If you follow the tech scene, you know how DisplayPort tech has evolved over the last few years. This display technology can not only deliver high-resolution audio and video, but also allows you to string multiple displays via s single port to create a multi-monitor rig.
The best thing is that the higher bandwidth in DisplayPort means almost no compression, especially if the connected screen is a high-resolution display. And the gamer in you must already know that monitors connected via DisplayPort let you reap advantages of both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync. That ultimately translates into a seamless gaming experience minus stutters and lags.
So, if you are in the market searching for monitors with dual DisplayPort, here are some of the best ones. From gaming monitors to monitors for professionals, we have tried to cover all of them.
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1. Acer Nitro XV273K Pbmiipphzx
- Size: 27-inches
- Resolution: 3840 X 2160
- Panel Type: IPS
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz
- HDMI inputs: 2
If you are looking for a 4K monitor with high-refresh rates, the Acer Nitro XV273K Pbmiipphzx makes for a good buy. It’s designed for gamers and works well with FreeSync and G-Sync systems. It bundles a duo of DisplayPort ports, and once connected, this gaming monitor lets you reap the full advantage of the 144Hz refresh and the extra color depth.
The overall performance is exceptional, thanks to the culmination of lower response time, high refresh rate, and color performance. When we take of color profiles, it displays 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Like its predecessors, it has a pixel density of 163 PPI.
Apart from the HDMI ports and the DisplayPorts, the XV273K packs 4 USB 3.0 ports.
When it comes to the HDR, the color and grayscale are pretty much accurate. However, the folks at the Toms Hardware believe that the dynamic range is the same as in SDR mode.
Looks-wise, it doesn’t pack a sharp look. The bezels are a bit wider. On the upside, this monitor is very flexible and warrants a flexible gaming experience.
Did You Know: VESA administers the DisplayPort video interface standard with a consortium of GPU, display, chip and PC makers.
2. ASUS ProArt PA279Q
- Size: 27-inch
- Resolution: 2560×1440
- Panel Type: AH-IPS panel
- Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
- HDMI inputs: 1
The ASUS ProArt P279Q is designed for graphic artists and creatives. It is a well-designed monitor and comes with excellent color accuracy and brings home a pre-calibrated display. Asus claims that the P279Q can display 99% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB, and 120% NTSC.
This ASUS monitor has plenty of inputs. Apart from using the DisplayPort 1.2 input and output ports for daisy-chaining (for a multi-monitor setup), it bundles a single HDMI port, a dual-link DVI, and a whopping six USB 3.0 ports along with a 9-in-1 card reader.
Since this a monitor aimed for the creatives, it comes with several menu options to adjust the image quality. The controls are very precise and let you fine-tune the display as per your preference. Plus, you also get to play around with different modes.
The brightness and contrast levels are great for the price. Though the 2560×1440 resolution might seem like a dealbreaker for many, rest assured that it is sharp and detailed.
3. ViewSonic VP2468
- Size: 24-inch
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Panel Type: IPS
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- HDMI inputs: 2 (HDMI 1.4)
Pricing is one of the features that make the ViewSonic VP2468 stand apart from the rest. It costs below $300 and is suitable for people who do color-critical work. The monitor comes factory calibrated to over 99% of the sRGB color gamut and Delta E to deliver accurate colors. Several professional reviewers have backed that.
On top of it, this display is factory calibrated, meaning it will work just fine out of the box if you do not want to go to the complexities of color calibration. But the creative in you must already know that the best way to go forward is to tweak it as per your preference, and in that, the VP2468’s menu options do not disappoint.
The VP2468 offers plenty of connectivity options. There are two HDMI 1.4 ports, and the DisplayPort 1.4 ports are MST-enabled, meaning you can daisy chain it with other compatible monitors. And if that’s not enough, it also packs 5 USB 3.0 ports (four downstream + one upstream).
Overall, this FHD display delivers a solid performance for its price. And the bezel-less design and the sleek look adds to the overall experience. And yeah, you will find a 3.5mm headphone jack as well.
4. Dell Ultrasharp U2717D
- Size: 27-inch
- Panel Type: IPS
- Resolution: 2560 x 1440
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- HDMI inputs: 1
The Dell Ultrasharp U2717D combines the good features of the Viewsonic and the Asus monitor. This premium display is also targetted at creatives and designers and supports 99% sRGB color coverage. And if that’s not enough, it also displays an average dE of below 2.0. And the IPS display brings home a stellar picture quality and with great grayscale performance.
Another unique thing about the U2717D is that it offers a standard DisplayPort and a Mini DisplayPort for input and a third DisplayPort for output. That means you can use it to connect to other monitors via a single cable without worrying about the wire clutter.
The standard DisplayPort and a mini DisplayPort lets you choose the input as per your preference without compromising on the quality.
The bezel-less and sleek look of the monitor also helps the multi-monitor setup. Apart from the above ports, the U2717D also packs an HDMI connector, USB-B upstream port, and a total of 4 USB Type-A 3.0 ports.
5. BenQ PD2500Q
- Size: 25-inches
- Resolution: 2560×1440
- Panel Type: IPS
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- HDMI inputs: 60Hz
Last but not least, we have the BenQ PD2500Q. This monitor is suitable for professionals and designers in mind. It is a QHD monitor that is pre-calibrated. It covers 100% of the sRGB and Rec709 color profiles and delivers a stellar picture quality (especially considering its price) with accurate color reproductions.
If that’s not enough, the monitor lets you switch between different color presets seamlessly. And the best thing is that needn’t fiddle with the OSD controls to land at the right preset. You can simply assign some key shortcuts and switch easily between the presets such as Darkroom and Low Blue Light.
And as you may come to expect, it’s an MST monitor and lets you daisy chain with other monitors with ease. It packs a standard DisplayPort 1.2 port and a mini-DisplayPort, apart from a DisplayPort-Out port. Beyond that, you will find an HDMI 1.4 port and a quad USB 3.1 hub. Cool, right?
From the audio perspective, it doesn’t disappoint. You can hook your wired headphones (see headphone stands), and the pair of 2W speakers are good for alerts and the occasional YouTube video to watch in between work.
That said, the BenQ PD2500Q bundles a minimalistic look complete with sleek bezels, downward-facing buttons, and a solid stand.
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Before you click on that buy button, make sure that the monitor is compatible with your computer and the graphics card, especially if you want it purely for gaming.
So, which one of these will you buy?
Last updated on 02 February, 2022
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