Best Color Accurate Monitors for Creatives in 2022 | What to Look For!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

What monitor do you currently edit on?

[@karliemorris7318]

My laptop monitor Hence I’m here Looking for monitor advice thanks for this video

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

@@karliemorris7318 glad I could help!

[@mrmeadowsiscool]

Acer 34440x1440 ultrawide. Always looks different from my iPhone it’s so annoying.

[@SusannahPerri]

My 27" (2017) iMac (I have to edit videos on an external hard drive), but I just purchased a Mac Studio M2 and am looking for a monitor that I can afford that isn't so cheap it won't honor the beast of a computer I just bought! So, here I am trying to find a monitor that will serve it for a year or two before upgrading to the Apple Studio monitor. I'm trying to figure out if this BenQ 2700U was replaced by the 2705U or 2706U. Does anyone know? Thanks for the review.

[@momchil_v]

lg ultragear 27GN950-B

[@EugWanker]

Specs are fine, but don't always represent real world quality. I bought an Asus ProArt PA329CV 32" 4K monitor with ∆E < 2, 100% sRGB, and 100% Rec 709. Just eyeballing it, colours seemed fine, but it suffered bad backlight bleed on one side, which basically made it a non-starter. I then bought a Huawei MateView 28.2" 4K+ 3840x2560 monitor with ∆E < 2, 100% sRGB, and 98% DCI-P3. Despite the claim of ∆E < 2, out-of-the-box the colours were clearly off. So I bought a calibrator and recalibrated it, and the colours look great now, with none of the horrible backlight bleeding the Asus ProArt had. The calibration software says it indeed is 100% sRGB, but DCI-P3 is 96%.

[@gerrypi51]

What do you think about ASUS OLED ROG Swift PG42UQ (price ca. 1400.-): 4K, Delta

[@EugWanker]

@@gerrypi51 Sorry, I can't answer your questions about that since 1) I haven't used that monitor, and 2) I am not a video editor. The main point of my post was just to say paper specs often don't reflect real world performance.

[@dragosz0r]

I have 4 asus proart pa392cv, 0 backlight bleeding, maybe you got a bad panel, 4 month now, 12-14h on, every day, calibrated srgb is low on light delta is 2. Just my2cent.

[@NewPhoto]

One of the best videos on this subject, but there should be a few clarifications: 1. Some important properties of pro monitors usually don't show up on spec sheets, such as monitor uniformity and edge bleeding which is common on lower-end monitors. 2. You mentiond a monitor covering 100% Srgb, 98%Argb, but not REC709. I guess they just didn't put it on the spec sheet since rec709 is very similiar gamit to Srgb, so that monitor definatly covers it. 3. Something not a lot of reviewers mention is that if most of your work is being published online and you don't do your own printing, you are probably good enough with Srgb coverage, no need to worry much about Argb. Also you can get pretty decnt Srgb coverage and even 100% sometimes on pretty simple monitors with calibration, so at a pinch, getting a 200$ calibration device could improve your existing monitor's performance alot. Still, very informative and useful, keep it up! 👍🏽

[@photography3777]

Very interesting tips, thank you very much! I have a question though. When you say "and you don't do your own printing, you are probably good enough with Srgb coverage, no need to worry much about Argb.", do you mean that if I send pictures I edited in SRGB to a print lab, they will convert it to ARGB for me and make sure it is converted properly? Or do you just mean that I don't need to worry about it because I'll never print, and so will never need ARGB?

[@Whats_Daniel_up_to_now]

Wow, man!! This has got to be the best informative and easiest to understand video about monitor colors and how to understand them! THANK YOU so much for making this video!!!

[@mcipovic]

You should included Eizo monitors in the lists. Those displays are way more expensive but for a reason as well. Uniformity on those displays are far better than in BenQ displays. Also they are industry standards in print as well.

[@sinlokemp]

I bought the Ben PD2700U and has compared to my iPad Pro m1 on sRGB setting and the colour accuracy is 99% same. This monitor is best bang for bucks and I have been using it for a year now. go for it if it's available.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

I still use it to this day!

[@zoneVgroup]

Great choices. I would recommend iezo with calibration built in. It would calibrate every morning automatically. No need for extra calibrator.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

That's actually wild!

[@hana648]

What about the panel such as oled, ips, va? Which one better for editing photo? Is it doesnt matter in this case?

[@alf.quijano7582]

Found this video a year after it was created and it’s super helpful. Thank you so much for your explanation. Very easy to understand.

[@digitalgurlfrend]

What do you recommend if someone thinking about an ultra wide monitor?

[@ivaylokudinov]

Dude! This video is amazing! Thank you for making it and explaining all that!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@antonioferraro1807]

Thank you very much for this video. It's very informative and it explains clearly what you need to know before buying a good monitor. Really appreciated.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@exterminatorofcakes110]

Great video 👌Epic Channel 😃 Congratulations. I really need your opinion: I'm interested in buying the BenQ PD2705U monitor, what do you think about this model, would it be a good buy? My fear and doubt is that it has 250 nits. Based on your experience, do you think 250 nits is enough? I'm going to use this monitor for web design, programming, and also for watching movies and shows. My office has a window that I usually leave open. The window is 4 meters away from the monitor. What is your opinion?

[@TheProVideo]

Grea Video Thanks

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheProVideo]

@@StefanoLombardoYT i am looking for a new monitor for my editing work, and color grading is most important to me. I’ve watched over 15 videos, and no one has explained it as well as you have. Really good job!

[@daveed4475]

Thanks - this was the education I needed!

[@ExitOnTheInside]

Thanks for this , diifcult to find a monitor review not limited to "best bang for buck" or "budget friendly" entry level reviews! thanks

[@Tdot21]

Thank you so much for making this video. I learned a lot. I was watching on the tv and had to pick up the phone and leave a coment. I learned a lot. You just saved me time and money. The color on the video looks great by the way.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help! Thank you for the support!

[@GirdHerd]

I just bought the BenQ PQ3205U monitor. My specific monitor was Calman verified with an Avg Delta E of 0.1952.

[@JCCo-u9r]

Hi, Are the monitors you mentioned all OLED monitors? Also what happens if you edit from OLED monitors, how will the colors be when you view them on other displays? Such as TFT, Super Clear LCD, PLS IPS, Super Clear LCD, Super AMOLED, will it still look nice on those displays?

[@avelefondo2078]

Thank you! Ive been stuck between thousands of monitors only knowing about the color gamut and color display lol. This video really helps!

[@MarioSargeant]

This video helped a lot. Thank you.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it helped!

[@MarioSargeant]

​@@StefanoLombardoYT "I am having trouble deciding between two monitors as I am unable to try them out in person where I live in Trinidad & Tobago. The two monitors I am deciding between are the ViewSonic VP3268a-4K and the BenQ PD3205U 32. As a graphic designer and photographer, I would like to seek your recommendation on which one you would choose and why."designer and a photographer, so could you please suggest which of the two would be more suitable for me and why?"

[@nadtz]

As a non pro I've been happy with my Pro Art PA278QV but I'm starting to look for something 10bit now that they don't cost an arm and a leg anymore.

[@Dukey22]

Great video. I am in the middle of looking up monitors that are suited for photo editing and have come across the asus proart pa279crv. It seems to tick the box for me, just need find it at a good price somewhere. I am starting to print a little more often and want to get the most out of it so i am upgrading my monitor. So much to think about. 😄🙂

[@himanshudangwal9838]

does monitors lose colors with time,is buying a color callibrator is a must?

[@John_Lilley]

Super helpful vid, thanks for putting it together. I learned a ton. 🙏

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ranjansvivek]

One of the best video for understanding Monitor & displays, Thanks a lot, All the best.

[@ranjansvivek]

What a Classic Video, Superb. Awesome, All in One, very useful, great way of explaining with simplicity, thank you so so much for making this video. All the best, Love From India. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for the support!

[@dreamnightofficiall]

If I have a mac mini when I connect an external monitor (e.g. a Benq) the color profile of the mac becomes that of the Bena so in that case how do I work on the P3? I have to select it as the color space of the monitor and leave the mac on the color profile of the Benq? Thanks in advance

[@calmatisenior4095]

Thanks for sharing, just the detail I needed

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help!

[@tommy_jeans]

Hey! As an editor that doesn't know anything about colors, this video was super clear and extremely good! My question is: Is there a good temporary monitor under 200 dollars? (Not necessarily 4k)

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

"An editor that doesn't know anything about colours" this doesn't seem right.... haha but thank you glad I could help! I wish but under $300 you won't find anything that is decently colour accurate!

[@davidmilisock5200]

I've been doing professional image editing for print serving mainly the architectural industry, budget $1,000+, in my experiance.

[@najrulbiplob]

Hey, thanks for the review! Would you recommend PD2705U over this monitor? Can you tell me if the difference between 99% sRGB vs 100% sRGB are big or not? Would love you get your input before making the decision. Thanks in advance.

[@saulchavez4242]

Yeah I'm looking for the answer to that as well

[@SusannahPerri]

I believe the PD2705 is an 8 bit. The BenQ PD2706U/UA is 10 bit but they don't seem to sell it without the ergo arm, which I don't need. I just want to stand it on my desk, not clamp it on!

[@gerrypi51]

Excellent, I was looking for this information; otherwise everywhere only gamer fps ... My pick at the moment is ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ (price ca. 1400.-): 4K, Delta

[@scoopoutclub4677]

no

[@thatoletsheleproduction.2306]

How does a graphics card affect color accuracy?

[@FunFuerFelix]

Very informativ video. Thank you! As feedback: I find the way you edited the music super anoying. The constant stopping i throwing me of so much...

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Noted!

[@boraramakrishna3198]

Thank you for showing us such a nice video, I am using mac M1 should i set color profile rec 709 in M1 too otherwise leave default,

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Thank you for the support! Once you plug in your display it should automatically use your monitors profile and settings!

[@ReprisalZems]

What’s the 1440 equivalent?

[@krystianacornella5337]

Do you think a monitor with 99% DCI-P3, 95% Rec 709 and 100% RGB is good for video editors? You mentioned it's important to have 100% Rec 709 for video editors, but I am wondering if a higher DCI-P3 is a better option to use as the color gamut since it has 25% more colors as you mention.

[@yurtiburti]

Is the AOC Q27G3XMN a good option to start out as a video editor / graphic designer for someone who also wants to game on the side? It's the best I could find at my price range that seemed to do the job in both areas according to research, its not entirely colour accurate but to me I felt like it would do the job. Am I wrong?

[@mauromanueljb9044]

many of my questions and concerns answered in this video... thank you ☺️

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mauromanueljb9044]

@@StefanoLombardoYT ☺️Why do you say in that video that it is useless to calibrate cheap TVs or monitors because they cannot give all the color of the content that is being sent or viewed? If I calibrate my $200 TV, will it not look the same as an $800 or more? I don't understand? my wii u gamepad with tn panel, lcd is calibrated and it is 2012 and the colors look better than on my 2017 tv, it goes, 8 bit, led, the lighting unless I put my gamma, backlight, contrast to the maximum they do not resemble the wii u gamepad. what I mean is that by calibrating the screens you can see the colors and the content as it was made. I suppose that with the calibration the delta e will be balanced, right? Or is it mandatory to buy expensive screens because a 2012 screen cannot be seen better than these new TVs.

[@mauromanueljb9044]

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[@BleepingWorld]

some monitors only list the P3 value or the sRGB value. If it says 95% P3 can i assume that it is also 100% sRGB?

[@creativetom413]

for video, is it important that the monitor offers rec 709 ? or rgb is enough ?

[@davidrodowicz943]

I was about to order a BenQ monitor because of specs, BUT I read that customers were complaining about terrible customer support. They also don't repair there monitors (per BenQ). I will probably end up ordering an EIZO.

[@amitdutta8768]

Thanks Stefano. Excellent comparison of these monitors with explanations. Helped to clear my doubts before I go for one. 👍

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help Amit!

[@jeroenvdw]

I have a Dell UP2716D that was factory calibrated, 100% sRGB and 100% Adobe RGB that I use for photo editing. I also have an i1 Display Pro and when calibrated with that tool the colors are noticeably different than the original factory calibration. Which one should I trust? The colors are also different when viewing on my S21 Ultra, and waaay different when viewing on an iPhone (very yellowish)

[@gundross]

trust the calibrator

[@jampaPT]

I am currently looking for a monitor to start my video editing campaign and stumbled upon your video. Thank you for the great clear explanations of the different elements.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help!

[@Jakepf]

Just FYI blue light doesn't cause eye strain. It's actually because your eyes are focusing at a single close distance for a long time. It requires your eye muscles to work harder to hold focus because of how close it is. That's why eyes become strained from phones and computers of the like.

[@jacobrich7785]

This was such a helpful explanation thank you

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help!

[@El_Titoo]

so when I'm editing a photo I should keep the screen on srgb and if it's a video it should be on rec 709?

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Correct!

[@prophetseven728]

I like to get a bigger monitor. at least in the 30s like 34inchs etc. and what about the QLEDS? where the Blacks are the Blackest?

[@Jon.Neumann]

what helped you decide to go for a 27'' monitor instead of a 32'' ? I am editing on my MacBook for years and finally wanna upgrade and use a external monitor. I literally cant decide. thanks and merry Christmas.

[@EugWanker]

YMMV, but on a Mac, I didn't like 32" 4K (138 ppi) for text. Scaled text was all blurry, and gave me a headache. I like 27" 4K or 28" 4K+ (both 164 ppi). Scaled text looks very good and no headaches. 27" 5K (218 ppi) is even better for scaled text, but the options are pretty limited and it's very expensive. Also, strangely enough, the 2304xXXXX scaled resolution I prefer for 27/28" in macOS is available on 4K/4K+ monitors, but not 5K monitors.

[@maxisenberg9093]

Is there a similar model with type c?

[@santygucolorist]

Great info!

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@petervdh24]

What UltraWide monitor do you recommend? Does anyone have a recommendation.

[@AbdoAchtioui]

Nice video, I have BenQ PD2700U it's a great monitor and my only complaining is the downsize of the UI and menus & icons are very small size in some creator apps like 3ds Max/ Maya..etc, I don't have that issue with Adobe apps, Thanks for the vid.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

That's actually not a problem with the monitor. It is 4K so you will have smaller icons and UI, but also more screen real estate! If you go into your display settings on your laptop or computer, you can change the screen resolution or the size of UI!

[@Mo-sk7xo]

im thinking about getting the Lenovo 27 inch Monitor - Q27h-20......The Spec description reads "The display features 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, 128% sRGB color space, 1.07 billion color support and HDR10 to provide a vivid, life-like viewing experience with Avg. Delta E

[@bbrrwwnn]

This is very helpful. I have the BenQ 2725 on the way, an Apple Studio 27" in a box next to me (kind of wish you threw this in the comparison), and I'm watching this video on the ViewSonic VP2786 4k. The sRGB is really nice, especially recording music in Logic Pro. I do wish you included it's specs just as a baseline by wish so many people know. Notwithstanding, great video! I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@bariebariey]

Great, simple & informative.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evndoherty]

Very helpful video

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sriganesh_ninja]

Thanks brother. I did not this much different types. I know sRGB only ! Subscribed. i have a dual monitors. but due to different desk i have, think to se one monitor. Is that enough. I want to learn new software or tutorials.

[@lianaenbey]

Thank you! This saved me from just getting the cheapest 4k samsung out there.

[@mrmeadowsiscool]

Dude me too for the beginning part. They all differ of course. I have a pc but even If I had a Mac and edited on it, it would look good on my iPhone ( of course ) but a customer looking at it on their androids. Well a lot different.

[@adityatarafdar6735]

Hi, thanks for the informative video. Please suggest some 55/65 inch monitors with similar specs. I'm not finding any big sized monitor unfortunately

[@germansheppard10]

Sounds like you want a really good tv atp lol

[@Lucamitm]

What about ppi, the benq sw the 2k one has only 109 ppi, how important this it ? Thanks

[@Daniel-ky1gb]

appreciate the vid, keep it up

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Thanks, will do!

[@CONNORVORE44]

this video is god send

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Appreciate the support!

[@jo69123]

The BenQ 2700U isn't a 10-bit monitor my g, I also own one, it's 8-bit with FCR :D

[@mmossos448]

I use the BenQ PD2700U same as you but please help me I'm new on Photography and I don't know how this affect my photo screen to print accurate colors, need help pls

[@-Hustle]

Is full hd monitor bd for color grading?

[@toonomni]

Thanks for help ❤

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad I could help!

[@npip99]

6:10 It's really dumb to get a monitor based on a low blue light feature because you can trivially do that in software.

[@keithsanders6554]

Interesting that you completely ignored the Eizo monitors in your list.

[@Charlie-mp3vl]

Agreed...

[@mdtoasin4470]

Thanks for this amazing infos

[@ashokvish7691]

I have been trying to find out the Delta-E value for LG 32UN880-B 32 (81.28cm) UltraFine™ Display Ergo 4K HDR10 Monitor. But no luck. Can you help? ANybody?

[@lindamcintosh7101]

Question. I am editing in photoshop pics of my artwork, printing to epson p9000. Cannot get the colors on my screen to translate to my printer even though I am using an icc profile. I have worked from my apple laptop and pc desktop, each have different results and neither are close. Would one of the less expensive monitors help?

[@Soul_Visuals_Photography]

Damn this is well informed. Well done friend.

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Appreciate it man!

[@framedmoments3712]

Hey Is a 10 bit monitor a need in color grading ? Also am considering pd2700Q ( which is the only 10 bit monitor and the cheapest of the 3 ) , PD 2705Q ( which is the updated version of pd2700q & apparently 8bit ) And Asus Proart Pa278Qv ... Which should I buy ?

[@SusannahPerri]

Hi, the difference you may notice with 8 bit vs. 10 bit color is the smoothness in color gradations, as there are billions of colors displayed in 10 bit. If you are a designer or photo editor you will probably appreciate having a 10 bit monitor.

[@kathrynck]

I just can't get past ips glow. For me that's an automatic color inaccuracy, and it moves around as you move your head.

[@wilsentwins]

Why no DELL ultrasharp? Dci-p3 over 95%. Price under $500

[@awesomebishek2530]

You forgot to mention Huawei Mateview 28.2 4K+ Monitor. One of the Best Monitor out there in the Market on the best Budget.

[@libraryofregis1555]

Great video

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@linamariamusic]

I recently bought the Benq PD2700U monitor to connect to my MacBook for photo editing, but I quickly noticed that skin tones would be much more red and magenta on the Benq monitor than on my MacBook. Does anyone else experience the same problem and if so, how do I solve this? I tried calibrating the Benq a few times but nothing has worked so far.

[@SusannahPerri]

Hi, you may have already gotten the answer to this, but my suggestion is make sure you have it set to the correct color space. I believe this monitor has a specific MacBook setting. Hope that helps, as I'm considering buying this one for a Mac, too.

[@maisch.matthias]

Wich Delta Level is normal for you or more of a standart for you? :)

[@Jakepf]

Man I just can't afford any of these... I'm gonna buy the ProArt PA278QV because it's cheaper than all of these. But now I'm paranoid it won't be good enough

[@PartyintheAM]

how come none of these are oled?

[@gracel3457]

Very great good job I love your video is amazing 👏👍😍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@StefanoLombardoYT]

Thank you!

[@ducinguyen5510]

nice video! i ordered the 2700u today. Just out of curiosity, do you know how many % of the dci-p3 it covers? second question, did you ever calibrated your benq 2700u yourself with a colorimeter or do you used it out of the box till now? thanks in advance

[@himanshudangwal9838]

how is working and what is your review after 1 month of usage

[@lorageproductions]

Thanks so much

[@multiscan8]

I was looking at a couple of ASUS ProArt displays because of various reviews, but they generally have poor user reviews on Amazon, especially from Mac users (the need for firmware upgrades that could only be done with the use of a PC, really bad ASUS tech support)... so I'm looking elsewhere.Seems like review sites are just looking at specs and not actually using the displays they recommend... or maybe their IT person sets up the display for the review. I'm my own IT person, and don't need the headaches it looks like ASUS put the Amazon reviewers thru.

[@niliev]

Great explanation! You said that you switch the profiles when doing for example photo editing (sRGB) or video editing (Rec 709). Do you also switch the color profile in the operating system to match the monitor color space?

[@thisisbug]

Also wondering this

[@vencibushy]

"10-bit" displays actually have 8-bit panels. They use frame rate control in order to "fake" 10 bit depth.

[@Jakepf]

I was going to buy an Asus ProArt display but have decided against it for now

[@gerrypi51]

Alternative ? A little great ASUS OLED ROG Swift PG42UQ (price ca. 1400.-): 4K, Delta

[@Jakepf]

@@gerrypi51 I am not paying $1400 for a monitor right now lmao $300 for the ProArt is fine for me

[@RobJorg]

sw321c

[@kennmattos]

Broooo thank you sooooo much for all this informative information on all these damn codes that you need to be a rocket ship engineer to figure out all what they mean Lol 🙏 thank you. Now I know what to look for. 😊

[@noah-jazz]

The Asus ProArt Display PA279CV also looks like a nice option. 100% srgb & rec 709 + Delta E-2 for just 550 euro's

[@ec6455]

I have been using this monitor for work (design/editing) for about 9 months now and I would happily recommend it to anyone.

[@SoowDeJu]

What color profile do you use to do video editing? @@ec6455

[@OfMicNMen]

I wish I knew about this video a year or two ago.

[@evannashih]

Color Gamut: 02:50 Comparison: 10:50

[@FrancisFjordCupola]

NTSC as color gamut? You know NTSC stands for Never The Same Color, don't you? :P

[@art.generalist]

ALL OF THEM (EXCEPT ASUS PA27UCX-K) ARE NOT 10 BIT !!! THEY ARE 8 BIT+ FRC, ITS A FAKE 10 BIT, EMULATION !!! YOU AS A PHOTOGRAPHER SHOULD KNOW IT !!! THERE IS ONE CHEAP ASUS PA329C, IT SHOULD BE TRUE 10 BIT.

[@arghamukherjee5960]

I don't have money.

[@taylorhickman84]

"I would spend hours color grading a photo"...