Monitor Recommendations for a 1366X768 Laptop

Apra on 04/10/2020 - 19:35

Hi All,

Would appreciate any professional monitor recommendations for my laptop with a resolution of 1366 X768. Usage would be mainly for studying(watching course videos, reading PDF) and coding. I am going to spent atleast 8hrs in weekdays and 15hrs in weekend for my study.

Planning to buy 2 monitors, either 2X27 inch or 2X24 inch.

1.Would it be a good idea to go for 4K?
2.Any review for Dell P2421D QHD?
3.Any Dell P series recommendations?

Thank you very much.

Computing

Comments

  • oscargamer on 04/10/2020 - 19:51

    Need to know which laptop you have as to what resolution monitor it can power.
    Also the type of connections available would be good.
    Does it even have the ability to run 2 external monitors?

    • Apra on 04/10/2020 - 20:08

      Thanks, Oscargamer, I have Dell latitude 5401(9th Gen i7, 6core, 12T). It has an HDMI1.2, USB C Charging port which can be used through a USB C hub to connect to 2 monitors.

      • oscargamer on 04/10/2020 - 20:29
        +2

        If you are buying 2x24", just get 1080p. If 2 x 27", then upsize to 1440p.

        There are some nice monitors here - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/dell.com depending on budget.

        • Apra on 04/10/2020 - 21:58

          Thanks mate..but will there be any problem with 24 inch 1440P?

          • forged on 04/10/2020 - 22:17
            +3

            @Apra: I used to have a 24" 1440p - set Windows display scaling to 125% and it looks pretty nice.
            Currently use 27" 1440p with 125% scaling.

            I'm a big fan of 4K though, it makes text look much clearer than 1080p or 1440p to my eyes.

            • Apra on 04/10/2020 - 22:35

              @forged: @forged…Thanks. Would you mind sharing your Monitor details? I am after Dell P series monitors but unfortunately there are no offers currently going on.I believe 4K ll put more strain to your eyes than 1440P, what do you reckon

              • forged on 04/10/2020 - 22:46
                +1

                @Apra: Right now I've got two monitors, one LG 27GL850 (1440p, IPS, 144Hz) for games + general use, and a Dell U2720Q (4K, IPS, 60Hz) for photo editing/general use. They both look great but the U2720Q is a lot sharper. No issues with eyestrain, because you set scaling higher on the 4K monitor - everything ends up about the same size, but text is much clearer and easier to read. I use 175% scaling on the 27" 4K. If anything I'd say 4K reduces eyestrain.

                Given you said you'll be mostly doing study/coding, I'd maybe get a S2721Q [https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/569992] ?

                • Apra on 05/10/2020 - 08:34

                  @forged: Thanks…for the info, Now in between the Dell P series or U series. Initially, I was also looking towards U2720Q, but a friend suggested against it from his personal experience, asked me to go for specifically for P series as these are designed for office tasks(coding, PDF…)

          • oscargamer on 04/10/2020 - 22:22

            @Apra: None whatsoever. Just more expensive.

            • Apra on 05/10/2020 - 08:35

              @oscargamer: Thanks, mate…for me 2X27 would be a little long and for this reason, trying to get 2X24 inch.

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