Maximum detail: five 4K monitors

Dell S2817Q 28 " black

The Dell S2817Q 4K Monitor has a 27.9" diagonal screen size that is about 4 times better than similar FullHD solutions in terms of detail.

The screen is based on a TN+film matrix. Its factory calibration is not the best, but after manual adjustment of the parameters, the colours acquire natural shades. Also, such a matrix is characterized by small viewing angles, which makes it difficult to look at the monitor from the side, top and bottom angles. But what distinguishes the matrix from other solutions is its fast response time (about 2 ms), which has a positive effect on the display of highly dynamic scenes in films or games. The smoothness of the picture is further enhanced by NVIDIA G-Sync technology, which is designed to eliminate input lag, tearing and image judder.

An image in UltraHD format (3840x2160 pixels) is displayed on the screen with a maximum frequency of 60 Hz, when the resolution is reduced to QHD (2560x1440 pixels), the scanning frequency increases to 144 Hz. For simultaneous display of images from various sources (for example, a laptop and a PC system unit), the programme modes "Picture-to-Picture" and "Picture-in-Picture" are provided.

Dell's creation compares favorably with competing models in the class by the presence of two powerful speakers (9 W each) and a built-in subwoofer. In terms of sound quality, the acoustics do not graze the rear, giving out deep bass, as well as clear mids and highs.

With all its versatility and multitasking, the monitor will look equally good both in the office and at home. It is worth adding here its low cost — and you are unlikely to be able to find something more attractive and functional with a 4K screen resolution.

Samsung U28E590D 28 "

The monitor from the South Korean industrial giant Samsung is one of the most affordable solutions among models that are ready to offer UltraHD screen resolution.

The 28-inch monitor exudes rigor and minimalism: its entire body is made of plastic, and the frame around the display is made of metal. If desired, the monitor can be hung on the wall using a 75x75 mm VESA mount. And setting it on the table, you will be able to adjust the angle of the screen in the range from -2° to +20°.

The display with a maximum resolution of 3840x2160 pixels is based on a TN+film matrix. It covers 100% of the sRGB colour space and has a high maximum brightness threshold (370 cd/m2). In the course of synthetic tests, the level of coverage of the sRGB space turned out to be slightly lower than the claimed value and amounted to approximately 90%, which still allows you to work closely with graphics. TN+film sensors stand out for their fast response times (1ms on this model), but the downside is their poor viewing angles (160° vertically and 170° horizontally).

In the reviews, some users note the fact that in highly dynamic game scenes, the matrix may not be able to keep up with drawing a picture in 4K format, which is solved by lowering the maximum resolution to 2560x1440 pixels or connecting the monitor to a computer via DisplayPort. In the latter case, AMD FreeSync technology becomes available for use, the meaning of which is to provide smoother frame changes in dynamic scenes. Two HDMI ports are also available from the interfaces for connection: 1.4a with a frequency of 30 Hz and 2.0 with a frequency of 60 Hz.

The process of controlling the monitor settings is carried out using the joystick located on the rear edge in the lower right side. There you can also activate the “Picture-in-Picture” function — this is the name for the simultaneous display of two separate windows on the screen (for example, the video from YouTube will be broadcast in the first, and the browser window will be located in the second). In general, the monitor will prove itself well in both home and office use scenarios.

Good to know. The correctness of colour reproduction depends on the coverage level of the sRGB colour space, which is of particular relevance when printing images processed in a photo editor. Therefore, for serious work with graphics, it is desirable to pay attention to monitors with 100% sRGB coverage. Professional models are ready to offer even greater coverage of the spectral palette visible to the human eye. For example, 4K monitors LG 31MU97 31 " black and Samsung U32D970Q 32 " black provide an almost complete colour match with the wider AdobeRGB space.

Asus MG24UQ 24 " black

The brainchild of Asus cannot boast of gigantic screen sizes — its diagonal is no less than 23.6 ". Instead, it is ready to offer a high pixel density (186 per inch) and, accordingly, an almost best-in-class image clarity level.

The monitor is positioned as a gaming monitor. Its gaming orientation is confirmed by a number of branded "buns" from the Taiwanese manufacturer, among which AMD FreeSync image transfer smoothness technologies(works only in tandem with AMD video cards), as well as Asus Game Visual, which includes 6 different picture display modes in accordance with the current tasks and conditions. In addition, there is the possibility of displaying the crosshairs of the sight (4 different options).

An equally significant role in comfortable gaming is assigned to an ergonomic stand. It allows you to adjust the height of the screen (from 0 to 15 cm), change its angle of inclination (from -5° to +20°) and even quickly flip the display to portrait orientation. The monitor is connected to the signal source via one of three HDMI ports (two with a maximum frequency of 30 Hz and one with a frequency of 60 Hz) or a DisplayPort interface. All necessary cables are included in the package.

In addition to gamers, the device will appeal to videographers and retouchers, because. its IPS matrix covers all 100% of the sRGB colour space. In addition, the factory calibration of the screen is done to the conscience, and the uniform LED-backlight is practically not subject to flicker. The five-step blue spectrum intensity adjustment function will help to protect your eyes even more.

Acer Predator XB271HKbmiprz 27 " black

The unpronounceable monitor model index from Acer hides a predator familiar to every gamer — the device is part of the Acer Predator series of gaming devices.

Unlike most gaming solutions, the monitor matrix is built using IPS technology. This slightly increased its response time (up to 4 ms), but it made it possible to provide natural colour reproduction and wide viewing angles (178 ° on all fronts). You don’t have to worry about the smoothness of the picture in highly dynamic scenes at all — proprietary G-Sync technology comes to the rescue, using which the screen refresh rate adjusts to the frame rate of the incoming signal. It should be noted that this "trick" works exclusively with NVIDIA video cards.

The size of each individual pixel of the monitor is 0.15 mm — on a 27-inch panel, the individual dots that make up the image will not be evident at all. But what will be seen is the pre-set control point for aimed shooting in shooting games. There are several sight options to choose from, sharpened for different types of weapons. The same technology, called Predator Game View, performs another important function — it can be used to adjust black levels to improve visibility in dark gaming scenes.

The monitor itself has a memorable aggressive appearance. The eye immediately clings to the red inserts on its stand and the bloody illuminated Predator logo. All interfaces for connecting third-party devices are hidden on the back. These include 1 HDMI port, 1 Display Port and a 3.5-miniJack for connecting headphones. Also on the case there was a place for 4-watt speakers with a pretty good sound.

With a long stay in front of the monitor, the eyes will not get tired at all. Special thanks for this should be said to special technologies for reducing visual load(Flicker-Less, Blue-Light, ComfyView and Low-Dimming). Only the high cost of the monitor can upset potential buyers. In contrast, it should be compared with a 4K screen resolution (3840x2160 pixels) and a whole bunch of "goodies" for comfortable gaming — in this case, the price tag justifies itself by 100%.

Philips BDM3275UP 32 " black

The large diagonal of the monitor from the Dutch brand Philips makes it related to the family of TVs — a 32-inch panel is more common among them.

The main protagonist of the monitor is an AHVA type matrix capable of displaying more than a billion colours. This is such an analogue of IPS with the only caveat that at all viewing angles (within 178 °) there are no colour distortions at all. The display has a high maximum brightness margin (350 cd/m2) and an excellent contrast ratio (1000:1 by default and an impressive 50,000,000:1 in dynamic contrast mode). And 10-bit colour depth helps to get a clean and rich picture.

The comfort of a long stay of the user in front of the monitor screen is achieved with the help of the recent trend — FlickerFree backlight flicker elimination technology. An important role is also played by an ergonomic stand, which allows you to adjust the position of the monitor in height, change its angle of inclination or quickly turn the display into portrait orientation.

In the arsenal of interfaces, in addition to typical HDMI and DisplayPort ports, there is a DVI-D Dual Link connector, as well as a 4-port USB hub with a maximum data transfer rate of up to 4.8 GB. All this is hidden on the rear wall of the monitor, where there are also 100x100 mm VESA mounting holes for hanging the device on the wall.

The 32-inch diagonal is suitable for a wide variety of use cases — from watching movies to painstaking image processing or working with office applications. In the latter case, the main thing is not to place the monitor too close to you, because you can get tired of looking from one corner of the screen to another.