The Monitor Buying Guide – What You Need to Know! | The Tech Chap

The Monitor Buying Guide – What You Need to Know! | The Tech Chap

What Monitor Should You Buy? I walk you through EVERYTHING you need to know about buying a new Monitor in 2019 – Size, Resolution, Design, Panel type, Refresh rate, G-Sync & Freesync, Ports, HDR & More! This is the ultimate Monitor Buying Guide 2019! Recommended [Paid Amazon] Links Below 👇

My Current Monitor (LG Ultrawide)
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Best All-Round Value:
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Budget Gaming:
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Best Gaming:
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Ultimate Crazy Expensive Gaming:
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Budget 29″ Ultrawide:
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Best Ultrawide
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Best Gaming Ultrawide:
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Crazy Gaming Super Ultrawide:
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Best 4K Monitor for PS4 / Xbox:
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Best 4K Monitor for Creatives:
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Budget for Creatives:
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Best Laptop External Display (Thunderbolt 3):
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Best 5K Monitor:
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Size & Resolution
04:30 Design
05:08 IPS vs TN vs VA
08:25 Refresh Rates
09:15 G-Sync vs FreeSync
11:20 Response Time
12:54 HDR
14:55 Colour Accuracy
16:15 Ports
17:20 Roundup – What to Buy

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50 Comments

  1. FELIX Warschburger on March 28, 2021 at 1:16 am

    My brain: me need a ultrawide ips monitor. Me needs this now.

    My wallet: I dont wanna die



  2. MGJ on March 28, 2021 at 1:17 am

    Looking to upgrade my setup significantly, and love the idea of an ultrawide as my main monitor, however I still prefer to run multiple monitors for my multitasking purposes. So the top 2 I’ve been looking at are the LG 34WK95U-W and MSI PS341WU, is it possible to daisy chain either of these models with 2 Asus ProArt PA278QV monitors? I’m not a fan of curved displays so keep that in mind in case of other recommendations, thank you.



  3. Peanut B on March 28, 2021 at 1:17 am

    idamn this video covered almost everything i need to know ,my current old monitor has white cloud bleeding so im very afraid of getting a ips display, do all ips have this issue? which panel should i get, im not sure what panel i have but its not edge backlight bleeding , its like a cloud thing in the middle also i think my monitor is atleast 7 years old , im looking for something with adaptive sync or free sync (no tearing issue) ,ideally hdmix2, 60 -144hz ,full hd,decent color accuracy & mainly no display issues like glow bleed etc



  4. Graeme Craven on March 28, 2021 at 1:18 am

    I’m an M1 MacBook Air user – looking for an external monitor to colour grade, video edit and use with Excel/Word. Been looking at the LG 27" as I don’t need anything bigger or wider but would like USB type C connectivity and clean (not funky LED lit) styling.
    The LG27UN850 would tick the box but isn’t yet available for sale whereas retailers are pushing the LG27UL850 instead. I’m trying to fathom the advantage in waiting for the later UN iteration of monitor. Any advice would be appreciated.



  5. AlvinJakeTV on March 28, 2021 at 1:19 am

    at your back monitor, what model is that ?



  6. John Paul Sheridan on March 28, 2021 at 1:19 am

    This is a great guide, thanks. I happen to be in the market for a new monitor after my two ancient screens bit the bullet. My needs are mostly working/productivity but I game also. I’m fine gaming in a window though, I do that already to take advantage of lower resolution – I’ve a 1920×1200 monitor but I game at 1080. Have you looked at the cheaper models like some AOC or Electriq 34"/35" monitors? Cheers.



  7. Igor Melo on March 28, 2021 at 1:19 am

    I bought a 29" LG Ultrawide (29UM69G) monitor to use as a second display with my m1 MacBook Air. The monitor has a usb-c port, but I tried two different cables and neither of them worked to display the image and sound, only to charge the MacBook. Do I have to look for a thunderbolt 3 cables to make It work, or will It work with a different kind of cable?



  8. Xiao lolil on March 28, 2021 at 1:22 am

    Danggggg, is he rich?



  9. Tevin Uyu on March 28, 2021 at 1:24 am

    Do monitor’s have storage or memory capacity?



  10. Party Quest on March 28, 2021 at 1:24 am

    1.03mil subs?!?!?! I was watching your monitor guide in 2016! You barely had 100k subs!!! Wtf yo? I’m og here, since 2005 and still got nowhere.



  11. Pap B on March 28, 2021 at 1:25 am

    sorry for the amount of 4k monitors im about to ask about but which one is the best , out of these based on making content online and best visuals / trading . 1. Philips E-line 278E1A 27" IPS 4K UHD Monitor 2. Philips E-line 276E8VJSB 27" 4K UHD Monitor 3. Philips 288E2A 28" 4K UHD Monitor 4. Samsung UR55 28" IPS 4K UHD Monitor



  12. Luigie Dedel on March 28, 2021 at 1:25 am

    am i the only one who thinks this guy is really hot??



  13. Hamza Saquib on March 28, 2021 at 1:25 am

    Quality content



  14. Saijayavinoth T V S on March 28, 2021 at 1:25 am

    27 inch 4k thunderbolt display….please suggest me a monitor….



  15. Peyman Lak on March 28, 2021 at 1:28 am

    I have the Samsung U28E590 which I have had for I think 4 years now. I want to upgrade to something larger but same aspect ratio. if 8K resolution is not too expensive I don’t mind that either. I am not a gamer. I use my monitor mostly for streaming youtube, netflix and surfing the internet, but I love a good monitor. what do you recommend for around $1000 Canadian dollars?



  16. Nil Darling on March 28, 2021 at 1:29 am

    Oh mate, your video super-helped with my final verdict on my monitor choice. Thanks bunch!



  17. alora turner on March 28, 2021 at 1:32 am

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  18. juan argueta on March 28, 2021 at 1:33 am

    I edit on an msi 5k 2k monitor and game on samsung g9 and i couldn’t ask for more everytime is an absolute experience



  19. Saul on the Road on March 28, 2021 at 1:33 am

    Best tech video ever !, Thank you so much



  20. Manky Frilla on March 28, 2021 at 1:34 am

    I meant to say I only want the best for FCPX editing & logic.. 👏



  21. jake thompson on March 28, 2021 at 1:37 am

    Im going to be buying a house soon and will be having a gaming room. Ill be getting a pc but nothing too fancy my budget will be around £1000-£1200 for the pc. I will be playing a ps5 through the monitor and watching films on it. Is it worth getting a 4k screen? Or better just to use a 4k tv for ps5 gaming and watching films?



  22. mohammed Jahan on March 28, 2021 at 1:38 am

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  23. CyrusDe on March 28, 2021 at 1:40 am

    Watching this on my 1600 x 900 monitor. Great video 🙂



  24. Wayne Gerald on March 28, 2021 at 1:42 am

    That was a condensed fire-hose load of information!



  25. Banjo Kazuya on March 28, 2021 at 1:42 am

    Should I buy an 144Hz monitor if I have a Sapphire RX580 Nitro+ and Ryzen 5 3500X? Is it really worth it even if I can’t run most Triple A titles above 70 FPS? Apex and esports titles run over 140 however.



  26. J. Ray V on March 28, 2021 at 1:42 am

    Well done sir!



  27. Kirk's Hope on March 28, 2021 at 1:45 am

    Is this real life? A tech video that’s not just some asshole begging you to buy shit through his affiliate links? A video with a fucking shit pile of great information? I don’t even believe it. Am I still on earth? This is peak YouTube content.

    You’re a fucking god bro. Thank you.



  28. Mohd Shad Mirza on March 28, 2021 at 1:45 am

    Very helpful, thanks



  29. Manky Frilla on March 28, 2021 at 1:49 am

    Hey man good video.. Can you advise, best monitor preferebly wide screen, for my brand me mac mini M1 16G? Thanks 👏🍏



  30. Skiez on March 28, 2021 at 1:50 am

    I have a va and i dont see blur nor bad image quality



  31. Notorious544d on March 28, 2021 at 1:50 am

    Does anybody know the width of the desk?



  32. KyUuBi 271 on March 28, 2021 at 1:51 am

    I’ve done a ton of research yet still can’t find an answer to help….
    Do I want 72% NTSC (which is equivalent to 99% sRGB) or do I want a pure sRGB (which would be 100%)?

    Can anyone advice? Thanks



  33. Zion Sion on March 28, 2021 at 1:52 am

    Basically 2021 monitors will make 2020 monitors obsolete



  34. Nichad Goulamhoussen on March 28, 2021 at 1:53 am

    Would you recommend the Asus TUF VG27VQ for office and gaming with a PS4?



  35. Martin Basil on March 28, 2021 at 1:55 am

    USB-C ports on the monitor mean I don’t need to spend £229 on a CalDigit dock to get extra USB-C ports and powering my MacBook Air 13” M1 from the thunderbolt port frees a USB-C port on the Mac. So on that basis justifies the extra cost of the monitor and less cable clutter.



  36. Homeboy on March 28, 2021 at 1:57 am

    Im pretty late but do you need a laptop or something for a monitor to work?



  37. webworldfly on March 28, 2021 at 1:57 am

    Wow. That is a lot of information for me to learn from you. No easy one. I am planning to buy an Apple Mini computer M1 for my sister. She likes to use the internet and check her emails. She might use photographs and maybe voice. I do not know much about a microphone or speaker because I am deaf. I realized that you talked so much about different monitors. I also realized that many monitor companies are a dirty business. I assume that LG owns Benq monitors. PD2700U and EW2780U are what I am trying to figure out which one for her because of the number of ports and also her iPhone for the USB port. For me, I would buy a wide monitor like yours – I forgot the name. I have an iMac 27" 2019 and later Apple Mini computer with a wide monitor. 😉 I would be surprised if you reply me. One more thing I care about the quality text on a monitor – no blurry or no ghost texts. Thank you.



  38. Kristers S on March 28, 2021 at 1:58 am

    Thanks a lot m8. Still in 2021 I found some info for me .



  39. jorgenial veracious on March 28, 2021 at 1:58 am

    Does a laptop running RTX 3070 allow me to fully use my 2K@240Hz monitors (even if the laptop’s screen is 1080p@120Hz, for instance)?



  40. Alinush on March 28, 2021 at 2:01 am

    casually has all monitor types



  41. Ingenium on March 28, 2021 at 2:04 am

    So does 1440p on a 24 inch monitor still make sense ?
    I was thinking about upgrading to 1440p, but i am not sure if 27 inches wouldnt be to big for me.



  42. PumQueen • on March 28, 2021 at 2:06 am

    Me: I want dat ultra wide
    My wallet: NO.



  43. Đăng Khoa Trần Võ on March 28, 2021 at 2:07 am

    Can you tell me what monitor name behind you in the video, please?



  44. Juna Johansen Iiga on March 28, 2021 at 2:07 am

    I am going to buy my first monitor but i wasn’t sure what i should get considering i would play games, video, photo, and music edit on there but this was very helpful thank you bro



  45. Arkane on March 28, 2021 at 2:07 am

    Love the way this guy does his videos, very informative and excellent presentation.



  46. Eumarise on March 28, 2021 at 2:08 am

    What keyboard is that



  47. moisty on March 28, 2021 at 2:08 am

    Should I get the monitor First or the pc



  48. Vio Ciarnau on March 28, 2021 at 2:09 am

    Is the one behind you a 21:9, 34” curved monitor? Or what size is that? You didn’t cover for the musicians what would you suggest:- a 34” plus an additional regular 24” on its side, or an Ultra Wide 49” …which is double the price… (I have to keep in consideration to not cover the studio monitors/ Audio)… I’m considering a 34” ultra-wide, 21:9 —- Thank you for this video.



  49. The Tech Chap on March 28, 2021 at 2:11 am

    Hey Chaps – so what Monitor are you using right now, and are you looking to upgrade??



  50. Ramon LaCour on March 28, 2021 at 2:13 am

    Love your videos. I’m crossing over to PC gaming. My question is: Can I use a 60 hz monitor for my streaming PC for chat etc.. And for gaming, go all out and buy a 165 hz for gaming PC, or do they both have to be the same or equal monitors?