{"id":2473,"date":"2020-03-09T15:28:17","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T15:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/?p=2473"},"modified":"2020-03-09T15:28:17","modified_gmt":"2020-03-09T15:28:17","slug":"best-4k-monitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/best-4k-monitors\/","title":{"rendered":"Best 4K Monitors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/velocitymicro.com\/images\/upload\/asus-4k-blog-banner.jpg\" alt=\"4K monitor\" width=\"640\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In our last post, we discussed the hardware configurations we recommend for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/the-best-4k-pc-setup\/\">best 4K gaming and workstation configurations<\/a>. Today, we\u2019ll go over what to look for when shopping for a 4K display and a few that we recommend based on performance and value.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Best display connections for 4K<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/displayport-male-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"DisplayPort\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/displayport-male-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/displayport-male-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/displayport-male-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/displayport-male-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/displayport-male.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the past, we\u2019ve gone over the various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/hdmi-vs-displayport-vs-dvi-vs-vga\/\">video display connections<\/a>, and which is best used in certain situations. But how does the extra resolution of 4K impact how you connect your monitor and video card? Generally speaking, we recommend using a certified DisplayPort cable to ensure you get full 4K with at least 60Hz refresh. The certification is important for the purposes of quality and consistent performance, but version type is important as well depending on your desired refresh rate. Though 1.1 and 1.2 can push 60Hz, 1.4 is required for 120hz at 4K. For 144Hz+, you\u2019ll need the new version 2.0.<\/p>\n<p>HDMI will work too but beware \u2013 version 1.4 cables will only push 4K resolutions at 30Hz. For 60Hz, HDMI 2.0 is required. Current versions of HDMI do not support refresh rates of higher than 60Hz as of this writing.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Important 4K monitor specs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Shopping for a 4K monitor is not the same as a 4K TV. Here are the important specs to look for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Refresh Rate \u2013 We\u2019ve previously gone over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.velocitymicro.com\/blog\/refresh-rate-vs-frame-rate\/\">importance of refresh rates<\/a>, especially for gaming. Due to bandwidth restrictions, most 4K monitors are 60Hz refresh but 120Hz and 144Hz are starting to become more prevalent. As previously mentioned, make sure you have the proper cable connection though.<\/li>\n<li>Response Time \u2013 This is the time it takes the monitor to shift from one color to another. Measured in milliseconds, a lower number is better for gaming but scores in the 5ms range won\u2019t impact workstation use.<\/li>\n<li>HDR Support \u2013 Standing for High Dynamic Range, HDR is a why to increase display contrast for a deeper color pallet.<\/li>\n<li>Brightness \u2013 measured in nits or cd\/m<sup>2<\/sup>, the brightness rating is at peak.<\/li>\n<li>Contrast Ratio \u2013 This is a ratio measure of the displays brightest white to darkest black. The higher the ratio, the deeper the blacks and consequently, the better the overall picture quality.<\/li>\n<li>G-Sync\/FreeSync support \u2013 This is an NVIDIA\/AMD proprietary certification that helps reduce tearing in high motion games. We\u2019ll go over the details in a future post, but for full benefit, make sure you get G-Sync for NVIDIA powered desktops and FreeSync for AMD graphics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Our Favorite 4K Gaming Monitors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/velocitymicro.com\/images\/upload\/PG349Qsm.jpg\" alt=\"PG349Q\" width=\"275\" height=\"187\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2VWNcz2\"><strong>ROG Swift PG349Q<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 ROG is Asus\u2019s extreme gaming brand, and this display lives up to the name. This 34\u201d 120Hz curved display is G-Sync certified for a smooth, seamless gaming experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TBHBNe\"><strong>TUF Gaming VG35VQ<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 If no frills is more your style, the Asus TUF line is probably for you. This 35\u201d curved display supports FreeSync and HDR10. A 100Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time significantly reduce motion blur.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>4K Monitors for Workstations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3aDYuwg\"><strong>32&#8243; Asus\u00ae ProArt PA328Q<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Asus\u2019 ProArt models are designed for professional color accuracy and factory calibrated for accuracy. This 32\u201d IPS panel may have lower response and refresh rates than gaming monitors, but the 100000000:1 contrast ratio is off the charts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2wH1J7o\"><strong>28&#8243; Asus\u00ae PB287Q<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 This 28\u201d display is all business with a 1ms response time and real 10 bit color for smoother gradations and transitions. Our choice for best value.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our last post, we discussed the hardware configurations we recommend for the best 4K gaming and workstation configurations. 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