High specs to buy!I asked the gadget YouTuber about the points of choosing a monitor
A monitor that many PC users will be indebted to.
There are various price ranges, but the genre of "high-spec monitors", which has abundant functions and is particular about depiction, has recently attracted attention.
When you hear "high specs", you tend to think that it is "for limited specialized fields" such as design, image / video editing, and gameplay, and "what is really amazing? What can you do?" Many people may not come with a pin.
So this time, we talked to YouTuber Kenta Imamura, who is very popular for his gadget reviews that he cuts out from his own perspective.
Mr. Imamura who has touched various devices as a gadget / tech YouTuber. Even in my own desk environment, I have a strong commitment to using different PCs, monitors, and peripherals according to the work.
We asked Mr. Imamura to explain the appeal of the "high-spec monitor" along with the actual feeling of use, using the BenQ monitor "PD2725U" as an example.
Outstanding high resolution and brightness & threatening color performance
Imamura, a YouTuber, edits videos on a daily basis. When choosing a monitor, Imamura's first priority is resolution.
Recently, he has also been shooting and editing 4K videos, so his interest in 4K monitors is increasing.
The point is that it is better to have a 4K monitor in order to maximize the potential of 4K video.
Meanwhile, "PD2725U" has a high resolution and wide screen of 4K UHD (3840 x 2160). With this, you can edit 4K videos smoothly.
Mr. Imamura uses multiple PCs properly, but he uses a MacBook Air when editing videos. Meanwhile, he says he has one problem.
Mr. Imamura seems to be doing trial and error to reduce the discomfort of the viewer as much as possible, such as uploading the video edited with MacBook Air to YouTube and then playing it separately on the iPhone and performing the final check.
On the other hand, the "PD2725U" is the "AQCOLOR" series, which supports color standards for professionals and enables reliable and accurate color reproduction. Each unit is individually calibrated at the time of shipment to achieve strict color accuracy.
This enables optimal color expression according to the application, and is also equipped with various color modes. Among them, Imamura used the "M-Book" mode a lot.
Also, one of the things that surprised me when I actually used the "PD2725U" was the uniformity of the panel.
Especially for video editing software, the preview screen is displayed at the edge of the screen, so it seems that more comfortable video editing has become possible by displaying it evenly to the four corners of the screen.
"PD2725U" uses BenQ's original unevenness correction technology to fine-tune the color and brightness at the manufacturing stage of the factory to reproduce uniform color expression over the entire screen. It means that Mr. Imamura realized exactly this expressive power.
In addition, Imamura says that he felt the power of "PD2725U" not only when editing videos but also when watching movies and video contents.
"PD2725U" is compatible with "VESA Display HDR400" and displays HDR content with more natural and realistic brightness.
With the increasing number of HDR content these days, when viewing rich content on a PC, you can experience a higher level of descriptive power than a normal display.
In addition, Mr. Imamura talked about the functions and features that he is interested in, such as the "dual view" function that allows two different screen modes to be used, and the non-glare panel with less reflection.
The most recommended usage is "RIP / PBP mode". This allows you to output multiple devices to a single monitor. You can split the screen up to 4 and arrange full HD resolution content.
Watch videos and play games on one monitor at the same time. This seems to be a smart way to use it!
Achieve a "desk that does not show wiring" even if the number of gadgets increases
Mr. Imamura says that when choosing a monitor, we must not forget about the screen display such as color reproduction and brightness, as well as the viewpoint of desk management = creating a desk environment.
Mr. Imamura is building a desk setup that makes the desk area look neat without showing the cables as much as possible, but the Thunderbolt 3 terminal of the "PD2725U" was useful there.
If your monitor doesn't have a Thunderbolt 3 terminal, connect your PC to your monitor with an HDMI cable or Display cable, and also connect a charging adapter to your PC.
But with "PD2725U", you can use just one cable. Now you can arrange the desk area.
In addition, Imamura says that the "KVM switch function" that can be used by connecting a keyboard or mouse to the "PD2725U" and switching between multiple PCs is also convenient.
I also like the controller "Hot Key Pack G2" that comes with the "PD2725U".
This controller is equipped with three keys and a dial (rotation key), and each key can be assigned a favorite color mode or function that you often use.
Yes, the monitor is an important point when choosing not only the precise descriptive power but also such usability.
Highly sophisticated design is also a point
High-spec high-end monitors always give priority to performance, so they tend to be robust and have a rugged design. It can be said to be the "compensation" for packing various functions.
However, "PD2725U" is a bit different. After all, it looks stylish.
In addition, Imamura says that she also likes the slim bezel.
Especially in the case of Mr. Imamura, he seems to be very careful about the design because his desk is also the background of the video.
Of course, specs are important, but design is also important. In particular, monitors have a large presence and are easy to see.
With that in mind, isn't "design" actually a very important consideration when choosing a monitor? Listening to Mr. Imamura's story will make you feel even more convinced.
High-end monitor that matches the current work scene
For people like Imamura who perform creative work such as video editing on a daily basis, the PD2725U, which has such performance and excellent design, can be said to be an ideal monitor.
On the other hand, Mr. Imamura says that "PD2725U" is quite useful not only for creators.
"High-spec monitors are for professionals."
It's easy to assume that, but when I hear Mr. Imamura's story, it makes me feel that a high-end monitor like the "PD2725U" that can balance business and entertainment is necessary because the work at home such as telework is actually increasing. Was done.
BenQ's "PD2725U" is equipped with high quality functions that make you feel "I wish I had it" not only in the core layer where creative work is the main, but also in the light layer for business use.
This monitor is recommended for all users who want to make their work environment more comfortable!
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Source: BenQ