TOP 10 best 4K monitors: 2019-2020 rating and how to choose a budget game model with wide resolution

4K Ultra HD, or just 4K indicates a high resolution of almost 4 thousand pixels on the wide side.

And with modern monitors, this is not the limit.

Such monitors are needed most often by gamers or people who are professionally engaged in graphics, video and design.

You can evaluate 4K monitors only by a combination of parameters.

Content

1 How to choose and what to pay attention to?
2 Rating TOP 10 best models
3 Best 4K monitors in terms of price and quality
4 Best 4K gaming monitors
5 Customer reviews
6 Useful video

How to choose and what to pay attention to?

When choosing a monitor with a wide resolution, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:

Diagonal - monitors with a diagonal of less than 24 inches and 4k expansion do not make sense, clarity can only be estimated on monitors with large diagonals.
Response time - An important point for gamers. The shorter the response time, the better the dynamic image on the screen and the less tired your eyes.
Brightness - the bigger, the better.
Connectors - In modern monitors, the number of connectors usually corresponds to the number of existing in principle. The most important are DisplayPort and HDMI.

Rating TOP 10 best models

A place	Name	Price
TOP-5 of the best 4K monitors in the price-quality ratio
1	Samsung U28E590D 28 ″	15 000 ₽
2	AOC U2777PQU 27 ″	24 000 ₽
3	LG 24UD58 23.8 ″	20 000 ₽
4	Philips BDM4350UC 42.51 ″	32 000 ₽
5	DELL UltraSharp U2718Q 27 ″	43 000 ₽
TOP 5 best gaming monitors 4K
1	MSI Optix MAG321CURV 31.5 ″	32 000 ₽
2	ASUS MG28UQ 28 ″	26 000 ₽
3	AOC G2868PQU 28 ″	20 000 ₽
4	Philips 326M6VJRMB 31.5 ″	40 000 ₽
5	Acer Nitro VG270Kbmiipx 27 ″	26 000 ₽

Best 4K monitors in terms of price and quality

Samsung U28E590D 28 ″

Relatively budget model of a well-known brand with high quality materials and assembly, stylish design, design stand (though with only one degree of freedom - the angle of inclination).

Suitable for work and active gaming sessions. TN-matrix provides high response speed, which is especially important in dynamic games.

But at the same time, mediocre viewing angles are characteristic. High brightness, combined with an eye protection system, reduces eye strain.

Specifications:

Matrix: TN;
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 75 Hz;
Brightness: 370 cd / m²;
Backlight: WLED;
Inputs: HDMI 2.0 x2, DisplayPort;
Dimensions: 661 * 469 * 187 mm.

pros

low response time;
high brightness;
image quality;
design;
price.

Minuses

heavy;
mediocre viewing angles.

AOC U2777PQU 27 ″

Frameless model with a swivel stand providing five degrees of freedom, advanced IPS-matrix and accurate factory calibration quickly gained popularity in the Russian market.

Low response makes the monitor available for dynamic games.

A large number of inputs and interfaces, the necessary cables in the kit and built-in speakers only add the advantages of the model. It’s not worth talking about image quality - it’s at its best.

Specifications:

Matrix: IPS;
Resolution: 3840 × 216 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 60 Hz;
Brightness: 350 cd / m²;
Backlight: WLED;
Inputs: DVI-D (HDCP), HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort, VGA (D-Sub), stereo audio;
Dimensions: 615 * 531 * 194 mm.

pros

high image quality;
response speed;
high-quality factory calibration;
viewing angles;
stand on 5 degrees of freedom;
high brightness.

Minuses

requires a powerful PC and a strong graphics card;
low frame rate;
heavy.

LG 24UD58 23.8 ″

The 2016 model supports non-standard features - high resolution, Screen Split 2.0 and FreeSync, which makes the monitor almost gaming.

The maximum brightness is not high, but the protective and anti-reflective coating increase the “resistance” of the screen to the light sources opposite.

For gamers, a special game mode for shooters is suitable, which additionally increases the saturation of black.

High pixel density, resolution and built-in functions ensure high image quality.

Specifications:

Matrix: IPS;
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 61 Hz;
Brightness: 250 cd / m²;
Backlight: WLED;
Inputs: HDMI 2.0 x2, DisplayPort;
Dimensions: 570 * 446 * 226 mm.

pros

a high resolution;
anti-reflective and protective coatings;
image quality;
relatively low price.

Minuses

low frame rate.

Philips BDM4350UC 42.51 ″

One of the largest 4K monitors with IPS-matrix and built-in speakers. Large viewing angles, color richness of the image, good brightness and contrast, high detail and high-quality factory settings determine the high price of the monitor.

Anti-glare coating and high brightness will allow you to install the monitor even opposite the light source.

The wide screen is ideal for multitasking, and the detail and dynamic scenes in games and movies are some of the best in the line of widescreen monitors.

Specifications:

Matrix: IPS;
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 80 Hz;
Brightness: 300 cd / m²;
Backlight: WLED;
Inputs: HDMI 2.0 x2, DisplayPort, x2, VGA (D-Sub), stereo audio;
Dimensions: 968 * 630 * 259 mm.

pros

built-in audio system;
color rendition;
high detail;
multitasking capability;
can be used as a game.

Minuses

inconveniently located USB ports;
high price.

DELL UltraSharp U2718Q 27 ″

A novelty in the market from a well-known brand attracts attention due to the quality color rendition, thin frames, realism and image depth.

The stand provides 3 degrees of freedom, and the monitor itself can be combined into a configuration.

The vision protection system allows you to work for a long time without eye discomfort.

Suitable as a gaming monitor due to the high image quality and good response speed.

Specifications:

Matrix: IPS;
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 86 Hz;
Brightness: 350 cd / m²;
Backlight: LED;
Inputs: HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, Mini DisplayPort;
Dimensions: 611 * 410 * 200 mm.

pros

lack of framework;
high-quality image;
color rendition;
rugged case.

Minuses

build quality;
backlight.

Best 4K gaming monitors

MSI Optix MAG321CURV 31.5 ″

A widescreen monitor on a metal stand with one degree of freedom, decorative backlight and super slim bezels.

Matte plastic housing that loves collecting dust. High resolution in conjunction with a powerful matrix will make it possible to make out every detail in games.

The monitor can be connected to game consoles, due to which it produces a low frame rate.

The bend of the screen is enough for a wide coverage of the gaming area, and when watching movies, it gives the impression of a home theater.

Specifications:

Matrix: IPS;
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 60 Hz;
Brightness: 300 cd / m²;
Backlight: LED;
Inputs: HDMI 2.0 x2, DisplayPort 1.2, USB (video);
Dimensions: 710 * 510 * 262 mm.

pros

build quality;
detailing;
connection to game consoles;
design.

Minuses

matte plastic.

ASUS MG28UQ 28 ″

A high-response TN gaming monitor is considered one of the best gaming monitors.

Modest design with maximum stand functionality. The viewing angles due to the matrix are not high, but at the same time, the model has a wide range of its own settings.

The backlight brightness is slightly higher along the perimeter, the contrast is low, but it is full of gaming features: AMD FreeSync support, crosshair, timer, FPS counter, game image settings.

Specifications:

Matrix: TN;
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 60 Hz;
Brightness: 330 cd / m²;
Backlight: WLED;
Inputs: HDMI x3, DisplayPort;
Dimensions: 660 * 416 * 233 mm.

pros

high response speed;
a lot of gaming settings;
advanced menu of your own settings.

Minuses

low contrast;
perimeter lighting;
small viewing angles.

AOC G2868PQU 28 ″

Narrow frames, corner stand with one degree of freedom in height, AMD support FreeSync, high resolution - the model has all the features of gaming monitors.

The matrix covers 102% of the color space, which gives the highest detail, vivid colors and visual effects in dynamic scenes.

Clarity of the image due to the high pixel density, high response speed make it an almost ideal solution for avid gamers.

A wide range of game functions and settings in the on-screen menu only confirms that the model belongs to the game ones.

Specifications:

Matrix: TN;
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 60 Hz;
Brightness: 300 cd / m²;
Backlight: WLED;
Inputs: HDMI 2.0 x2, DisplayPort 1.2, VGA (D-Sub), stereo audio;
Dimensions: 686 * 550 * 245 mm.

pros

frameless;
game functions;
detailing;
high definition.

Minuses

high price;
weight and inconvenience of moving;
one degree of freedom at the stand.

Philips 326M6VJRMB 31.5 ″

The 2018 model has a large diagonal, wide screen frames, flat and thin body.

The design corresponds more likely to a regular monitor without external gaming quirks like backlighting.

The stand has two degrees of freedom, the advantage is the ability to mount the monitor on the wall.

High pixel density gives clarity and detail.

High response speed is a characteristic feature of game models. The image is bright, saturated, with good contrast.

Specifications:

Matrix: MVA;
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 60 Hz;
Brightness: 600 cd / m²;
Backlight: LED;
Inputs: HDMI 2.0 x3, DisplayPort 1.4, stereo audio;
Dimensions: 728 * 604 * 206 mm.

pros

combination of diagonal and resolution;
contrast;
color gamut.

Minuses

glow of a black background at an angle;
update frequency;
color fading when viewing at an angle.

Acer Nitro VG270Kbmiipx 27 ″

The 2018 model has no decorative elements and looks like a regular monitor, however, it has a very good technical "stuffing".

The stand provides adjustment only of the angle of inclination. The monitor is universal and suitable for both active gaming and professional work with images and videos.

High response speed, color accuracy, good factory settings are characteristic features of the model.

The high speed of the matrix and the response speed only add advantages.

Specifications:

Matrix: IPS;
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (16: 9);
Frame refresh rate: 60 Hz;
Brightness: 300 cd / m²;
Backlight: LED;
Inputs: HDMI 1.4 x2, DisplayPort;
Dimensions: 614 * 475 * 240 mm.

pros

color accuracy;
matrix speed;
build quality and materials;
price adequacy.

Minuses

low quality acoustics.

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