Which 4k Used Monitor?

SummerZero on 24/09/2020 - 13:09
Last edited 24/09/2020 - 13:17

Currently on a 1920x1200 monitor (I prefer the aspect ratio)
Budget is $300

I'd like a 4k monitor, 27inch (or 1 size higher).

What should I be looking for in terms of specs?

Is there a 'best' panel?
What about refresh rates?

Are there any things to watch out for apart from dead pixels?

Edit: some usage info:

Comments

SummerZero on 24/09/2020 - 13:10

Yes, I missed the dell ebay special last week :(
- star-ggg on 24/09/2020 - 18:24
  
  rumored to be coming back next month with new stock
  - SummerZero on 24/09/2020 - 18:34
    
    I'll be all over it at that price. Missed it by half an hour last time around.
cille745 on 24/09/2020 - 14:10

Would extend your budget. For that price you could get a nice 1440P IPS screen, but at that price you'd be looking at a TN panel for 4k
- SummerZero on 24/09/2020 - 15:11
  
  Are IPS panels still the go-to type?
  - cille745 on 24/09/2020 - 15:16
    
    +1
    
    Generally yes, although even a VA panel would still be much better than TN for your uses
AustriaBargain on 24/09/2020 - 18:56

Check for spiders. Some early 4k monitors weren't very well sealed, so little spiders and stuff get inside them.