Which is the better Monitor - SW270C or the Asus ProArt PA279CV

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I have the BenQ and I am happy with it.

Hardware calibrated with the BenQ Pallette Master software and a compatible device, I use the Xrite i1 Display.
NB you can save 3 different calibration settings and switch between them with the puck device if/as required.

Comes with a hood.

PS it is not aimed at gaming, so if that is on your list of criteria you may be disappointed?
 
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Box Brownie said:
I have the BenQ and I am happy with it.

Hardware calibrated with the BenQ Pallette Master software and a compatible device, I use the Xrite i1 Display.
NB you can save 3 different calibration settings and switch between them with the puck device if/as required.

Comes with a hood.

PS it is not aimed at gaming, so if that is on your list of criteria you may be disappointed?
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Thanks for the reply.

It will be purely for photography editing.
 
LongLensPhotography said:
neither really. One can't do 4K, the other can't do AdobeRGB. You need both.
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Is 4k actually an absolute prerequisite? What were users doing before 4k was available?

I surmise Joel @smr has a budget limit, are you able to suggest a (couple) of 4k monitors with aRGB and sRGB at >98% gamut for similar pricing to his two mentioned monitors?
 
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Is 4k actually an absolute prerequisite? What were users doing before 4k was available?

I surmise Joel @smr has a budget limit, are you able to suggest a (couple) of 4k monitors with aRGB and sRGB at >98% gamut for similar pricing to his two mentioned monitors?
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I haven't looked lately, so no specific recommendations.
The point is all videos are now 4K res, even ALL TVs are 4K so any video related work absolutely requires it and ideally better. Monitor is a long term investment and even if you are not doing 4K work today chances are you may be in a near future. Besides things look a lot sharper and truer to life at 4K even if doing just still work.
Adobe is a requirement when doing printing work or if any of the clients need files meeting that spec. You are more likely to survive with sRGB spec but these days most higher end systems will all spec DCI-P3 which is close enough to AdobeRGB just slightly offset.
So after spending that money you may not wish to be stuck with a dinosaur of monitors...
Oh and also add next day replacement warranty service to that list because when things go slightly wrong you would otherwise never get the replacement you are entitled to unless you can afford to stop working for 1-2 months or buy a new kit!
 
I prefer 2k to 4k for photo editing. I bought a 32" 4k screen and was able to return it, luckily. We're all different.
 
ancient_mariner said:
I prefer 2k to 4k for photo editing. I bought a 32" 4k screen and was able to return it, luckily. We're all different.
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Can I just ask why you prefer the 2k monitor…. I currently have the BenQ SW2700PT which I bought for a steal and it has served me well. I recently switched from a Sony A7Riii to the A7Riv, again for a steal but wonder whether a 4k monitor would be of benefit with the higher Mp images…
 
trevjm said:
Can I just ask why you prefer the 2k monitor…. I currently have the BenQ SW2700PT which I bought for a steal and it has served me well. I recently switched from a Sony A7Riii to the A7Riv, again for a steal but wonder whether a 4k monitor would be of benefit with the higher Mp images…
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Despite having a qhd* laptop, I didn't find the relative reduction in size of images at 1:1 helpful in assessing details, sharpness etc. It wasn't nice to use for image editing. My eyes have deteriorated a little over the last decade and perhaps if they were still great then I'd feel differently.

*I won't normally edit on the laptop because I can't tell if an image is really sharp without enlarging 4:1. A hi Res screen can make pictures appear sharp when they are not.
 
ancient_mariner said:
Despite having a qhd* laptop, I didn't find the relative reduction in size of images at 1:1 helpful in assessing details, sharpness etc. It wasn't nice to use for image editing. My eyes have deteriorated a little over the last decade and perhaps if they were still great then I'd feel differently.

*I won't normally edit on the laptop because I can't tell if an image is really sharp without enlarging 4:1. A hi Res screen can make pictures appear sharp when they are not.
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Thanks for the above. Very interesting. I am planning to replace my Mac Book Pro in due course with a Mac Mini or Studio. I will see how i get on with my existing monitor.
 
Might be worth trying a 4k or 5k screen in an apple shop.
 
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