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Best me choose a 27" 4K monitor for reading, movies, etc. (lemmy.ml)
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Need for reading, browsing, TV not gaming (maybe little)

  1. MSI PRO MP273U - Has bad review 50% people are getting backlight bleed

  2. LG 27US550-W - 40W Power Draw but no issues and good brand

  3. ViewSonic VA2708-4K-MHD - 250 nits only

  4. Acer CB272K - Seems good There are 2 SKU's with same name Acer CB272K and Acer Vero CB272K L2

  5. AOC U27V4 - No HDR, USB‑C, USB hub

  6. Samsung 4K ViewFinity S7 Monitor - has random turning off issue

  7. ViewSonic VA2762-4K - tilt‑only stand

  8. MSI Modern MD271UL - expensive for 60Hz

  9. LG 27UP650K-W - expensive for 60Hz

  10. ViewSonic VA2709U - expensive for 60Hz

  11. Lenovo L28u-35 - expensive for 60Hz

Every Model is 60Hz,10Bit (8+2),have VESA,3 Years Warranty ,are Flicker-Free and some have there own Eye-Care Stuff, Model IPS except lenovo is AAS

Comparison -

https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/8be6336a41 https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/820e336a42 https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/0029336a44 and Samsung ViewFinity S7 27"

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[-] _stranger_@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I almost don't want to do this, considering you've put a lot of effort into this list and probably don't need someone to throw more choices at you, but this is my go-to for monitor reviews:

http://rtings.com/

[-] wraithcoop@programming.dev 3 points 2 days ago

Seconding using rtings as a resource. They do in depth testing and follow up longevity tests so you can know the performance instead of taking some person's word for it.

[-] tdTrX@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago

Non of the models I selected are on rtings.com .

[-] empireOfLove2@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I'd avoid LG, their monitor controls suck ass (three button clicks to turn it on and off is unnecessary, power buttons should be a one and done) and I've lost track of how many LG monitors and TV's I've found with complete backlight failure, turning the whole panel blue.

[-] Sturgist@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

Personally I've had a few AOC monitors, and have been pleased with them. Good performance for the price. Caveat that this is personal opinion

[-] tdTrX@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago

AOC U27V4 is too basic for the price . Is Acer CB272K good ?

[-] Sturgist@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

No idea bud. Never knew anyone who owned an Acer monitor. At best I might have seen one in a shop a decade ago.

[-] yaroto98@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

I second the AOC. Currently rocking one and it's been great for the price. Sure there are a few spots where the backlight bleeds through around the edge a bit, but that's common at the price point.

Mine's a 34in ultrawide "frameless" gaming monitor I got for ~$420.

[-] Agent641@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I'm surprised Lenovo haven't been more competitive this year, they have always been my go to for monitors

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