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Best 4K Monitors of 2016 - Compare 27 UltraHD (UHD) Monitors
Are you in the market to buy a 4K UltraHD monitor? I've put together a list of all the 4K UltraHD monitors on the market today. All of the models have a resolution of 3840 x 2160 or higher. This...
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Are you in the market to buy a 4K UltraHD monitor?
I’ve put together a list of all the 4K UltraHD monitors on the market today. All of the models have a resolution of 3840 x 2160 or higher. This comparison is limited to 4K monitors with a maximum size of 32”. A more comprehensive comparison can be done using the 4K Monitor comparison spreadsheet found below.
Updated Prices on 9/28/2015 see comments below.
Refresh Rates at 4K Resolution
It’s important to note that many 4K monitors only support a 60Hz refresh rate when connected via the DisplayPort interface. When connecting to a 4K monitor over HDMI the refresh rate will 30Hz. 30Hz is acceptable for watching videos but is undesirable, you will experience noticeable delay in mouse movement and other onscreen motion.
Video Resolution Comparison: 1080p HD vs 4K2K vs 8K4K
- **2K resolution is 1920x1080** - Referred to simply as HDTV or 1080p
- **4K2K resolution is 3840x2160** - Referred to as UltraHD or UHD or 2160p. 4K is 4 times to resolution of 1080p
- **8K4K resolution is 7680x4320** - Referred to as UHDTV (Ultra High Definition Television Standard) or 4320p. Sharp and NHK suggests that experimental UHDTV broadcasts will begin in 2020 ((http://www.satmagazine.com/story.php?number=243539090)).4K Monitor Comparison Spreadsheet
The data presented on this page is a small subset of available specifications I’ve have compiled on these 27 4K Monitors. Download the 4K Monitor Comparison Spreadsheet.
A quick note about listed prices
The price listed for each monitor is the current price from Amazon.com. When there is no price under the Buy Now button the monitor is currently out in stock, clicking the Buy Now will show you the price. If this article helped you decide on purchasing a 4K monitor please use the “Buy Now” buttons to purchase and I will get a few $$ commission from Amazon ;), Thanks for reading… Did I miss one? Use the comments section below to contribute to this list of 4K Monitors.
Updates
05/13/2015 - Article Published with 27 4K monitors plus iMac w/ 5k Display 09/28/2015 - Updated Prices 12/09/2015 - Added Samsung UE590, Fixed link to spreadsheet and showed additional fields.
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