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I am going to purchase a monitor for my laptop (hp probook) to use lightroom.

I have few models in mind:

Dell UltraSharp – U2415

Dell UltraSharp - U2419HC

Asus PB247Q

Dell 27 S2721D

My budget is -500$ (below)

Any suggestions

Thanks
 
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Hamdib said:
I am going to purchase a monitor for my laptop (hp probook) to use lightroom.

I have few models in mind:

Dell UltraSharp – U2415

Dell UltraSharp - U2419HC

Asus PB247Q

Dell 27 S2721D

My budget is -500$ (below)

Any suggestions

Thanks
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Suggest getting a 27" 2560x1440 monitor instead of a 24" monitor. The larger size is well worth the price difference.

Sky
 
skyglider said:
Hamdib said:
I am going to purchase a monitor for my laptop (hp probook) to use lightroom.

I have few models in mind:

Dell UltraSharp – U2415

Dell UltraSharp - U2419HC

Asus PB247Q

Dell 27 S2721D

My budget is -500$ (below)

Any suggestions

Thanks
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Suggest getting a 27" 2560x1440 monitor instead of a 24" monitor. The larger size is well worth the price difference.

Sky
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I've been using a Dell U2415 for some time and added an Acer B247W about a year ago. No complaints with either. I'm sure there a folks out there who can tell you why the Acer is inferior, but it was bloody cheap on sale and frankly I can't tell the difference.

Three factors I really like about both of these monitors are 1) the taller aspect ratio of 1920x1200 vs 1080 displays, 2) built in USB 3 hub and 3) good color accuracy. I use a Spyder 4 for calibration but they're pretty good out of box.

Peter
 
I bought an ASUS 27" IPS 4k monitor two years ago for $470 new. There should be something out there, and especially if going 4k, you want some size. 27 inch is a real sweet spot.
 
4K is really affordable and looks much nicer.

check out the BenQ PD2700U or Dell (i'm sure they have a model, just cant find one)

Consider your viewing distance. 27" 1440p might be to low ppi for you as it is for me with 50-70cm viewing distance.

https://www.designcompaniesranked.com/resources/is-this-retina/

However,

- 4k might slow down your LR workflow (if you work professionally i wouldnt recommend 4K)

- if you dont have a hi-res camera (24MP+) and hi-quality lenses you might get disappointed in you pictures the moment you switch to 4k (happended to me with 16MP APSC, now i have to get 42MP FF)
 
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Olovskie said:
I'm also looking for a 27" 4k too. What do you think is especially good with your 4k monitor compared with your old one? I guess you had a monitor with fewer pixels.
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you cant see the pixels anymore with 27" 4K.




ppi vs min distance to monitor (before you can see the pixels)
ppi vs min distance to monitor (before you can see the pixels)



also feel free to read my post why i could not go back to lower res https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/64750376
 
phouphou said:
4K is really affordable and looks much nicer.

check out the BenQ PD2700U or Dell (i'm sure they have a model, just cant find one)

Consider your viewing distance. 27" 1440p might be to low ppi for you as it is for me with 50-70cm viewing distance.

https://www.designcompaniesranked.com/resources/is-this-retina/

However,

- 4k might slow down your LR workflow (if you work professionally i wouldnt recommend 4K)

- if you dont have a hi-res camera (24MP+) and hi-quality lenses you might get disappointed in you pictures the moment you switch to 4k (happended to me with 16MP APSC, now i have to get 42MP FF)
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I hear you, I have two digital cameras, Ricoh GR3 and Canon 5D mark II, and am not a professional photographer. My lenses are mostly L lenses, so they are decent. Ricoh is new, thats why I needed a better monitor.
 
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