Ask HN: What's the best 4K computer display available on the market?

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Post by jgunaratne » Mon, Nov 03, 2014, 4:04 AM UTC

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Re: Ask HN: What's the best 4K computer display available on the market?

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Post by mortenjorck » Mon, Nov 03, 2014, 5:32 AM UTC

I don't have a specific model to recommend, but keep in mind the three key variables: The pixel density of the monitor versus its physical size versus the PPI settings available in your operating system.

On a Mac, you have 1x and 2x, which means a 27" 4K monitor will either show everything too small at 1x or too big at 2x, so go for a 24", which will be like a Retina version of the older 24" Cinema Display. On Windows 8, you have 1.0x, 1.4x, and 1.8x, so you'll probably be fine with 1.4x on a 27" or 1.8x on a 24".

Re: Ask HN: What's the best 4K computer display available on the market?

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Post by nuclear_eclipse » Mon, Nov 03, 2014, 5:33 AM UTC

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-4k-monitor-doesnt-exis...

tl;dr: "we don’t think it’s the right time to buy one."

Re: Ask HN: What's the best 4K computer display available on the market?

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Post by jamesrom » Mon, Nov 03, 2014, 5:36 AM UTC

I know this doesn't answer your question, but The Wirecutter believes that the best 4K monitor doesn't exist yet.

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-4k-monitor-doesnt-exis...

Re: Ask HN: What's the best 4K computer display available on the market?

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Post by encore2097 » Mon, Nov 03, 2014, 5:43 AM UTC

Havent seen reviews but its $575. Pixel density seems pretty low @ ~ 157+ ppi vs Apple 27" Retina @ 217+ ppi

28" UHD LED CrystalPro 4K 60Hz DisplayPort, HDMI/MHL, DVI Monitor (Picture In Picture |Picture By Picture) - Black / Aluminum Bezel

http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=113&cp_id=11307&cs_id=...

Re: Ask HN: What's the best 4K computer display available on the market?

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Post by DiabloD3 » Mon, Nov 03, 2014, 5:45 AM UTC

There really isn't one. I will suggest, however, that Dell Ultrasharp with the 5k pixels. I have seen one in person, it is a sight to behold.

Re: Ask HN: What's the best 4K computer display available on the market?

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Post by markbao » Mon, Nov 03, 2014, 5:54 AM UTC

encore2097 wrote: post #5

Havent seen reviews but its $575. Pixel density seems pretty low @ ~ 157+ ppi vs Apple 27" Retina @ 217+ ppi 28" UHD LED CrystalPro 4K 60Hz DisplayPort, HDMI/MHL, DVI Monitor (Picture In Picture |Picture By Picture) - Black / Aluminum Bezel http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=113&cp_id=11307&cs_id=...

For comparison:

  28" 4K monitor (above) - 157 ppi
  24" 4K monitor         - 184 ppi
  15" MacBook Pro Retina - 221 ppi

Source: http://www.idownloadblog.com/2014/07/26/4k-monitor-retina-ma...

Re: Ask HN: What's the best 4K computer display available on the market?

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Post by nick2021 » Mon, Nov 03, 2014, 5:58 AM UTC

nuclear_eclipse wrote: post #3

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-4k-monitor-doesnt-exis... tl;dr: "we don’t think it’s the right time to buy one."

1. Do not be fooled into purchasing a TN panel. They have improved in quality over the years, but IPS is the way to go.

2. The pickings for IPS 4k monitors are very slim. I'd wait until everyone's making one in the hopes that competition drives down price, and ups quality and features.

Re: Ask HN: What's the best 4K computer display available on the market?

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Post by luxyluxe » Mon, Nov 03, 2014, 6:14 AM UTC

SAMSUNG UE50HU6900 50" (127cm), hdmi2 CHF 777.00

SAMSUNG UE55HU7100 LCD, curved, 55" (140cm), hdmi2 CHF 1'498.00

Re: Ask HN: What's the best 4K computer display available on the market?

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Post by foolrush » Mon, Nov 03, 2014, 6:15 AM UTC

Best is a comparison, and sadly the information needed to make an estimation is missing from your question.

Generally, if you are seeking color gamut, 99.9% of the consumer displays are nothing short of awful.

The only one that seems to be remotely along the lines of acceptable color reproduction would be the Dell UP3214Q or any other display with the same panel.