As a 1080p 21' monitor user, when I got my first Mac laptop seeing it's HiDPI sharp text I was instantly hooked. Thing is, I still need to do my work on a PC. So I started my search for a higher resolution than usual monitor.

Recently, Dell dropped s2725qs which is a steal at 300 euros. It's 4k 27 inch 120hz and 99% SRGB. I set it at 150% scale on KDE Plasma. It works well. Compared to Cinnamon where text was a bit fuzzy at 150% (fractional scaling duh...). Optimal scenario would be 5k so you can use 200%, hence no fractional scaling, but you can't complain at this budget. My eyes are really happy now. I love it. Speakers are surprisingly decent. 120hz is very nice addition, actions like scrolling or playing a game make it so enjoyable.

I know this is technically not a HiDPI monitor, since they start usually at 200+dpi. This Dell is 161dpi, but works for me.

If you have any questions, let me know!

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[–] 17 points 1 year ago* (8 children)

' is feet in US right? :)

Pretty great upgrade, though!

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  • [+] -12 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Usually a single ' means inches, a double means feet, from my experience. That said, monitors are usually referenced in inches in the USA but also in inches alongside cm in Australia.

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  • [–] 17 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Its literally the opposite. 5'9" is how I would express height in imperial, for example. Also, there may be some outliers, but monitors are measured in inches globally.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    How great would a 9m diagonal monitor be tho.

    Such a crick in the neck. Have to hike to scroll.

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