Best Monitor For Video Editing In 2022
We find the best monitor for video editing and gaming
We have seen some incredible enhancements in technology, right across the last decade. One area that has seen rather large improvements, in particular, is the monitor industry.
No longer do we imagine those chunky, warhorse CRT’s when we think of a monitor. These days we are all used to using sleek, high-performance LCD displays for everything from sending emails to competitive gaming.
Having said that, this article will be focusing on the best monitors for video editing. Whether you’re a graphic designer, YouTuber, photo editor, or 3D animator, there will be a monitor in this guide that will suit your exact requirements.
So, let’s take a look at what we consider to be the best monitors for video editing!
Our Top Picks
The Best Monitors For Video Editing
In-depth Review
LG 32UD99-W 32-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor
LG 32UD99-W 32-Inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor
We’ve gone for LG’s 32UD99-W monitor as our number one pick, and for good reason.
The 32-inch monitor from LG comes with a bunch of premium features, which include: 99.5% sRGB colour coverage, 10bit color depth, almost zero color bleed, 4K resolution, and more. It even boasts FreeSync support – great if you’re an editor who loves a bit of gaming on the side.
The monitor has a sleek, refined aesthetic that should fit almost any background. The monitor itself has excellent adjustability with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments.
Picture quality is of the absolute highest clarity thanks to the superb 4K max resolution. With 32inches at your disposal, editing becomes much easier as you can split the screen into numerous sections.
With a wide color gamut, you have the ability to view colour at their most accurate. Even though this monitor doesn’t have the greatest Adobe RGB coverage, it is still much higher than others in its price point. Limited motion blur creates a crisp visual thanks to the monitor’s fast response time.
Overall, if you’re looking for superb picture quality with excellent color accuracy, look no further. This monitor ticks all the boxes you need, and more.
LG 27UK650-W 27 Inch 4K UHD IPS LED Monitor
LG 27UK650-W 27 Inch 4K UHD IPS LED Monitor
Next up comes LG’s second entry into this list. It’s the LG 27UK650-W, and it holds our best value pick in this guide.
The monitor comes equipped with a bunch of features geared towards editors, including a 99% sRGB coverage, 10bit(8bit+A-FRC) color depth, and an IPS panel that provides superb viewing angles. Pair these features with the monitor’s high-performance 4K resolution for the perfect balance between picture quality and realistic color accuracy.
The design is a classic, of LG offering up another of their recognizable sleek and minimalist styles with a robust stand to boot. The bezel is very thin and provides an almost elegant look which suits most background settings.
In addition to the 99% sRGB coverage, this monitor also has 76.4% Adobe RGB coverage – which might be a little lacking for some creative professionals. However, this monitor does come with a 10bit color depth to play with, and very little color bleed too, making it perfect for design at this price.
It does come equipped with FreeSync, which is ideal for people looking to do a bit of on the side gaming. With a low 60Hz native refresh rate, this monitor would by no means be one of our best gaming picks.
Overall, a great monitor which showcases very good picture quality and color recreation at an affordable price tag.
Dell Ultrasharp U2719DX 27-Inch WQHD Monitor
Dell Ultrasharp U2719DX 27-Inch WQHD Monitor
DELL’s Ultrasharp U2719DX monitor gets our mid-range pick thanks to a bunch of great features that all get wrapped up in a very affordable price tag.
Even though this monitor doesn’t have the best design, it’s certainly not the worst either. With a slender 6.5mm profile width and an extremely thin bezel, it still provides a refined aesthetic. The stand is both robust and fully adjustable, allowing users to find the perfect ergonomic viewing position.
This monitor is capable of displaying extremely vibrant and attractive colours thanks to its wide color gamut of 99% sRGB.
It also comes color calibrated to a Delta-E accuracy of less than two. Pair this great color accuracy with the 1440p pixel density and you have a seriously nice viewing experience. Especially for the price point.
Thanks to the IPS panel. the U2719DX comes equipped with excellent viewing angles (up to 178 degrees) and very little backlight bleed.
Unfortunately for some, the monitor comes with very little gaming features. However, if you’re not looking to game on your PC, this monitor will excel in all other areas.
DELL AW3418DW 1900R 34.1″ Curved Monitor
DELL AW3418DW 1900R 34.1″ Curved Monitor
Finally, we come to our ultra-wide pick for editors – and it’s one you might not have expected.
Primarily, the DELL AW348DW is thought of as a gaming monitor as it comes with high-end features like 100Hz refresh rate and G-Sync. However, it’s much more than that.
The Alienware AW3418DW has fantastic color accuracy thanks to the 99% sRGB coverage. Pairing this with a 34.1″ IPS panel, 1000:1 native contrast ratio, 300 cd/m², 21:9 aspect ratio, makes this monitor the absolute perfect all-rounder for any scenario.
This AW3418DW has some of the best aesthetics in this guide. With a 1900R, 34.1″ curved display, this monitor ranks extremely high when it comes to providing an immersive viewing experience. The ergonomic stand offers excellent viewing angles and ergonomics as well.
Having 34.1″ of display can’t be ignored either. Having that extra room allows you to split your screen into multiple sections making the design process much easier.
This is the best ultra-wide monitor for editors and one that showcases real value for money.
ViewSonic VP2468 Professional 24 inch 1080p Monitor
ViewSonic VP2468 Professional 24 inch 1080p Monitor
Next comes our budget pick in the shape of Viewsonic’s VP2468 Professional 24″ monitor. Don’t let that price tag fool you though, it’s still got some cool features and the cheapest price tag in this guide.
The Viewsonic has a subtle design (quite similar to that of the DELL), however, it only comes with a 24inch display which can be a little off-putting for some creative professionals.
The Viewsonic’s stand is very robust, and offers up almost zero screen wobble when in use. I/O ports include a USB hub, DisplayPort, two HDMI slots, and a headphone jack.
The VP2468 comes with a 250cd/m peak brightness, 16:9 aspect ratio, 5ms response time, and a 1000:1 native contrast ratio. Furthermore, it makes use of 100% of the sRGB color gamut to offer users superbly accurate colors.
As expected though, a monitor of this price has to have some downsides.
With the VP2468 they come in the resolution and screen size departments. Only having a max resolution of 1080p can be a little problematic for some creatives. It doesn’t offer nearly as much sharpness and clarity as 1440p and above resolutions.
So, to conclude, if you’re looking for a cheap monitor that offers up decent color recreation, the VP2468 could be exactly what you’re looking for.
Final Word
So, there you have it; our comprehensive breakdown of the best monitors for editors currently available. We’ve tried to make the purchasing process easier by giving you different price points to choose from. Hopefully, this helped you make a decision on your next monitor purchase.
The ultimate monitor for video editing in our round-up comes in the shape of the LG 32UD99-W. This sports all the features you’ll need to get the job done and there is plenty left in the tank for gaming too.
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