Help me find the perfect 27" monitor

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I'm out of my depth here, need a 27" monitor to be used for both my Macbook Pro & PC, ideally with 2 display port connections and height adjustable so I can have it sit above my MBP.

I was considering the Samsung Odyssey LC27G7 and the Asus Tuf VG27AQ

Someone recommended the LG 27GN950-B but I'm not sure I need 4k? Also it's not in stock :(

Any other suggestions welcomed please!
 
Because of Samsung's marketing dropping their collective arse on it that Odyssey G7 is bent far past usual curve.
Might be hard to get used to such extremely bent monitor.

LG has announced updated 27GP950 model with also HDMI 2.1, so who knows if that actually replaces barely available 27GN950.

What's the use and do you prefer normal room illumination or darkened room?
 
EsaT said:
Because of Samsung's marketing dropping their collective arse on it that Odyssey G7 is bent far past usual curve.
Might be hard to get used to such extremely bent monitor.

LG has announced updated 27GP950 model with also HDMI 2.1, so who knows if that actually replaces barely available 27GN950.

What's the use and do you prefer normal room illumination or darkened room?
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Thanks, I can't wait for new models and need to get stuff bought this month - it'll be split between work use (dev on MBP) and FPS gaming on PC, I don't like to sit in dark rooms when gaming!
 
I think you're aiming too small unless you're adding to another 27". How about these 34" models with better resolution, 3440x1440? These have USB-C too so you should be able to hook up the MBP and either use the whole screen for that or use picture by picture with the desktop too. As long as the 100Hz is enough for your gaming needs I think these are better all round solution for productivity too if just utilising a single screen.

There maybe other similar models too, but here's a few I found with USB-C...

ViewSonic VP3481
BENQ EX3501R
SAMSUNG BUSINESS CH890
Acer XR342CK Pbmiiqphuzx
 
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100hz is too low, plus display port for the PC is superior surely?

27” is the size I want to go, don’t want it to overpower the room (plus I’m getting 2, one for the mrs as well - her desk is opposite)
 
Maccy said:
100hz is too low, plus display port for the PC is superior surely?

27” is the size I want to go, don’t want it to overpower the room (plus I’m getting 2, one for the mrs as well - her desk is opposite)
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I did wonder if that might be the case.

The 144Hz + USB-C is kinda the holly grail of monitors since it doesn't really exist yet but it's not far off if you don't mind waiting to see how the Eve Spectrum QHD fairs when released around the end of June.

As for the DP the answer is yes unless you have HDMI 2.1 on both ends. However, the USB-C on a lot of monitors also consists of DP Alt Mode and Power Delivery output delivered over the USB connection. To make use of this quasi docking solution you do need to understand what wattage the laptop requires to charge over the USB-C as some monitors output a lower wattage that is only suitable for some laptops and some Apple laptops I think require the higher level of around 100W. That then just leaves sharing a keyboard & mouse between systems which you can do either with a physical USB switch (around £20 for two systems to share a number of USB peripherals) or a software solution if the systems are under your admin control to install software. The only downside I can think of is if you have Ethernet connections available at the desk as this method of docking would only see the laptop either connected via wireless or having the Ethernet cable as a second or third cable to connect depending on whether you choose to go for a USB switch. The software solution for sharing the keyboard and mouse would also require the desktop to be running too.
 
thenewoc said:
I did wonder if that might be the case.

The 144Hz + USB-C is kinda the holly grail of monitors since it doesn't really exist yet but it's not far off if you don't mind waiting to see how the Eve Spectrum QHD fairs when released around the end of June.

As for the DP the answer is yes unless you have HDMI 2.1 on both ends. However, the USB-C on a lot of monitors also consists of DP Alt Mode and Power Delivery output delivered over the USB connection. To make use of this quasi docking solution you do need to understand what wattage the laptop requires to charge over the USB-C as some monitors output a lower wattage that is only suitable for some laptops and some Apple laptops I think require the higher level of around 100W. That then just leaves sharing a keyboard & mouse between systems which you can do either with a physical USB switch (around £20 for two systems to share a number of USB peripherals) or a software solution if the systems are under your admin control to install software. The only downside I can think of is if you have Ethernet connections available at the desk as this method of docking would only see the laptop either connected via wireless or having the Ethernet cable as a second or third cable to connect depending on whether you choose to go for a USB switch. The software solution for sharing the keyboard and mouse would also require the desktop to be running too.
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Thanks for your reply.

To touch on some of the points raised:
  • Not concerned about USB-C charging, will have my Mac plugged into a dedicated charger
  • Keyboard & mouse will be for the PC only, I use the trackpad and built in keyboard on my Mac
  • Ethernet isn't an issue as everything will be using WiFi.
 
Maccy said:
That looks promising, do we have any idea when it's due for release though?
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I'm assuming it's already been released, judging by the date first available on a competitor being Aug 2020.

Interesting review here on HWU... He recommends the MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD. The AOC is better value if they fix the sRGB brightness lock in the firmware.

 
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