Which Monitors Have Highest Pixel Density?

[crazy1323]

I am looking to get some new monitors. I currently run triple 22" ASUS monitors but want a little more real estate.

Which CONSUMER monitors have the highest pixel density? I am not looking for some crazy $6,000 professional display.

Here are my requirements:
1) 24-20 inches
2) Under $2,000 per display
3) very tight pixel density

I do not really game but do some CAD and photo editing as a hobby. So response times isn't my highest priority but it would be nice.

Driving the monitors shouldn't be a problem as I have an SR-2 with dual X5690's OC'd to 4.5GHz and three GTX 580's, everything is watercooled.

What is a good monitor for me to get? I will be getting three of them again also.

[Ewing]

I would say Dell U2211H but a little bit over your budget.
http://computers.pricegrabber.com/flat-panel-lcd-monitors/Dell-215IN-Ultrasharp-U2211H-Monitor-Display/m796712429.html/search=U2211/st=product/sv=title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVjV6VDaMgs
Great monitor infact.


Another alternative is IPS226V but I would prefer the Dell. Better quality.
http://computers.pricegrabber.com/flat-panel-lcd-monitors/LG-Widescreen-LED-Monitor/m864131948.html/search=IPS226V

[crazy1323]

I would say Dell U2211H but a little bit over your budget.
http://computers.pricegrabber.com/flat-panel-lcd-monitors/Dell-215IN-Ultrasharp-U2211H-Monitor-Display/m796712429.html/search=U2211/st=product/sv=title
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVjV6VDaMgs
Great monitor infact.


Another alternative is IPS226V but I would prefer the Dell. Better quality.
http://computers.pricegrabber.com/flat-panel-lcd-monitors/LG-Widescreen-LED-Monitor/m864131948.html/search=IPS226V

I appreciate the response but I want monitors larger than the ones I have now so the smallest I would go for is triple 24's.

Also, my budget is 2K per monitor. The monitors you posted are ~$250 (not quite over budget)

[skeyo]

For that money you can buy HP ZR30 or Dell U3011. If you want to go size smaller than Dell U2711 would be my suggestion.

[Ewing]

I appreciate the response but I want monitors larger than the ones I have now so the smallest I would go for is triple 24's.

Also, my budget is 2K per monitor. The monitors you posted are ~$250 (not quite over budget)

Sorry. I read $200! :D



For that money you can buy HP ZR30 or Dell U3011. If you want to go size smaller than Dell U2711 would be my suggestion.

Yes or U2410.

U2711 has tightest pixel density.

[Frag Maniac]

Geez if your budget is up to $6000, I say go for 3 U2711s. As mentioned they're the tightest pitch (.2335). The U2211H pitch is .2479. Three U2711s would run just over $2500. If needed you'd still have plenty in your budget to get a bigger desk.

[[XC] Oj101]

What about... What are they called, quad HD? 3840*2160 panels.

I don't know if they'll fit the budget but Planar also has some crazy panels.

[[XC] Oj101]

You'd probably have to look at Matrox or something for the graphics card though, I know the normal GeForce cards are limited to 2560x1600.

[WangChung]

Highest pixel density currently for a monitor (not Medical or Photo Pro grade) is the Apple 27" LED backlit. I abhor Apple products, but I had to give this a second and third take. What dissuaded me is the lack of physical control and the gloss screen.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/3946/apple-27inch-led-cinema-display-review

As far as rolling the dice and taking them out of the bezels, x3 no less, well I guess this is XtremeSystems.... :)

[zalbard]

Highest pixel density currently for a monitor (not Medical or Photo Pro grade) is the Apple 27" LED backlit. I abhor Apple products, but I had to give this a second and third take. What dissuaded me is the lack of physical control and the gloss screen.

http://www.anandtech.com/show/3946/apple-27inch-led-cinema-display-review

As far as rolling the dice and taking them out of the bezels, x3 no less, well I guess this is XtremeSystems.... :)
Dell U2711 is about the same.
You could also have a look at 23" 2048x1152 monitors, such as this (http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/11/06/samsung.2342bwx/).

[karbonkid]

Dell U2711 is about the same.

They use the same panel.

I've been looking for the same kind of thing. I used to use an SGI 1600sw (17.3", 1600x1050, 110dpi) and loved the tight pitch.

Had to settle for a Dell U2211h as I didn't want to go over 24".. but it's still a little 'blocky' for my eyes :)

[zalbard]

They use the same panel.
I know. ;)
Different back-light and electronics / housing, though, obviously.

[karbonkid]

I know. ;)
Different back-light and electronics / housing, though, obviously.

Yup.

Also worth mentioning that the Apple is glossy (without the panel's standard anti-reflective coating, and with a glass cover), whereas the Dell is matt. And that the Apple can't be adjusted via OSD, but requires driver support for it to be done through the graphics card.

Another option, if you're in the UK, is the Hazro HZ27WA/HZ27WC which uses the Apple version of the panel. Reviews were very good: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/hazro_hz27wa.htm Although QC seems to be a major issue: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18204986

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

How about an NEC 27"? This model: MODEL: PA271W-BK-SV

.23 pixel pitch. It's a matte finish. :up:

For $2000 a monitor, I'd rather have NEC/EIZO. Screw the rest.

[cx-ray]

Synthetickiller;4877626']How about an NEC 27"? This model: MODEL: PA271W-BK-SV

.23 pixel pitch. It's a matte finish. :up:

For $2000 a monitor, I'd rather have NEC/EIZO. Screw the rest.

In that price range definitely the NEC PA series 27". Apple isn't even a contender. Its LED edge light only covers around 75% of sRGB, whereas both NEC and EIZO cover 100%. No hardware LUT adjustment either. As for EIZO, you really only should only be looking at the CG series for serious work. Their SX series which falls in the OP's price range has very limited hardware adjustment/calibration options compared to the NEC.

For a 3 monitor setup I'd recommend that you get one NEC PA 27" with the NEC Spectraview package + custom NEC calibrated colorimeter. Use it to hardware match all 3 monitors for a uniform working environment.

The only downside to the NEC monitors is that they typically have a 2 frame input lag. The EIZO IPS based screens have on average 1 frame lag...it only matters a little if you're gaming though.

[[XC] Synthetickiller]

I don't notice any lag w/ my NEC 30". :shrug:

Speaking of the calibration software, I should that set up. It's usually about $300. I saw a refurb for $160 or so, but I still need to software to go with the colorimeter.

[tived]

I think IBM made a 9Megapixel screen a little while ago

I think if you are doing photo editing you can't go wrong with the NEC mentioned above, get the spectraview software and you have nicely calibrated monitors.

In end you need to think about the quality of the pixels over the quantity, if there is any color involved. (usually color is pretty important for photo editing :-) )

Henrik

[cx-ray]

Synthetickiller;4878335']I don't notice any lag w/ my NEC 30". :shrug:

A 2 frame lag at 60hz (no vSynch) isn't that easy to notice and delays aren't always a constant during a game. In a back to back comparison you may begin to notice subtle differences though. It also becomes more noticeable in a game with a low lag engine. Valve and modified Quake 3 engines for the CoD games are pretty good in that respect.

[Xope_Poquar]

Don't know if it is too late but an XSer is selling an IBM 9 megapixel display for $1700...
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?272651-9megapixel-IBM-T221-DGP-monitor.-3840*2400-IPS-like-new-condition

[BossBorot]

I remember that there was an old ibm display the T221 that can display four 1080p files at once in a 22" format. You may be able to find one or there may even be a replacement out by now.