Computer monitor/screen master thread

[SrulyS]

thanks!
 I am looking for something in the <=$100 range

What ports does your laptop have?
What resolution are the two monitors?

[drosenberg88429]

HDMI splitter or USB-HDMI converter, if it's a question if ports. The software part shouldn't be a major issue-it's whether your laptop processor and GPU can handle it which is the real question.

[etech0]

HDMI splitter or USB-HDMI converter, if it's a question if ports. The software part shouldn't be a major issue-it's whether your laptop processor and GPU can handle it which is the real question.

A coworker has this and it works well
StarTech.com USB 3.0 to VGA Adapter with 1 Port USB Hub - 1920x1200 - External Video & Graphics Card - Dual Monitor Display Adapter - Supports Windows (USB32VGAEH) ($65.94)



They probably make HDMI versions too

[sysg1]

A coworker has this and it works well
StarTech.com USB 3.0 to VGA Adapter with 1 Port USB Hub - 1920x1200 - External Video & Graphics Card - Dual Monitor Display Adapter - Supports Windows (USB32VGAEH) ($65.94)



They probably make HDMI versions too

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YRD88J8

[INTELLIGENTBLONDE]

What ports does your laptop have?
What resolution are the two monitors?

My laptop has the below ports:
2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1)** (1 supports charging)
1 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Type-C
HDMI
4-in-1 SD card reader

The resolution for the monitors are:
(Full HD)1920 x 1080@60 Hz

the monitors also have VGA & DVI-in ports

[SrulyS]

My laptop has the below ports:
2 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1)** (1 supports charging)
1 x USB 3.1 (Gen 1) Type-C
HDMI
4-in-1 SD card reader

The resolution for the monitors are:
(Full HD)1920 x 1080@60 Hz

the monitors also have VGA & DVI-in ports

You should be fine with everything suggested above.

You can do one with HDMI and one

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YRD88J8

Or, if you want a dock to plug both into as well as other accesories then the Pluggable series are all best sellers.
Vertical   ETA: Both of these have only one HDMI and one DVI so you would need an adapter.
Horizontal
 I have personal experience and I can say that their (email based) customer service is top notch.



All docks that use regular usb ports to connect to computer (including all the options above) work with DisplayLink which converts video output to data. I found that DisplayLink doesn't work for watching video on 4K monitors even if the dock is advertised as a 4K dock or double 4K dock etc.  If you are only using FHD you should be fine.

Thunderbolt 3 docks are different as they have the capability to carry video output to monitors without needing to convert to data.

[Mikes@Micro]

You can also use one of THESE Hdmi - USB c cables 
No docks or adapters necessary.

[sol19]

Acer CB272U 27" QHD 16:9 HDR FreeSync IPS Monitor $199.99
2560 x 1440 QHD, 350 cd/m² brightness, 75 Hz, 1 ms, HDR10, Built-In Speakers, 2 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort

[sol19]

Dell D2421H 23.8" Full HD IPS LED Monitor, FreeSync $89.99
1920 x 1080, 250 cd/m² brightness, 60 Hz, 5 ms, (HDMI & VGA)

[sol19]

Dell D2421H 23.8" Full HD IPS LED Monitor, FreeSync $89.99
1920 x 1080, 250 cd/m² brightness, 60 Hz, 5 ms, (HDMI & VGA)

Now $79.99

[sol19]

AOC 27" QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS LCD LED Widescreen Monitor, Q27V3 $129.99

[Joel]

What is my best bet for a 27'' 4K monitor?

[Joel]

https://store.hp.com/us/en/pdp/hp-v28-4k-monitor
This one in cart for $272
Good deal?

[Joel]

Got his one. Hope its a good deal 

[Sowhat]

So it seems that I should upgrade my 23 and 20 inch budget monitors that I spend hours a day looking at.  Not sure a 38 inch wide screen is the way to go, and assuming at the size I  don't need 4k.  NOt sure on the curved if I have two. 

So can anyone point me in the right direction?

This Amazon gets good reviews for a good, basic monitor https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088BC5HMM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

But Dell is running a sale, and they all seem similar to me. https://deals.dell.com/en-us/category/monitors 

Dell 27 Monitor - S2721hn
Size: 27 inch
Resolution:
Full HD - 1920x1080
Technology:
AMD FreeSync™ Compatible
In-Plane Switching
LED Edgelight
Refresh Rate:
75Hz
Response Time: 4ms
Input Connector:
2xHDMI
Headphone-out Jack
Est. Value
$259.99
Save
$70.00
 (27% off)
Shipping
FREE
Dell Price
$189.99

Speaker Integrated

Dell 27 Monitor - S2721h
Size: 27 inch
Resolution:
Full HD - 1920x1080
Technology:
AMD FreeSync™ Compatible
In-Plane Switching
LED Edgelight
Refresh Rate:
75Hz
Response Time: 4ms
Input Connector:
2xHDMI
Headphone-out Jack
Est. Value
$199.99

Experience QHD

Dell 27 Monitor - S2721D
Size: 27 inch
Resolution:
QHD - 2560x1440
Technology:
AMD FreeSync™ Compatible
LED Edgelight
Refresh Rate:
75Hz
Response Time: 4ms
Input Connector:
2xHDMI
1xDisplay Port
Headphone-out Jack
Est. Value
$349.99
Save
$90.00
 (26% off)
Shipping
FREE
Dell Price
$259.99
Includes Height Adjustable Stand

Dell 27 Monitor - S2721DS
Size: 27 inch
Resolution:
QHD - 2560x1440
Technology:
AMD FreeSync™ Compatible
In-Plane Switching
Refresh Rate:
75Hz
Response Time: 4ms
Input Connector:
2xHDMI
1xDisplay Port
Headphone-out Jack
Est. Value
$379.99
Save
$95.00
 (25% off)
Shipping
FREE
Dell Price
$284.9

Or any other leads?  Thanks.

[aygart]

What display ports does your computer have?

[Sowhat]

Not sure.  Does this help, from my year-old order confim?

Precision 3431 SFF BTX BASE
Intel vPro Technology Enabled
631-ACEU   1
M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 40 Solid State Drive
400-BFGH   1
16GB 2X8GB DDR4 2666MHz UDIMM Non-ECC Memory
370-AEFV   1
Intel Integrated Graphics
490-BBBS   1
Integrated Intel SATA Controller
403-BBCE   1
C3 M.2 SSD
449-BBMC   1
Dell Precision Tower Heatsink
412-AAOM   1
Intel Core i7-9700, 8 Core, 12MB Cache, 3.0GHz, 4.7 GHz Turbo w/UHD Graphics 630
338-BRYU   1
Precision 3431 Tower with 200W up to 92% efficient PSU (80Plus Platinum)

[aygart]

Not sure.  Does this help, from my year-old order confim?

Precision 3431 SFF BTX BASE
Intel vPro Technology Enabled
631-ACEU1
M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe Class 40 Solid State Drive
400-BFGH1
16GB 2X8GB DDR4 2666MHz UDIMM Non-ECC Memory
370-AEFV1
Intel Integrated Graphics
490-BBBS1
Integrated Intel SATA Controller
403-BBCE1
C3 M.2 SSD
449-BBMC1
Dell Precision Tower Heatsink
412-AAOM1
Intel Core i7-9700, 8 Core, 12MB Cache, 3.0GHz, 4.7 GHz Turbo w/UHD Graphics 630
338-BRYU1
Precision 3431 Tower with 200W up to 92% efficient PSU (80Plus Platinum)

I am not going to be able to check from there but maybe others can. You need to know this before buying monitors because otherwise you are risking that you may not be able to connect them. I imagine it has an HDMI port but may not have 2

[Sowhat]

I can always convert, no?  I have one monitor converted from pin to USB and one USB.  Not in front of it now but pretty sure at least on hdmi.

[sol19]

If you’re doing 27" I would go with with QHD (2560x1440)