From The Wirecutter: The best 4K monitors (so far)

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This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a buyer’s guide to the best technology. Read the full article with more details and background information here.

After spending 37 hours researching 22 4K monitors and testing eight finalists, we’ve found that the Dell P2715Q is the best 4K monitor. Recent improvements in technology and drops in pricing make a 4K monitor a good buy if you’re willing to live with some quirks, but it still isn’t something most people need.

The Dell P2715Q has everything you'd want in a 4K monitor. As a 27-inch IPS monitor with a 3840×2160 resolution, it offers lots of desktop space and fantastic image quality for 4K movies, YouTube videos, and gaming. Because it’s factory-calibrated, you won’t have to do anything to it to benefit from its accurate colors. On the hardware side, it has a highly adjustable stand, it’s VESA-compatible for use with a monitor arm, and it comes with a built-in USB 3.0 hub. And in contrast to the technology on earlier 4K monitors, its single-stream DisplayPort connection can run the monitor at its full resolution at 60Hz.