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ThinkVision P27u-20 27'' 4K full DCI-P3 & Adobe RGB HDR400 Thunderbolt 4 Monitor $746 - 13% Rakuten

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[Lenovo Canada] ThinkVision P27u-20 27'' 4K full DCI-P3 & Adobe RGB HDR400 Thunderbolt 4 Monitor $746 - 13% Rakuten

P27u-20 is the refreshed model of the now discontinued amazing P27u-10 professional 4K monitor for creative work. If you don't want to spend $2k for the new Apple studio display, this is an excellent alternative. No - it is not designed for gamers with high refresh rate/g-sync/free-sync

Currently it is 22% off in the public store with 13% Rakuten. **YMMV, my Cobalt also has amex offer $100 off $1000, but it appears amex requires ordering through amex small business store which has no discount (also no discount via perkoplis/ IBM epp). You won't be able to find this model through the catalogue but you can search for it.

I have the old P27u-10 and wanted to add a 2nd one. Then I found this updated version. P27u-10 was about $550 when discounted. Considering this model has a Thunderbolt 4 hub with 100W PD, HDR400 certified, built-in speakers, the $200 premium seems reasonable. I will be able to daisy chain my old P27u-10 and connect P27u-20 directly to my MBP, XPS15 and thinkpad via Thunderbolt cable. Comparable full P3/Adobe monitors from Dell, LG, Apple etc. cost 2-4x more.

Overview
If you are a photographer, a video editor, a graphic designer or a professional who doesnt like compromises, its time you met ThinkVision P27u-20. A versatile 27-inch monitor, this is a fantastic package that gives you everything you want. The P27u-20 comes with a 3840 x 2160 UHD screen that delivers outstanding image quality and clarity. Its wide IPS screen offers enhanced viewing angles, an excellent contrast ratio. Further, this monitor has a unique pre-calibrated accuracy, a dual wide color gamut (99.1% DCI-P3 and 99.5% Adobe RGB), and a VESA DisplayHDR 400 support to provide a realistic visual experience for designers, graphics creators, photographers and pro users. Made for modern times, the P27u-20 is designed to help you connect, collaborate and manage your work remarkable efficiency. This monitor comes with an uncompromised Thunderbolt. 4 solution that professionals will love. The P27u-20 offers 4K resolution with 1 Gbps Ethernet speed and USB3.2 Gen1. Experience blazing speeds of up to 40 Gbps and industry-leading Thunderbolt. 4 ports - 4 inputs and 4 outputs for superb multi-screen connectivity. It also offers up to 100W power delivery, KVM, a USB Hub with 5 Gbps USB data and USB-C 27W for power charging that help boost productivity. This monitor comes with top-of-the-line 2 x 3W built-in speakers for an immersive user-experience. ThinkVision P27u-20. A monitor for professionals who make no compromises.


Key Details
  • 7-inch 3840 x 2160 IPS display
  • DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color
  • DisplayHDR 400 certified
  • Thunderbolt 4 input & output
  • Factory calibrated color accuracy
  • Flexible ergonomic stand
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waloshin wrote: Too bad it does not hit 1000 nits.
For typical photo and video work, you actually have to turn the brightness down when editing. Take my new 14 inch MBP with miniLED display for example, when you change display settings to photo mode, MacOS actually locks the screen brightness.
I think the peak brightness benefit is overblown for computer screens, considering your typical use case with those monitors indoors.
This monitor is definitely not for everyone - you can get cheaper 4K 27 inch with 100% sRGB or proper gaming monitors that typically have worse color.
For someone like me, who like serious photography as a hobby, play RPGs as a causal gamer and work from home dealing with lots of texts/spreadsheets, this monitor is an affordable alternative compared to Apple/Dell's latest offerings.

My eyes cannot tolerate those 100% sRGB gaming monitors, especially side by side with my P3/Adobe monitors.
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Quickly looking through the page, can’t seem to find the warranty support on this monitor. Anyone have knowledge in this? I usually stick with dell for its 0 dead pixel / 3 year warranty.
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ericw wrote: For typical photo and video work, you actually have to turn the brightness down when editing. Take my new 14 inch MBP with miniLED display for example, when you change display settings to photo mode, MacOS actually locks the screen brightness.
I think the peak brightness benefit is overblown for computer screens, considering your typical use case with those monitors indoors.
This monitor is definitely not for everyone - you can get cheaper 4K 27 inch with 100% sRGB or proper gaming monitors that typically have worse color.
For someone like me, who like serious photography as a hobby, play RPGs as a causal gamer and work from home dealing with lots of texts/spreadsheets, this monitor is an affordable alternative compared to Apple/Dell's latest offerings.

My eyes cannot tolerate those 100% sRGB gaming monitors, especially side by side with my P3/Adobe monitors.
I think he/she meant peak nits for HDR content
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great price, but i dont have money.
using vg271u acer, also HDR 400 ips for video editig, it is the best color i ever had, what is different with this one? anyone knows?
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"Avg Delta E < 1" ?
unless this is a true 10 bit panel and I doubt it for the price.

And the spec looks too good to be true for the price.
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OCNAMC wrote: Quickly looking through the page, can’t seem to find the warranty support on this monitor. Anyone have knowledge in this? I usually stick with dell for its 0 dead pixel / 3 year warranty.
It is 3 years same as p27u-10.
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Kelau09 wrote: "Avg Delta E < 1" ?
unless this is a true 10 bit panel and I doubt it for the price.

And the spec looks too good to be true for the price.
It is 8bits+FRC it seems. My p27u-10 can calibrate to delta e <1 so I am not surprised this one can do that too. P27u-10 was the hidden gem in lenovo’s line up. I suspect it is also a LG panel this time.

https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/6a29284d
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Great everything but isn't it really too small?
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andreid wrote: Great everything but isn't it really too small?
Depends on how close/far you sit from it.
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ericw wrote: It is 3 years same as p27u-10.
Is it 0 dead pixels? Or does it take 3-5 dead pixels for a replacement?
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OCNAMC wrote: Is it 0 dead pixels? Or does it take 3-5 dead pixels for a replacement?
It is 2-5 I recall. but I havent had issue with my p27u-10 so far.
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Too bad it is only 60hz. Even if it is a professional monitor, I think many people now can't go back to a normal 60hz display.
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I have a P27u-10 and while I like it a lot, the one thing that steers me toward the Apple Studio Display is the almost certainty of it being able to display Dolby Vision. My M1 MBP built-in display apparently does, and it's jarring to see the difference between the P27u-10 and the MBP display (or my iPhone, for that matter). Meanwhile, Lenovo seems to charge >$4k for the privilege of Dolby Vision.

https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/p/accessor ... 62a6rar3us
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lefroset wrote: I have a P27u-10 and while I like it a lot, the one thing that steers me toward the Apple Studio Display is the almost certainty of it being able to display Dolby Vision. My M1 MBP built-in display apparently does, and it's jarring to see the difference between the P27u-10 and the MBP display (or my iPhone, for that matter). Meanwhile, Lenovo seems to charge >$4k for the privilege of Dolby Vision.

https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/p/accessor ... 62a6rar3us
That's a miniLED HDR screen though. I did debate about the new Apple Studio Display, but for 3x the price, I'd rather to add a P27u-20 for now. Dolby vision is not essential for me - I either watch movies on TV or on my MBP 14 when on the road.
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Does it back to regular price $959 already?

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