Information about the number of pixels on the horizontal and vertical side of the screen. A higher resolution allows the display of a more detailed and of higher quality image.

The ratio between the horizontal and the vertical side of the display. Some of the standard and widely used aspect ratios are 4:3, 5:4, 16:9 and 16:10. The monitor only has Type-C ports, including one Thunderbolt 3 port with 94W power delivery. This is great for MacBook and PC users with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, as you can only use one cable to display and charge your laptop, reducing cable clutter on your desk. There are multiple 49-inch gaming monitors with a 5K resolution, but Samsung Odyssey G9 is the best of them all, with a 240Hz refresh rate, FreeSync Premium Pro, and DisplayHDR 1000. The monitor delivers a buttery-smooth gaming experience with a high level of detail thanks to its 5120 X 1440 resolution. All the monitors featured in this buying guide have decent ergonomics and support VESA mounting. Best 5K Monitors – Frequently Asked Questions Is 5K better than 4K? Information about the minimum amount of time, in which the pixels change from one color to another. Very often the manufacturer provides the response time for transition from grey-to-grey (G2G).Now, some people prefer that extra color vibrancy, while others are for more accurate sRGB colors when viewing sRGB content. The good news is that the LG 40WP95C monitor has an sRGB emulation mode with adjustable brightness that can restrict its native gamut down to ~100% sRGB for better accuracy! A 5K monitor provides improved screen real estate and picture quality than 4K monitors, which is great for creators and multitaskers. With almost double the number of pixels as 4K, you can view a fullscreen 4K video on a 5K monitor and still have extra space for other tools and apps. If you want to edit 4K videos and still multitask on the same screen, a 5K monitor is the best for you. In addition, 5K monitors have high pixel density, which allows creative pros to manipulate even the subtle details and highlights of an image resulting in detailed and crystal-clear photos. Thanks to its IPS panel with fast pixel response time speed, there’s no noticeable ghosting behind fast-moving objects. There are four response time overdrive modes: Off, Normal, Fast and Faster, which we recommend leaving at ‘Normal.’

The best monitor supports height, tilt, and swivel adjustments. Smaller monitors can also support pivot adjustment to rotate the monitor into portrait mode. But don’t expect this in an ultrawide monitor. Samsung Odyssey G9 has the best design of all the 5K resolution monitors. The sleek white finish and RGB lighting are everything a gamer wants. The monitor also features an aggressive 1000R curved that provides more gaming immersion than 1800R monitors. Often even a higher peak luminance can be achieved under certain conditions. For example, when a smaller area/APL of the display is used for showing a bright object, when a bright object is displayed for a short time, etc.

Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved WUHD Monitor (U4021QW) with 12 ports is the best 5K monitor in the market if you want to extend the number of ports on your laptop. Dell U4021QW stands on a robust metal stand with outstanding ergonomics with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments. The cable management feature on the shelf does an excellent job of reducing clutter on the desk. Onboard there are built-in dual 9W speakers for a rich media experience. Picture Quality Like most ultrawide monitors, Dell U4021QW has screen splitting software and a built-in KVM switch, great for folks editing on two PCs such as a Mac and Windows.