I have been using this monitor for about a week and have no complaints whatsoever. I actually purchased this as an alternative to another recent purchase - detailed information below, which may be very helpful if you're trying to decide between a few different monitor options for your need.
I currently work as a software engineer - so I primarily use my computer as a power user for reading and writing code in a variety of different tools and languages. I am not much of a gamer, but will play games occasionally. When I was purchasing monitors a few weeks back, I was looking to update my home workspace setup to better serve me for effectively being able to work from home on occasion. I first purchased an Asus VG245H (high-performance gaming monitor). As with most computer parts/peripherals, etc., I was under the impression that something branded for "gaming" would indicate that it had more power, was sharper, etc. and would be an overall better product for any use case. Interestingly, I learned that the TN (twisted nematic) display was good for speed and refresh rates, but not good for color clarity and viewing angles. I then researched and learned that the IPS display type, which this monitor has, is far superior for standard day-to-day work and use.
As stated in the title, I use it with a 15" MacBook Pro (basically brand new with Retina display). As monitors go, this one has been the absolute best 1080p display for matching the colors of the Retina. It makes it very nice to use as a secondary screen to my Mac. Also, this is 1080p - so not nearly as high resolution as some of the 4k options, but what I have found is that for day-to-day use, when using a 4k display and actually trying to get all of its power and resolution, items just become too small on the screen - your eyes will hurt. Furthermore, if you want to step up to a 4k option, you are going to find yourself paying 2-3x more than you would for this screen. My preferred setup is to have 2x 1080p screens instead of 1 4k. Great for on a budget.
Finally I wanted to fill in some blanks that I felt were left by the 'specs and descriptions' online while I was buying.
- This monitor has a USB-out and multiple USB-in ports so that you can use it as a hub for your peripherals and only use one USB port on your laptop/computer
- It comes in the box with a DisplayPort-MiniDisplayPort cable as well as a USB cable to connect to your computer from the USB-out port. (as well as power, obviously). The screen also has an HDMI input, but does not come with an HDMI cable.
- There is a DisplayPort-out port that allows you to daisy-chain multiple monitors together when used with supported video cards. The MacBook Pro has a video card that supports it (the hardware itself), but macOS does not support this functionality as of now. So, if you use your Mac in Boot Camp mode with Windows, you can do the daisy-chaining, otherwise, you'll have to use one ThunderBolt port per display.
- The base stand allows for the screen to pivot in place for a reasonable degree range
- The arm that connects the screen to the stand raises and tilts, as well as it allows the screen to be rotated vertically so that you can use it in either widescreen or portrait mode (excellent for reading/writing long articles, code, etc). This was an out-of-box requirement for my purchase, as I didn't really want to spend an extra $75-100 on a monitor arm.
- IMPORTANT (if a Mac user): ThunderBolt and Mini DisplayPort are NOT the same thing. They are partially interoperable, but not the exact same. AS SUCH - I spent an hour thinking I had been shipped a dud monitor because when I plugged the monitor into my machine via DisplayPort-to-Mini cable, it would not detect the computer. This was because I had plugged the cable in UPSIDE DOWN. The cable it not shaped exactly like ThunderBolt, so it is possible to plug in upside down and not work. If you plug your machine up and it isn't detecting, try flipping the cable over. Caught me very off guard that that was possible.
All in all, great screen, and I will probably be buying another one in the near future.
| Standing screen display size | 24 Inches |
|---|---|
| Max Screen Resolution | 1920X1080 Pixels |
