD2725U (or the BenQ PD3225U).
Thanks in advance for any advice. Much appreciated.
Have a great evening.
 

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    BenQ PD2500Q
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    2560x1440
Characters are sharp on a 3840 X 2160 27" display. That's what I'm typing this onto. I have text scaling set at 150%.

You may have to sit closer to a 27" display than a 32" to read it comfortably, depending on your vision.

Opinion varies. I've read stuff from people using 43" 3840 X 2160 monitors, with text scaling at 100%. Which implies that their viewing distance is the same as with a 27": maybe 24" (60cm). (I'm not sure I'd like that.) Those monitors may not usually be for the pro market like the BenQs.
 

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For Office or Gaming?

Office, 32" ViewFinity. good enough. best price is $250.
gaming, 32" Odyssey. best price $400.

40" is also a good choice. but some desk cannot hold it well. (small desk too close to watch. and maybe too heavy to stand.)
 

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I have a 27 inch Viewsonic. Love it!!
 

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LG Ultragear is good. OLED 27". no fringing on text (if you do, you can make a reg edit to clear it up). no vrr flicker either.
 

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I have a 32 inch curved Samsung. Beautiful monitor, but I have to set the text to 150% in order to read it well. Too much eyestrain otherwise.
 

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