4K Monitor for Excel and Photos

Axelbrawn on 25/02/2019 - 16:26

Hi all,

I have a 27" 1080HD Samsung monitor that I use for browsing, excel and photos. Excel and photos are tough as the quality is poor. I'm using a MacbookPro with HDMI cord.

I would like to get a higher resolution monitor and need some advice.

I won't be doing any gaming.

I'm currently looking at the Samsung 28" 16:9 3840x2160 UHD 4K LED Monitor (LU28E590DS/XY) for $399 which will be 15% off on eBay store tomorrow.

Should I be looking at other models or specs?

Computing 28inch Computer Peripheral LCD Monitor Samsung

Comments

  • dcep on 25/02/2019 - 16:30
    +1

    depending on your desk space / viewing distance

    4k is best suited for 32"

    • Axelbrawn on 25/02/2019 - 16:33

      viewing distance is 'close' :/

  • che_97 on 25/02/2019 - 16:55
    +1

    Does your Macbook Pro even support 4k? if not, don't even bother spending the money on a screen you won't get the most out of.

    • Axelbrawn on 25/02/2019 - 20:29

      I must say that 4k is not a requirement - I just thought it would be best for clarity. My Mac has LED-backlit 13.3" 2560x1600 which is awsome. However I loose a lot of quality when using the Samsung 1920 x 1080.

  • fishball on 25/02/2019 - 18:58
    +1

    I think 1440p would be enough for Excel, payoff is better if you have 2 x 1440p monitors vs 1 x 4k.

  • Unorthodox on 25/02/2019 - 18:59
    +1

    I have an IPS 4K 27 inch monitor primarily for Excel work at home.

    I actually find it straining to look at at the native 4K because the whilst the text is crisp, it's freaking small (sitting a bit further than arm's length away).

    • aragornelessar on 25/02/2019 - 19:26

      Agree - I tried coming back to Civ VI at 4K and it was gorgeous but I found myself 10cms away from the screen to read anything!

      What are you looking at 4k for specifically? To pixel peep your photos? Or more real estate to spread the spreadsheets out? Considered 2x 24" monitors instead? Or an IPS monitor to get arguably better colours for your photos?

    • Axelbrawn on 25/02/2019 - 20:31

      Thanks for the feed back - perhaps 4k isn't what I'm after and really just need the same quality as my Mac screen (2560x1600) on something larger

  • Presence on 25/02/2019 - 19:58

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/440385

    Expired now but this is a good deal.

    • Axelbrawn on 25/02/2019 - 20:31

      thanks - might be a bit big for me though

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