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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 \ 0 replies \ @justin_shocknet 1 Apr

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

100 sats \ 4 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 \ 3 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 \ 1 reply \ @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 \ @aljaz 4 Apr

i've had many multiple monitor setups over the years, one of them being 2x27@4k (with 2x24 on top) and I must say 2x27 is a great setup, highly suggested.

33 sats \ 0 replies \ @joseph_at_nostr_fan 1 Apr

Should be pretty good! Great price for sure.

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.