Looking For Monitor For Programming

1. Budget?
30k max. Preferably around 25k.

2. Display type and size?
Preferring an ultrawide 32 inch. The monitor will be 2 feet from my eyes so also need it to be sharp.

3. What will the TV/monitor be used for primarily?
Home office. Primary use will be development, followed by some photo editing.

4. Types and number of ports required?
Prefer a USB-C connection to run it with MacBook Pro and avoid buying a dongle.

5. Preferred choice of brand?
I like Dell Ultrasharp but have no brand preference as such.

6. Any TV/monitor in consideration?
None

7. Any other info that you want to share.
Curved display not important. Slim bezels are also nice but not a deal breaker,

Use a DP (for monitor side) to type C thunderbolt cable to avoid dongles, but those cables will be very expensive.

*www.amazon.in/LG-2560-1440-Display-Borderless/dp/B08CF59SKW/
Get this for a 1440p 32" monitor, not ultrawide. 1440p ultrawides start at 40k apparently, else you have 1080p ultrawide options.

@omega44-xt sorry for the late reply. That monitor looks nice. But do you know any good 4k monitor?

I'm using LG 27UK850, its very expensive but it has the requirement you need. A single USB Type c cable capable of powering the laptop+ display + usb hub at the back of monitor.

There is an ultrawide model also with same specs.

@Nerevarine yeah thats too expensive. I think I'll go with the LG 32 inch 2K model.

*store.hp.com/in-en/default/monitors/hp-elitedisplay-e273q-27-inch-monitor-1fh52aa.html

One more option but this doesnt have USB PD, it only has USB C to directly connect to macbook for displayport
Actully it says 1 USB Type-C™ (upstream, power delivery up to 15 W).. Refer to macbook pro manual, it may not charge properly with this and could cause damage, so research well before buying.

harshilsharma63 said:
@Nerevarine yeah thats too expensive. I think I'll go with the LG 32 inch 2K model.

*www.primeabgb.com/online-price-reviews-india/lg-27-169-4k-hdr-freesync-ips-monitor-27uk850-w/

₹43,349

harshilsharma63 said:
@omega44-xt sorry for the late reply. That monitor looks nice. But do you know any good 4k monitor?

LG UL500 maybe? Goes for under 30k, I think

@omega44-xt thanks for the recommendation, but I think 27 inch would be slightly small for me.

I purchased the LG 32 inch 2k model yesterday. Should arrive this week.

harshilsharma63 said:
I purchased the LG 32 inch 2k model yesterday. Should arrive this week.

Keep us posted as I was thinking of getting that one too. Congos.

@rockfella sure!

harshilsharma63 said:
@rockfella sure!

just curious, why didn't you go for ultrawide?

@TheSloth I'd have loved an ultrawide but all models under 40k were were just 1080p models (2560 x 1080). 1080p is just too low a resolution these days.

So I received the 32 inch monitor but was very disappointed with the 2k resolution. On a 32 inch screen and the monitor few fee
t away, it just looked really bad.

I've now got this 27 inch 4k model - *www.amazon.in/gp/product/B07PGL2WVS

@rockfella

Can someone please suggest a good USB-C to display port cable? I got this one INICIO USB-C To DisplayPort Male 1.8m Cable Adapter: Amazon.in: Electronics but its unable to run 4k at 60 fps.

harshilsharma63 said:
Can someone please suggest a good USB-C to display port cable? I got this one INICIO USB-C To DisplayPort Male 1.8m Cable Adapter: Amazon.in: Electronics but its unable to run 4k at 60 fps.

@omega44-xt @Nerevarine

harshilsharma63 said:
So I received the 32 inch monitor but was very disappointed with the 2k resolution. On a 32 inch screen and the monitor few fee
t away, it just looked really bad.

I've now got this 27 inch 4k model - Amazon.in: Buy LG 27 inch 4K-UHD (3840 x 2160) HDR 10 Monitor (Gaming & Design) with IPS Panel, HDMI x 2, Display Port, AMD Freesync - 27UL500 (Silver Stand with White Body) Online at Low Prices in India | LG Reviews & Ratings

@rockfella

Since you need it for programming not movies I think it is a better choice. Enjoy your purchase.
I am looking for a wholesome upgrade. 32" IPS 10 bit 2k, 144 hz and height adjustable. It is too much to ask for less than 40k so I am for now going to use my 24" LMAO.

*www.amazon.in/dp/B073J9ZZY6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_ZFHGS0S57XBHEGT21A55

This is the one I used, got it from AliExpress.

Just buy the cheapest one which mentions usb c to hdmi 2.0 or display port 1.2

@rockfella yeah. Images and videos looked really good on the 32-inch model.

For 2k at 144 Hz, do check if your GPU or laptop can support it. My MacBook Pro 16 supports 4k @ 60 fps max so I just discarded all the other high refresh rate options.

For hight adjustability, you can get a monitor arm and attach it to your desk. It will cost around 2k or more depending on what features you pick, but it's definitely cheaper than opting for a height-adjustable monitor.

@Nerevarine thanks, but the issue is resolved. I read somewhere that in your monitor settings, switching to DisplayPort version 1.2 instead of 1.4 resolved the issue. It worked for me.

harshilsharma63 said:
Can someone please suggest a good USB-C to display port cable? I got this one INICIO USB-C To DisplayPort Male 1.8m Cable Adapter: Amazon.in: Electronics but its unable to run 4k at 60 fps.

Not much idea but that surely has good reviews. My laptop has a mini DP port, so I'm using that instead of type C.

@omega44-xt I was able to get the cable working by switching to DisplayPort version 1.2 instead of 1.4 resolved the issue.