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The *COMPLETE* list of 27" 5K Displays?

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I see, price is still more than the viewsonic. I'm not sure if it's worth the risk. If it was easily returnable I would defintely try it, however the viewsonic 5k is 1200Cad and the Kuycon shipped is 1400$ (click click).
 
tornado99 said:
Interesting review just came out yesterday. First I've seen from an English user in the UK. Seems clickclack now ship to the UK for $100.
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Very interesting. For those with access to buy any of the 3, any particularly reason you'd choose this over rate Asus or Viewsonic 5K 27" options?

Richard.
 
It's glossy and has the brightest backlight (650-700 nits (measured) according to 2 reports I found) of all the current options.

Also, according to the video it seems they've silently upgraded their displays to offer both 75Hz and 60Hz (the same trick that Viewsonic use).
 
tornado99 said:
It's glossy and has the brightest backlight (650-700 nits (measured) according to 2 reports I found) of all the current options.

Also, according to the video it seems they've silently upgraded their displays to offer both 75Hz and 60Hz (the same trick that Viewsonic use).
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On the flip side, it apparently has obviously uneven backlighting. I have that on my Huawei and it’s irritating. I’ve gotten used to it but I’m really hoping the new crop of Retina 32” monitors this year don’t have that problem.
 
tornado99 said:
It's glossy and has the brightest backlight (650-700 nits (measured) according to 2 reports I found) of all the current options.
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I wonder what % of users operate a display at over 500 nits?

When I used my old 2017 27" iMac, I think it was rated for 500 nits and I didn't run it near 100%. Most 27" displays I've checked into didn't go with 500, IIRC; more like 350-400 or so, give or take?

It's nice that this display can get to 650 - 700 nits; I'm just asking how many people will benefit from that capability.

Another question is whether running a display near its max. brightness is set to shorten its lifespan. If someone runs a 400 nit display at 100% and a 500 nit display at 80%, does the strain wear the former out faster? We know smartphone batteries tend to last longer if we usually charge to 80%, not 100%. It brightness analogous?
 
The leds responsible for the backlight get more warm the more power they consume. This leads to degradation of the leds, decreasing the maximum light output and their lifespan. Using the leds at reduced power will increase their lifespan.
 
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tornado99 said:
Interesting review just came out yesterday. First I've seen from an English user in the UK. Seems clickclack now ship to the UK for $100.

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The location of the ports are very unfortunate. It sticks out for no reason. They shouldn've centered it and placed it near the bottom.
 
EugW said:
KTC H27P3 5K 27” is less than US$600 in China. That means with US tariffs it might be $1299. o_O

www.techradar.com

This ultra-affordable 5K monitor is great for gaming and superb for creative and business but I can't stand its stand

KTC H27P3 offers dual modes, making it perfect for creatives and gamers alike
www.techradar.com www.techradar.com

The interesting part for me though was the refresh rate. 60 Hz at 5K and 120 Hz… at 2K. I’m sure the new crop of high ppi monitors will be similar, with no 120 Hz 5K or 6K.
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No Vesa mount? Also how to order in north america?
 
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