Hello everyone, readers of my blog! If you got here, then you, like me, have recently been choosing a monitor for yourself. In this article of my blog I want to tell my story, how to choose a monitor for a photographer and more. Maybe it will be useful for someone, but if not, then pass by :)). I’ll say right away that we will choose a monitor in the budget segment (up to $300). Someone will say, wow, it’s budgetary to pay 25 thousand rubles for a monitor, but these are today’s realities. No offense, but I can’t even imagine how people sit at laptops, the cost of which is less than the cost of a separate similar monitor, and at the same time try to process photographs. Of course, most people have regular TN matrix monitors, regular tablets, or even just smartphones, but the photographer must provide the customer with photographs in the correct color. Have you ever had a time when you took photos to print and the printed photos were “not the same” as what you see on your monitor. The culprit, of course, is the darkroom, not your uncalibrated monitor. If you have the opportunity to spend a lot of money on an excellent monitor, then immediately finish this reading and move on to choosing a model from EIZO monitors or similar ones.
So, what does a photographer or designer need from a monitor so that the picture is correct and the eyes do not water after a long period of processing photographs while sitting at the monitor?
So, what criteria did I use to choose a monitor in the price range? up to $300(25 thousand rubles for the spring of 2016).
Firstly, this is color rendition, viewing angles, type of screen surface, illumination uniformity. To work with color, it is better to choose monitors with IPS matrix. I haven't even considered gaming monitors on a TN matrix. IPS monitors have good viewing angles and colors are not distorted, the picture does not invert or darken when changing the viewing angle, which is important when working with images. The display surface must be matte so that glare from light sources does not interfere with work and does not distort the picture. There are also semi-gloss ones, you can also look at them, but it’s better not to take glossy surfaces. Also pay attention to the minimum brightness (preferably based on tests from websites, rather than the manufacturer’s figures) if you are going to work at night.
Secondly, this is the diagonal, resolution and aspect ratio of the screen. I have an old monitor that is not widescreen and now I wanted something like that, but they don’t sell those anymore. But there are monitors with an aspect ratio other than 16:9, but 16:10 . My old 19-inch Samsung SyncMaster 971p with an aspect ratio of 4:3 is higher in height than modern 24-inch monitors. The diagonal was chosen based on the budget, in the region of up to 300 USD. You can't jump higher than 25 inches. I don’t recommend taking less than 23-24. Personally, I chose the 24-inch diagonal. We choose the resolution as follows: if you take a monitor 24 inches, then the screen resolution should be 1920 x 1200 no less or 1920 x 1080 if you still decide to take it with an aspect ratio of 16:9. If you take 27 inches, then take a monitor with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 no less.
Thirdly, this is the manufacturer, design, options for connecting to a computer and other little things such as touch buttons or USB hub. Since progress in the monitor world is not as fast as in displays mobile phones, where there will probably soon be displays with 4K resolution in a 5-inch format, then you can consider monitors even 3-4 years ago. For example, the old Dell UltraSharp U2412M, which proved itself well in its time and is still on sale. There are also good monitors, but they were a little out of budget: ASUS PA248Q, BenQ BL2411PT, HP Z24i, NEC MultiSync EA244WMi. Each of them has its own pros and cons. They also all have an IPS panel and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Monitors that have virtually no disadvantages cost several times more.
I decided to opt for the updated U2412M model on the Dell UltraSharp U2415. Of course, it is not ideal at all, but it seemed optimal in terms of price/quality ratio. Among the minuses, we can note the Glow effect (in short, this is the illumination of black light in the corners of the monitor), the inconvenient location of the USB ports. Dell calibrates its monitors, but it is still advisable to calibrate your monitor to get the best results. This is what my new assistant looks like:
The frames of the monitor are thin -7 mm, the stand has a different color - it is silver. Despite the attached paper calibrating the monitor, which states that all colors are within acceptable values, the colors seemed dirty to me. For example, the monitor gave green. Therefore it
Literally 10–15 years ago, every photographer faced a painful choice in the process of taking a picture. It began with determining the type of film and ended only in the process of developing the photograph: the selection of photochemistry, developers, attenuators, light filters, photo enlargers, photo glossers and even a red lamp for “ black room" In our time, this choice remains just as painful and languid. Only the objects have changed - now there are many more of them, and they have become digital. This is not about choosing photographic equipment and accessories. I want to talk about choosing components for a computer that will be optimal for working with digital photography.
With this article I will begin the series of materials “Computer for the Photographer”. And the first topic of our series will be choosing a monitor.
The monitor is your eyes. When choosing a monitor for working with photography, it is very important to take into account its characteristics, because the final result of your work (the combination of color and light of the picture that you want to show) completely depends on them. A photographer, like anyone else creative person, completely relies on his feelings. Just as a musician trusts his ears, a photographer relies on his eyes. To my own eyes. His main task is to convey to others what he saw through the camera lens, preserving all the colors and moods of the plot.
What should be the ideal monitor for a photographer? To answer this question, let's define the basic requirements. Firstly, the monitor matrix should support the sRGB color gamut as much as possible (we'll talk about this below). Secondly, the monitor must have an IPS matrix installed. When choosing a monitor, you also need to consider the size, viewing angle, type of surface and screen backlight. Let's take a closer look at each characteristic.
Matrix type
The matrix is the heart of the monitor. When choosing a computer monitor, you are essentially choosing a matrix. Almost all other characteristics of the monitor depend on this choice. Let's look at the types of liquid crystal matrices.
Today, the main manufacturing technologies for LCD displays are TN, IPS and MVA.
Matrix TN is the simplest, but it has the highest response time (that is, the image on the screen is updated relatively quickly). In the past they were quite widespread. TN matrices are the cheapest. The advantages of this technology end there. Matrices of this type are characterized by certain disadvantages: small viewing angles, low contrast, poor color rendering and the inability to obtain perfect black color. The last point is especially critical when working with photographs. You will never be able to tell the difference between a failed shadow and just a dark area.
LCD monitor matrix made using technology IPS(also known as SFT), is currently the only sensor capable of delivering full sRGB color depth at all times. An undeniable advantage of this technology is the wide viewing angles, reaching 140°. Based on this technology, there are already a number of improvements called H-IPS, AS-IPS, AFFS, etc. For example, H-IPS technology is superior to IPS with reduced response time and increased contrast levels. With the advent of AFFS technology, the viewing angle and brightness have increased. This technology is now used in the manufacture of tablet PCs and smartphones. Each display manufacturing company (NEC, Hitachi, LG, etc.) improves modifications of IPS matrices every year, allowing them to improve the performance of monitors.
Technology MVA(multi-domain vertical alignment), developed by Fujitsu, was a compromise between TN and IPS technologies. The advantages of MVA technology are deep black color (high contrast), and not gray, as in TN matrices, and wide viewing angles (up to 170°). The disadvantages are the loss of detail in the shadows and the dependence of the color balance of the image on the viewing angle. This technology also has several modifications: PVA from Samsung, MVA-Premium, etc.
However, even now there are professional photographers who work with outdated CRT monitors. And all because there are still very few affordable LCD monitors that can compete in image quality with a kinescope.
Color gamut and number of colors
Perhaps this is the most important parameter of a monitor if it is designed to work with color. Sometimes there is confusion with the concepts of “color gamut” and “number of colors.” Most often, these characteristics are presented in the description of the monitor (usually 16.2 or 16.7 million). Color gamut and number of colors are two complementary things: color gamut determines what range of colors the monitor can display, and the “number of colors” parameter determines how many gradations it can break this range into to reflect intermediate shades and midtones. Color gamut is a hardware characteristic of a monitor: on a monitor with a larger color gamut, you can get purer, more saturated colors.
The “number of colors” parameter determines the difference between two adjacent colors - the greater the number of colors, the smaller this difference. The entire space of colors reproduced by the monitor is divided into 16.2 or 16.7 million gradations. We can set a specific color only up to a specific color gradation. Accordingly, if this space (color gamut) increases, but the number of gradations (colors) remains the same, then the difference between two adjacent colors inevitably increases. It turns out that, on the one hand, a monitor with a large color gamut can show more colors in the physical sense of the word, but, on the other hand, it does so less accurately. In practice, such a lack of the number of colors is noticeable on smooth gradients: transverse stripes appear on them, each of which corresponds to one gradation. This effect can be seen by stretching, say, a gradient from red to black across the entire screen: you will see narrow, uniform transverse stripes on it even on the best LCD monitor. The only possible solution is to increase the color bit depth to 30 bits (so that each of the three components is allocated 10 bits). On this moment only a few monitors can work with 30-bit color. Their cost is from 100,000 rubles. For example, NEC SpectraView Reference 2180WG LED.
Let's return to the color gamut. To visually describe the range of reproducible colors, a diagram is used in which a horseshoe-shaped figure depicts the entire range of colors accessible to human vision. Along the edges of this figure are pure colors, and when approaching the center they mix, ultimately forming a white point.
Images on monitors with an extended color range appear richer than on regular models. Therefore, calibration of monitors with extended color gamut is mandatory. They are unlikely to be suitable for amateur use in the “plug and play” style.
Contrast and Brightness
Monitor contrast is expressed as the ratio between the maximum and minimum brightness on a white and black background, respectively. Brightness is one of strengths LCD monitor. This is the amount of light emitted by the display. If the brightness of the monitor is high enough, this must be indicated in advertising brochures as one of the main advantages of the monitor. But sometimes the technical characteristics of the monitor do not coincide with the real ones. This also applies to brightness. If you can’t rely on the monitor’s specifications, then how can you evaluate its brightness? It is best to turn on the monitor and set its contrast and brightness to maximum. If in this case the image turns out to be too bright and for comfortable work you will need to reduce the brightness, then we can confidently say that the monitor’s brightness reserve is quite sufficient.
Viewing angle
The maximum vertical or horizontal viewing angle is defined as the angle from which the image contrast is at least 10:1. And image contrast refers to the ratio of maximum brightness on a white background to minimum brightness on a black background.
An important circumstance for a photographer is the fact that when viewing an image at an angle to the monitor surface, it is not a drop in contrast that occurs, but color distortions. For example, red turns into yellow, and green turns into blue. At the same time, such distortions in different models manifest themselves in different ways, and in some cases they are noticeable even at a small angle, which is much smaller than the viewing angle. Therefore, it is fundamentally wrong to compare monitors based on viewing angles. More precisely, it is possible to compare, but such a comparison has no practical significance.
Thus, the viewing angle should strive to be as wide as possible. Cheap matrices have a very narrow viewing angle, and with even a slight change in the viewing angle, the image begins to darken and the colors become distorted. The ISP LCD matrix has the best viewing angle parameters.
A good example of a monitor for photo editing is the NEC MultiSync PA241W. This is a 24-inch TFT P-IPS monitor with a screen contrast of 1000:1 and a viewing angle of 178°. This monitor is capable of displaying more than 1 billion colors.
Screen surface
And here everything is not so simple. The screen surface is a very important characteristic. There are two types: matte and glossy.
The glossy surface of the monitor is less convenient for work, since all light sources and illuminated objects located in front of the screen and behind the person working at the computer are reflected on it. Reflections greatly interfere when working with photography; you often have to strain your eyes and peer into the picture. But glossy displays are “brighter”; they have richer, more intense and contrasting color reproduction, and display deep blacks well. These are the advantages.
Matte surfaces do not have a reflective effect. They are more convenient to use, although the picture on them looks a little “poorer”. But this applies not so much to working with graphics, but to working on a computer in general.
Monitor size (diagonal) and resolution
This is precisely the parameter where the principle “the more the better” does not work. And even harms. Why? Let's figure it out.
Firstly, than larger size monitor, the higher resolution it needs. As a result, this is a load on the video card. If we purchase a more powerful video card, this increases the total cost of the computer. Secondly, you don’t need a large monitor for processing. When working, a photographer always enlarges a photograph by 300–500%. It's easier to fix this way minor defects. Accordingly, why do you need a large monitor if in any case you have to enlarge the photo? However, there’s no need to waste time on trifles... For comfortable work, a 24- or 27-inch monitor with a screen resolution of 1920x1200 and 2560x1440, respectively, is enough. And if you really want it and your budget allows you to purchase a powerful video card (or even two in SLI mode), then you can use a 30-inch monitor with a resolution of 2560x1600. For example, this monitor may be the HP ZR30w.
IPS matrices are best suited for working with color. This type of LCD matrix has the most correct color rendition, but also a higher cost. Monitors with PVA and MVA matrices are less suitable for image processing. The fairly common cheap TN matrices are completely unsuitable. The recommended screen size is at least 24 inches. If you are going to use the monitor in a brightly lit room or in front of a window, a monitor with a matte screen is optimal. But you can curtain the window, turn off the lights, and enjoy a rich and natural picture from the glossy screen of your monitor.
To make things easier to understand, I've divided our recommended monitors into two subcategories: regular and professional. If you are a beginner and are not yet well versed in color and color calibration, your absolute choice is a regular monitor. When choosing a regular LCD monitor for photography, stick to the specifications in the previous paragraph. The manufacturer is not so critical. This could be a device from Samsung, LG, Asus, Dell, etc.
Choosing a professional monitor is quite difficult. These are monitors from NEC, QUATO, EIZO, etc. For comfortable work, entry-level models in this segment (for example, NEC Multisync PA241W or NEC Multisync LCD 2490WUXI2) are suitable. Some professional monitors have a built-in calibrator (for example, the Eizo ColorEdge CG276W model costs about 170,000 rubles). And the flagship monitor from NEC Display Solutions is the NEC SpectraView Reference 302. Its impressive size (30 inches), high resolution (2560x1600, 16:10) and excellent image uniformity make it ideal for the most demanding applications (prepress). preparing and viewing printed forms on the screen, as well as obtaining images from professional quality color rendering). average price This monitor costs 178,000 rubles.
As you can see, there is a choice for every budget. The main thing is to use it correctly and choose a monitor that meets the requirements quality work with a photo. Now you can do it without much effort.
The monitor is the same important tool in a photographer’s arsenal, just like a camera. Its choice must be approached responsibly, paying attention to the parameters that are important for subsequent high-quality photo processing. Of course, at first you can use a regular office or gaming model, but the color accuracy in printed photographs will sometimes surprise you. Once you decide to upgrade to more high level, you will have to budget for the purchase of a professional monitor. We tell you what its characteristics are considered the most important for a photographer.
1. Matrix type
At the heart of any LCD display is a matrix, the main task of which is to form and display a picture. Computer monitors use four types of matrices: TN, IPS, MVA and PVA. To work with photos, you must choose exclusively IPS, since this technology provides the most realistic color reproduction and maximum depth colors. In addition, the IPS matrix is characterized by wide viewing angles (up to 178 horizontally and vertically), best performance brightness and contrast, as well as richer blacks.
2. Screen size
In order for image processing to be convenient and productive, there must be enough space on the display not only for the work area, but also for the photo editor tools. Therefore, you should choose a monitor with a diagonal of at least 27 inches: then everything you need will fit on the screen, and working with a scaled image will be fast and comfortable.
3. Resolution
Another reason to prefer a large monitor is the ability to process images with high detail. The resolution recommended by the manufacturer indicates the amount of information that can be displayed on the screen: the higher it is, the better the image processing process will be. However, you don’t have to spend money on a 4K monitor: a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels will be quite enough for professional tasks related to photo processing.
4. Aspect Ratio
Screen format is important for viewing finished photos. “Square” displays with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are not very convenient for this; the screen area will be used irrationally - black bars will appear above and below the photo. And photo editors are more focused on wide format, so choose better model 16:10 or 16:9 format.
5. Support for color standards and detail
AdobeRGB and sRGB's wide color range is essential for professional image processing before printing. The monitor settings indicate what percentage of the AdobeRGB and sRGB gamut it can cover, and, accordingly, how accurate the color rendition will be in printed photographs. It is also worth paying attention to the number of colors that the selected model supports: if more than 1 billion shades are specified, then you can be sure of a smooth transition of tones and high detail.
6. Eye protection
A photographer spends a lot of time at the computer, much more than on set. However, computer displays have features that negatively affect human eye health: first of all, flicker and short-wavelength Blue colour. They lead to rapid fatigue and, over time, contribute to decreased vision. When choosing a monitor, pay attention to technologies that reduce flicker and change the wavelength of the blue spectrum. Today they are used in many models.
7. Convenient connection
Finally, do not forget about the purely practical convenience of work. The photographer has to constantly connect card readers, external hard drives, the camera itself and other devices to the computer. It is convenient if the monitor has the functions of a docking station and various sources you can connect to it directly. In advanced models, this is implemented via a single USB-C cable with high data transfer rates.
To choose a specific model that meets all or most of the listed parameters, you need to decide on a budget. A high-quality monitor for a photographer will cost from 14 thousand hryvnia. The optimal model in terms of price and parameters can be considered the Philips 328P6 with a diagonal of 31.5” and QuadHD resolution. It also features support for High Dynamic Range (HDR), which adds detail and contrast to images. And importantly, this solution from Philips covers 99% of the AdobeRGB and 100% sRGB gamut.
A large number of photographers have been taking a huge number of photographs of the area and nature for a long time. But besides this, as a rule, photographers process the captured frames on a computer. But it is worth paying attention to the fact that the photographer’s computer must have certain technical specifications. Photographers do a lot to get a high-quality picture of a particular object, location, and so on. But no matter what, the final work with the photo should end quite successfully. This can be affected by a number of aspects.
Aspects affecting the quality of the created photo during processing
First of all, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the weaving of a photograph after processing will directly depend on the operation of the processor in the computer that the photographer uses. It is worth paying attention to the fact that processors that can handle 3D are suitable for photographers. The second aspect that can have an impact is the computer's RAM itself. It must have a sufficiently large volume. But the most important thing in a computer that processes photographs is the monitor itself. It is recommended to purchase a monitor that has a diagonal size of 26 inches. On such a large monitor, the photographer will be able to see any small parts. But the colors that the monitor reproduces should be as saturated, bright and at the same time natural as possible. It is worth paying attention to the resolution of the screen itself. As a rule, it should be no lower than 1920x1080.
Monitors for photographers
As a rule, a monitor for a photographer has great importance. After all, it is with its help that the user processes photographs. At this time the most major manufacturer monitors is NEC. Monitors from this manufacturer are very expensive. But they have excellent color rendition and stable performance. The cost of such monitors can currently range from $700 to $1,500. It all depends on what diagonal the monitor has. Currently, the most affordable monitor model from this manufacturer is NEC MultiSync EA231WMi. The monitor has a diagonal of 23 inches. But the screen resolution is 1920x1080 pixels. This monitor can become indispensable when working as a photographer. The user will also be able to use it for other needs.
Not long ago, Apple was able to take a big step in the use of certain IPS matrices. Among all the monitors that this company offers, the following model stands out: Apple Thunderbolt Display A1407. The diagonal of this screen is 27 inches. This size can be perfect for working with photographs. The screen itself has a fairly high resolution. Please note that this particular screen model can display 16 million colors. It is also worth noting that the horizontal and vertical viewing angle in this monitor is 178 degrees. Recently, screens from Apple have been very popular among a huge number of users.
If you have a significantly limited budget, then you will need to opt for a budget screen model. The screen is directly related to these Dell U2212HM. This display perfectly combines low cost and decent quality. When creating the monitor, the manufacturer used an E-IPS matrix. Currently, the user can purchase such a monitor for $400. Its screen measures 21.5 inches. It is worth noting that the color rendition in this screen is slightly worse than in the previously described monitors. Also currently a large number of photographers use a screen model such as LG Flatron IPS234T. The user can buy this monitor for only $300. But there is one minor drawback to this screen. It lies in the fact that the monitor has low quality display of dark shades.
Summarizing
As a rule, the user needs a fairly large screen to process photos. On a monitor that is large enough, the user will be able to see any little details captured in the photograph. In this article, we were able to describe screens that are most suitable for photo processing. When choosing a monitor to use as a photographer, there are a few factors to consider. It is recommended to purchase only a monitor that has a sufficiently high resolution and large size. Please note that the larger the diagonal of the selected screen, the more comfortable it will be to work with graphics.
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What kind of monitor should a photographer have: what matrices and diagonals are better, what is a good semi-gloss surface and how to check the brightness of the display.
3. Backlight type
Speaking about the types of matrices and color gamut, it is necessary to mention the backlight. The pixels themselves on the matrices do not glow, so they are used in monitors. Various types backlights
Previously, cold cathode lamps (CCFLs), which are similar to the fluorescent lamps we are used to, were used to illuminate matrices. The main disadvantage of such lighting is its fragility. The phosphor in lamps quickly loses its properties and the lamps degrade until they completely lose the blue part of the spectrum. Nowadays, CCFL-backlit monitors are no longer produced, but they can still be found on the secondary market.
Modern monitors have LED backlighting, which also varies. Its most common type is W-LED, i.e. White LED. Despite the word White, the LEDs in this backlight are not white, but blue. The light they emit is passed through yellow phosphorus, which produces a white glow. This type of backlight is cheaper than others and, at the same time, allows you to get a color gamut very close to 100% of the sRGB space. Such illumination also has disadvantages, and the main one is a pronounced bluish tint (which, by the way, tires the eyes and negatively affects our health). And the cheaper the matrix, the more noticeable this drawback will be.
In order to expand the color gamut, manufacturers began to use RGB-LED backlighting, which contains LEDs of three primary colors: red, green and blue. The color gamut of such monitors almost reaches Adobe RGB. However, different colors of LEDs degrade at different rates, and monitors deteriorate almost as quickly as older lamp-backlit monitors.
A solution to this problem was GB-LED backlighting. It contains green and blue LEDs, the light of which is passed through a red phosphor. Such illumination is in no way inferior to RGB-LED in terms of color gamut width, but noticeably surpasses it in durability and energy efficiency. If you know for sure that you will work with an expanded color gamut, then you should choose a monitor with a GB-LED backlight.
4. Flicker
Very old CRT monitors flickered, thereby tiring our eyes. This may seem strange, but LED lights may also flicker. The thing is that the brightness of the monitor is regulated not by the voltage level on the backlight LEDs, but by pulses (PWM). We may not notice such flickering, but it has a detrimental effect on eye health. And the more we reduce the brightness, the stronger this effect will appear.
Some time ago, manufacturers began to produce backlighting using Flicker-Free technology, i.e. no flicker. The brightness control in them is carried out either only by voltage, or by voltage and PWM simultaneously. This allows you to reduce flicker to an imperceptible and eye-safe level, or even get rid of it completely. Nowadays there are more and more monitors with this technology.
5. Backlight uniformity
For comfortable work and correct post-processing, the relative uniformity of the backlight is important. To ensure that the screen is illuminated evenly, a diffuser glass is placed between the LEDs and the matrix. If it is not uniform enough, then large bright or dark spots may be visible on the working screen.
In addition, the uniformity of illumination is affected by how accurately the distances between the diodes, the diffuser glass and the matrix are maintained. Because of this, even monitors from the same batch have different backlight uniformity. That is why it is very important to turn on the monitor when purchasing and check how evenly the screen is illuminated.
6. Screen surface
There are three display surface options: glossy, matte and semi-matte. Glossy monitors provide a brighter picture, richer color reproduction and good contrast (that is, they reproduce blacks better). The disadvantage of a glossy surface is its reflective ability. On the screen, as in a mirror, all objects are reflected, including ourselves and light sources - lamps, Sun rays and so on, which greatly interferes with work and creates additional strain on the eyes.
Matte screens slightly mute colors and reduce contrast, but they provide a clear picture without harsh glare. Another disadvantage of a matte surface is the “crystalline” effect. True, not all people can notice it.
The compromise is a semi-matte (or semi-gloss) finish. It provides better contrast and color rendition than a matte surface, and does not create glare inherent in a glossy surface. And the semi-gloss surface does not have a “crystalline” effect.
7. Diagonal
Monitor size is important, but don't go overboard. Firstly, the larger the display, the more expensive it is. Secondly, the larger it is, the higher the resolution and, accordingly, the higher the load on the processor and video card. However, if you have a powerful video card and the price is not a problem, then you can easily get a 30-inch monitor.
A small screen is also not an option: working behind it will not be very convenient. The best option for comfortable work - a monitor with a diagonal of 24-27 inches with a screen resolution from 1920x1080 pixels to 4K. Naturally, the larger the diagonal, the higher the resolution should be.
Conclusion
Let's summarize. For serious work with images, a monitor with an IPS matrix with a diagonal of at least 24 inches, a color gamut close to sRGB and a color depth of at least 8 bits per color component is best suited. To make your eyes less tired, you should choose a monitor with Flicker-Free technology.
For the rest, focus on your own preferences and ease of use: for example, some people like monitors with narrow frames, some just need a glossy screen finish, and some need a USB hub built into the monitor.
Be sure to check out technical characteristics models you are interested in, read reviews on the Internet, compare their pros and cons with your budget and needs. After all, a photographer who retouches his photos does not need the same monitor as a specialist working in a large film production.
And, of course, no matter how cool and sophisticated the monitor is, it will need calibration. Very rare specimens monitors boast acceptable color reproduction straight from the factory. Therefore, after purchase, it is very advisable to calibrate the monitor so that the color display on it is as close as possible to the standard.