4K monitor: I am looking to buy a new 4K monitor for photo editing and would prefer a 32” screen instead of 27. I currently am using a 10 year old Dell 24” My main computer is a Dell...

kcooke Loc: Alabama

I am looking to buy a new 4K monitor for photo editing and would prefer a 32” screen instead of 27. I currently am using a 10 year old Dell 24” My main computer is a Dell XPS 13 with a 4K display. Trying to do this on a lower cost budget. I’ve found the following on sale.
It is a VA display instead of IPS. Ive read pros and cons on this. Does anyone have experience with this model or VA displays in general? If not this monitor then I’m open to suggestions. Thanks

kcooke Loc: Alabama

Sorry forgot the link

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-32-4k-uhd-monitor-se3223q/apd/210-benu/monitors-monitor-accessories

bobfitz Loc: Kendall-Miami, Florida

I highly recommend the Asus Pro Art 32.5"

https://www.amazon.com/MNTR-ASUS-60Hz-IPS-PA329CRV/dp/B0B8YSL9RD/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2PPDW9YVW4AHL&keywords=asus+proart+4k&qid=1695411387&sprefix=Asus+Proart%2Caps%2C392&sr=8-4

Orphoto Loc: Oregon

Bob, nice specs but likely blows the budget constraints.

kcooke Loc: Alabama

Thanks for the recommendation. It is too high for my budget. I’d really like to know what the differences are between an IPS and VA monitor also. The one I referenced is 99% sRGB which should okay I guess.

bobfitz wrote:

I highly recommend the Asus Pro Art 32.5"

https://www.amazon.com/MNTR-ASUS-60Hz-IPS-PA329CRV/dp/B0B8YSL9RD/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2PPDW9YVW4AHL&keywords=asus+proart+4k&qid=1695411387&sprefix=Asus+Proart%2Caps%2C392&sr=8-4

kcooke Loc: Alabama

Orphoto wrote:

Bob, nice specs but likely blows the budget constraints.

Yes it does

ChristianHJensen

I have a couple Dell UP3216Q - 32" 4K, which were about $1500 a piece - really good and run full RGB Gamut and can be fully calibrated. Not sure if they can still be found as they are now discontinued. The newer more pedestrian units you are looking at may be OK but are more geared towards the hobby user - But the price is right.

Greg from Romeoville illinois Loc: Romeoville illinois

kcooke wrote:

Thanks for the recommendation. It is too high for my budget. I’d really like to know what the differences are between an IPS and VA monitor also.

This explains it.
https://www.tomshardware.com/features/ips-vs-va-panels-for-gaming

kcooke Loc: Alabama

Thanks for your insight. I appreciate it

ChristianHJensen wrote:

I have a couple Dell UP3216Q - 32" 4K, which were about $1500 a piece - really good and run full RGB Gamut and can be fully calibrated. Not sure if they can still be found as they are now discontinued. The newer more pedestrian units you are looking at may be OK but are more geared towards the hobby user - But the price is right.

Orphoto Loc: Oregon

Kevin, another possibility is looking at higher end used monitors available in your local area. They depreciate quivkly but you want you see them in use before pulling the trigger.

Tracy B. Loc: Indiana

kcooke wrote:

I am looking to buy a new 4K monitor for photo editing and would prefer a 32” screen instead of 27. I currently am using a 10 year old Dell 24” My main computer is a Dell XPS 13 with a 4K display. Trying to do this on a lower cost budget. I’ve found the following on sale.
It is a VA display instead of IPS. Ive read pros and cons on this. Does anyone have experience with this model or VA displays in general? If not this monitor then I’m open to suggestions.
Thanks

I just purchased this a few weeks ago. This is a great monitor.
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-32-curved-4k-uhd-monitor-s3221qs/apd/210-axkm/monitors-monitor-accessories

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Check out the BenQ line of monitors.

Orphoto Loc: Oregon

Kent. The specs on your proposed monitor are nearly identical to Tracy's, except for the screen curve. It is 10 bit color and 99% gamut coverage. Double check the return policy in case you dont like it.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

Tracy B. wrote:

I just purchased this a few weeks ago. This is a great monitor.
https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-32-curved-4k-uhd-monitor-s3221qs/apd/210-axkm/monitors-monitor-accessories

Tracy, how do you like the curved monitor?
Are there any distortions with the curved monitor?
I'm really interested in the opinion of folks who actually have curved monitors and lived with them.
I hope that this is just another relevant question added to the original questions as I do not wish to hijack this thread.
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends

Jack 13088 Loc: Central NY

Greg from Romeoville illinois wrote:

This explains it.
https://www.tomshardware.com/features/ips-vs-va-panels-for-gaming

This analysis looks like while IPS is better for gaming VA is just as good or better for photo editing. Unless you edit at mind numbing speed? My mind is numb enough, thank you.