I’ve tried different brands and actually really like the Dell Ultrasharp line 24 inch here (their basic line is quite a bit cheaper, but isn’t as good) They list that 24” for $500, but you can find it quite a bit cheaper if you use online coupons, ebay, get a refurb or wait for a sale. Using any of those you could probably get the 27” for under $1000 as well.
Little things like the stand they come with and configuration options really make them easier to use in my opinion. I think a lot of brands tend to skimp on those areas in favor of saving a bit on the price. For me, easier to set up and configure means I’m more likely to get it done each time it needs to be.
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A note on the Apple vs Samsung comparison above. I’m no Apple fanboy, but the two monitors shown are very different in quality and purpose. Other than a common size they don’t seem to share much.
The Samsung is meant as an affordable entertainment center, uses a different display technology, and comes with a TV tuner built in. It’s meant to be a place to do a little bit of everything. You can watch TV, use the included remote, listen on the built in speakers and also use it as a monitor.
The Apple is a dedicated display, has about twice the resolution, is brighter, has better viewing angles, and is built for creating and editing (which seems to be what you’re looking for)
I’m not saying one is better than the other, they just have different purposes so can’t really be compared directly on price alone.