Monitor Buying Guide - What You NEED to Know! [2024]

[@roogrey]

Your previous monitor buying guide was how I first discovered your channel. I was so impressed I've been here ever since! I still love the monitor I bought as a result of your recommendation then and will definitely reference your guides when I'm in the market again. A superb channel, thanks for keeping us all up to date!

[@RHaidar-PJ]

For editing my videos what monitor would you recommend? I’m new to editing and buying a monitor 😊

[@owlsly]

which one did you buy?

[@DilgesYigit]

I’m building my first actually good setup and I’ve been looking for a monitor for 2 weeks. I found your video, clicked on it, and as soon as I heard that first sentence I liked the video, subscribed, and forgot everything i looked at for the past two weeks. I will use your wisdom of monitoring the situation. o7

[@JohnSmith-bt4lf]

Regarding stand flexibility, it's worth noting that since the vast majority of modern monitors have VESA 100x100 support, you can just get something with a basic stand and then remove it to attach a cheap VESA arm which adds tilt/rotation while also freeing up space underneath. I have owned many different monitors over the years for both gaming and productivity and the first thing I do after unboxing is to attach my VESA arm. I'd honestly be happy to buy monitors that include no stand in the first place (for a lower price).

[@xzeraCS]

could u pls recommend me a cheapish monitor like 200 ish 144hz ive been using a tv w my pc for like 2 years😂

[@furniksadventures9660]

@@xzeraCS try looking for something used in your local area with offerup i just got a 32 inch 165hz 1440p for $140 just make sure that its in good condition

[@DarkEnigma1115]

Honestly, I wish we could get monitors with no stand or speakers for a discount. Monitor speakers never sound good, even on $2000+ monitors (or $4000+ TVs for that matter as well). I have my own sound equipment, and VESA mount.

[@DarkEnigma1115]

​@@xzeraCSPixio has a 1440p 144hz TN monitor for ~$170. XGaming has a 1440p 165hz IPS monitor for around the same price. Optimum tech tried the Pixio along with the Koorui mentioned. I tried the XGaming and it wasn't bad, great for the price even. Has pseudo HDR (aka HDR400) and I measured about 6ms instead of their advertised 1ms @165hz.

[@lolboy-642]

to the desk too! thanks for this

[@GeekStreet]

"I'm monitoring the situation." I love it. I've done my fair share of monitoring as well 😂

[@tredfxman]

Once you've covered the picture part: It would be a "Sound" idea to test a couple of "Monitors" as well... 😉

[@oli073]

Ugh... I'm screening you lot.

[@Fart_tf2]

Are you some kind of multimillion dollar company cuz your name sounds like that

[@sam-fb1ds]

bro with 5 monitors on a desk XD. insta like and subscribe

[@lucutes2936]

Skibidi

[@nepp-]

as someone who has been using a 24.5 inch 1080p 240hz monitor for the past 1.5 years (dell S2522HG), I recommend 1440p 27 inch monitor at 144-165 hz. There's a pretty decent different between the two refresh rates, but you need to consider the response times as well. Slow response times = blurry motion. 165hz monitors typically have faster response times, so if you are running a game at 144fps then you will be getting extra crisp motion clarity. if you play games like red dead redemption or cyberpunk then 144 would be perfectly fine, however the jump to 165 is pretty noticeable when playing games like Apex, Fortnite, or CSGO

[@fabiancamargo5545]

In the specific case you are talking about, the notable difference between 144 and 165hz is not made by the 21 extra hertz you are getting from the monitor, but from the game itself, the online shooter games are very light games and can render +400fps (all depends on your graphic card), so depending on your monitor, you will be able to show all those frames per second... playing RDR2 at 1440p and ultra graphics with a 4090 will give you around 100-110fps... so no matter if your monitor is 300hz, the game is not sending all those 300 frames to your monitor to show them, and that's why you notice a reduction in the fluidity of movement between RDR2 and Fortnite or any other shooter game. If you want the same fluidity at RDR2, reduce the graphics settings of the game until the it renders +144 fps, so your 144hz monitor can show every frame of the game. Does it worth it? no... I don't think so, RDR2 is a movie like game, you enjoy it appreciating all the views and details... but you can try it, to prove this point, changing the settings even to minimum, just to match or surpass your monitor refresh rate to get a smoother motion.

[@ashwanibhola3766]

When I bought a new monitor for my laptop last year, additional considerations I had were built-in speakers/sound quality, glossy vs matte screen, height/tilt/swivel adjustability in the stand. I ended up mounting it to a monitor arm and loved all the free space underneath!

[@fuwa1490]

Which monitor did you end up getting?

[@ashwanibhola3766]

@@fuwa1490 BenQ EX2780Q. Very pleased with the picture quality and sound. The included stand wasn't adjustable, but even if it was I'd still go with the arm instead.

[@RenyxGhoul]

​@@ashwanibhola3766Is a particular monitor arm that is good

[@fabuloso5938]

@@ashwanibhola3766 what monitor arm did you get?

[@ashwanibhola3766]

@@fabuloso5938 I went with one from MountUp that was around $35.

[@jelenakosanovic4745]

I was surprised that it was actually hard to find good video that would cover basic information regarding monitors in general and that could help me navigate market offerings. I found both of your videos very helpful, so here is one big thanks, like and subscription.

[@tomislavgorup1798]

Around 4 years ago I was trying to find a new 1080p monitor that could support 144Hz but I didn't know anything about how it all works - monitor specs, required rig, panels and so on. So I stumbled on your old video for monitor buying guide and it really helped me a LOT, just to understand and give hints for what I should watch out for. I still have those info saved in my brain because of your great guide. Here I am 4 years later, upgrading my PC and looking for a new 1440p 144-240Hz monitor and again, I stumble on your new video haha. I find it so funny. Very good timing I guess. But really, thank you a lot. These monitor guides are gold. I've learned a lot from them and kudos to you!

[@bryans8656]

I recently purchased a 1440p ASUS ProArt 27, and I've been really happy with it. Great color balance, fully adjustable stand, and just the ports I need. Oh, and it was affordable.

[@kishdogg1594]

Woyld i be able to plus laptop with hdmi cable into that unit?

[@boombabitch]

@@kishdogg1594you can do that with any monitor

[@anotheryoutuberperson38]

Thanks, they should sponsor you for helping their business $

[@bryans8656]

@@anotheryoutuberperson38 Sounds good. I'm waiting for the check.

[@bryans8656]

@@kishdogg1594 Yes

[@t1nkle729]

This video is so detailed, comprehensive, well-structured, and well-made! I appreciate your help!

[@FunkyBuddha9034]

The last time I bought a new monitor was 5 years ago. A lot has changed since then in terms of screen resolutions, ultrawides etc... Thank you simplifying the tech jargon!

[@michaeltei4173]

I've been telling my gf for years, size doesnt matter.. but now you saying it does.. Jesus what I do, I confusSiOoooooooooooooon

[@nehalpal6924]

If it doesn't matter to you then maybe you should consider it for your own good?..

[@ravipeiris4388]

This channel is worth watching for the positive energy the gentleman exudes 🎉.

[@cubano07x]

Just wanted to say that I have been a long time subscriber and you always put out consistently great content! Keep up the great work, you have been my go to for anything tech!

[@Thetechchap]

Thanks! Really appreciate the nice feedback (especially after reading some not so nice comments!)

[@FightTheScalpers]

​@@Thetechchap How much does gtg matter?

[@toocooldarr_17]

I subscribed to your channel last week and I'm loving the videos

[@Thetechchap]

thanks buddy!

[@TeamRune-RL]

@@wealthyluxuryvideos you should get 1440p

[@jaymischif]

I have been researching monitors for weeks now to go with my Series X and to be able to stream and not one video or article mentioned a few key definitions or overall helpful information like this one. Thank you so much for making this video!

[@tekutaito9403]

Hey Jay, I’m in the same situation. What monitor did you end up going with?

[@bighitter3phayes147]

I was about to buy a new monitor that i didn't need. You saved me, thanks for the detailed explanations

[@vaidas_t]

3:02 was the moment that I pressed the Like button. Yeah, monitors are cool and all... but look at that beautiful kitty!

[@DavidBuscholl]

This is truly a great video! It really helped me make sense of all the confusing terminology that’s being thrown around these days. Big thanks for that!

[@sophiaisabelle027]

We appreciate your reviews. Keep up the good work.

[@sebastiankueppers7105]

I've had the ROG PG42UQ for 2 weeks. The colors and the black level are awesome. Once you have an Oled monitor, you can't go back.

[@LexLutha]

Until you see 1600nits of specular highlights 😍😍😍

[@lilpain1997]

@@LexLutha nah, mini led is not better. It cannot handle HDR the same way OLED can. Nits are not all HDR is about and OLED is still rn king for the best HDR possible. Micro led will likely beat it but that's not for a long time for normal users.

[@DrakonR]

​@@lilpain1997... miniLED beats OLED today for HDR. I should know. I have an LG C1 and Sony X95K. The Sony has way more punch for HDR.

[@JollyOl]

A very well deserved one million views for this guide. Super helpful and it’s easy to make bullet points on if you’re taking notes!

[@Flowlimit]

The information about the HDR certification tiers was really helpful. I am currently looking for a new monitor and this information will help me make an informed decision. Thanks!

[@Jaylaz]

You are right about burn in not being an issue for 99% of people. I have 3 OLEDS, the oldest being a C7, and the newest a C2, none of them have any signs of burn in.

[@DrakonR]

Monitor use is different from media consumption.

[@Jaylaz]

@@DrakonR I'm well aware.

[@myung-jin88David]

Best tech channel on youtube for me personally. Keep up the good work!

[@genx156]

Yes - go all out on the Monitor - I did with the ACER X34A years ago & while my GTX 1070 at the time couldn't hit the constant 100 FPS @ 3440x1440 with high settings (I had to reduce them down for the 1070) I knew I would change my GPU & CPU every few Gen's - so I moved to a 1080TI & that was awesome (settings went up 😁) then later a 3080TI which I still use with the X34A today 👍 7 years I've had this monitor & it still does me fine for the type of games I play - no dead pixels or anything, maybe a little IPS glow (common) - but I never notice it unless a blank black screen is displayed - I have been looking for a monitor to upgrade to but the only one that grabs me is the LG Ultra Gear OLED 45 240Hz (ACER now do a version too - probably same panel), I like the Ultra Wide (but some fast games used to make me dizzy, motion sick lol) and I don't want 4k (still too much hard work even for top GPU's with latest Unoptimized games, especially if you add in Ray's & Fairy Farts from Nvidia) so 3440x1440 it is 👍👍 These Mini LED are similar to my new QLED TV - they get so bright they feel like they're burning my Eyeballs - I turned mine down 🤣🤣

[@FaozulAzim]

great help! you've described a lot of things in details for different types of users.

[@gilbert8309]

One thing I always want to know and can’t seem to find on is: how high up can the monitor move on its stand… we often have to purchase stands to get the monitor higher on our desk so that our posture is better. Wish they provided this information.

[@stolen_dance142]

i'm a lawyer who works with word and my vision often gets tired from the white and the letters (this doenst happen with paper. there is any monitor to help with that?

[@CasperYTRG]

i just downsize to a 27” from a 32 i had a 32” curved 240hz 1080p i sold it & just ordered a 27”non curved 1440p 240hz

[@Afroguffy]

i just want to upgrade my ps5 experience with a monitor. ive always played big TVs and since the one i currently have is fucking up i wanna use it as an opportunity to get me a nice little minimal set up.

[@sam-fb1ds]

"size really does matter" just subtle enough lol love this guy

[@athanasiosangistriotis6550]

amazing work one of the channels I always look into when I am buying monitors!!

[@TapMyButtons]

I'm surprised you mentioned OLED for productivity with the text colour fringing problem and hardware unboxed recently doing a 1 year recap of Alienware's QD OLED discovering that burn in is slowly but surely settling in albeit it's only visible via the green channel atm it's still happening. Still absolutely amazing for gaming and media consumption but not perfect for productivity

[@agrumpycapybara]

Thanks for the vid. It is very informative. I have just spent 5 grant on a new PC and also bought the Samsung OLED G8, and am over the moon with it.

[@DrakonR]

🤢

[@mp4_sachin]

Your hard-work on this video earned a subscribe, thanks for making this.

[@nimkal]

Excellent excellent video, thank you! I love being empowered to do my own best purchase through knowledge.

[@diiegopc]

Thank you, I don't uunderstand all the variables yet but it's a starting point. 20 minutes well spended

[@denysk.1178]

Need help. Need monitor exactly like on MacBook (and for MacBook): - 220 ppi (for proper Mac OS scaling) - miniled or oled - DCI p3 color - 90/120hz, kinda pro motion (optional) - without curvature or alien-like shapes, preferably minimalistic made of aluminum - I don’t care about budget (for pro work)

[@AdityaSharma-ik8jk]

Wow. Thank you. One stop primer on monitor buying.

[@brrryan2908]

Can you tell us more about the PPI options available? My goals are: High ppi...high contrast.... true colors... but I'm NOT interested in blinding brightness. Great video, thanks!

[@lanslater]

2 questions Are Asus screens as good as I think they are? and at 3:57 -is that 1440p 27" an Asus ? liked subscribed

[@abraarnavazebrahim7122]

Great Video Tom ! Got a really good outlook to help decide for my next Monitor 💯

[@x32i77]

There is a HUGE step up from 4k to 5k . Like from 1440p to 4k . I recommend the dell up2715k

[@maxchopin409]

What ? Hell no. Almost no difference between 4k and 5k

[@x32i77]

@@maxchopin409 yeah and you know 😄

[@stephanmichaels6188]

Please add the Name of your recommendations In the descriptions. I am from Germany, and it’s annoying to change the Amazon shop just to see your recommendation. Great video

[@explorewithme7540]

I search for a monitor to buy and run into your channel. Ever since I am a great fan. 😅

[@tim3line]

Woah this was the best video for explaining everything I needed

[@anonymous4gent]

I've been using a 50 inch LG 4k TV as my monitor for the last 3 years. got everything on his video beat for my tase :)

[@Laser_5]

Favourite video of yours so far!

[@Thetechchap]

thank you!

[@wobble108]

Several years ha my apple has just bit the dust.... 24 years. I'm looking for a gaming monitor that's good for colour work adobe photoshop I design and play games.... Any recommendations?

[@pro_rookie_gamedev]

Thank you for updating this to 2023.

[@Thetechchap]

Hey Chaps! What Monitor are you using right now.??

[@NotHimJim]

aw3423dw, but I'm constantly on the look out for something else! ;)

[@sebastiankueppers7105]

ROG PG42UQ 4K OLED

[@OllieW501]

Alienware AW3418DW. To be honest, I'm not convinced about the ultrawide as much as I was once was. I'm thinking going for a 16:9 or even better 16:10. I work from home, and I have aspirations to stream, or record on KZbin, and the format is still not really shared by most. So I need something around 32 to 34, probably OLED or Mini LED, QLED, 120hz min, HDR. Currently using a 3080ti, so kind of pushing my luck, and I have second screen which is a 43inch 4k Samsung TV, only 60hz though.

[@gamingindonesiatv]

LG c2 42"

[@LordManhattan]

@ozicrypto At 4K? I assume you're able to count the pixels by simply pointing at them with a stick.

[@Judyhopps-1iq]

i am using my moniter as a tv for broadcast on my amazon firestick and Nintendo switch and bluray player the only thing tvs have is the abilty to play 3d bluray discs and speakers so i had to use a sound bar and buy 3 port hdmi ports.

[@370zyborg5]

Thank you so much! I find this video very helpful because I just bought a PS5 and yet not sure what to consider the most on gaming monitors. You’re awesome!!

[@wildmaknae_]

Awesome video, i also really like the way you speak and present information, perfectly understandable for non-native english speaker. Insta sub

[@KingdomUploader]

As of now, i have it narrowed down to understanding that i need the tv thing we need in order to see what's on your computer

[@theacademyforhospitalityar8599]

GREAT JOB on this video. Love your energy, your flow, and your insight and expertise! Really helpful! SUBSCRIBED !!

[@speedbuggy7240]

Great vid! I learned quite a bit. I'm probably going buy one of the monitors off Amazon you recommended. Thanks for the vid..

[@susanmatherne9145]

Thanks for your guide. Is this okay for graphic design? My beloved 27 inch MacPro is near its end… and I am going to use my MacBook Air M1 for now and need it to hook up to a monitor. Eventually I will get a new MacBook Pro ASUS ProArt Display 27” 4K HDR Professional Monitor (PA279CRV) - IPS, UHD (3840 x 2160), 99% DCI-P3/Adobe RGB, ΔE < 2, Calman Verified, USB-C PD 96W, DisplayPort, Daisy-Chain, Height Adjustable

[@Thetechchap]

I have a ProArt which I use as a big camera viewfinder and it's great. Very good for graphic design given its colour accuracy (newer OLEDs are worth a look as very accurate too, but not as bright)

[@parsiabolouki7685]

Learned a lot from the video Please also do a price-based one as well!

[@mavirek]

Since Apple did not launch a M3 iMac, and I need an upgrade to replace my late 2014 5K iMac, I'm focused on the Mac Mini M2. Opinions aren't that easy to come by for a budget friendly alternative to an Apple display. You sure know your stuff, but I didn't really hear a suggestion for me (or work at home folks like me). We want as much real estate as we can get to do side by side word processing, photo editing, and browsing/research. For example, I'm a professor, and I need to read an online grade book on one side of the screen and input grades into a secure site on the other side. We also have to be able to conduct online classes with Brady Bunch conferencing screens, hosting Google Slides, embedded videos and a chat window. Which one of these in the $500 range (or less) works for us? (I wouldn't put you on the spot, but it's the summer and all my GenZs are on vacation until the Fall.)

[@empyreangames1325]

I am on the market for a 4K gaming monitor, mainly for console gaming. As mentioned in the video, mini led is better than IPS and VA. At the same time, I don't want to break the bank, so there is the KTC 4K mini LED monitor. However I am not familiar with the brand whether it is a good option for longevity, so I am leaning more towards an LG UltraGear IPS monitor.

[@lovemadeinjapan]

miniled is about the BACKLIGHT. It goes with both VA and IPS panels. MiniLED is mostly a marketing gimmick. I rather see a company invest in some dead stable wide gamut edge LEDs than spraying junk quality mini-LEDs over the entire surface, making dirty screen effect appearing to happen just in a matter of months. The contrast of IPS is junk, whether it is with local dimming by miniled or not. The problem with LEDs is they age based on hours-on. So if you adapt the backlight locally, ageing of the backlight will differ between parts of the screen. I doubt your screen has a calibration mode to realign the brightness of all miniLEDs every month. And even if it is possible, the weakest LED of the bunch will limit the overall brightness output.

[@the_flushjackson]

I wish more time was spent by reviewers on specific Apple laptops alongside PCs in terms of does everything work seamlessly, if so what cables they’re utilizing (because historically that has been an issue on the Apple side), video cards on the PC side, etc. I feel like nobody tackles that properly and many people use both PC and Mac for productivity in their day-to-day, but don’t want separate displays for both.

[@ben_jammin242]

Best guide, after an hour of videos!

[@tminus21]

I just got my first pc and my monitor was just given to me I'm going to college soon so hopefully my new monitor would last me my whole time in college I want to game more, and I will use my pc for school work too trying to find a monitor to replace the one I have now has been extremely confusing, thank you for this video!!

[@tasnimulsarwar9189]

Loved it so liked it! You now have another subscriber too.

[@mmorales508]

The intro alone was worth a like 😅 brilliant!

[@Pythonzzz]

1:52 I don’t know, 3” sounds pretty good to me

[@erjohn5404]

G7 owner here. 1440p 240hz so worth it.

[@Little-bird-told-me]

the best video ever on this topic

[@zijo778]

Thank you for this compilation, very useful!

[@Odin31b]

Just found your channel and this guide was perfect! Thanks for the hard work and content.

[@datdamtroy1251]

thankyou so much was trying to figure out the best wow monitor without going over board you helped a lot.

[@michaelsoutherland3023]

Just 4 minutes in, already it's the video to watch before going shopping. BTW, 1080P Samsung S22E450 and 4K Samsung LU28R55 driven by ASRock Intel A380 at 60Hz.

[@AAkCN1]

This was super basic. Probably good for a lot of people though :) Thanks

[@bruh6625]

Question: Do I need those big pc's for the monitor or can i just plug the power cable of the monitor into my power socket?

[@Thetechchap]

No you don't need the big PC - just a wall socket (and some form of device to use it with, of course)!

[@isold8333]

Should get a monitor after my pc or before

[@yulz_khepter]

Very helpful video. Covered all the important stuff!

[@prajp8157]

Excellent...pretty much covered everything

[@agustincatalano2322]

excellent video! thanks for sharing !

[@nickp3173]

I recently built a new system, very high end.. i9-13900KS (OC) - Asus ROG STRIX 4090 (OC), 96GB DDR5 5600 Ram - 1200W PSU - Lian Li Galahad II Cooler - 2x 2TB Samsung 990 Pro NVMe M.2 - Phanteks NV7 Case - 12x Lian Li SL Fans - And more.. The reason i'm telling you this is because i'm a gamer, I play competitive games like rust, overwatch, etc. I want to upgrade to a new monitor, not sure if it's worth going to 4k for fps reasons or not. But I definitely want to step up from my current Acer Predator XB272 1080 27". I want something between 27-34" That is top of the line. Such as the Alienware AW3423DW. I don't have a budget, whatever is best for my setup I will get. So my question to you is, what would you get? I play games like rust, overwatch 2, diablo 4.

[@laotzu1111]

Amazing job on this video lol I feel like I know everything there is to know now. 👍👍

[@Liondewarangal]

Complete and exhaustive Well done

[@clem9808]

just pull your monitor closer for increased size, and use dsr to increase the resolution. I own a 4070 but still game on a 21inch 60hz monitor🤣✌

[@1stMikeWhite]

What monitor is that at 1:04 when you said “bearing in mind…”

[@1stMikeWhite]

It’s the 45” ultra wide

[@kamilated]

WOW cool review very clear and understandeble, thank you very much

[@Thetechchap]

Thanks very much! Appreciate the positive feedback!

[@lenochka2221]

Please advice which is best for reading, writing, with matte screen, easy on the eyes. I have Sony LCD but it is old. Mostly I need it for text. I write and read all day. Good quality photos is a plus. Do not game at all. But watch videos. Thank you!

[@JimRobitailleMusic]

Great reviews. Do 49" displays have the same screen height as 27"?

[@_aiborie]

Thank you so much for the guide! I was just watching your old one, what great timing 🥳

[@robyn_southafrica]

Watching this in 1080p which i never do because i rarely ever have enough phone space to streama anything lol but damn my bokeh seeing eyes can actually *see* every thing so smoothly 😍😍

[@margie9026]

Very informative!! Thank you!

[@kashifqdn]

Beautiful review brother 🎉❤

[@gogrape9716]

My 27 inch iMac has a 5K monitor. Just fabulous with zero eye strain...

[@suprantahazarika2105]

How much of difference there will be between a True 10 bit monitor vs 8bit+FRC????? Also what other criterias to look for besides the sRGB/Rec.709 coverage for a creator??

[@nikkimd78]

Great video! Thanks!

[@sensky3328]

thanks this really helps me out for choosing my next monitor

[@Thetechchap]

Perfect! Pleased I could help

[@newby2224]

you are very good at explaining this.....there is a lot to get your head around...THX Just checked and 2 of your suggestions are not available

[@mzeeshan]

Very informative video as usual! Loved It! But your lovely cat piqued my curiosity. I would like to see a full video about your lovely cat :). Love to hear about this cat breed, your experience of being a cat owner, etc.

[@FloridaBeachesToTheBeringSea]

Great informative video, although still over my head! What is your recommendation for a BUDGET FRIENDLY video editing monitor for a new creator? I just bought the Samsung CF391 curved 27" monitor (at $129 on sale at Costco,) which I am now realizing may not have been the best as it is only 1080 and no idea what the refresh rate is.. Thank God for folks like you who make these videos for us no tech people!

[@TheQuiet1]

My Asus laptop’s bezel has snapped and bits of the lid have broken off, so rather than spend upwards of $150.00 on a new lid as well as labour on top of that, I’m looking to get a stand-alone monitor. There’s a lot of good information on this video for the newbie, but one question: Is it ok to buy a 32” monitor with 1920 x 1080 resolution or will this stretch the picture quality?