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Best Monitors for Architects in 2020

If you're an architect and you're looking to buy a brand new monitor to help you with your work, then you can check the titles presented in this post. Every day we're getting new monitor models that are offering exactly what you need, so we tried to put together a list that will satisfy all your needs.

The models below should come with excellent color performance, bigger resolutions, and the latest possible monitor technologies built-in.

38" Dell U-Series U3818DW - Curved WQHD 1600p LED IPS Display

Size
38"
Panel
AH-IPS
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Min Response Time
5 ms
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Resolution
3840 x 1600

The Dell 38" model U3818DW is a curved monitor that offers InfinityEdge display for users that love to multitask. This is an LED-backlit LCD UltraWide IPS monitor with an aspect ratio of 21:9 capable of delivering excellent color quality over a panoramic panel. Due to it being an IPS model, then you should be getting almost perfect wide viewing angles, so that you won't be get distracted when working.

The native resolution of this model is set at 3840 x 1600, and it runs at a refresh rate of 60Hz. The monitor's contrast ratio is set at 1000:1, with 1.07 billion colors, 350 nits brightness and 5ms fast response time.

The Dell U3818DW curved monitor offers 2x HDMI slots, 1x DisplayPort connector, 1x USB-C port, 3x USB ports and 1xUSB port with power charging support. Also, the monitor will come with HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.0 upstream and USB-C cables, so you won't need to worry about needing to look for the right cables once the monitor arrives at your door. This monitor offers a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and 1.07 billion colors, it allows height, swivel and tilt adjustments, and it comes with anti-glare 3H hard coating for its screen.

34" Dell UltraSharp U3415W - Curved QHD 1400p LED IPS Panel

Size
34"
Panel
AH-IPS
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Min Response Time
5 ms
Screen Aspect Ratio
21:9
Screen Resolution
3440 x 1440

The UltraSharp 34" U3415W offers a QuadHD 3440x1440 resolution at a refresh rate of 60Hz, but it might have support for running a higher refresh rate at lower resolutions. Being a ultrawide monitor and due to its thin bezels you can set multiple units one right next to another to get an excellent multi-monitor setup.

This monitor comes with 5ms GTG response time, 21:9 aspect ratio, 300 nits brightness, 1000:1 static contrast ratio and 2000000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 1.07 billion colors, anti-glare 3H hard coating. This Dell U3415W monitor offers height, swivel and tilt adjustments, and it weighs almost 25lbs. When buying it you will be able to connect it to your desktop via HDMI, DisplayPort, MHL and Mini DisplayPort connectors. Also, this model offers a USB 3.0 hub.

25" LG 25UM58-P UltraWide - Flat 21:9 UltraWide Full HD IPS Panel

Size
25"
Panel
AH-IPS
Refresh Rate
75 Hz
Min Response Time
5 ms
Screen Aspect Ratio
21:9
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1080

The LG 25" model version UM58-P is a multitasking monitor that uses an UltraWide IPS Full HD panel with sRGB value set at 99%. The best thing about LG monitors is that the OnScreen control software that comes with them will allow you to easily organize the screen's layout easily for easier multitasking. If you're also a gamer, then this monitor offers a Game Mode that should improve response time and various color settings in order to perform better when gaming.

The panel on this model is LED-IPS and this offers great wide viewing angles. It comes with smart energy saving, picture mode, flicker safe, automatic standby, black stabilizer, reader mode, 4 Screen-split support, Picture-in-Picture, and OnScreen Control. It offers 5ms GTG, 250 nits brightness, 2560 x 1080 resolution, 8bit and 16.7 million colors, and wide viewing angles.

29" LG 29WK600-W UltraWide - Flat 21:9 Full HD IPS Panel

Size
29"
Panel
AH-IPS
Refresh Rate
75 Hz
Min Response Time
5 ms
HDR
HDR10
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1080

The LG 29" WK600-W is a full HD IPS 21:9 flat monitor that also supports HDR10 technology. Being an HDR monitor you will get brighter whites, and blacker blacks in order for you to get better image quality. This model offers sRGB 99%, and it beign an IPS screen, then you will get excellent wide viewing angles.

The OnScreen technology used by the LG 29WK600-W allows you to easily organize your working space and run multiple windows at the same time. Also, this model offers AMD FreeSync technology that should greatly reduce screen tearing and stuttering.
The native resolution for this model is set at 2560 x 1080 and the refresh rate value is at 75Hz. It comes with one DisplayPort, one HDMI connector and one 3.5mm headphone jack.

34" LG 34UM68-P UltraWide - Flat 21:9 Full HD IPS Display

Size
34"
Panel
AH-IPS
Refresh Rate
75 Hz
Min Response Time
5 ms
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1080

The 34UM68-P ultrawide monitor comes with 2560 x 1080 FullHD resolution and 75Hz refresh rate. Since its panel is ultrawide you also get the OnScreen Control 2.0 software that allows you to easily organize your desktop space in such a way that will increase your productivity.

The LG 34" UM68-P monitor comes with picture mode, DDC/CI, smart energy saving support, Flicker Safe, Picture-by-Picture, DAS Mode, AMD FreeSync, OnScreen Control, height adjustment, HDCP, automatic standby, black stabilizer, response time control, and Game Mode. The IPS panel used on this monitor measures 34" diagonally, it offers 5ms response time, 16.7 million colors at 8bits depth, 75Hz refresh rate, sRGB 99% color gamut, 5million to 1 dynamic contrast ratio, and 1000:1 static contrast ratio, and wide viewing angles. When it comes to connectivity you will get both DisplayPort and HDMI connectors.

27" BenQ SW271 - Flat 4K UltraHD HDR IPS Screen

Size
27"
Panel
IPS
Refresh Rate
75 Hz
Min Response Time
5 ms
HDR
HDR10
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2160

BenQ SW271 is a flat monitor that measures 27 inches diagonally, and it comes with a detachable hood that can be used to block any unwanted light sources. The panel on this monitor is IPS with a 4K UltraHD HDR 3840 x 2160 screen resolution.

The SW271 by BenQ offers AQColor technology that is capable of displaying high quality and accurate colors, as it covers 99% of the sRGB color gamut. The display uses 10-bit color depth, and it is factory calibrated right out of the box, so that you won't need to tinker with any of its color settings.

This models offers 350 nits brightness, 5ms GTG response time, 60Hz refresh rate, over 1 billion colors, EyeCare Flicker-free technology, 3D-LUT with 14bits value, <= 2 ( avg) Delta E, hardware calibration, video format support, Gamut Duo, Darkroom mode, Black and White mode, Black Level stabilizer, hotkey puck, and factory calibration report. It comes with 2x HDMI connectors, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 3x USB 3.0 ports, one USB-c port and SD/MMC card reader slot.

27" BenQ DesignVue PD2700Q - Flat 1440p QHD IPS Display

Size
27"
Panel
AHVA IPS
Refresh Rate
76 Hz
Min Response Time
5 ms
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen Resolution
2560 x 1440

The DesignVue series from BenQ are great products and the PD2700Q model comes with a 27" IPS QuadHD panel with 100% sRGB color gamut. It offers AQColor technology that reproduces accurate colors, factory calibrated colors, CAD/CAM modes that will offer the best details and performance when used with CATIA, AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS and other similar software.

This model also offers Animation Mode, a technology that will greatly increase brightness in dark areas without distorting the brighter regions. Darkroom Mode is also present on this monitor and it will greatly enhance picture quality and sharpness. The DualView Mode allows you to better organize your opened projects and greatly enhance your productivity. If you wish to use this model in a multi-monitor setup, then you should that the bezels are quite thick and you will notice them when placing this model next to another.

Other features that you will get when buying this monitor are: multiple window partitioning, ergonomic design, EyeCare Flicker-free technology, Low blue-light, 2560x1440p screen resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time, 16:9 aspect ratio, over 1 billion colors, and 10 bits color depth. You can connect it to your desktop via 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x miniDisplayPort 1.2. Also, it offers 3x USB ports, too.

32" ASUS ProArt PA329Q - Flat 4K UltraHD IPS Panel

Size
32"
Panel
IPS
Refresh Rate
76 Hz
Min Response Time
5 ms
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2160

The ASUS PA329Q offers 99.5% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, 350 nits brigthness, non-glare IPS display, EyeCare technology, and a true resolution of 3840 x 2160 4K Ultra HD on a panel that measures 32 inches diagonally. The refresh rate of the panel is set at 75Hz. This model is factory pre-calibrated and it comes with 99.5% Adobe RGB and 100% Rec.709 color gamut reproduction.

It comes with the following features: gamma adjustment, picture-in-picture, picture-by-picture up to 4UHD windows, HDCP support, VividPixel support, 5ms response time, Darkroom Mode, Reading Mode, sRGB mode, ADOBE RGB mode, color temperature selection, Delta E <2 color accuracy, 6-axis color adjustment, Flicker-free, 14bit LUT, wide viewing angles, over 1 billion colors at 10bits depth and a 4K trues resolution over a 32" widescreen panel. When it comes to connectivity you should know that this model offers 4x HDMI 2.0 ports, one miniDisplayport 1.2, 6x USB ports and one standard DisplayPort 1.2 slot.

34" ASUS MX34VQ Designo - Curved UltraWide 1440p QuadHD VA Display

Size
34"
Panel
SVA
Refresh Rate
100 Hz
Min Response Time
4 ms
Screen Aspect Ratio
21:9
Screen Resolution
3440 x 1440

The ASUS MX34VQ Designo is a curved ultrawide QHD monitor that has a curvature radius of 1800R. It measures 34 inches diagonally with a maximum resolution of 3440 x 1400 on a VA panel. This model offers a frameless design due to its thin bezels. The maximum refresh rate used by this monitor is set at 100Hz. Also, this model comes with Qi Wireless Charger built into its stand, and 8W stereo speakers.

The Designo Curve MX34VQ model comes with EyeCare, Ultra-low blue light filter, Flicker-free technology, 178° wide-viewing angles, 1800R curvature radius, 3000:1 contrast ratio, MultiFrame Management, 16.7 million colors, 300 nits brightness, Trace Free Technology, picture-in-picture, picture-by-picture. This model can be connected to your desktop PC via 3x HDMI 2.0 ports, or through the DisplayPort 1.2 slot.

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