The most expensive monitor

When you mention expensive screens, many readers probably imagine a huge monitor. In fact, the price of models depends primarily on quality and functionality. What monitors are the most expensive, and why do they cost so much?

Rating of the 5 most expensive monitors

The top lines in the ranking of the most expensive models are occupied by two types: professional and interactive. Their features include compliance with the latest technological developments and extensive possibilities of use.

SONY BVM-X300 V2

The first place is occupied by a monitor from a world-famous manufacturer. Its main characteristics:

• OLED screen TRIMASTER EL™ with a diagonal of 29.5″ (74.9 cm);
• resolution 4096×2160 (17:9);
• connection: HDMI 2.0, BNC connector (x4): 3G/3G/HD-SDI (digital interfaces);
• supported formats: 4K, 2K, UHD, HD (at different frame rates), live broadcasts in HDR;
• brightness 100 cd/m^2;
• color depth 1.07 billion;
• viewing angles: horizontal 178, vertical 178.

Average price: 3,200,000 rubles.

The device has an expanded color range and works great with video processing programs. It is capable of solving tasks such as image evaluation, improving brightness to peak values ​​(using automatic contrast mode). The broadcast picture shows flawlessly natural colors.There is the latest version of firmware and a variety of marker functionality (central, format, zones) that divide the screen according to certain criteria.

REFERENCE! This monitor is professional and is widely used in video recording studios, but is also suitable for home use.

TVlogic LUM-310R

Second place went to a serious competitor, whose performance was almost as good as the favorite:

• Super-IPS 4K LCD with a diagonal of 31.1″ (78.9 cm);
• resolution 4096×2160 (17:9);
• connection: HDMI 2.0, BNC (x4): 12G-SDI A/B, 3G-SDI C/D;
• supported formats: 4K, 2K, UHD, HD;
• brightness 2000 cd/m^2;
• color depth 1.07 billion;
• viewing angles: horizontal 178, vertical 178;
• Contrast ratio: 1000000:1.

Estimated price: 3,100,000 rubles.

The monitor's functionality is as broad as Sony's capabilities. Allows color calibration to reference values, has a set of FPGA functions (these are tools programmable by the user for specific purposes).

REFERENCE! The price difference between the two panels depends on the brand. A well-known manufacturer sets a higher price for the product. From these indicators, you can see that the TVlogic LUM-310R display surpasses its competitor in diagonal size, and leaves it far behind in terms of brightness.

Canon DP-V2420

The third stage was occupied by a model that is inferior in price, but maintains excellent performance in terms of quality and capabilities:

• DCI 4K IPS LCD with a diagonal of 24″ (61.1 cm);
• resolution 4096×2160 (17:9);
• connection: HDMI, BNC (x4): 3G/HD-SDI;
• supported formats: 4K, 2K, UHD, HD;
• brightness 100 cd/m^2;
• color depth 1.07 billion;
• viewing angle: 178;
• Contrast ratio: 1000000:1.

Approximate price: 2,000,000 rubles.

Used for television broadcasting, filming and editing video products.

IMPORTANT! This professional model is designed so that even an ordinary user can easily understand the controls. There is an intuitive interface with all the necessary settings and an on-screen menu.

Orion OLSK-9824T6L

The fourth place went to an interactive computer monitor, the parameters of which are in some ways inferior to the winners, but in some respects they are superior:

• DCI 4K IPS LCD with a diagonal of 98″ (249 cm);
• resolution 4096×2160 (16:9);
• connection: HDMI, BNC (x4): 3G/HD-SDI;
• supported formats: 4K, 2K, UHD, HD;
• brightness 500 cd/m^2;
• color depth 1.06 billion;
• viewing angles: 178;
• Contrast: 1,300:1.

Approximate price: 1,800,000 rubles.

Important features of this model are the large diagonal and the possibility of horizontal or vertical installation. There is multi-touch support: up to 6 touches. It has additional capabilities aimed at conducting video conferencing and presentations, and was created for use in educational and public institutions. Supports various applications - both entertaining and educational. It is inferior to competitors in color and contrast, but ahead in brightness (with the exception of TVlogic).

Hyundai S98UAEI

The bottom level of the rating goes to another interactive display, its characteristics:

• LED with a diagonal of 98″ (249 cm);
• resolution 3840×2160 (16:9);
• connection: DP, HDMI;
• supported formats: 4K, 2K, UHD, HD;
• brightness 500 cd/m^2;
• color depth 1.06 billion;
• viewing angle: 178;
• Contrast ratio: 1,300:1.

Approximate price: 1,650,000 rubles.

The parameters of the model are almost the same as the Orion OLSK-9824T6L. Apart from the difference in cost, no other serious differences are visible, since the Hyundai S98UAEI has all the capabilities of an interactive device.

Now you know how expensive monitors are and what functions they can perform. The average consumer most likely will not need such luxury, especially professional panels. However, an expensive interactive screen can not only decorate your home, but also introduce pleasant and useful features that are unusual for conventional displays.