350 cd/m²
Anti-Glare Matte
3 years
350 cd/m²
Anti-Glare Matte
3 years
The SplendidPlus Video Intelligence technology makes display adjustment for specific task fast and easy.
No height adjustment.
Besides top-notch specs and functionality intended for professionals in photo- and video editing, this monitor offers the opportunity to watch movies and play demanding games with utmost comfort.
AH-IPS
1.07 billion
300 cd/m²
27" (23", 25", 29", 34")
Anti-Glare Matte
1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, 1x DisplayPort over USB-C, 2x USB 3.1
16:9
3840 x 2160 pixels (4K UHD)
3 years
The SuperClear IPS panel technology provides best-in-class image quality with accurate and vibrant colors from any viewing angle: from the top, bottom, front or side.
Low screen resolution.
The ViewSonic VP2468 is a pre-calibrated professional level monitor with a rotatable screen and height adjustment which includes a number of professional color settings. Due to the Flicker-Free and Blue Light Filter technologies, your eyes will not get tired even if you work long hours.
IPS
16.7 million
250 cd/m²
24"
Anti-Glare Matte
HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, DisplayPort Out and USB 3.0
16:9
Full HD 1920 x 1080 pixels
Three-year limited warranty on parts and backlight
A feat for 3D designers and architects—the CAD/CAM mode enables highly precise and detailed displaying in modeling applications.
The built-in speakers could be better.
BL2420PT is, without any doubt, one of the best monitors for novice photographers as it provides great functionality with a wide range of settings, and all this at a reasonable price.
IPS
16.7 million
300 cd/m²
24" (27", 32")
Anti-Glare Matte
1x DVI, 1x D-sub, 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, 3x USB 2.0 (2x Downstream, 1x Upstream)
16:9
2560 x 1440 pixels
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| Last updated price | $394.99 |
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| ASIN | B00P0EQD1Q |
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| Last updated price | $537.08 |
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| ASIN | B011A8FQUO |
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Functionality and Style, Perfectly Balanced
ASUS Designo MX27UC is a nice option no matter how you look—from design to specs, it's a good photographer monitor that rivals the much more expensive ones. Let's take a closer look.
This is a 27" UltraHD monitor with 4K support, which means you'll be able to open quite a few windows with apps/tool panels and see three times as much data as from a 27" FullHD monitor. The detail displaying is over-the-top great, in part thanks to the IPS panel with sRGB color gamut and 178°/178° viewing angles. The ASUS Designo MX27UC is one of the best monitors for photographers as well as video editors. As a bonus, you can charge your gadgets via USB port directly from the monitor when all your computer ports are busy. And to top it all, this frameless monitor looks really good and sophisticated.
Music to Your Ears
ASUS Designo uses a unique SonicMaster technology to enhance the sound. This technology was developed by ASUS in cooperation with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, a Danish company that produces sound amplifiers. Thanks to this solution, the monitor's built-in 3W speakers offer the clearest sound at a wide frequency range. You can select one of three audio modes—three presets (listening to music, watching movies, gaming) and a manual setting mode.
Specific Image Settings for Any Task
The flicker-free technology is not exactly an innovation but it is still a good thing to have in your monitor to help with eye strain, and here you will find it, too. There are also eight display modes for you to choose from depending on the tasks at hand (reading, gaming, night work, etc.). A unique SplendidPlus Video Intelligence technology will help quickly adjust the image.
ASUS never forgets about gamers, of course, as they are the most passionate when it comes to computers in general and monitors specifically. In this model, avid players will find a GamePlus mode where there are four crosshair options and a timer indispensable in real-time shooters and strategies, as well as FPS counter. The mode settings can be accessed through the OSD menu.
Pinnacle of Designing
The monitor is designed with stylish contrast in mind and was duly recognized: the strict frameless body and sundial-shaped stand of the Designo MX series had received the iF Design Excellence Award.
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| Last updated price | $550.71 |
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| ASIN | B06XPJYVF2 |
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Multitasking Model
The VP2468 pre-calibrated monitor is equipped with a specially designed by ViewSonic Colorbration which includes the functions of equipment calibration for long-term accurate color transfer. In addition, this professional color management monitor features a number of professional color settings, including preset color modes with EBU and REC709, pre-calibrated non-uniformity correction, 14-bit and 3D LUT, 5 gamma settings and 6-axis color adjustment, that provide accurate color reproduction and allow for customization.
Ergonomic design with an auto-rate function
The VP2468 monitor's design is a step towards users and a completely new vision of how a modern professional monitor can look. The VP2468 monitor provides the full range of settings for increased efficiency, including rotation, tilt and height adjustment. Due to the built-in gyroscope, the image on the screen can automatically rotate if you turn the screen vertically.
No Frame, No Boundaries
All the main connectors are located in the back of the monitor case and face downwards. The monitor can be rotated 90 degrees so you should be able to connect and place it at a convenient angle to you. As opposed to the majority of monitors for photographers, the control buttons of the VP2468 are placed at the back. Due to that, it looks very much like a frameless one.
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| Last updated price | $239.99 |
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| ASIN | B01HSABSGE |
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Top Novice Choice
Among those only starting their journey into photography and photo editing, not everyone is willing to spend a fortune on a professional monitor, right? Luckily for these sensible individuals (and for those with a limited budget), there do exist some worthy and capable options in the affordable cost segment. Like this BenQ BL2420PT designer monitor for photo editing.
There are some peculiar functions in this model created specifically for designers. For example, the CAD/CAM mode—a special mode developed for 3D designers, it adjusts the contrast of the color lines on your 3D model to the point when each detail is easily distinguishable even in the most complicated images. Or the animation mode that makes small textures on the dark parts of the image more obvious without overlighting the not-so-dark parts.
Additionally, we'd like to bring to your attention the Display Pilot software. This software is designed to adjust and save display settings like auto image pivoting, PIP, windows locations, etc. for specific apps (initially, for games). When you launch the app, Display Pilot will automatically apply the settings without you having to tweak them every time.
Eyes Are Safe
It's not much of a secret that all monitors emit blue light which is harmful to human eyes and leads to tiredness and headaches. The BenQ BL2420PT photographer monitor has not one but four Low Blue Light modes to adjust the emission. And another feature to lessen the eye strain is, of course, Flicker-Free.
It's Just Solid
When it comes to looks, the BL2420PT is fairly standard if a bit old-fashioned—sharp lines make the black matte plastic body look somewhat "heavy". However, it does have flexible ergonomics settings: you can adjust height, pivot, tilt angle. It is a monitor for comfortable work.
There are also plenty of interfaces: an analog D-Sub and digital DVI-D, HDMI 1.4, and DisplayPort 1.2. Digital ports offer the best resolution, naturally. And, of course, you'll find two USB 2.0 ports for additional equipment and 3.5mm audio in/out. The only drawback here is the quality of the 1W built-in speakers. It is, in fact, lacking, we highly recommend using earphones or standalone speakers when you listen to music or enjoy a movie.
Little Bonus
For the wires and cable to not get in your way on the desk, the monitor's stand has a special hole for them. And at the top of the stand, you'll find a hook where you can hang your earphones.
| Last updated price | $405.43 |
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| ASIN | B00UAMYTR8 |
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What is a Monitor for Photographers?
If you work with high-quality photos or draw a website layout and logos, you surely need a special monitor to edit and enhance your pictures. So, a professional monitor is one of the essential devices for you. It goes without saying that a good monitor will dramatically improve or maybe even change your photos. What exactly is the monitor for photographers? It is a specific computer monitor that enhances brightness and color rendering, thereby providing you with the ultimate image quality.
But if you are looking for a high-quality computer monitor for other purposes, look through our best computer monitor or best gaming monitors reviews.
What Features to Compare
The modern market offers a huge variety of monitors for photographers and there are many requirements for them. We've decided to make a choice simpler for you and reviewed the best computer monitors by their essential features.
Image Quality
Image quality is a very important feature and it depends on the panel used in each device. Almost all devices for photographers have an IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel. This is a cutting-edge technology that has some sub-divisions: AS-IPS, S-IPS, E-IPS, and H-IPS. The panel can show a very large number of colors (close to 100% of the sRGB colors). Also, the colors are no way distorted while looking at the screen from various angles (can be viewed pretty well above 170 degrees). The IPS panel also provides good contrast, brightness, and deeper black. When it comes to photo editing, a color gamut plays a very important role. It is a specific range of colors that a monitor can display. Photo editing monitors are divided into 2 categories: Standard Color Range (sRGB) monitors and Wide Gamut RGB (extended gamut) models. Standard color range monitors are generally capable of displaying all the colors of sRGB color gamut, while monitors with a wide-gamut RGB are capable of displaying a larger number of colors. On the one hand, extended color gamut monitors are perfect for some specific photo-editing applications. However, photos on the Internet are virtually all sRGB, and what's more important, our browsers can display only sRGB gamut. Thus, sRGB monitors are rather widespread and satisfactory for the vast majority of users. Most screens have 2 major configurable features: Brightness and Contrast. Brightness refers to the overall lightness or darkness of the image. Contrast is the difference in brightness between objects or areas.
Monitor
Which screen is better? With a glossy or matte coating? Both these screens are great. A glossy screen is fantastic for entertainment: for example, for watching movies or videos. And you may think “wow” when you see such display at first. Glossy displays provide more vivid color and better contrast. The only problem is that they reflect light, which can cause a color disbalance. Matte screens are “anti-glare” as they prevent reflections. Matte displays keep glare better due to a polarized coating over the glass. So, you will be able to see a matte screen even in a very bright room. Screen size. There is little to say about this aspect. 24"-27" displays are perfect for photo editing. They allow you to view pictures at a wide resolution. For example, most standard 27-inch monitors feature the resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, but the most sophisticated models can provide you even with 4K (3840x2160 pixels) resolution. The viewing angle is a pretty important feature to consider since if it's too small, the contrast changes and the colors are transformed. Thus, it is vitally important to choose a display with wide viewing angles.
Ergonomics
If you work with a variety of vertically-oriented content, it may be convenient to have a display that rotates around its stand in different directions. Nowadays, almost all models are fitted with a digital connection, HDMI or DVI. You should also check which ports are available on your computer. Note that many monitors let you plug in more than one video input and switch between them. This is really convenient if you prefer using a monitor together with your workstation and laptop. Finally, don't forget to check the availability of USB ports; some monitors for photographers can even have the whole USB hub, which is very convenient if you need to connect lots of storage drives and peripherals.
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