TIL: monitors in 2025

After donating my old monitors to a computer museum (literally), I needed to research replacements. Ideally I want a single monitor - I'm a "run everything in full screen and switch windows kinda guy". I also want to get back into photography. When I mapped out all the variables, it was immediately obvious why Apple sells 27" 5k displays at the top of the range.

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I had my eyes on an Apple monitor, but they are quite pricey

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There's also this 5k: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/asus/proart-display-pa27jcv

General consensus is to wait until next year -- it'll be the year of good/cheap 5k displays. I'll get something basic for now.

I'm in need of a monitor too, and I had my eyes on the BENQ RD280UA

However, I've always wanted the Apple one.

Why is it going to be the year of 5K displays?

Biggest issue seems to have been demand -- consoles, GPUs and display interfaces are now at a point where 5k @ > 60Hz is feasible for the mass market (gaming). This is coming out Q3:

Biggest issue seems to have been demand -- consoles, GPUs and display interfaces are now at a point where 5k @ > 60Hz is feasible for the mass market (gaming). This is coming out Q3: https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/news/6bcdd4c