Considering a new monitor and need advice

[Noughtboy]

Hi all,

WIll try to make this as brief as possible. My boys monitor stopped working and I loaned them one of mine. I am starting day trading again and the easiest option is to buy them a new 1080p one and take my 1080p back as it matches the other 2 on my desk. Specs for my BenQ GL2240M are basically 1080p, 5ms, 60 Hz TN (closest match is probably this later model BenQ https://www.overclockers.co.uk/benq...-free-slim-bezel-monitor-black-mo-119-bq.html

However, I got to thinking that maybe I can replace with either a similar sized (approximately 22-24 inch) 1440p or 4k monitor or maybe get a larger 32inch model and retire one. A 29" won't replace 2 x 22" in real estate size (32% larger diagonally and 74% larger by area as a 16x9 display from www.displaywars.com) but a 32" should (45% larger diagonally and 112% larger by area as a 16x9 display from www.displaywars.com)

My questions are as follows:
1. What about legibility of a ticker and fast flashing numbers on an increased resolution? I can probably fit more on but will it be legible or will I have to increase the size of things and negate any increase in the higher resolution?
2. Should I be more concerned with resolution or screen refresh rate/response time i.e. should I get a smaller 4k 60hz panel or a larger faster (75Hz) 1440p one. I do game on it in the evening or on weekend so I am assuming higher refresh and response is better but then I have to downsize etc.

I am slightly constrained in desk size. I can squeeze another 22-24 inch in there or remove two and get 1 larger one as a companion for the remaining 1080p in which case a 32" 1440p 75Hz panel makes the most sense (after of course the easier, cheaper option of just buying a 1080p monitor for the children!) I am thinking the best option would be something like this https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aoc-...reesync-widescreen-led-monitor-mo-04m-ao.html which is 32 inchs IPS, 1440p, 75Hz Freesync (AMD Radeon owner) 5 ms.

BTW, viewing angle is not an issue as I am mostly head on and the two to the side are canted in towards me.

Many thanks in advance

NB

 

[Squid Vicious]

How about replacing all 3 of yours with something like this :

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Samsung C49RG90SSU 49" 5120x1440 VA FreeSync 2 120Hz QLED 32:9 Curved Gaming Monitor= £1,249.99

Total: £1,261.69 (includes shipping: £11.70)
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Slightly increased screen real estate due as the extra vertical resolution compensates for slightly reduced horizontal vs 3x1080P.

109dpi so only a small increase over that of 22" 1080P so should be quite legible (personally think this is only really an issue when you get to 4k @ 27" and lower resolution).
Ticks a lot of boxes with freesync, high refresh rate, hdr etc.

 

[Noughtboy]

How about replacing all 3 of yours with something like this :

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Samsung C49RG90SSU 49" 5120x1440 VA FreeSync 2 120Hz QLED 32:9 Curved Gaming Monitor= £1,249.99

Total: £1,261.69 (includes shipping: £11.70)
​

Slightly increased screen real estate due as the extra vertical resolution compensates for slightly reduced horizontal vs 3x1080P.

109dpi so only a small increase over that of 22" 1080P so should be quite legible (personally think this is only really an issue when you get to 4k @ 27" and lower resolution).
Ticks a lot of boxes with freesync, high refresh rate, hdr etc.

Sorry for the late reply...last time I had checked, no one has even viewed the query.

That is certainly a lovely monitor but I can give 1030 reasons why it won't fly - £1250 vs £220.

Truthfully, I didn't give a budget but was not expecting a £1250 option. I don't think it will work as I like to have one screen for browser, email etc and then two for trading use...basically a separation of duties plus redundancy. If that monitor dies, I cannot trade at all verses having to tough it out on two for a couple of days whilst ordering a new replacement.

I suppose the original question remains. Can that 32" replace 2x22" and would I experience issues on the fast flashing numbers and a share ticker. Or should I just get the kids a 1080p replacement and take mine back?

 

[Squid Vicious]

I read 'trading' and figured I'd check in something slightly out the box

Good call on the redundancy, makes perfect sense given potential impact if you lose it.

I suppose the original question remains. Can that 32" replace 2x22" and would I experience issues on the fast flashing numbers and a share ticker. Or should I just get the kids a 1080p replacement and take mine back?

I honestly don't know if the ticker would be an issue - I'd assume that if 60hz refresh 1080P display can handle it then it's unlikely to be a major issue. I can't imagine it's as demanding an application as say, a twitch based shooter.

Is it web or app based - if web then something you could more easily test if you can access some different monitor models.

Other thing to consider is you'll lose a lot of screen real estate with a 1440P - dropping from 3840 to 2560 horizontal resolution.
Also personally I think that resolution is a more natural fit for a 27" display.

4k and 32" is in my opinion a good size and resolution, lots of affordable options and would give you twice the real estate of the current 2 1080Ps.
But not great for gaming unless you have a very strong gfx card to drive it

 

[WilberDaForce]

The above Samsung monitor looks amazing and I reckon would quite possibly guarantee an immediate divorce

 

[silk186]

I would recommend 27" 1440p. I moved from a 24" 1080p to a 27" 1440p and found it amazing from a productivity stance. That said, I have one display for work and a 42" TV mounted on the wall for movies and gaming.
The extra workspace of 1440p is great and the pixel density is higher than a 24" 1080p. I was becoming increasingly bothered by being able to see individual pixels on my old monitor.
For non-gaming I always recommend dell. The one I have in my sig is very nice with a minimal bezel which is ideal for a multimonitor setup.
When you think about relistate ... don't think about inches, think about pixels.

1080p = 1920×1080
1440p (2k) = 2,560 x 1,440
4k (3840) = 3840×2160

1080p x 3 = 6220800‬
1440p x 2 = 7372800
4k (3840) = 8294400

I recommend 2 x 1440p 27"

32" 1440p 75Hz will look terrible because of DPI (in my opinion).
24" 1080p = 91.79 PPI
27" 1440p = 108.79 PPI
32" 1440p = 91.79 DPI
32" 4k (3840) = 137.68 DPI

Remember, workspace is more about pixels than inches, provided it isn't too small to read.
It will also cause less eye strain.

If you want the most ideal setup you can mount your monitors to have a clean, ergonomic design.

This is a proper 4k monitor setup - Dell 43 Ultra HD 4k Multi-Client Monitor: P4317Q

 

[tamzzy]

Philips BDM4350UC/00

 

[silk186]

If you really want a divorce

 

[tamzzy]

If you really want a divorce
/Snip

Lol

 

[Noughtboy]

I would recommend 27" 1440p. I moved from a 24" 1080p to a 27" 1440p and found it amazing from a productivity stance. That said, I have one display for work and a 42" TV mounted on the wall for movies and gaming.
The extra workspace of 1440p is great and the pixel density is higher than a 24" 1080p. I was becoming increasingly bothered by being able to see individual pixels on my old monitor.
For non-gaming I always recommend dell. The one I have in my sig is very nice with a minimal bezel which is ideal for a multimonitor setup.
When you think about relistate ... don't think about inches, think about pixels.

1080p = 1920×1080
1440p (2k) = 2,560 x 1,440
4k (3840) = 3840×2160

1080p x 3 = 6220800‬
1440p x 2 = 7372800
4k (3840) = 8294400

I recommend 2 x 1440p 27"

32" 1440p 75Hz will look terrible because of DPI (in my opinion).
24" 1080p = 91.79 PPI
27" 1440p = 108.79 PPI
32" 1440p = 91.79 DPI
32" 4k (3840) = 137.68 DPI

Remember, workspace is more about pixels than inches, provided it isn't too small to read.
It will also cause less eye strain.

No disrespect to any of the previous advice but this is actually what I was looking for.

I know it is more about pixels than inches. My concern was a 1440p 32" would have a lower dpi than the 23" 1080p. You have just shown it is the same.

I am not looking to increase real estate at the loss of clarity as I have to be able to fit stuff on that is legible.

I cannot use 2x 27" to replace 3x1080p but I can use a 1x32" to replace 2x1080p 24" and keep the third for reading emails and news.

My setup is similar to the three monitors above with the outer two turned in slightly.

Thank you for highlighting what I failed to articulate and show me the 32" 1440p is able to replace the two 23" ones.

 

[silk186]

No disrespect to any of the previous advice but this is actually what I was looking for.

I know it is more about pixels than inches. My concern was a 1440p 32" would have a lower dpi than the 23" 1080p. You have just shown it is the same.

I am not looking to increase real estate at the loss of clarity as I have to be able to fit stuff on that is legible.

I cannot use 2x 27" to replace 3x1080p but I can use a 1x32" to replace 2x1080p 24" and keep the third for reading emails and news.

My setup is similar to the three monitors above with the outer two turned in slightly.

Thank you for highlighting what I failed to articulate and show me the 32" 1440p is able to replace the two 23" ones.

In that case, I would recommend a 32-34" 4k monitor because 91.79 DPI is still a bit low and worse than a 23" 1080p.

24" 1080p = 91.79 PPI
23" 1080p = 95.78 PPI
27" 1440p = 108.79 PPI
32" 1440p = 91.79 DPI
32" 4k (3840) = 137.68 DPI

 

[tamzzy]

Philips BDM4350UC/00

43 inch 4k monitor - 102.5 ppi
best compromise
review: https://pcmonitors.info/reviews/philips-bdm4350uc/