27 inch monitor 1920x1080 vs 27 inch monitor 2560x1440

[smalltech]

If I buy 27 inch monitor 1920x1080 and set browser size to 90%, does it make the text and video sharper and smaller to become more look like 27 inch monitor 2560x1440 display area?

I was thinking of either buy 27 inch monitor 1920x1080 and browser set to 90% or 95% zoom, or either buy 27 inch monitor 2560x1440 resolution setting set scale 125%, but I read some people say some programs do not work well in scale 125% resolution so I guess maybe 27 inch 1920x1080 is better.

I have tried using 27 inch 2560x1440 and I find everything looked too small, especially the text. I need to concentrate more to read, navigate, click the correct folder, buttons... I have tried scaling it to 125% and everything is enlarged and looks almost like displaying the same screen area as 27 inch 1920x1080, (27 inch 2560x1440 looks sharper display).

Thanks

 

[canadianvice]

"Sharper" will always be to the monitor with more pixels (within similar size classes; 27 vs 27 for instance). A 2K monitor will look significantly sharper because the individual pixels are smaller and harder for one's eyes to discern vs. 1080. Zooming will always have a negative effect on sharpness, not a positive one. Ergo, if you intend to zoom for easier reading, 2K would be better.

 

[smalltech]

I am zooming out to 90% on 27 inch 1920x1080 because it will display more rows and columns without scrolling, easier to read more info

Did you mean using a 27 inch 2560x1440 and zoom in 110% would be better?
I find 27 inch 2560x1440 everything looks too small.

 

[fredfinks]

27inch @ 1080p is getting a bit low in DPI, you can see individual pixels.
However you are correct that 27 @ 1440p is too small. You have to up the scaling (i think i used 110 or 115% when i had it) and that can introduce some problems with blurry text (scaling issues is major problem with 4k monitors)

What you want is 32" 16:9 @ 1440p. Exact same DPI as 24" @ 1080p. Everything is perfect at 100% default. all software is designed to work correctly with it.

Gaming, video, browsing & work is glorious at that size. Strongly recommend. Beautiful and works flawlessly.

Also larger screen area than a 21:9 34". 'Gaming' monitors are plagued with numerous quality problems.

 

[smalltech]

27inch @ 1080p is getting a bit low in DPI, you can see individual pixels.
However you are correct that 27 @ 1440p is too small. You have to up the scaling (i think i used 110 or 115% when i had it) and that can introduce some problems with blurry text (scaling issues is major problem with 4k monitors)

What you want is 32" 16:9 @ 1440p. Exact same DPI as 24" @ 1080p. Everything is perfect at 100% default. all software is designed to work correctly with it.

Gaming, video, browsing & work is glorious at that size. Strongly recommend. Beautiful and works flawlessly.

Also larger screen area than a 21:9 34". 'Gaming' monitors are plagued with numerous quality problems.

Thanks a lot for your explanation. I think I will not want to use any scaling so as to avoid any problems.

I am currently using a faulty dell U2311H 1920x1080, and the text is still alright for me, only slightly small, so I guess 24inch at 1920x1080 would be the perfect size like you said.

What brand have 32" 16:9 @1440p and what is the price? I looked at dell site but could not find any.
Would dpi of 30 inch 16:9 1440p be similar dpi as 23 inch 1080p?

What do you mean by gaming monitors have quality problems? I am not a gamer and I do not know what monitor is gaming monitor. I only buy monitor to do task like excel, watch video, read pdf... I understand IPS is better than TN so I try to buy IPS.

Do you use 32inch, does you head need to move alot and how you use it? Divide into 2 or 4 grid parts? What software to split screen? What size and pixel do you use?

As 27inch monitors seems to be the more common size and good price, I am intending to buy 27inch, so I am thinking about dell SE2717H 1920x1080 monitor. I will most probably skip 27inch 1440p because I do not want to have scaling problems. Maybe considering 32inch 1440p, (or 30inch 1440p if does not look too small) if the price is right.

Thanks

 

[fredfinks]

Im on a samsung s32d850. approx $380.
No head does not need to turn. i had 27" @ 1440p. the 32" way better for all content/use. Best thing you can do for your PC.

Regarding split screen etc thats very subjective. Experiment and do whats best to your liking. You'll have plenty of monitor real estate to play with.
Not sure of any 30" 1440p.

Again, i think 27 @ 1080p is too low DPI. The DPIof 24 @ 1080p is just high enough not to see individual pixels.
If stubborn and staying with 27" i would go the 1440p and live with scaling issues vs seeing individual pixels. The scaling issues arent nearly so bad vs 4k.