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Seeking Monitor Advice For Everyday Home Use, Non-Gamer.
March 9, 2022 at
02:12 PM
I currently have dual (27" & 24") desktop monitors on stands.
We are a retired couple that uses them every day for longer than we'd like to admit!... Email, Shopping, FaceBook, Finances, News, Slickdeals, Looking at the Grandkids pictures and videos.
We watch Netflix occasionally so would like it to be able to do 4K.
We don't play games so don't need that kind of monitor.
Need a Monitor I can attach to a stand that bolts to the desk with Articulating arm for less clutter.
The specs are confusing to us. We want something that doesn't hurt our eyes and is easy to see a little off-axis + big enough to have two things open on the screen at once (Email, Slickdeals for example).
I'm guessing 32"+ would work to replace our current dual monitors but am willing to go bigger??
What should I be looking for to suit our needs?
We are a retired couple that uses them every day for longer than we'd like to admit!... Email, Shopping, FaceBook, Finances, News, Slickdeals, Looking at the Grandkids pictures and videos.
We watch Netflix occasionally so would like it to be able to do 4K.
We don't play games so don't need that kind of monitor.
Need a Monitor I can attach to a stand that bolts to the desk with Articulating arm for less clutter.
The specs are confusing to us. We want something that doesn't hurt our eyes and is easy to see a little off-axis + big enough to have two things open on the screen at once (Email, Slickdeals for example).
I'm guessing 32"+ would work to replace our current dual monitors but am willing to go bigger??
What should I be looking for to suit our needs?
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We are a retired couple that uses them every day for longer than we'd like to admit!... Email, Shopping, FaceBook, Finances, News, Slickdeals, Looking at the Grandkids pictures and videos.
We watch Netflix occasionally so would like it to be able to do 4K.
We don't play games so don't need that kind of monitor.
Need a Monitor I can attach to a stand that bolts to the desk with Articulating arm for less clutter.
The specs are confusing to us. We want something that doesn't hurt our eyes and is easy to see a little off-axis + big enough to have two things open on the screen at once (Email, Slickdeals for example).
I'm guessing 32"+ would work to replace our current dual monitors but am willing to go bigger??
What should I be looking for to suit our needs?
If you want to mount it to something else you need to look for VESA mount info in the specs.
How old is you computer / what are it's specs / model? If it's older than 7 or 8 years you may have trouble trying to drive a 4K screen.
Any bigger than 32" and you should just hook it up to a TV (but not as your primary monitor).
1920X1080
How's you eyesight (do you like large text)?
Fair. We use Chrome and have Zoom set at 150%
What's your budget?
Roughly $200-$600
If you want to mount it to something else you need to look for VESA mount info in the specs.
I'll put that on my research list.
How old is you computer / what are it's specs / model?
It was a gift from one of the kids. Apx 3 years old. It is a "CLX" don't know the rest. He said it's more computer than we needed.
If it's older than 7 or 8 years you may have trouble trying to drive a 4K screen.
3yrs
Any bigger than 32" and you should just hook it up to a TV (but not as your primary monitor).
I'll stick to 32"
There's also a system wide text scaling option you can play with.
There is a screen resolution that's in between what you have and a 32" 4K, known as 2K or QHD (2560x1440) it's seen most often on 27" monitors. If you decide you want to spend less or don't want a 32" screen this is an option. You can also find 27" and 28" 4K monitors, you'd want to increase the text scaling on these.
Color accuracy is also worth considering. Your computer may or may not output HDR, but an HDR monitor will likely still look good. Monitors with better color output are more likely to meet expectations for eye strain and viewing angles (they're just better overall).
Here are a few monitors that are well reviewed to consider:
Gigabyte M32U https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-F...083GRVFXN/
Dell S3221QS (curved) https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/d...ccessories
LG 32UL500-W https://www.amazon.com/LG-32UL500...088G1
Dell S2722QC https://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2722...B09DTDR
Asus ProArt Display PA278CV https://shop.asus.com/us/90lm06q0...278c
A favorite review site https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/best
Gigabyte M32U https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-F...083GRVFXN/ [amazon.com]
Dell S3221QS (curved) https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/d...ccessories [dell.com]
LG 32UL500-W https://www.amazon.com/LG-32UL500...088G1PKKN/ [amazon.com]
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I'll check to see if that feature is on my computer.
If you have a MicroCenter in your area they're probably the only retailer that's likely to carry some of the better monitors you might be interested in in their stores. It's always nice to see a monitor before you buy it if you can.
Do you currently have a streaming device of some kind hooked up to your TV (roku, amazon fire tv, android tv, apple tv)? If you do there are also options for viewing photos on your TV or casting your phone or computer screen to the TV.
Again, Thank-You for helping "US" out. REP GIVEN.
i would check your netflix account, my understanding was you had to pay extra for 4k content. if you aren't paying for 4k, you won't benefit from a 4k monitor in that regard.
i would check your netflix account, my understanding was you had to pay extra for 4k content. if you aren't paying for 4k, you won't benefit from a 4k monitor in that regard.
A 32" 4K screen is nice to look at, but you may find yourself moving your head around more to look at it.
The main difference LQQK would see is similar to the difference between their 24 and 27 in monitor in the sharpness or crispness of things on the screen.
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i would check your netflix account, my understanding was you had to pay extra for 4k content. if you aren't paying for 4k, you won't benefit from a 4k monitor in that regard.
A 32" 4K screen is nice to look at, but you may find yourself moving your head around more to look at it.
I'm now seriously considering going with 2-27" monitors on a dual stand that bolts to the desk.
One thing we like about our current 2 monitors is that we use one to rotate pictures every 15 seconds and with the 32" single the pics would be smaller if able to have 2 pages open at a time.
Neither one of our current monitors have the VESA screw mounts for attaching to a stand, so I'll be looking to purchase 2-27" instead of 1-32".
I guess 1440 will be the best way to go for price & value (B4B)...Any more suggestions?