Những màn hình tốt nhất cho năm 2023

Samsung Smart Monitor M5

#Sựkiệnngàyhômna: Tốt nhất các màn hình cho năm 2023

Các màn hình máy tính đang phát triển nhanh chóng với công nghệ mới như OLED Flex, QD-OLED và các nền tảng thông minh tích hợp chỉ trong năm ngoái. Điều đó ngoài những cải tiến lớn về chính xác màu sắc, chất lượng hình ảnh, kích thước và độ phân giải. Điều đó có nghĩa là bạn có rất nhiều sự lựa chọn khi chọn màn hình tốt nhất cho bạn, nhưng đó có thể làm bạn bị quá tải vì sẽ phải sàng lọc qua rất nhiều sản phẩm, tất cả đều có các tính năng khác nhau.

Những người mua màn hình máy tính hiện nay phải xem xét những điều như HDR, độ sáng, chính xác màu sắc, loại công nghệ hiển thị, độ trễ đầu vào và nhiều hơn nữa. Và sau đó, còn những thứ như kích thước, tính điều chỉnh, đầu vào và như vậy. Để giúp bạn với tất cả những điều đó, chúng tôi đã nghiên cứu các mẫu mới nhất cho tất cả các loại thị trường, dù bạn là một game thủ, người dùng doanh nghiệp hay người tạo nội dung. Đọc hướng dẫn mua của chúng tôi bên dưới để tìm hiểu màn hình máy tính tốt nhất cho bạn và đặc biệt là ngân sách của bạn.

Những điều cơ bản

Loại bề mặt

Các màn hình rẻ nhất vẫn là các màn hình TN (twisted nematic), chúng chỉ dành cho chơi game hoặc sử dụng văn phòng. Màn hình VA (vertical alignment) cũng rất rẻ, đồng thời cung cấp độ sáng tốt và tỷ lệ tương phản cao. Tuy nhiên, người tạo nội dung sẽ có xu hướng sử dụng màn hình IPS (in-plane switching) LCD hiển thị cung cấp chính xác màu sắc, chất lượng hình ảnh và góc nhìn tốt hơn. Nếu độ sáng tối đa quan trọng, màn hình LCD quantum dot là cách để đi, những màn hình đó thường được tìm thấy trong các màn hình lớn hơn. Màn hình OLED có sẵn ngay bây giờ và cung cấp các màu đen và tái tạo màu sắc tốt nhất, nhưng thiếu độ sáng so với các màn hình dẫn hoặc quantum dot. Ngoài ra chúng cũng khá đắt. Loại màn hình OLED mới nhất, được gọi là QD-OLED từ Samsung, vừa được giới thiệu vào năm 2022. Lợi thế đáng chú ý nhất là nó có thể tăng độ sáng rất nhiều, với các màn hình được hiển thị tại CES 2022 đạt đến 1.000 nit độ sáng cực đại. Các LED Mini cũng được sử dụng phổ biến trong các màn hình cao cấp. Chúng tương tự như công nghệ quantum dot, nhưng như tên gọi đã đề cập, nó sử dụng các thiết bị LED nhỏ hơn chỉ có đường kính 0,2mm. Do đó, nhà sản xuất có thể đóng gói đến ba lần nhiều LED hơn với nhiều khu vực tối đa hơn, cung cấp màu đen sâu hơn và độ tương phản tốt hơn.

Kích thước, độ phân giải và định dạng hiển thị

Ngày nay, kích thước màn hình là quan trọng. Nơi màn hình 24 inch đã trở thành tiêu chuẩn hơn hoặc ít nhất là hữu ích cho tính toán cơ bản, hiện tại các màn hình 27, 32, 34 và thậm chí các màn hình 42 inch đã trở nên phổ biến cho giải trí, tạo nội dung và thậm chí là chơi game. Gần như mọi màn hình đã là 16:9 trước đây, nhưng hiện nay có thể tìm thấy các tỷ lệ khung hình 16:10 và các hình dạng hiển thị kỳ lạ hơn. Đối với các màn hình chơi game và giải trí, chúng tôi cũng nhìn thấy các màn hình cong và màn hình siêu rộng với tỷ lệ khung hình như 21:9. Tuy nhiên, nếu bạn quyết định mua một màn hình siêu rộng, hãy nhớ rằng một mô hình 21:9 30 inch có cùng chiều cao như một màn hình 24 inch, vì vậy bạn có thể kết thúc với một màn hình nhỏ hơn mà bạn mong đợi. Là một quy tắc chung, thêm 25% vào kích thước của một màn hình 21:9 để có được chiều cao dọc mà bạn mong đợi từ một mô hình có tỷ lệ khung hình 16:9. Màn hình 4K là gần như bắt buộc đối với các nhà tạo nội dung, và một số người thậm chí còn chọn đến 5K hoặc tất cả đến 8K. Tuy nhiên, hãy nhớ rằng bạn sẽ cần một máy tính mạnh mẽ để điều khiển tất cả những điểm ảnh đó. Và độ phân giải 4K nên được kết hợp với kích thước màn hình từ 27 inch trở lên, hoặc bạn sẽ không thấy được sự khác biệt giữa 1440p. Đồng thời, tôi sẽ không mua một mô hình lớn hơn 27 inch trừ khi nó ở độ phân giải 4K, vì bạn sẽ bắt đầu nhìn thấy các điểm ảnh nếu bạn làm việc gần màn hình. Một danh mục mới để xem xét là các màn hình cầm tay được thiết kế để mang và sử dụng với laptop. Chúng thường có độ phân giải 1080p và kích thước từ 13-15 inches. Chúng thường có một hỗ trợ kiểu kickstand nhẹ để gập lại để giữ cho các thứ gọn gàng.

HDR Samsung

HDR là tính năng màn hình đang được các nhà sản xuất săn đón. Vì nó giúp thêm sự sáng tạo và chơi game – nhưng cẩn thận trước khi đổ lỗi nhé. Một số màn hình khẳng định HDR trên tài liệu tiếp thị thậm chí không tuân thủ một tiêu chuẩn cơ bản. Để đảm bảo rằng hiển thị ít nhất đáp ứng các thông số kỹ thuật HDR tối thiểu, bạn sẽ muốn chọn một màn hình có một xếp hạng DisplayHDR với mỗi tiểu chí đại diện cho độ sáng tối đa trong nit. Tuy nhiên, những tầng DisplayHDR 400 và 500 thấp nh

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Computer monitors keep evolving rapidly, with new technology like OLED Flex, QD-OLED and built-in smart platforms just in the last year alone. That’s on top of big improvements in things like color accuracy, image quality, size and resolution.

That means you have a lot of choices when picking the best monitor for you, but that can be overwhelming since you’ll have to sift through a lot of products, all with different feature sets. Buyers looking for computer monitors now have to consider things like HDR, brightness, color accuracy, type of display technology, input lag and more. And then there are the usual considerations like size, adjustability, inputs and so on.

To help you with all that, we’ve researched the latest models for all kinds of markets, whether you’re a gamer, business user or content creator. Read our buying guide below to find out which is the best computer monitor for you and, especially, your budget.

The basics

Panel type

The cheapest monitors are still TN (twisted nematic), which are strictly for gaming or office use. VA (vertical alignment) monitors are also relatively cheap, while offering good brightness and a high contrast ratio. However, content creators will probably want an IPS (in-plane switching) LCD display that delivers better color accuracy, image quality and viewing angles.

If maximum brightness is important, a quantum dot LCD display is the way to go — those are typically found in larger displays. OLED monitors are now available and offer the best blacks and color reproduction, but they lack the brightness of LED or quantum dot displays. Plus, they cost a lot. The latest type of OLED monitor, called QD-OLED from Samsung, just came out in 2022. The most notable advantage is that it can get a lot brighter, with monitors shown at CES 2022 hitting up to 1,000 nits of peak brightness.

MiniLEDs are now widely used in high-end displays. They’re similar to quantum dot tech, but as the name suggests, it uses smaller LED diodes that are just 0.2mm in diameter. As such, manufacturers can pack in up to three times more LEDs with more local dimming zones, delivering deeper blacks and better contrast.

Screen size, resolution and display format

In this day and age, screen size rules. Where 24-inch displays used to be more or less standard (and can still be useful for basic computing), 27-, 32-, 34- and even 42-inch displays have become popular for entertainment, content creation and even gaming these days.

Nearly every monitor used to be 16:9, but it’s now possible to find 16:10 and other more exotic display shapes. On the gaming and entertainment side, we’re also seeing curved and ultrawide monitors with aspect ratios like 21:9. If you do decide to buy an ultrawide display, however, keep in mind that a 30-inch 21:9 model is the same height as a 24-inch monitor, so you might end up with a smaller display than you expected. As a rule of thumb, add 25 percent to the size of a 21:9 monitor to get the vertical height you’d expect from a model with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

A 4K monitor is nearly a must for content creators, and some folks are even going for 5K or all the way up to 8K. Keep in mind, though, that you’ll need a pretty powerful computer to drive all those pixels. And 4K resolution should be paired with a screen size of 27 inches and up, or you won’t notice much difference between 1440p. At the same time, I wouldn’t get a model larger than 27 inches unless it’s 4K, as you’ll start to see pixelation if you’re working up close to the display.

One new category to consider is portable monitors designed to be carried and used with laptops. Those typically come in 1080p resolutions and sizes from 13-15 inches. They usually have a lightweight kickstand-type support that folds up to keep things compact.

Samsung Smart Monitor M5

Samsung

HDR

HDR is the buzzy monitor feature to have these days, as it adds vibrancy to entertainment and gaming – but be careful before jumping in. Some monitors that claim HDR on the marketing materials don’t even conform to a base standard. To be sure that a display at least meets minimum HDR specs, you’ll want to choose one with a DisplayHDR rating with each tier representing maximum brightness in nits.

However, the lowest DisplayHDR 400 and 500 tiers may disappoint you with a lack of brightness, washed out blacks and mediocre color reproduction. If you can afford it, the best monitor to choose is a model with DisplayHDR 600, 1000 or True Black 400, True Black 500 and True Black 600. The True Black settings are designed primarily for OLED models, with maximum black levels at .0005 nits.

Where televisions typically offer HDR10 and Dolby Vision or HDR10+, most PC monitors only support the HDR10 standard, other than a few (very expensive) models. That doesn’t matter much for content creation or gaming, but HDR streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and other services won’t look quite as punchy. In addition, most models supporting HDR600 (and up) are gaming monitors, rather than content creation monitors – with a few exceptions. 

Refresh rate

Refresh rate is a key feature, particularly on gaming monitors. A bare minimum nowadays is 60Hz, and 80Hz and higher refresh rates are much easier on the eyes. However, most 4K displays top out at 60Hz with some rare exceptions and the HDMI 2.0 spec only supports 4K at 60Hz, so you’d need at least DisplayPort 1.4 (4K at 120Hz) or HDMI 2.1. The latter is now available on a number of monitors, particularly gaming displays. However, it’s only supported on the latest NVIDIA RTX 3000- and 4000-series, AMD RX 6000-series GPUs.

Inputs

There are essentially three types of modern display inputs: Thunderbolt, DisplayPort and HDMI. Most monitors built for PCs come with the latter two, while a select few (typically built for Macs) will use Thunderbolt. To add to the confusion, USB-C ports may be Thunderbolt 3 and by extension, DisplayPort compatible, so you may need a USB-C to Thunderbolt or DisplayPort cable adapter depending on your display.

Color bit depth

Serious content creators should consider a more costly 10-bit monitor that can display billions of colors. If budget is an issue, you can go for an 8-bit panel that can fake billions of colors via dithering (often spec’d as “8-bit + FRC”). For entertainment or business purposes, a regular 8-bit monitor that can display millions of colors will be fine.

Color gamut

The other aspect of color is the gamut. That expresses the range of colors that can be reproduced and not just the number of colors. Most good monitors these days can cover the sRGB and Rec.709 gamuts (designed for photos and video respectively). For more demanding work, though, you’ll want one that can reproduce more demanding modern gamuts like AdobeRGB, DCI-P3 and Rec.2020 gamuts, which encompass a wider range of colors. The latter two are often used for film projection and HDR, respectively.

Console gaming

Both the Xbox Series X and Sony’s PS5 can handle 4K 120Hz HDR gaming, so if you’re into resolution over pure speed, you’ll want a monitor that can keep up. 4K resolution, HDR and at least 120Hz is the minimum starting point, but fortunately there are 27-inch displays with those specs starting at well under $1,000.

Pricing and parts shortages

Though the pandemic has eased, monitor supply is still a bit tighter than pre-pandemic levels due to supply and demand issues. To that end, you may have trouble finding monitors at Amazon, B&H or elsewhere for the suggested retail price. For our guide below, we’re basing our picks on the MSRP, as long as the street price doesn’t exceed that by more than $25.

Best monitors under $200

Samsung T35F

Samsung T35F

SAMSUNG

Samsung T35F

This display is good for business or light gaming and content work, thanks to the IPS panel and 75Hz refresh rate.

The best budget monitor with a balance of size, refresh rate and color accuracy is Samsung’s 27-inch 1080p T35F. It’s good for business or light gaming and content work, thanks to the IPS panel and 75Hz refresh rate. Plus, it’s fairly attractive and modern looking. There are some things you don’t get at that price, of course – it can only tilt and has an HDMI 1.4 connection.

LG 24GL600F

LG UltraGear FHD 24-Inch Gaming Monitor

If you’re fine with a smaller display and are more into gaming, another solid option is LG’s 24-inch 24GL600F. It offers a high refresh rate of 144Hz with AMD FreeSync support, a 1ms response time and low input lag. You also get HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, but like the T35F, there’s no height adjustment.

Best monitors under $400

HP U28 4K HDR Monitor

HP U28 4K HDR Monitor

HP

HP U28 4K HDR Monitor

HP’s monitor is a great all around choice, especially for content creators. The 60Hz IPS panel and factory calibration delivers excellent color accuracy and it’s a nice size for creative or business work.

The 28-inch HP U28 4K HDR monitor is a great all around choice, especially for content creators. The 60Hz IPS panel and factory calibration delivers excellent color accuracy and it’s a nice size for creative or business work. It comes with DisplayPort, HDMI and three USB 3.0 ports, along with a USB-C port with 65W of charging for a laptop or tablet. And it’s easy to set just right, thanks to height, swivel and pivot adjustment.

Gigabyte G27QC

Gigabyte G27QC A 27

If gaming is more your thing, the $300 Gigabyte G27QC is a top pick. The 27-inch, 1440p curved monitor has an ideal size and resolution for gaming, and it has a quick 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. You can connect via HDMI 2.0 or DisplayPort 1.2 connections and get HDR support – albeit, without DisplayHDR certification.

BenQ 27-inch QHD HDR Monitor

BenQ PD2705Q Mac-Ready Monitor

The $400 BenQ 27-inch 2K QHD HDR model is ideal for creative work, particularly photo editing and graphic design. While resolution is limited to 1440p, it covers 100 percent of the sRGB color gamut with a “Delta E” accuracy value of less than 3 for consistent color performance. You also get height, pivot and swivel adjustment (a full 90 degrees), with HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB-C daisy chaining and 65W power delivery.

Best monitors under $500

LG 32UN650-W

LG 32UN650-W

LG

LG 32UN650-W

LG’s monitor is a great 4K display for entertainment, creative chores and gaming, and we like that it supports AMD FreeSync.

The 32-inch LG 32UN650-W is a great 4K monitor for entertainment, creative chores and gaming. The 31.5-inch, 60Hz IPS panel covers an excellent 95 percent of the DCI-P3 gamut with 10-bit color, but also supports AMD FreeSync for gaming. It also supports HDR, albeit with just 350 nits of maximum brightness. It has HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 ports, tilt and height adjustments and even built-in speakers.

ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN

ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG259QN 24.5” HDR Gaming Monitor

Sometimes speed rules over size and resolution, and the 24.5-inch 1080p ASUS ROG Swift PG256QN is fast. It maxes out at a 360Hz refresh rate (with NVIDIA G-Sync support) and 1ms GtG response time. At the same time, you get 1.07 billion colors with HDR support (up to 400 nits brightness) so you can see your enemies quickly and clearly. Other niceties of this best monitor pick include a fully adjustable stand, ASUS’s GamePlus Hotkey Enhancements and a large heatsink.

Gigabyte M28U

Gigabyte M28U 28

Gigabyte’s M28U 28-inch 144Hz 4K gaming monitor sure does a lot. It has an IPS panel with a 2ms (MPRT) response time, 94 percent DCI-P3 coverage, DisplayHDR 400 certification, 2 HDMI 2.1 ports and FreeSync Premium Pro support. It comes in a little bit more expensive than $500, but we’ve often seen it on sale for less.

Best monitors under $1,000

ViewSonic ColorPro VP2786-4K

ViewSonic ColorPro VP2786-4K

ViewSonic

ViewSonic ColorPro VP2786-4K

This true 10-bit IPS panel covers 98 percent of the DCI-P3 color palette with an excellent Delta <2 accuracy figure, and is certified for soft-proofing by the demanding Fogra print industry.

In this price range you can have resolution, color accuracy or brightness, but not all three. The one with the best balance is ViewSonic’s $1,000 ColorPro VP2786 27-inch 4K HDR Monitor. The true 10-bit IPS panel covers 98 percent of the DCI-P3 color palette with an excellent Delta <2 accuracy figure, and is certified for soft-proofing by the demanding Fogra print industry. At the same time, it offers HDR10 support, albeit with a limited 350 nits of output. It even includes a “ColorPro” wheel control compatible with Adobe or Capture One apps.

Dell G3223Q

Dell G3223Q 32 Inch Gaming Monitor

The best 4K gaming monitor under $1,000 is Dell’s G3223Q 4K 32-inch HDR 144Hz monitor because of the speed, brightness and compatibility. It has an IPS panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms GtG response time, 95 percent DCI-P3 coverage and DisplayHDR 600 certification. Plus, it comes with a pair of HDMI 2.1 ports and is both FreeSync and G-Sync compatible.

Dell P3223QE

Dell P3223QE Monitor

Dell’s P3223QE 4K USB-C Hub monitor is productivity-oriented, thanks to the wired Ethernet connectivity and USB-C ports that offer up to 90W of power delivery for laptops. It’s a 4K IPS panel with a 178-degree viewing angle and 350 nits of brightness and support for a billion colors (8-bit + FRC). It offers height, pivot, swivel and tilt adjustment, a VESA mounting interface and DisplayPort/HDMI inputs.

Best monitor for Mac users

Apple Studio Display

Apple Studio Display

Apple

Apple Studio Display

If you’d prefer to stay within the Apple family, the most cost-effective option is still the 27-inch Apple Studio Display.

In general, monitor compatibility issues with MacBooks and Macs are a thing of the past, though you can still experience issues with things like refresh rates, particularly on M1 Macs. If you’d prefer to stay within the Apple family, the most cost-effective option is still the 27-inch Apple Studio Display. It supports 5K resolution (5,120 x 2,880) with up to 600 nits of brightness, so it can handle creative chores with ease. It even includes a 12-megapixel UltraWide camera that keeps you in frame via Center Stage, along with a three-mic array.

LG Ultrafine 4K and 5K

LG 32UN880-B 32

The best third-party option is LG’s $700 UltraFine 4 display, also sold on Apple’s Store. With a 24-inch 4K panel, you not only get very high resolution but also 500 nits of brightness (albeit, without HDR capability). It’s color-accurate out of the box, making it great for video- and photo-editing work on a Mac or MacBook. Finally, it supports Thunderbolt 3 with daisy chaining and power delivery, all of which is very useful for Mac users who may want multiple displays.

Best Ultrawide monitor

LG 34GP950G-B

LG 34GP950G-B 34 Inch Ultragear Gaming Monitor

LG

Ultrawide 21:9 monitors are a great option for some types of content creation, games (particularly driving and flight sims) and productivity work. The best model this year is LG’s 34GP950G-B, a 34-inch 3,440 x 1,440 curved monitor. The curved IPS panel supports HDR10 with 400 nits of brightness and maximum (via overclocking) 180Hz refresh rate. It’s also G-Sync and FreeSync compatible (the latter over DisplayPort only).

Best portable monitor

LePow C2S

LePow C2S

Lepow

LePow C2S

For the best balance of performance and price, LePow’s C2S is a solid option. It offers decent brightness (220 nits), solid contrast and a very respectable 96.1-percent sRGB gamut coverage.

For the best balance of performance and price, LePow’s 15.6-inch C2S is a solid option. It offers decent brightness (220 nits), solid contrast and a very respectable 96.1-percent sRGB gamut coverage. You get a generous selection of ports (one mini-DisplayPort, one mini-HDMI port and two USB-C ports, along with a headphone jack. The metal stand is solid and practical, and it even has built-in speakers of decent quality.

Best luxury monitor

ASUS ProArt PA32UCG-K

ASUS ProArt PA32UCG-K

ASUS

ASUS ProArt PA32UCG-K

This monitor uses mini-LED tech, but ups the ante with 1,600 nits of brightness, an HDMI 2.1 port, 4K 120Hz resolution, 10-bit, 98 percent DCI-P3 coverage and an impressive 85 percent Rec.2020 coverage.

ASUS still holds the prize for best luxury monitor, but it discontinued the previous mini-LED $4,000 ProArt PA32UCX monitor and replaced it with the $5,000 PA32UCG-K display. It uses the same mini-LED tech, but ups the ante with 1,600 nits of brightness via 1,152 backlight zones, an HDMI 2.1 port, 4K 120Hz resolution, 10-bit, 98 percent DCI-P3 coverage and an impressive 85 percent Rec.2020 coverage. Oh, and it’s one of the few monitors out there that supports Dolby Vision, along with HDR10 and HLG.

You’re probably doing it wrong if you’re using a $5K monitor for gaming. However, it does support AMD FreeSync (good for gaming creation) and has a 5-millisecond response time, very respectable for a display essentially designed for professional colorists. And to that end, color accuracy is calibrated to Delta E < 1 and it’s a true 10-bit panel delivering billions of colors. To verify that, it even comes with an X-rite i1 Display Pro color calibrator, normally sold separately for around $500.

On top of this model, ASUS now makes several slightly less bright and less expensive variants, namely the $4,180 PA32UCX-PK, (plus -P, and -K variants with slightly different features), offering 1,200 nits of brightness and a 60Hz (not 120Hz) refresh rate. Specs are nearly identical otherwise.


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