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A week ago, I bought this one because it seemed like a great deal for a 32" monitor (under $200), but when it arrived today, I realized why: a max resolution of 1080p is indeed quite low for 32" (as @sox pointed out 👀) and I might be imagining that it's straining my eyes (or it's just a lack of sleep??).

Now I feel like a noob after this mistake but I can still return it which I intend to do. Don't want to be stuck with 1080p for years in 2025.

To not make an obvious mistake in hindsight again, I was wondering if there's anything else I should look out for this time than just a higher resolution?

My (negotiable) requirements:

programming
curved
32" or bigger
1440p or better
$400 or less
a somewhat reputable brand like Samsung, Dell, LG, ... ?

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121 sats \ 2 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 1 Apr

I’ve had good experience with Lenovo ThinkVision monitors.

Edit: I’ve never done curved, but I do have 3 that curve around me based on their placement, so I guess I can see why you’d opt for curved

119 sats \ 1 reply \ @ek OP 1 Apr

Ohh, for some reason I totally forgot about Lenovo lol. That would also match my X1 Carbon G9 for style points.

This one is a little over $400 but I think this would be indeed a good investment. It's even 2160p! But would you say you would notice 1440p vs 2160p on 32" if you're mostly just looking at code?

edit: Oh, I forgot about curved haha. I've used a curved monitor at home for years and I immediately liked curved a lot the first time I used one, so not sure I want to go back to flat. But I might compromise on that.

77 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 1 Apr

It’s hard to say for sure if the resolution is worth it, but I’m inclined to yes. If you’re going to use it a lot, it’s worth it to invest in your tools. That’s my take, anyway

100 sats \ 3 replies \ @joseph_at_nostr_fan 1 Apr

Indeed 1080p is way to low for a large monitor, and $200 is also a difficult price to achieve any good quality. The good options will be in the $500+ range.

However, there are deals to be found, I suggest you focus on 4K only, and larger than 32 inches, the brands you chose are good.

I bought an ultra wide Samsung with higher than 4K resolution for about $500, so it's definitely doable.

150 sats \ 2 replies \ @ek OP 1 Apr

and $200 is also a difficult price to achieve any good quality.

You are right! I mentioned at the end that I was thinking to spend around $400 this time.

However, there are deals to be found, I suggest you focus on 4K only, and larger than 32 inches, the brands you chose are good.

Thanks! I ordered this one "used but basically new" for $500 now:

Lenovo ThinkVision P34w-20

200 sats \ 0 replies \ @sox 1 Apr

Oh this one will look good! A month ago I was struggling with even basic code reading (double text) so I embarked in a quest for the crystal clear text feeling that we need for programming and settled on this one:

https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gr93u-b-gaming-monitor

It’s 144 Hz, looks cool, text is sharp and it can be found for 400$ too I think, so if even the one you found ends up being meh in text I’d suggest you 27” @ 4k

Now there are a lot of parameters when it comes to choosing a monitor but the bare minimum would be IPS, 1ms-4ms of response (no ghosting) and for me at least 120hz but it’s because I got used to it and everything else looks tacky/laggy

33 sats \ 0 replies \ @joseph_at_nostr_fan 1 Apr

Should be pretty good! Great price for sure.

100 sats \ 0 replies \ @justin_shocknet 23h

I've got similar in 1440p/QHD and the eye comfort was a requirement, less blue light frying your eyes and brain.

Unfortunately seems its discontinued, not sure what the replacement model would be since it's gotten harder to shop with all the gamerslop

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @fd055dcc2f 1 Apr freebie

bought myself a BenQ RD280u, highly recommend (4k / 3:2 / +400 vertical pixels)

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @holonite 1 Apr

I would prefer you to exchange for this which is under $300 and has QHD Monitor with HDMI Support.