With its height, tilt, and swivel adjustments, the thin beveled screen of the Monoprice 27-inch CrystalPro 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) Productivity Monitor can be quickly turned from a horizontal to a vertical orientation.
The monitor readily assembles as it comes out of the box, as shown below:
The rear panel has a notched slot that the metal upright mounting frame that is compatible with VESA fits into.
Fitting into the frame is a robust metal vertical adjustable stand.
The upright frame’s bottom is screwed into the circular base.
The rear panel of the monitor has a recessed socket that accepts a normal three-pronged power chord. The provided HDMI cable should be plugged in there, and the other end should be inserted into the Mini-HDMI port on the laptop or desktop computer. Conveniently, a circular power button is situated on the back panel close to the right edge of the display.
With an in-plane switching (IPS) screen and a 3840x2160p resolution, the Monoprice 27-inch CrystalPro 4K UHD Monitor offers clear, detailed images with vibrant colors. The panel improves the entire visual experience by providing good viewing angles and reliable color fidelity.
The screen also has a brightness of 400 nits, which adds to the vivid and clear visual quality.
Whether used as a second monitor or as a stand-alone, this huge display increases productivity. Its performance even without built-in speakers makes it a wise purchase for $299.99.
First Defeat
Seldom do I test monitors that aren’t compatible with all of my laptops and desktop machines. Nevertheless, things didn’t go well with this product at first.
I first used this 27-inch monitor to test it in place of a similar-sized display from a different manufacturer that was connected to a more recent HP laptop with 32GB of RAM. With the default screen resolution, it appeared to function flawlessly.
But as soon as I tried any other option, the laptop’s screen and the Monoprice monitor began to flicker erratically until they eventually went back to the original setting.
Apart from that, the big screen device operated flawlessly. However, in addition to allowing me to fit a lot more windows into the brilliant IPS display, its really tiny display made me squint a lot.
To no effect, I even tried a DisplayPort cable instead of the provided HDMI one. The only workaround required me to hit the CTRL and + buttons in order to increase the display, which was really annoying.
Unfixed Hardware Error
Naturally, my initial thought was that there was a problem with the monitor. Ultimately, I tested the HP laptop with many second monitors, and it worked flawlessly.
But that presumption turned out to be false! The issue was resolved when I connected it to an older Dell laptop that had 8GB of RAM, not because there was a problem with the RAM supply for the display.
I adjusted the resolution, and nothing went wrong. When connected to multiple additional machines in my office, the same outcome was obtained.
The first malfunction was an odd thing to happen. The manufacturer’s website contained no mention of computer compatibility issues in any of the product documentation.
Although the color diffusion and image clarity were generally excellent, there was a small distortion that was only apparent on the login page during boot-up that I could not ignore.
The Ubuntu Linux OS symbol appears on the laptop’s screen as a rounded image, as seen in the image above. It is stretched vertically on the Monoprice monitor.
I didn’t see any comparable graphic distortions after the computer had completely booted up to the desktop. Compared to the same view on the laptop’s screen, the color presentation was actually far richer.
Outstanding Specifications but No Adjustability
With sRGB at 100% and DCI P3 at 95%, the color saturation of the CrystalPro Monitor is remarkable. It has a 1200:1 contrast ratio.
Its capacity to charge laptops with 65W of electricity via a USB Type C cord is a useful added feature. To operate as an active display, the monitor needs to be connected to a power source using the transformer and standard wall plug that are included.
Apart from the HDMI 2.1 port, there are additional connection ports such as TYPE C+USB, two USB 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, and an audio out port.
Compared to the more constrained laptop display, the CrystalPro Productivity Monitor offers much better color purity, tone, and saturation. (Author-taken Photo)
There are no user controls on this display to change the color or tone, etc. Take it or leave it is how it is presented. There are no options on the hardware or software that allow you to change any of the display settings. The brightness level can only be adjusted by adjusting it with the function keys on the computer.
In summary
A great product that is frequently on sale is the CrystalPro 27-inch Monitor. It is currently available for $184.99 from Monoprice.
Its performance is hard to match for increased productivity on home and office PCs, which makes it a great display for computing jobs for both individuals and businesses.
It’s possible that most users won’t require the capability to turn the screen vertically. However, this long-page view can be a useful tool in the computer toolbox for creatives whose activity revolves around long-form editing or document creation.
It was not intended for that specific usage, but as a gaming monitor, it will suffice for all but the pickiest players.