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What monitor are you pairing with your Mini?

doobybiggs

doobybiggs

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I am curious what yall are pairing with your mini? I have a 27" iMac so trying to figure out how much more monitor I need/want. I was thinking a 30-34" would be plenty .. especially since I will have a monitor arm and it will be able to be moved back an extra 10-12" from my face.

I was thinking some of the below:
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SAMSUNG UJ59 Series 32-Inch 4K UHD (3840x2160) Computer Monitor, HDMI, Display Port, Eye Saver/Flicker Free Mode, FreeSync (LU32J590UQNXZA),Black

Bring your gaming to the next level with the Samsung 32 Inch UJ59 UHD 4K Gaming Monitor (LU32J590UQNXZA) that offers breathtaking picture quality like you’ve never seen before, greatly enhancing PC viewing, gaming and more. Thanks to over 8 million pixels that support a rainbow of colors (over on...
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LG UltraWide FHD 34-Inch Computer Monitor 34WK650-W, IPS with HDR 10 Compatibility and AMD FreeSync, White

Large 34-Inch Full HD display gives you more screen space for work and for play, with wide viewing angles and highly accurate and vivid color. 3-side borderless screen features a slim bezel on three sides and no distractions from the dazzlingly precise, lifelike image while MaxxAudio completes yo...
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LG 32QK500-C 32-Inch Class QHD LED IPS Monitor with Radeon FreeSync (31.5" Diagonal) Silver

Qhd resolution with IPS - watch everything on the screen come to life with vibrant clarity and detail. The precise 2560 x 1440 resolution with IPS (In-Plane Switching) assures Fast response times and improved color reproduction from virtually any angle. Clear, smooth gaming - Radeon free Sync red...
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SAMSUNG 32" UR59 Series ViewFinity 4K UHD (3840x2160) Computer Monitor, Curved, HDMI, Display Port, 3-sided border-less, Eye Saver Mode LU32R590CWNXZA, Black

Discover the Samsung 32-Inch UR590C UHD 4K Curved Gaming Monitor (LU32R590CWNXZA) with a slim fabric texture design. This 4K gaming monitor offers stunning ultra HD picture quality for PC viewing, gaming and more. Experience lifelike detail among an incredible 1 billion colors for detailed, natur...
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I am thinking I would miss not getting 4k, especially since I am planning on keeping it the life of the mini, but I have never had one before so I may not know what I am missing and live in the world of not knowing :)

Any other choices out there in this price range size range?
 
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I would have preferred a 32" monitor, but my monitor sits under a wall mounted shelf unit, and a 27" monitor is the largest that would fit... I have the LG 27UK600-W 27" IPS LED 4K UHD connected via a USB-C > DP cable.
 
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I am luckily not limited to a size per se ... I built my desk with a bigger monitor in mind.
Now just the tough decision of picking one haha
 
doobybiggs said:
I am luckily not limited to a size per se ... I built my desk with a bigger monitor in mind.
Now just the tough decision of picking one haha
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Here's the setup...

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In use the Dell UltraSharp 32 inch U3219Q. It’s 4K has USB-C, HDMI and DP inputs. It works great on the Mac Mini. For me at least.
 
I have a BenQ SW240 and an old Dell U2410.

Thinking now to replace the Dell because I never realized how hot the monitor runs compared to the BenQ.
Also want the bezels to match now 😂
 
Damn. Just what I’m looking for. I’m in the midst of buying the newish Mac mini to replace my iMac. I didn’t realize monitors are so pricey. :(. I might have second thoughts now. Because I don’t want a trashy monitor either. I need something in the middle. Thanks
 
I’ve got 2 LG 32QK500‘s, I bought them last year when one of my previous monitors packed up. At the time it was cheaper for the pair than it was to buy an ultrawide (3440x1440).
 
Got my 2018 Mini a little over two months ago with a BenQ PD3200Q and love it. I have been using an ancient 23" Apple Cinema Display HD forever that is 100 pixels per inch and wanted to keep close the the same dot pitch so I could run at native resolution to avoid stressing the UHD-630. The BenQ is about 92 ppi so text and user interface elements are a comfortable size for me. Cost was $400 at B&H Photo

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PD3200Q｜32-inch 2K QHD sRGB Designer Monitor

PD3200Q covers 100% sRGB and 100% Rec.709 color spaces. Amazing Delta E ≤ 3 ensures superb accuracy.
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Bl0ckHe1d said:
Just ordered my Mac Mini and hoping that LG would release this monitor soon:

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35" UltraWide™ QHD HDR VA Curved Monitor - 35WN73A-B | LG UK

Discover LG 35WN73A-B. Click for pictures, reviews, and tech specs for the LG 35" UltraWide™ QHD HDR VA Curved Monitor.
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That is a sweet looking monitor! I can only find info on it in the UK, hopefully they get something comparable in the US soon. Pretty sure some version of these LG UW's monitors are going to be my next one ...
 
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Jro29 said:
In use the Dell UltraSharp 32 inch U3219Q. It’s 4K has USB-C, HDMI and DP inputs. It works great on the Mac Mini. For me at least.
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How long have you been using the U3219Q? What do you use it for mostly? What input you using?
 
The best monitors I have ever used are the Dell Ultrasharp. Nothing reach the display quality and flawless performance of these monitors to date (in my opinion). Fully featured, good connectivity, VESA capable. Really one cannot go wrong with an Ultrasharp.
 
Mizouse said:
I have a BenQ SW240 and an old Dell U2410.

Thinking now to replace the Dell because I never realized how hot the monitor runs compared to the BenQ.
Also want the bezels to match now 😂
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Ahah I have a U2414 and a U2313. The 2414 is Led while the 2313 of my girlfriend is using incandescent lamp. Crazy the difference in heat between both!!!
If I’d change right now I’d go with either two U2520 or U2720. More expansive than Korean, but you get what you pay for.
 
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Samsung 28" LU28R55. Kind of an odd one at 28" but IPS panels, 4K, and it was less then $300 on sale at Best Buy a month or two ago. Too bad I didn't buy it sooner to use on my Mac Pro, games would've looked killer at 4k on it!
 
I still have my 23" Apple Cinema Display that I bought with my PowerMac G5 in 2006, used it straight through until two months ago on my 2012 quad Mini. Thought it was about time to finally replace with the new Mini however. :)
 
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I still have my 23" Apple Cinema Display that I bought with my PowerMac G5 in 2006, used it straight through until two months ago on my 2012 quad Mini. Thought it was about time to finally replace with the new Mini however. :)
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I’m still rocking my 2012 Mini, she’s still got life left in her so I can save for a better spec Mac (iMac or another Mini).

I bought my ACD brand new and I’d say I got my money’s worth out of it and it still minty fresh. Not sure what to sell it for or sell it with my old Mini as a bundle.
 
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Yeah, bought mine new also and was a bit uneasy about the high cost, IIRC it was $1500. These were really great screens in their day, I also had one at work.

Went to the NAB Convention back around that time, and Matrox had just introduced the MXO, which was a firewire interface that you connected to the display for accurate color with Final Cut Pro. People were very impressed - in the Matrox booth they had an Apple Cinema display connected to their box next to a $12000 Sony studio monitor. The image on the two screens looked identical!

My 2012 quad mini is still going strong too, but is now a headless server with 20tb of disks. :)
 
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I'm using an MSI 24" Curved gaming monitor (Optix G24c) - 144Hz refresh rate (only 120Hz via HDMI due to limitations of the HDMI spec itself).
 
Currently using an LG Ultrafine but thinking of switching to a 32" for my development needs.
 
Using this Dell 38” for almost 2 years, Its been great, especially for multi spread sheets and drawings.

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Dell U-Series 38" 4K UHD 1600p Ultra Wide Screen LED-Lit Monitor (U3818DW), Black

The curvature of this expansive screen creates a near-complete field of view, providing an almost uniform visual focus that reduces eye movement across the screen. You'll work more comfortably with fewer distractions and more productivity. Display screen coating - anti-glare with 3H hardness. The...
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