Review on High Dynamic Range BenQ PD2700U Professional Monitor with Anti Glare Screen - 3840x2160 HD by Bruce Ingram

My original intention was to buy a monitor that would allow me to play and stream UHD (4K) content on a decent sized desktop monitor. I did some research on 27 inch monitors and found that for the price listed in the specs, the BENQ is hard to beat. The specs are clearly laid out, as are the various test reports, from printed texts to videos (on YouTube etc.). I currently have an older model. Macbook Pro (connected and higher quality streamer is NVidia Shield TV which can stream 4K as well as play 4K files). simply because it does not meet the HDR specifications in the brightness range. It handles HDR media files with ease, making them more than presentable. good record. Judging by the photo, this is not a bad monitor at all. It has multiple color spaces popular with some photographers and a very close match when the printer is calibrated to match the monitor. This monitor uses soft calibration, which means that the information comes from the computer side to c and the monitor is adjusted accordingly. High-end graphics monitors are literally hardware/firmware configurable. I highly recommend this monitor as a great starting point for avid hobbyists considering printing images. The catch, of course, is that you need a good calibration tool, and it's easy enough to find. Check out Spyder 5, ColorMunki and i1 Display. They also have their own quality levels. The bottom right corner houses the main monitor controls and is very easy to navigate. Add to that a bit of PiP to see how HDR compares to without (tuning), and rounds out the controls for nice interaction when needed. The screen itself is "thin matte" as there are no serious reflections yet. They appear "flat and less crisp", which is often the case with very matte screens. I call it a big plus. The frame around the screen is quite narrow, which is pleasing to the eye, and only the lower part is slightly wider, so the name BENQ can be heard naturally, but not loudly. What I really like is the stand, which is easy to attach the screen to and is pretty solid and sturdy. The top of the stand creates an opening so your hand fits in like a pen and the monitor can be moved easily and safely (with care). Although the screen can be rotated 90 degrees to go from horizontal to vertical, I don't need it and I would like this monitor to have a "snap" or something similar to mark when the screen is rotated to vertical and vertical horizontal position. The latter is just a welcome element, but it's not a problem at all. Gaming - let's face it, there are plenty of monitors out there designed for those who "feel the need for speed" and this isn't the monitor. However, it handles some medium-to-medium demand games well, so some will like the 4K aspect and color (because there's a setting for the game, such as a profile for this monitor, that's rich and contrasty). If your gaming needs are moderate and you're interested in art or something similar, this might help. Audio - Like many modern monitors, they either have no speakers or small mediocre speakers. This monitor has the latest. The sound isn't bad, but a screen of this size and beauty deserves more serious attention for the sound. They'll suffice in a pinch, but don't expect bass, ultra-clarity, or clean highs. The monitor has the typical small headphone/speaker jack. Save time connecting cables. The monitor comes with a couple of useful cords, and they're fairly well made (or don't snap at the connector ends like some cheap versions). The port/plug position on the monitor faces down and I find the easiest way to connect cables is to rotate the screen so the ports are now on the side. Don't forget to route the cable through the 'hole' in the post if you wish for easier cable management. Since there is USB, some features are different from others, so make sure to use the correct connector based on the feature. I don't know if any of the above will help anyone, but be sure to check out all the specs as well as the bells and whistles. and whether it is the right monitor size. If your pitch is flat, 27 inches might be too big. If you have a workspace with a lot of depth, consider a 32-inch monitor, and BENQ makes them in a larger size too.