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4K 160 Hz IPS, 27 to 32 inch
Four times the pixels of 1080p, which is a real jump in clarity for desktop work as well as games. It also asks roughly twice as much of your graphics card as 1440p does, so the monitor decides the GPU budget here.
- Best for
- Slower-paced games, and anyone who works on the same screen.
- Watch out
- Do not buy a 4K panel for a value graphics card. Either the card gets upgraded or the resolution gets dropped, and both undo the purchase.
Launch MSRPVaries by model
Specs
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 160 Hz |
| GPU needed | RTX 5080 or RX 9070 XT class and up |
| Panel | IPS |
| Tier | Midrange - The sweet spot. High refresh 1440p, comfortable 1080p, workable 4K with upscaling. |
Reviews
4.5 / 5
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