The BEST Color Accurate Monitor GUIDE 2023

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C H A P T E R S
00:00 | Intro
00:28 | The Monitors
01:46 | Factors to Consider
03:00 | ASUS
04:29 | BenQ
06:49 | LG
07:30 | Studio Display
09:48 | Extra Features
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[@ratatata6611]

The vid I've waited for

[@L3nny666]

ok, the intention of the video is good, but how is this video named "The BEST Color Accurate Monitor" and you are not measuring anything? not showing any direct comparisons? not even talking about delta E? no calibrating? nothing color related? this is consumer friendly, but not really professional content. which one has the best color accuracy? i missed that point...was it the studio display?

[@chedinbuildsstudio5144]

This is unfortunately the staple for every professional / productivity peripheral reviews or even showcase . All of them , no exceptions . They talk about how "professional monitors help workflow" and yet didn't properly test any aspects . Just hoping viewers will blindly accept it for being "professional marketed" without further research . It seems that the only reviewers that ACTUALLY test monitors (e.g. quality control and calibration) only test gaming monitors and they refused to look at professional monitors because they think "professional has 60hz so automatically bad" bs .

[@yamahaevo]

Every influencer does this.

[@dreaddshorts]

Jesus is coming back, repent of your sins and trust in Him for forgiveness and reconciliation with GOD, do not be deceived by the world, “No liar or thief shall inherit the Kingdom of GOD” we have all fallen short but Christ died and rose from the dead for sinners like us, whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life ☦️

[@L3nny666]

@@dreaddshorts eternal life is nothing to wish for and sounds like hell.

[@dreaddshorts]

@@L3nny666 And what makes you say that?

[@erikludwig5515]

All of this just makes me wish the iMac would let you use it as a monitor as well.

[@jontyner441]

Amen brother

[@happy1wandering]

You can use it with a little device called Luna display. I’m using it that way right now! Look it up.

[@marcel1463]

Another great video from you. I go for the studio display. It's just an awesome experience.

[@AureaBulgaria]

Great recommendations, totally agree on the Studio Display perspective. The Dell U3223QE is also an amazing option, that's still plastic, wobbly and lacking good speakers, but the panel itself is wonderfully calibrated from the factory and more than a few creator friends have went for those after seeing them in person at the office. It doesn't fill the void left by getting rid of the Studio displays, but the value proposition is certainly there.

[@ThisIsE]

Good recommendation indeed 👍🏻

[@maamantra901]

8ms response.. which is not fine

[@johnsmith1474]

@@maamantra901 Absolutely fine for editing photography.

[@rohitduda6702]

Just upgraded from an LG-27UK850W I think it was called, to a 32-UN880 from LG and I couldn't be happier. I bought the 27 inch LG monitor in 2018 and I was planning on using it for another few years but during a move to a new place it got dropped on a sharp part of my keyboard and absolutely got destroyed. I honestly couldn't be happier with the UN880 though (LG with the awful naming mnemonics smh). It felt like a huge jump initially, but even just for studying this monitor does everything I want it to and more. I know this video was made for creators but I feel like for most people, getting a monitor from a few years ago and on sale is more than enough for most workflows. The combination of 4K + IPS + USB C for power/display is all I need and I don't see myself upgrading for another 5-6 years at the absolute minimum. Great video and shots as always, E. Fantastic comparisons all throughout and I enjoy that you actually show the ports and their orientation, not just reading off a list and putting up some stock footage.

[@BrandonBurk]

This video is well done!

[@YukoBugo]

thanks for always going the extra mile in your videos! ️

[@ThisIsE]

My pleasure!!

[@alexandrearato]

0:20 Now, that is why I subscribe to this channel. Greetings from Brazil.

[@ThisIsE]

Thank you Alexandre!

[@jluquerr]

Great video, edit and recommendations! I would love the Asus to be available in Spain. As I want to upgrade from a dual 24fhd monitor to a new one for coding and doing work stuff. Which one would you recommend me the 1 monitor Samsung M7 (300€) or 1 monitor LG UP850N (350-400€) or better go for a 34'' ultrawide? Thank you!

[@Nick_B_88]

I've used several monitors with macos during the last 3 years of wfh and imho any 32" 4k is not the way to go - 137 ppi it way too low for macos, you'll see blurry UI and fonts on any scaling other than 2x hidpi (200%, screen space = full hd). And 2x hidpi scaling is not usable on a 32" 4k cause the UI is way too big) In fact 27"-28" is the maximum display size suitable for 4k (uhd) resolution when using with mac (ppi 163). PS my choice is Huawei MateView with wonderful 3:2 ratio, highly recommend it!

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Nice & Thanks :)

[@ThisIsE]

Welcome!

[@oatniq198]

I am looking to get a dual monitor set up. One for design/music daws/productivity, and the other for games. I was thinking theyd be the same brand for ease of synchronization and drivers. Do you have any insight to a good complimentary pair of monitors for this purpose? Top tier?

[@Glitch_visions]

Great video! However, I would like to note that it is actually possible to use a windows pc or console on the studio display. You have to get a third party cable, but it works just fine!

[@aaronhahner4149]

Which cable works for sure?

[@ResulGeyikli]

​@@aaronhahner4149Thunderbolt 4 cable, but your PC or laptop needs to have thunderbolt 4 output.

[@NerdAffiliated]

This was great.

[@HaleyTheeHalien]

Graphic Designer here 👋 that after 10 years switched from an older iMac Studio to some Asus-Tuf Gaming garbage screen then tried a BenQ. Conclusion: Even as a starving artist, I'm investing in my own iMac again lol. Nothing beats the brightness, saturation, and sharpness of a glass screen iMac 5k. Plus if you're staring at a screen for 9+ hrs a day, your eyes will thank you for the True Tone ambient lighting. My runner-up is BenQ, but it's quality control and fragile screens make me weary. There's also a scaling issue you'll come across with non-macs products that's annoying. Coming from a Graphic Designer stance, it's iMac or nothing still. My only complaint is that I wish there was a larger 32" option that wouldn't cost me $5.5k+...Pro Display XDR you're beautiful, but No.

[@UnrealProfessor]

Any advice on the PD2725U?, because I feel uncomfortable working with a monitor bigger than 27´´

[@BobbyG3.14]

another banger, i can say from personal experience I think the studio display is worth every dollar. it works flawless as I am completely invested in the apple eco system. anyone on the fence who is an apple user, GET THE STUDIO display its worth every dollar and you will never regret it. speakers are amazing

[@BraveBond]

Which is the Soundtrack that you had played at Apple Monitor?

[@intellenceworks]

On Apple Display, you mentioned "NO OSC". What this stands for?

[@tulipuneet]

I watched your video it’s too the point perhaps confused between benq 2725u vs LG Un880 27 inch 4k monitor my budget $700 and my requiremts are solid built quality, very crisp picture quality , true black use to connect with Windows’s laptop for office work, consuming media, suggest me if you have something from your POV. I am a cloud architect.

[@MrGordanFrank]

Awesome video, great editing style! Thank you! Two quick questions: 1. Do you think is it possible to test Dough Spectrum ? 2. Your choice if you need to recommend only one monitor for gaming and photo/video editing ?

[@ThisIsE]

The LG 38” Ultrawide. I have a link in my 2022 monitor guide. I won’t be testing the spectrum as they are complete scammers

[@dreaddshorts]

Jesus is coming back, repent of your sins and trust in Him for forgiveness and reconciliation with GOD, do not be deceived by the world, “No liar or thief shall inherit the Kingdom of GOD” we have all fallen short but Christ died and rose from the dead for sinners like us, whoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life ☦️

[@SebastianFriedrichVisuals]

Great video! Just discovered it and it was insanely helpful! But I also have a question because I really don't understand that but maybe I'm just alone with it. I never touch my monitor, seriously, never, after setting it up once. So why is everyone talking about whether or not a monitor "feels" premium or "feels" cheap? Like are they touching it every day or why is that something everybody talks about?! Seriously, a monitor is made for looking at it, not touching it or am I wrong here?! 😂

[@AliAsad-xv8bv]

I still want to know where to find the color funk wallpaper you had in your dex video please

[@blaizeproductions2510]

Which touch screen monitor is good or the best

[@TheThebeep]

Man, have you heard about Eizo and Nec?

[@ApertureViews]

I've spent around 12 hours this past week watching monitor reviews, starting with LG ULTRAGEARs and OLEDS, and I'm struggling to make a decision. The issue I face is that I'm a photographer who also enjoys gaming quite a bit on the side. While I'm aware that BenQ monitors have been the go-to choice in the photography community for some time, I'm looking for a monitor that can provide me with both high refresh rate gaming at 120 FPS and exceptional color accuracy for editing and printing my photos. After extensive research, probably closer to 20 hours now, I've come across the ASUS ProArt Display PA32UCG-K 32 4K, primarily because it boasts HDMI 2.1 support. However, I'm concerned that this monitor might be outdated considering the current market and the available options. Would you recommend the ASUS ProArt Display PA32UCG-K 32 4K for my specific needs? Or something else!?

[@danielsierra4718]

Yes, it would be a perfect option, but at the same time it's so expensive, but if you want one monitor for everything, I guess it would do a perfect job. You have two more ProArt monitors with 120hz and 144hz (PA278CGV and PA348CGV). Probably your budget is way more expensive, but if you only need sRGB, you can take a look on the new PA278CGV, would be the perfect 10 times cheaper option xd. Also, you can look into high-end gaming monitors like ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM. Important: take in mind that is OLED. After calibration, can be an excellent option to edit photos in sRGB and Adobe with 90%, high color accuracy and also when it comes to gaming it's exceptional. It would be also way more affordable, 1000 euros here in Europe.

[@retrortvr]

oh no the gap clip method hurts to ee being used here

[@uchihaitachi-ii6td]

WT do u think about Samsung viewfinity s9

[@kanedafx1]

How Mini LED FALD affect photo editing?

[@terrycarlton6991]

I don't see the wallpaper used on all of the monitors @ 2:16 mark in your store ? Be glad to purchase the pack that has this

[@ThisIsE]

www.thisise.tech/store/p/borealis-8k-wallpaper-pack

[@vilvethope]

Wait what do you mean by it has no speakers? The monitor plays no audio??

[@PanduPujoWicaksono]

How is your workflow for 32" or bigger on mac? The dimensions seems intimidating for mac. For example menu bar that far to reach

[@thatprcrawlerguy187]

You are correct I have a 35”, the menu bar and text a pretty difficult to see. However for my purposes that’s secondary to me. I’m just loving how I Can use photoshop Lightroom and Davinci. All that real estate truly helps your workflow

[@ThisIsE]

I use the scaled up version...I would never be able to use it at true 4K

[@georgibalabanov7737]

Interestingly, you mention nothing regarding BenQ's design, which looks the same as Asus :). Anyways, have you considered Dell U2723QE in the lineup? If not, why eventually? I'm interested as it offers a decent set of features (at least on paper).

[@ThisIsE]

It’s not the same actually. It’s plastic yet it’s very good quality- aside from the stand

[@ariafpv]

Any current recommendations for a 27inch monitor for around 300$??? I'd use it with a MacBook Pro 14" for video editing. (Color Grading would still be done on the Macbook display)

[@LCBear]

it’s almost the lowest of any 27 inch monitor… you might have almost no option. 😢

[@luckystrikehk]

Nowadays monitor can produce same color with your MacBook or iPhone is more important than “color accurate” especially for content creators or your clients’ photos / videos were used in social media only, they only trust their phone to judge the colors, except the Studio Display, may I know which monitor is produce closer MacBook / iPhone color as Studio display is too expensive for me….

[@TheNorang]

Why don't you name the model of the monitor you're talking about in the video? You only mention the Brand name and I know you have the link in the description but it's annoying.

[@holdmyown32]

Does he not name the model number in the beginning?

[@SkylarsTerribleMemes]

the puck is really cool but mini usb on an $1100 product is just inexcusable imo

[@johnclarke1319]

Soooo expensive. my 4K tv was

[@Pepe_LeMac]

if you use a laptop that doesnt have thunderbolt 3 , but use it with a monitor that does support thunderbolt 3, that doesnt mean you can plug an external gpu into the monitor via thunderbolt 3 and expect it to work right ? i believe the laptop has to support it too ? just curious lol

[@ResulGeyikli]

That's correct. Your laptop needs to have a thunderbolt 4 output.

[@denysk.1178]

What’s the point in those cheaper monitors if picture is just off. Even more, from my experience the picture will change with time on those monitors. Which leads me to only one conclusion: Apple studio display, the only thing I wish to they add is local dimming zones (miniled)

[@Mettsemmel]

Local dimming is really inconvenient for color accuracy. When there's blooming everywhere you will never know if it's the graphics or the screen.

[@El_Titoo]

I think the best benQ choice is SW321c idk why you didn't mention it :D

[@jsardone]

too dark. 250 nits is not enough for video and rec709

[@afternoonmind6596]

i’m using the Samsung m8. I think it’s still the best 32in monitor new under $1000. The internal speakers are fine for my editing needs because my sister will fix the audio later on her MacBook for the final edit.

[@ThisIsE]

It’s a very good monitor but the speakers are abysmal

[@zainfadhil2588]

Same here! Having dual m8s

[@Mettsemmel]

Your sister edits audio on the built-in MacBook speakers? You should get proper studio loudspeakers for sth like that.

[@ZombieRofl]

We have 2 problems in my opinion: No good OLED options. And i am missing 144hz options.

[@Dima___S]

professionals choose monitors with hardware calibration of 3D-LUT inside the monitor

[@314LA]

vs Eizo cs2740 ?

[@UrbanBDKNY]

Can we get the best options over 200 ppi? So for example 24" 4k monitors and 27" 5k monitors and 32" 6k monitors?

[@ThisIsE]

There aren’t many choices

[@UrbanBDKNY]

@@ThisIsE I hate that. I want proper scaling on Mac Where the heck is Samsung’s Viewfinity S9

[@cemoguz2786]

It seems like problem is the mac.

[@UrbanBDKNY]

@@cemoguz2786 nope. That’s a preference thing. Apple does what it does for sharpness You either care for the sharpness and details or you don’t. If you don’t then don’t buy Apple. Simple

[@user-bl5is6vj3h]

Awesome

[@ThisIsE]

Thanks

[@lairlair2]

Is there a good productivity monitor that has a higher refresh rate than 60Hz? :')

[@Mettsemmel]

I'm asking myself this very question. It seems like only Gaming Monitors have high refresh rates =(

[@chedinbuildsstudio5144]

High refresh rate ruins picture quality . Stop being obsessed with it .

[@_parkphoto]

every time I do display research I always end up like "yeah, it's the Studio display for me." Everything else has a compromise and doesn't feel like it'll last a decade, whereas I know the Studio Display will last into the next century

[@ItsMe-od1js]

Actually MacBooks don't support daisy chain, just Windows for some reason. Which is a shame because you can't use a single cable to connect multiple displays, they will just mirror.

[@ThisIsE]

They support it

[@Rhegan2402]

I like your videos very much. Because… why not? 😬

[@ThisIsE]

Hahah...thanks 🙂

[@julioestebanperezescudero6246]

Very useful info. But no comment about color. A display when used for photography or video muy meet some standards.

[@ThisIsE]

I wouldn't have placed them in the list if they didn't have good color representation

[@julioestebanperezescudero6246]

OK, I would like to know what that color representation is compared to the others. Is it possible?

[@nitrocranium]

I just got an Asus PA279CRV like the one in the video, which does indeed have built in speakers. Is my unit faulty, or sound from speakers is barely audible?

[@aia4961]

Hi, is it nice?, what's your personal review asides speakers

[@nitrocranium]

@@aia4961 I'm returning it, my unit has a very annoying PWM flicker. Tried it on 4 different PC's, same result. Asus should stick to motherboards.

[@user-ch8wj4pv6q]

I have a 5k Mac book pro and it has ruined me forever... financially. now 1080p is unplayable imo

[@rohitduda6702]

Also you're lookin pretty yoked @5:19 LOL

[@jim7953]

Can you please do a review on this new computer monitor let mr know if you would I think this is an awesome dual monitor its call Mobile Pixels Geminos Dual 24" Stacked Computer

[@and908]

All of this makes me wish I wasn’t color blind

[@cemoguz2786]

Feelsbad man!

[@Armonicyila]

💀

[@JFrameMan]

What's wrong with display manufacturers still making matte finish and only 60hz for "creators"? Glare is a non-issue if you can position your monitor or desk slightly differently. You can't do anything to fix the bad colors and black levels from matte finishes. 60hz is beyond outdated and should only be found on cheap screens.

[@chedinbuildsstudio5144]

Higher refresh rate ruins picture quality and compromises in quality such as backlight bleed and poor uniformity . I think e-sports have corrupted people into think gaming specs is a must for everyone . I wish e-sports is banned altogether . Although I also wished for more glossy options .

[@JFrameMan]

@@chedinbuildsstudio5144 higher refresh doesn't itself ruin any quality, it's just that gaming monitors are sold with a "eh color is good enough" mentality. I don't want it for gaming, I just want a really fast and responsive input to output experience. Though absolutely, lack of gloss is a bigger issue. It shows how uninterested monitor manufacturers are in picture quality. They're fine delivering a bad experience to the uneducated customer who thinks glare is a problem while using a glossy phone screen everywhere they go.

[@FelanLP]

Title: BEST Color Accurate Monitor Doesn't talk about color accuracy, doesn't talk about Delty-E, doesn't talk about kalibration (even though I think this should be illefgal to need and that they should produce them in the most accuate possible way they can and that they should stay that way) ... you can't get much furthur away from a "BEST Color Accurate Monitor" review.

[@jo69123]

The Asus monitor mentioned here has the worst color calibration out of the box ever, not a good option for content creation

[@bachcomic]

could you suggest a good option pls?

[@jo69123]

@@bachcomic do your research bro

[@destrockable]

@@jo69123 I mean, you're suggesting that you know and the other guy was just looking for your reccomendation, no need to just "dunno bro, do you research"

[@holdmyown32]

@@jo69123Part of doing research is asking questions.

[@APBXylon]

You're confusing advertised color gamut vs actual color accuracy of the monitors. The product stating that they're capable of reproducing 95% DCI-P3 DOES NOT mean it will display those colours ACCURATELY. The only way to know the accuracy of the displays is through calibrating them with a colorimeter tool, that scans colours at different luminance/brightness values to see how far off the target the monitor is displaying these colours. Even if you buy 2 of the exact same monitor, it will have differences in how they reproduce colour. Making a video about monitor colour accuracy without including even the basic delta E or colour deviation value makes this video moot. Overall, this video is blatantly a paid ad spot for the listed monitors, hence the Amazon links.

[@ugoh7493]

Fifth?

[@johnsmith1474]

Good vid, but you never committed. Nobody with any real interest in music listens to monitor speakers, they run the signal to a real hifi.

[@user-vf8fc4qc2z]

As soon as you said the first one was the cheapest I turned off the video. 0:50

[@ThisIsE]

Because...logic?!?

[@user-vf8fc4qc2z]

@@ThisIsE cuz thats hella expensive homie

[@mr-koi]

Waste of time, no name of the model in the video

[@pedrocordeiro1580]

first... im so sorry for everyone.

[@ThisIsE]

It is not a race 😂

[@Zainam834]

no