BenQ’s New $1,100 Monitor Features Thunderbolt and LG’s IPS Black Panel
BenQ's new PD3225U "design monitor" features Thunderbolt 3, 98% coverage of the P3 color space, and Pantone validation through LG's IPS Black panel technology.
HP’s New 4K 240Hz OLED Monitor Can Drag and Drop Files Across Devices
HP announced a huge number of new computers, peripherals, and displays at CES this week, but a standout addition is a 32-inch, 4K, 240Hz monitor that uses a "smart KVM" that allows users to drag and drop files across devices.
Dell Reveals Big 40-inch Ultrawide 5K Monitor for Content Creators
Ahead of CES 2024, which kicks off in Las Vegas next week, Dell announced the UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U4025QW), the world's first 40-inch 5K monitor certified for five-star eye comfort, per Dell analysis.
The Espresso 17 Pro is an Ultra-Thin, Portable, 17-inch 4K Touch Display
Espresso Displays' new 17-inch, billion color, Espresso 17 Pro promises to support photographers and graphic designers wherever they are thanks to its take-anywhere, lightweight design.
Asus is the First to Make a Reasonably-Sized QD-OLED Monitor
QD-OLED technology is absolutely stunning and manages to improve on the already fantastic benefits of standard OLED. Unfortunately, it has only come in either absurd ultra-wide formats or as large as living room TVs. That is about to finally change.
Samsung’s $1,600 ViewFinity S9 is a Color-Accurate 5K Monitor/TV Combo
Samsung's new ViewFinity S9 is a 5K resolution, color-accurate, 27-inch monitor that is designed with graphic designers and photographers in mind and will be available in August for $1,599.99.
SmallHD to Make the First-Ever Calman-Ready Reference Monitor
Portrait Displays has announced a new partnership with SmallHD to introduce the first-ever Calman-Ready reference monitor.
BenQ’s New SW272U and SW272Q Monitors Are Made for Photographers
BenQ has announced a pair of new 27-inch SW-series monitors aimed at photographers, including the SW272U and SW272Q. The new monitors share many features, although they differ in resolution and offer slightly different shading hoods.
The Eazeye is an ‘Naturally Backlit’ Monitor Powered by Ambient Light
Eazeye is a naturally backlit computer monitor that doesn't use an artificial LED backlight like most traditional LCD displays, but instead is lit entirely by the ambient light from the environment it sits in.
TruHu Review: A Simple Way to Calibrate Monitors with a Smartphone
Photographers use their monitors even more than their cameras, probably by a large margin. Even the best monitors should be calibrated to ensure that the colors users see are accurate. However, calibration can be expensive and tedious. TruHu aims to make the calibration process very easy and much more affordable.
Samsung Expands its ‘Smart Monitor’ Lineup with Three New Options
Samsung has announced its 2023 Smart Monitor lineup that includes a trio of monitors designed to meet users' "watch, play, and work" requirements.
HP’s New Laptops Are Built for Both Gamers and Content Creators
HP has announced new products in its gaming-oriented Omen and Victus product lines. The new Omen and Victus laptops and Omen monitors promise improved gaming performance. That said, HP also emphasizes the importance of ensuring its gaming products work well for its users' diverse needs, including content creation.
Dell’s New UltraSharp Monitor is the First 6K Display to Use IPS Black Tech
The Dell UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor (U3224KB) promises to render exceptional details, sharpness, and color accuracy, and the company claims it is the first 6K display to use LG's IPS Black Technology, which promises higher contrast and deeper blacks.
Samsung’s ViewFinity S9 is an Apple-Like Color-Calibrated 5K Monitor
Samsung has announced the ViewFinity S9, a new 27-inch 5K display that it says is optimized for creative professionals, namely graphic designers and photographers. It is now, perhaps, the most viable alternative to Apple's Studio Display.
Samsung’s New S80TB 4K Monitor Promises ‘Stunning’ Color Accuracy
Samsung has announced the new S80TB ViewFinity UHD 27-inch monitor that promises "stunning" color accuracy and detail with support for a billion colors and comes with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, turning it into a hub as well as a display.
Corsair’s New OLED Monitor Bends to be Flat or Curved
Corsair’s new monitor is made for the indecisive. The Xeneon Flex (model 45WQHD240) is a 1440p OLED monitor that can switch between a flat and curved display.
LG’s 45-inch Curved OLED Monitor is for Work and Play
Hot on the heels of Samsung's massive Odyssey Arc display, LG has announced the UltraGear OLED monitor, a rather large 45-inch curved display that not only is packed with gaming features but also promises solid color accuracy.
The HP Z32k G3 is a Thunderbolt 4-Equipped Color-Accurate 4K Monitor
HP has announced the Z43k G4 4K USB-C Display, a new color-accurate monitor that features an IPS Black panel, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, and the promise of coverage of 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
Samsung’s ViewFinity S8 is a Creator-Focused, Color-Accurate 4K Monitor
Samsung has announced a new 4K UHD creator-focused monitor that it says delivers accurate colors along with high resolution. It also features a matte display that the company says helps reduce reflections.
LG DualUp Monitor Review: It’s Really, Really Big
The LG DualUp is unique. It's a massive 28-inch double-height 2,560 by 2,880 pixels display that is equivalent to two 21.5-inch displays stacked on each other. It's truly huge and lives up to the "productivity powerhouse" promise.
The 65-inch Looking Glass 8K Holographic Display is Largest Ever Created
Looking Glass Factory, the company behind software and hardware that creates and displays holograms, has announced the largest holographic display ever made: a massive 65-inch, 8K resolution panel.
LG’s Three New High-Performance Monitors Include an OLED Display
LG has announced three new displays that promise extremely high refresh rates and solid color accuracy. Two of them feature the company's Nano IPS technology while the third is an OLED display.
The Philips Momentum 8000 is a Super Color-Accurate 4K OLED Monitor
Philips has announced the Momentum 8000 27E1N8900, a 27-inch 4K OLED monitor that promises extremely color-accurate performance.
Apple Beta Firmware Fixes the Studio Display’s Lackluster Web Cam
Apple has published a Beta update that addresses the Studio Display's webcam. The fix adjusts noise reduction, contrast, and framing, issues that were called out by many reviewers when the display launched earlier this year.
Samsung’s M8 4K Smart Display Blurs the Lines Between TV and Monitor
Samsung has announced the 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor which features 4K resolution, support for a billion colors, 99% coverage of sRGB, and looks very similar to the Apple Studio Display. It is also a smart TV.
Apple Studio Display Review: Accurate and Consistent, Pricey and Aged
I would describe Apple's Studio Display can be best summarized as a great-looking monitor that doesn't specialize in any one thing but manages to hit high notes in many areas instead. It's pretty bright and has accurate, consistent colors. But the display market is competitive, and many will be questioning its value proposition.
Apple Confirms Webcam on Studio Display not ‘Behaving as Expected’
The reviews for the Apple Studio Display have started to come out and one unexpected complaint centers around the webcam, which some have categorized as disappointing. Apple says it's not "behaving as expected" and intends to fix it with software.
Compact Ultra-Wide 4K Monitor Looks Perfect for Photoshop Toolbars
The Lukos 4K monitor is a compact ultra-wide display that looks ideal for acting as a place to hold Photoshop, Lightroom, or other editing toolbars so that editors are free to use their main display to focus on content.
Dell Unveils New 4K, Color-Accurate Monitors Using LG’s IPS Black Tech
Dell has announced two new monitors that are the first to come to market that use LG's new IPS Black Technology. It promises 35% deeper blacks on 4K displays that typically have poor contrast in exchange for other benefits.
This 8K 3D Stereoscopic Monitor is a Wild Look at the Future of Displays
Spacial visualization company Dimenco has created what looks to be the wild future of displays with its 3D stereoscopic monitor. How does the next generation of 3D look? In short: breathtaking.
Huion Kamvas Pro 24 Review: A Flagship 4K Pen Display for a Lot Less
The Kamvas Pro 24 (4K) is Huion's flagship pen display: a high-resolution graphics display that delivers most of the benefits of a Wacom Cintiq Pro 24 at about half the price. In the two months I've spent using it on-and-off in preparation for this review, I've come to three important conclusions: (1) this is an excellent product, (2) a large 4K pen display is the best way to edit your photos, and (3) I can't realistically use this display as my daily driver.
What Photographers Should Look for When Buying or Building a PC
As cameras have rapidly evolved over the last decade, so have the requirements to get the most out of them. Specifically, what a photographer should care about when it comes to a computer has gone from simple, to somewhat complicated and often nuanced.
LG Unveils a Weird ‘Productivity Powerhouse’ Double-Height Monitor
LG has announced two new monitors that it says are optimized for professional creatives in the new normal of work from home. One of these new displays is a weird, double-height monitor that it says is for a "totally unique user experience."
LG Launches New Versions of its Color-Accurate Pro OLED Monitors
LG has announced that it is updating its color-accurate UltraFine OLED Pro monitor line with a few new features and is also adding a new 27-inch size option to accompany the previous 32-inch version.
The PetaPixel Awards: The Best Photography Products of 2021
We are proud to announce the first-ever PetaPixel Awards which praise a number of new photography products that our staff has voted on as the best in their respective categories.
Canon Launches a $14,300 18.4-inch 4K HDR Reference Display
Canon has announced the DP-V1830 reference display, an 18.4-inch 4K HDR professional monitor that it promises features improved black levels, a wide color gamut, and better viewing angles than its predecessor.
Luna Display Now Lets PCs Use Macs as a Wireless Second Monitor
Astropad has announced version 5.1 of Luna Display which adds a PC-to-Mac mode that allows for up to 5K resolution Mac computers to be used as a second display for PCs.
The Best Monitors for Photography and Photo Editing in 2024
There's one piece of equipment that the working photographer uses more than any other. No, it's not their camera. Not their favorite lens either. I'm talking about their photo editing monitor.
LG Launches its First-Ever OLED Professional Monitor
LG has announced the UltraFine OLED Pro 4K monitor, its first-ever OLED that promises accurate color reproduction as well as both SDR and HDR performance.
Dell U4021QW Review: The Premiere Ultra-Wide Monitor for Photo Editing
The Dell U4021QW is, quite literally, one of a kind. It's the world's first 40-inch curved ultra-wide WUHD 5K2K monitor -- a 21:9 aspect ratio monster that boasts a color-accurate 10-bit panel. In our testing, it has performed beautifully. But while it's definitely the premiere ultra-wide monitor for photo editing, it's not the best photo editing monitor overall.