ASUS PB287Q 28" 4K/ UHD 3840x2160 1ms DisplayPort HDMI Ergonomic Back-lit LED Monitor

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This monitor is absolutely amazing for the price. I was initially very disappointed because my mouse seemed to have a delay as it moved across the screen despite the fact that I have a very powerful computer. This was because even if youre using a DisplayPort connection, the monitor is set to use DP v1.1 by default. As you may know DP v1.1 only allows for a 30Hz refresh rate. If you have a video card capable of utilizing DP v1.2 you will need to make sure the monitor is set to use DP v1.2 in order to utilize the full 60Hz refresh rate. Once properly set everything feels extremely smooth and there is no delay. Monitor Settings: Menu -> System Setup -> DisplayPort Stream -> DP 1.2 Computer Settings (Windows 8.1): Right Click on Desktop -> Screen Resolution -> Advanced Settings -> List All Modes -> "3840 by 2160, True Color (32 bit), 60 Hertz"

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Works excellently with my laptop via HDMI 1.4. The monitor is displayed using integrated Intel HD Graphics 5000. (NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT THE NEWEST HDMI STANDARDS, AND THUS IF YOU HAVE HDMI 2.0 YOU WILL BE ABLE TO RUN 4K AT 60 HZ) Out of the box supports 3840x2160@30Hz, 2160x1600@60Hz (stretched 16:10), 2160x1440@60Hz, 1920x1080@60Hz, 1280x1024@75Hz, 1024x768@75Hz, and more. The problem is that some of the less common resolutions are 30Hz only, even if clearly below 1440p. For example, the computer will only let me display 1366x768@30Hz. You can also use the intel control panel to set custom resolutions. First of all, this can be used to fix the aforementioned problem, since it totally allows you to set a custom resolution on e.g. 1366x768, but on a higher refresh rate. Second, 1920x2160 (Half width, but full height of 4K) can be displayed on a maximum of 51Hz - if you have two HDMI 1.4 ports, or use a USB adapter to get a second one, you can use the picture-by-picture mode on the monitor to get a psuedo-full 4k monitor running at 51Hz. Last of least, you can set a custom resolution to make the monitor display 1080p on 75Hz - good to know when gaming.

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I really like this monitor; particularly the ease of changing orientation from landscape to portrait mode. What I find mystifying is the absence of any mention of its embedded speakers. I was all set to use a set of powered speakers I happened to have with my brand new build. Imagine my surprise when Windows 10 started up and sound came from the monitor screen itself. I thought at first my ears were being fooled so I unplugged the old speakers. Yep, still got sound. I suppose I shouldnt be shocked since my Sony Bravia TV has a similar implementation but there is no mention of this in the Amazon item description. The Windows device manager list the audio output as ASUS PB287Q (NVIDIA High Definition Audio). I have an ASUS NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 video card and connect with DisplayPort if that matters. Please note that the highest volume is fairly moderate but this is a work station so for most of my uses the sound quality is fine.

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By far the best monitor I have ever purchased, so awesome I had to buy two of them. The screen has a matte finish so dont expect deep blacks or whites.. runs great at 4k. Make sure to change the the display port mode from 1.1 to 1.2 in the menu... 1.1 does not support 4k at 60hz.

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I wanted to pick up a decent, inexpensive 4k screen for my sons computer. Hes been fiddling with mods and textures on some games with a mid range video card (r9 270x) and a planar 1080p monitor. Its his art. But the video card and 1080p were holding him back...not enough vram, not enough pixels. I picked up an overclocked 970 which is a wonderful card. We havent tried it out on the very latest super high res games but hes running the batman series (including arkham knight), skyrim, etc. Arkham Knight chokes a little at the higher resolutions with everything turned on but hes still getting ~35-50fps most of the time. But AK is glitchy and slow on the PC, hopefully theyll fix that this fall. After looking at 3 dozen monitors I picked this one. There are a few monitors that routinely garner editors choice awards and best inexpensive 4k screen, and this is either picked as the best or another screen that uses the same panel as this wins. Im not one of those guys that buys $5000 tvs and $2000 computer monitors, I just want it to look good, not have stuck pixels, and not be fussy or break down. Well, it looks great out of the box. I havent calibrated it yet and I might not bother. It has a huge window right behind it and were not seeing any issues with a washed out or ugly display when its backlit by the sunlight. The stand is extremely flexible, allowing tilt, raise and lower without screws or a lot of work, just pushing it around. One gotcha is that the screen wont do 4k@60hz unless you use displayport and change a setting in the monitor to use DP 1.2. The default settings with the included displayport cable came up at 30hz until I made the change. Google it, there are some videos and text instructions on how to get into the monitor menus and flip it from DP 1.1 to 1.2. Anyhow, I was a little pensive about some of these cheap 4k displays and Im sure the ones that roll out next year with IPS panels and better pulldown and all that other video nerd stuff will be better. But we like it, the price was right, and unless it dies on me in <2 years I dont feel disappointed at all. I had looked at this and the samsung (which doesnt have as good of a stand), along with some super cheap no-names and ended up with this one for quality (some cheapos had reports of dirt between the screen and coating) and price...it was about $25 cheaper than the samsung when I bought it and both use the same panel.

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I just have to say that this is one of the best monitors I owned so far. I was a bit worried if it will be crisp and sharp enough comparing to the Dell Ultrasharp I owned for quite a long while, but this upgrade to 4K was one of my best purchases. I did the color calibration with my Spyder4 and what was my surprise that it almost matched the monitors original calibration. The ASUS continue to impress me with the quality of their tech and the attention they continue to pay to the consumers overall satisfaction. I didnt discover any dead pixels. Ive noticed some backlight bleeding, but it doesnt bother me much, since I usually have some light on anyway. This monitor was a great upgrade to my DELL and is of a very high quality. I gave the sound 3 stars, but who uses monitor sound nowadays anyway... I rated this monitor for its picture quality, responsiveness and overall impression.

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Im not going to write out a ton on info on this monitor, aif you want a really long review for check out Toms hardwares 10 page review on this, its filled with tons of tests and comparisons and everything else you could want. I do want to say that if your looking for a 4k monitor that is affordable and has a nice image/features this is the best one to get. Its leagues better than the cheap china seike ones that have been out for a year now and a lot better than the compatible monitors from Samsung, Dell, Phillips, and others for a similar price. The image is absolutely fantastic its shocking when you see it first time. This monitor is perfect for averything other than PROFESSIONAL color grading, which you would want a $3000 model for. If you do editing but not a pro colorist this one should be fine for you, along with anything else you would want a 4k dislay for including gaming. The monitor runs at 60hz with displayport 1.2 so make sure tp use thay. The colors/contrast is great along with the viewing angles are great too! If you want some more talk about this along with an unboxing and review and an issue I had that is specific to the 2013 Mac pro with top graphics card (d700) check out my Utube video. Just copy paste and search the following : ASUS 4K PB287Q 28-Inch Issues - Unboxing - Overview - Review Max Yuryev If your in the market for 4k this is the one for you!

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Im about to hit the 30 day mark of using this monitor and have no complaints about it once you get it set up. This is my main monitor running off a GTX 1080fe in a dual monitor setup. If I had to complain about anything it would be the deeply recessed power/interface cable ports but you only need to do that once. The hard buttons are reasonably well placed behind the bezel and although not the best placement they are better placed than most modern day monitors. I really wish those buttons were in front of the bezel but again once you tweak things to your liking you dont need to mess with it again. The support base is really good supporting landscape, portrait, and multiple tilt/height/swivel modes. It feels very sturdy and better than some replacement stands Ive bought in the past that cost more than this monitor by itself. Ive thrown the most intensive games I have at it and it has yet to disappoint.

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I do love it, but setting things up for 60Hz refresh requires a bit of help. I ordered this and the Nvidia GTX 980. As of writing this (Nov 22nd 2014) there is a major issue hitting a lot of people where the system will not cold boot if using a single monitor and the DisplayPort cable. Hangs after loading BIOS. This is NOT the monitor or supplied cable, its the actual graphics driver. I have a dual monitor setup and I discovered that providing I use a DVI-I cable to the second monitor the bootup will take place on Monitor 2 and as soon as the Password page occurs it will swap over (auto) to the Main ASUS monitor. The monitor itself is crystal clear, excellent color reproduction and a near perfect viewing area. I do use the ColorMunky to ensure that color reproduction on the screen and printer match, but the monitor comes with a "lot" of choices for setting up you color preferences. Warning. First time in from a lower resolution monitor the icons that litter your screen will be really small, you can adjust the size easily. BUT the monitor come factory set using DisplayPort 1.1 (32 Hz only) and you must change this to 1.2 for 60Hz. You do that by opening the the on-screen menu >> System Setup >> DisplayPort Stream >> (select) 1.2. Using Nvidia (or whatever graphics card you are using) select under the PC header 3840X2160 (native) and change Refresh Rate to 60 Hz. Now your done. Enjoy stunningly crisp graphics.

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Image quality is fantastic. No dead pixels or ghosting or any other type of problem other buyers may have reported. Replaces my ASUS 1080p monitors which have been (and still are) very reliable. Keep in mind that you will need a very good graphics card to drive a single 4k monitor. If your setup is dual 4K monitors, youll need even more graphic card power. All else equal, 4K requires at least 4 times the graphics performance. My [now upgraded] card supported the 4K resolution, but it struggled to keep up with even basic windows activities. I use the Display Port inputs to get max speed and the 10 bit color. CPU speed is of course another performance factor.

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