Samsung U28R550 28 inch 4K UHD IPS model
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The monitor uses a 28″ IPS-type (In-Plane Switching or similar) panel with 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD) resolution, 1000:1 static contrast and 178°/178° horizontal/vertical viewing angles. The Innolux M280DCA-E3B AAS (Azimuthal Anchoring Switch) IPS-type panel, more specifically. A 60Hz refresh rate is supported alongside Adaptive-Sync, including support for AMD FreeSync with a 40 – 60Hz variable refresh rate range. The monitor supports 10-bit colour and features a flicker-free WLED backlight offering 90% DCI-P3 coverage for a vibrant look plus a 300 cd/m² typical maximum luminance. The monitor offers basic HDR support, responding to HDR10 content and putting its colour gamut and 10-bit colour processing capabilities to good use. It lacks sufficient luminance for even the most basic VESA DisplayHDR certification level, though, and does not include any local dimming on the backlight to enhance contrast. A 4ms grey to grey response time is specified (approach with caution), with some attractive additional features including some Low Blue Light (LBL) settings, PiP (Picture in Picture) and PbP (Picture by Picture) functionality. The included stand offers tilt as the only ergonomic flexibility but can be removed and an alternative attached using 75 x 75mm VESA. The ports face downwards in a recessed central area at the rear and include; DC power input (external ‘power brick’), DP 1.2a, 2 HDMI 2.0 ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s product page. The monitor is available for ~$350 (~£300).
