Recent improvements in graphics cards and CPU architectures have allowed hardware enthusiasts and professional users to drive higher-resolution displays.
The next big resolution standard is 4K (3,840 x 2,160), with new gaming consoles and high-end PCs supporting 4K gaming and video playback.
We searched numerous online retailers for the cheapest 4K monitors available in South Africa to see how expensive it is to create a 4K set-up.
Although the resolution standard is becoming more common, 4K – also known as UHD – monitors are still much more expensive than Full HD units.
Dell S2817Q – R6,599
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Dell S2817Q
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| Display | 28-inch TN LED |
| Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz |
| Response Time | 2ms |
| Brightness | 300cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,000:1 |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, HDMI, Audio-out |
| Price | R6,599 |
Philips 288P6LJEB – R8,940
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Philips 288P6LJEB
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| Display | 28-inch TN LED |
| Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz |
| Response Time | 5ms |
| Brightness | 300cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,000:1 |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, USB 3.0, VGA, DVI-D, DisplayPort, HDMI, Audio-in, Audio-out |
| Price | R8,940 |
Philips BDM4350UC – R10,899
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Philips BDM4350UC
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| Display | 43-inch IPS LED |
| Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz |
| Response Time | 5ms |
| Brightness | 300cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,200:1 |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, VGA, DisplayPort, HDMI, Audio-in, Audio-out |
| Price | R10,899 |
Samsung U28E590D – R7,763
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Samsung U28E590D
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| Display | 28-inch LED TN |
| Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz, FreeSync |
| Response Time | 1ms |
| Brightness | 370cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,000:1 |
| Connectivity | HDMI, DisplayPort, Audio-out |
| Price | R7,763 |
Dell P2415Q – R7,809
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Dell P2415Q
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| Display | 24-inch IPS LED |
| Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz |
| Response Time | 6ms |
| Brightness | 300cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,000:1 |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort |
| Price | R7,809 |
Dell P2715Q – R8,999
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Dell P2715Q
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| Display | 27-inch IPS LED |
| Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz |
| Response Time | 6ms |
| Brightness | 350cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,000:1 |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, USB 2.0, DisplayPort, HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, Audio-out |
| Price | R8,999 |
Asus MG24UQ – R10,135
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Asus MG24UQ
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| Display | 24-inch IPS LED |
| Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz |
| Response Time | 4ms |
| Brightness | 300cd/m² |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,000:1 |
| Connectivity | DisplayPort, HDMI, Audio-out |
| Price | R10,135 |
This article first appeared on MyBroadband and is republished with permission.
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The Samsung is a pretty good deal and gets the job done nicely…not a gaming monitor though.