7 Best Monitor for Architects Reviews in 2023 | Top Quality Screens for Architectural Design

As architects with constant design projects, upgrading to an HDR10-compatible IPS 4k screen ensures that you get to see and deliver accurate color spaces at all times, providing stunning viewing experience. What’s good about the LG 27UK850-W monitor is that the images you work on will be delivered in full HD resolution even when you’re viewing off-angle, giving you a visually immersive experience. We reviewed 40" with 4K resolution monitors separately.

This HD IPS Led LIT monitor with IPS display technology supports 10-bit color depth and covers 99% of the sRGB color space. Creatives would love that the 178-degree viewing angle provides maximum space for both work and entertainment. Plus, LG added eye care technologies like integrated blue light filter, low-blue lights and flicker free technology features into its 27UK850-W monitor that protects eyes. 

A welcome productivity feature is the on screen control, which lets you access brightness, Screen Split 2.0, picture mode presets, Dual Controller, and other quick settings. The height and wide viewing angle of this monitor are adjusted easily.

As for connections, this LG monitor includes two HDMI 2.0 ports for multi monitor setups, allowing smooth multi tasking, as well as USB Type-C ports, dual USB 3.0, and headphone jacks for various devices.

Even if heavy gamers would say this LG 27UK850-W monitor has slow refresh rates (this has 60 hertz), this can still display sufficient graphics for most games although gaming is not the intended purpose. It's architectural work.

Ultrawide monitors are awesome for creatives because the extra work space allows for maximum viewing at all angles possible, allowing comfortable viewing. Just like LG’s 29WK600-W 29-inch IPS monitor with a resolution of 2560x1080 pixels.  It comes without any screen bezels in the way, so the 29 inches feels so much larger than it is. 

Setting up this HD monitor display is straightforward. If you always hated the black plastic that attracts fingerprints non-stop, you’d be happy with the LG’s matte white back panel even if the plastic feels flimsy while setting it up. It does begin to feel sturdy once you’ve connected the stand with the display. 

The strengths of LG 29WK600-W include the: 

• LG screen split software – LG designed this display with productivity in mind and you can see it with the included screen-split software.
• Picture quality and accuracy – Because this monitor is an IPS panel, you can expect to work images with accurate color no matter which angle you’re viewing it from.
• High Dynamic Range – This is an amazing feature for modern monitors, but may be dependent on your graphics settings. Having HDD expands the contrasts and colors of an image resulting in a more vivid and real-looking clear image quality, without color distortion. 

The built in speakers can be weak, but still a good addition.

BenQ advertised this monitor as one made for designers. With 4K UHD resolution and BenQ’s AQCOLOR technology, the colors you work on and view on this monitor is accurately as they are intended to provide extra sharp images details. Since you’d be able to see even the fine details, the BenQ PD2700U monitor can be a perfect tool for working on visual effects or video editors, graphics, animation, videos and photos. 

The BenQ PD2700U gives users access to a billion colors via the 10-bit tech. You also get to enjoy a CalMAN-verified and Pantone-validated monitor, which means it has been pre-calibrated and you get to use this perfect monitor straight out of the box. 

BenQ also included every eye care technology they could add to the PD2700U, such as auto-adjust light to ambient light and eye saver mode, so you can use the monitor comfortably even during long periods of use. It also offers energy saving mode, as well as auto sleep mode.

This computer monitor targets the freelance artist or architect student starting out in the world of design. There are still many better monitors for graphic designers, but the PD2700U is a pretty competitive display quality with a lot to offer for its price.

The LG 34WK650-W monitor is a two-toned display with an all-black front and all-white back panel and stand. As an ultrawide screen with IPS display, expect to have a modern, suave and thoughtful design with fairly thin bezels at the sides and top. There are 100x100mm holes readily available for VESA mount and if you’re not planning to mount the display, you can make monitor height adjustments up to 110mm and tilt it by -5 to 15 degrees. 

Check the back and you’d see one Display Port input, two HDMI ports, a headphones jack, and two 5W built-in MaxxAudio speakers. What isn’t visible, but a welcome addition, are the anti-glare 3H treatment coating that eliminates unwanted light reflections. 

This great monitor also has an On-Screen Display menu, which makes life easier if you’re on your computer designing architecture projects for long hours daily.

When it comes to impeccable performance, the LG 34WK650-W is just as much a graphic designer’s dream (because of its super-accurate, extremely vibrant colors and vivid visuals) as it is a gamer’s dream monitor (because of its anti-ghosting and improved refresh rate. The extra bump from 60 to 75 Hertz when using a DisplayPort cable is very much appreciated. 

However, don’t expect much from the built in speakers as they don’t really contribute anything good for this beautifully-crafted value-for-money LG monitor.

What the ViewSonic VP2768 PRO lacks in larger screen size, it makes up for the exceptionally vibrant and accurate color and grayscale, as well as unique features you rarely get to see at this price point. 

The ViewSonic VP2768 PRO looks super sleek design with its all-black, front-and-back panel with a silver back tilt stand to minimize fingerprint marks. This monitor is super-flexible – you can adjust its height, tilt, swivel, or pivot if you want to. For a more permanent wall mounting, there are VESA-compliant holes at the back and a cable holder. There are also a lot of connectivity options, such as a USB type C port connectivity.

For those in design, architecture and other creative/arts fields, the ViewSonic VP2768 PRO, with it's great screen space, should be able to accommodate your needs of precise, highly-detailed imagery with accurate grayscale reproduction and perfect viewing angles no matter where you look. You'll be able to see incredible details without dead pixels and random flickering.

This high performance monitor also has the 6-Axis Color Enhancement function and hardware calibration system that helps you auto-tune and individually-adjust the six primary colors: magenta, red, yellow, blue, green and cyan. It also shows on-screen motion clearly and smoothly with less motion blur.

If you’re on a budget, but require a monitor that would let you work on accurate grays, darks, bright lights and colors, check out the mid-priced 27-inch BenQ PD2700Q display. 

What’s good about this BenQ monitor is that even if it is one of the lowest priced in this list, the display doesn’t feel cheap. The cabinet is simple, but its screen is still non-reflective, framed by 0.75-inch bezels. The rectangular stand may look old school, but it is definitely sturdy and can be height adjusted, swiveled, pivoted and tilted if the need arises. 

For an old model, the 2k world class display and its 2560×1440 QHD resolution, 100% sRGB and 178-degree easy wide viewing angle which delivers amazing sharp and crisp images viewing experience, that is quite good for professional use. Color reproduction is true-to-life and vibrant just like higher-priced PC monitors.

It also has other features such as changing the color temperature by choosing cooler or warmer tones, or set it so it automatically adjusts and remain consistent while working.

One important feature that might strike creative users is the Darkroom Mode, which gives you more settings for contrast, brightness and other image adjustments. There is also the CAD/CAM mode for upgraded 3D color and lines. 

If you’re going to use this sophisticated monitor for long periods, you’d benefit from the DualView function that lets you split your screen space for maximum productivity. You can also stop worrying about potential eye strain during long working sessions since this particular crisp and clear images & display is designed with anti-flicker and balanced backlighting.

We included this Philipps 276E8VJSB monitor with this list because it is one of the cheapest 4k Ultra high-definition IPS monitors in the market today. There are a couple of sacrifices done to lower the price tag, but if you’re only after vibrant, accurately-colored and consistently good images that most 4k IPS monitors offer, then you’d love this model. 

Design-wise, this ultrawide monitor has anti-glare coating and a simple, silver curved monitor stand that’s easy to set-up. At the back, you’ll see two HDMI 2.0 ports, a headphones jack, and DisplayPort 1.2. While you can only tilt the display (and not rotate nor adjust its height), you have 178-degree wide viewing angles and enough to take advantage of all the workspace given to you for more comfortable viewing. 

The On-Screen Display function (controlled via a joystick) is always a good touch for easy access on all multiple settings. Two things that stand out about this Philipps monitor are: 

• the response-time overdrive “SmartResponse” modes so you can pick from “Off, Fast, Faster, and Fastest” options
• the usage of direct current (DC) in regulating brightness intensity, so you don’t have to worry about how to get less eye strain or flickering 

If you’re an architect who dabbles in gaming while on a break from work, you’d be pleased to know that the 4k UHD can accommodate most PC titles, even if this Philipps monitor only has a 60Hz refresh rate.