- Dec 12, 2015
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Hi all!
Currently I'm looking for an external monitor for my Dell XPS 13 2015 Laptop, because my old 24'' TN monitor broke down. I'd like to use my new monitor for productivity (college), writing and reading texts and graphics (Word/Adobe Reader), watching movies and seldomly playing older games (such as Age of Empires II).
Because my laptop's strengthes lie in its mobility and not its raw power, I'd like to ask you guys for some help!
The specs of my Dell XPS 13 2015 laptop are:
Processor: Intel Core i5-5200U 2.2 GHz
GFX: Intel HD Graphics 5500
Screen: 13.3 '' 16:9, 1920x1080 (FullHD)
Windows 8.1 (soon going to update to Windows 10)
Until now I owned a cheap, older 24'' TN monitor from Asus which broke down. Now I'd like to switch to an IPS monitor, because it probably better suits my needs (?).
My thoughts:
Because I have to write and read a lot of texts, legibility (sharp letters) and multitasking (lots of windows open, lots of working space) is very important. Also for watching movies, I think it's safe to say: "the bigger the better", as well as nice colors and general picture quality.
I stumbled upon 4 different screens (all from Dell) which might be best suited:
Dell U2414H (23.80", 1920x1080)
Dell U2415 (24", 1920x1200)
Dell U2515H (25", 2560 x 1440)
Dell U2715H (27'', 2560 x 1440)
If it is possible with my specs, I'd preferably choose a 1440p IPS monitor, because (if I understood correctly) it offers more working space (screen estate), as well as a sharp and nice picture (and text). I'm very unsure though, whether or not it is possible to use a 1440p IPS display, or whether my laptop is not powerful enough. Furthermore the question arises whether a 25'' or a 27'' is more suitable, because as for as I know the text size gets really small with 1440p and there will possibly be a need for scaling?
Concerning the 1080p options, I think you can't go terribly wrong? Although I am not sure if the Dell U2414H or the Dell U2415 would be higher recommended. Until now I used a 24'' 1080p screen, so now I'm asking myself if it isn't worth it to upgrade to a larger screen?
Thank you in advance for reading and taking your time
I am happy to hear your suggestions and opinions! Maybe there are also some screen from other brands which I haven't seen yet!
Sorry for my poor english
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Currently I'm looking for an external monitor for my Dell XPS 13 2015 Laptop, because my old 24'' TN monitor broke down. I'd like to use my new monitor for productivity (college), writing and reading texts and graphics (Word/Adobe Reader), watching movies and seldomly playing older games (such as Age of Empires II).
Because my laptop's strengthes lie in its mobility and not its raw power, I'd like to ask you guys for some help!
The specs of my Dell XPS 13 2015 laptop are:
Processor: Intel Core i5-5200U 2.2 GHz
GFX: Intel HD Graphics 5500
Screen: 13.3 '' 16:9, 1920x1080 (FullHD)
Windows 8.1 (soon going to update to Windows 10)
Until now I owned a cheap, older 24'' TN monitor from Asus which broke down. Now I'd like to switch to an IPS monitor, because it probably better suits my needs (?).
My thoughts:
Because I have to write and read a lot of texts, legibility (sharp letters) and multitasking (lots of windows open, lots of working space) is very important. Also for watching movies, I think it's safe to say: "the bigger the better", as well as nice colors and general picture quality.
I stumbled upon 4 different screens (all from Dell) which might be best suited:
Dell U2414H (23.80", 1920x1080)
Dell U2415 (24", 1920x1200)
Dell U2515H (25", 2560 x 1440)
Dell U2715H (27'', 2560 x 1440)
If it is possible with my specs, I'd preferably choose a 1440p IPS monitor, because (if I understood correctly) it offers more working space (screen estate), as well as a sharp and nice picture (and text). I'm very unsure though, whether or not it is possible to use a 1440p IPS display, or whether my laptop is not powerful enough. Furthermore the question arises whether a 25'' or a 27'' is more suitable, because as for as I know the text size gets really small with 1440p and there will possibly be a need for scaling?
Concerning the 1080p options, I think you can't go terribly wrong? Although I am not sure if the Dell U2414H or the Dell U2415 would be higher recommended. Until now I used a 24'' 1080p screen, so now I'm asking myself if it isn't worth it to upgrade to a larger screen?
Thank you in advance for reading and taking your time
I am happy to hear your suggestions and opinions! Maybe there are also some screen from other brands which I haven't seen yet!Sorry for my poor english
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