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4K at 27' is awesome. (leminal.space)
submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by july@leminal.space to c/buildapc@lemmy.world

As a 1080p 21' monitor user, when I got my first Mac laptop seeing it's HiDPI sharp text I was instantly hooked. Thing is, I still need to do my work on a PC. So I started my search for a higher resolution than usual monitor.

Recently, Dell dropped s2725qs which is a steal at 300 euros. It's 4k 27 inch 120hz and 99% SRGB. I set it at 150% scale on KDE Plasma. It works well. Compared to Cinnamon where text was a bit fuzzy at 150% (fractional scaling duh...). Optimal scenario would be 5k so you can use 200%, hence no fractional scaling, but you can't complain at this budget. My eyes are really happy now. I love it. Speakers are surprisingly decent. 120hz is very nice addition, actions like scrolling or playing a game make it so enjoyable.

I know this is technically not a HiDPI monitor, since they start usually at 200+dpi. This Dell is 161dpi, but works for me.

If you have any questions, let me know!

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[-] toynbee@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago

I no longer do, but I had a projector with a(n IIRC) 110" screen. That was nice. It was for the kind of viewing you do from the couch, though, not up close like most monitors.

[-] rbos@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days ago

I have one of those too. Great for a small apartment with limited space. Pull down screen. Can recommend.

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