Best Glossy Monitors – If you want to get the best color accuracy, I recommend choosing glossy monitors. However, be ready to see reflections not typical for matte screens. At the same time, matte displays may dull down the colors and you won’t be able to enjoy the brightest color gamut.
In general, glossy screen monitors are suitable for gamers and movie-lovers when colors are of great importance.
Speaking about the disadvantages of glossy monitors, we should necessarily mention the glare. Even if the display features the best anti-glare coating, it isn’t as good as a matte one.
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1.Samsung
Features
- Experience vibrant, stunningly vivid colors with Samsung's Active Crystal Color technology. The excellent 3000:1 contrast ratio delivers deep blacks and bright whites.
- The 1800R curvature of the screen provides a truly immersive viewing experience that lets you enjoy big, bold and stunning panoramic views while you work or play.
- Featuring an ultra-slim and sleek profile the Samsung CF397 monitor measures less than 0.5inch thick. Widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, Brightness: 250 cd/m², Response Time 4ms.
- Other features: MagicBright, Magic Upscale, Flicker Free technology, FreeSync Technology, Eco Saving Plus,Eye Saver Mode, Mercury free, Game Mode, TFT active matrix
- Interfaces: HDMI, DisplayPort | Headphones
The glossy black CF396 is lightweight and fairly compact, measuring 16.7 by 21.6 by 8.6 inches (HWD) and weighing 6.8 pounds. All four bezels are chunky, nearly half an inch thick. The monitor rests on a V-shaped base that connects to the cabinet by a shaft that angles upward from the back.
The CF396’s 23.5-inch vertical alignment (VA) screen supports a native resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels (1080p), at a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. VA panels offer high contrast ratios, thanks to their ability to render deep blacks, as well as wide viewing angles. The CF396 is rated at 178 degrees for both vertical and horizontal angles, meaning that you can view the screen from off to the side, or from above and below, with minimal color shift or distortion.
2.Acer R240HY bidx
Features
- 23.8" Full HD IPS widescreen with 1920 x 1080 resolution
- Response time: 4ms, refresh rate: 60 hertz, pixel pitch: 0.2745 millimeter. 178 degree wide viewing angle, display colors: 16.7 million
- The zero frame design provides maximum visibility of the screen from edge to edge
- Signal inputs: 1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI (withHDCP) & 1 x VGA. Does not support HDCP 2.2, the version this monitor supports is HDCP 1.4
- No picture visible using the OSD menu, adjust brightness and contrast to maximum or reset to their default settings. Brightness is 250 nit. Operating power consumption: 25 watts
- Monitor only, without speaker
The 23.8-inch Acer R240HY bidx monitor is an affordable LCD monitor from Acer that is a real pleasure to view. The 4ms response time and standard 60hz refresh speed make the R240HY perform smoothly for video editing, streaming, and watching movies.
The full HD resolution of 1920 x1080 pixels produces great picture quality in the 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. This, in combination with Acer’s ‘zero-frame’ design and minimal stand, make the R240HY a special consideration for those looking for a space-saving 24-inch monitor.
3.Acer Nitro VG240Y
Features
- 23.8 inches Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen IPS monitor
- Amd Radeon free Sync technology
- Refresh Rate: 75Hz Using HDMI port.Brightness:250 cd/m²
- Zero frame design | 1ms response time (VRB) | IPS panel | 2 speakers, 2 Watts per speaker
- Ports: 2 x HDMI 1. 4 Ports and 1 x VGA
Now, the display, itself, isn’t especially aggressive in its gaming-design, but it is the stand that gives it away. As the name suggests, it has a 24-inch screen size, which combined with the resolution should be good enough in terms of sharpness for most gamers. Additionally, the 1080p resolution enables gamers with lower-tier hardware to enjoy high frame rates, thus perceiving the advantages of the fast refresh rate.
However, this is doesn’t tell the entire story. What is more important for gamers is actually the pixel response time, rather than the refresh rate, by itself. Because a fast panel with slow response times results in ghosting, which can be more annoying in faster screens and oftentimes you are better off buying a 60Hz with a decent response, than a fast monitor with a slow response.
4.Philips 328B6QJEB
Features
- Philips B-Line 32-Inch Class (31. 5-Inch viewable) LED monitor with quad HD 2560x1440
- Ips 10-bit panel displaying over 1 billion colors accurately with wide Viewing angles. Displays images with real-life accuracy, covering 128% of sRGB and 110% of NTSC color gamut
- Hdmi 2. 0, DisplayPort 1. 2, DVI-D, VGA, and audio-in/out connectivity + Built-in USB 3. 0 hub (x2 ports), USB 2. 0 hub (x2 ports) and stereo speakers for multimedia for convenience
- SmartErgoBase enables ergonomic adjustments with height adjustaments, 90 degree pivot and swivel functions
- Flicker-free technology regulates brightness and reduces eye fatigue
- Peace OF mind: Philips monitors come with 4-year advance replacement in the United States, minimizing downtime
- Wall mountable (VESA compatible)
- MultiView enables active dual connect and view at same time
- EnergyStar certified, made with 85% post consumer recycled plastics + PVC-BFR free housing and 100% recylable packaging
The Philips Brilliance 328P6AUBREB provides a Quad HD (2,560 by 1,440 native resolution at 60Hz) image with High Dynamic Range (HDR-10) support. It uses a 31.5 inch IPS display panel, manufactured in China by Philips associate TP Vision, with a wide gamut W-LED backlight.
Only early adopters of HDR playback systems and video content specialists are likely to find this display’s HDR capability of use — and given the number of competing HDR formats, support for Dolby Vision might be expected as well as for HDR-10. Similarly the 10-bit capability is nice to have, but realising a fully 10-bit workflow is far from simple.
5.BenQ
Features
- 27 inch FHD 1080P IPS panel: 27” Full HD IPS widescreen with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 250 nits of brightness, built-in speakers
- Wide viewing angle: 178° wide viewing angle for Clarity from any viewing angle
- Edge to edge slim bezel design: ultra-slim bezel for virtually seamless multi-panel configurations for extended view; space-saving base; elegant design for home office
- Patented Eye-Care for extended use: Proprietary brightness Intelligence Adaptive technology adjusts brightness for comfortable viewing; low Blue light and zeroflicker technology prevent headaches and eye strain. This eye Tech delivers optimized images that are easy on your eyes
- Integrated cable management system: neatly hides cables inside monitor stand; VESA wall mount: 100x100 (mm)
One of the most important items a photographer can have is a top-notch display on which to edit their images (or video). The BenQ PD3420Q is the company’s latest ultra-wide, and it promises a huge amount of screen real-estate for an affordable price: a multitasker’s dream.
This pro-level design monitor is a 34-inch QHD ultra-wide 21:9 60Hz IPS panel beast that has the potential to be a multitaskers dream display by providing enough space to run applications like Photoshop and Lightroom Classic or Capture one and even leave you enough space to keep a Netflix window playing in the corner, all at the same time. It’s a monitor built with professional designers and digital content creators in mind and leans heavily into color accuracy so users can be sure to get the best out of their images and video.
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Best Glossy Monitors – Glossy monitors are one of the latest trends among display manufacturers. However, are they worth it?
Today the FixThePhoto team will tell you about all pros and cons of top glossy monitors you can get on the market in 2021.
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