@alegator One additional noteworthy distinction is that if you want to set up a daisy chain, the U2720Q won't allow that because it doesn't have an output port for that purpose. The UP2720Q does, but rather than the more common setup of a USB-C input and a DisplayPort output for that purpose, it uses a Thunderbolt input and Thunderbolt output. That allows it to run more video bandwidth to support daisy chains involving higher-end display setups, such as dual 4K 60 Hz, but that also means that the source PC and the second display both need to support Thunderbolt to make that work.
@alegator Quoting my own response from this thread where the same question was asked:
The “P” in UP2720Q stands for PremierColor. That means it’s highly color-accurate and supports advanced calibration capabilities that are important for people doing color-sensitive work. Unless you’re a professional photographer, video editor, print designer, or something similar, you probably don’t want that display. And if you don’t plan to calibrate your display, you definitely don’t.
Thanks for the reply jphughan. Regardless of the features you mentioned, is there a noticeable difference in IQ to the eye when watching the same picture in these monitors? Or is it just a technical advantage of the UP regarding color accuracy for pro work? I'm not a pro , but I do like photography and own pro gear.
@alegator I haven’t personally used either of those specific displays, so I would recommend that you seek out in-depth reviews of the UP2720Q to get a sense of its image quality, since reviewers will likely describe it relative to “typical” displays, even if not the U2720Q exactly. RTings is a well-respected source of in-depth display reviews and they have one for the U2720Q, and Photography Life does as well. If you do photography and own nice gear, I guess it may come down to how much time you’d spend viewing and adjusting your photos on this display and how much money you want to put into your hobby. Good luck with your decision!
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@alegator One additional noteworthy distinction is that if you want to set up a daisy chain, the U2720Q won't allow that because it doesn't have an output port for that purpose. The UP2720Q does, but rather than the more common setup of a USB-C input and a DisplayPort output for that purpose, it uses a Thunderbolt input and Thunderbolt output. That allows it to run more video bandwidth to support daisy chains involving higher-end display setups, such as dual 4K 60 Hz, but that also means that the source PC and the second display both need to support Thunderbolt to make that work.
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@alegator Quoting my own response from this thread where the same question was asked:
The “P” in UP2720Q stands for PremierColor. That means it’s highly color-accurate and supports advanced calibration capabilities that are important for people doing color-sensitive work. Unless you’re a professional photographer, video editor, print designer, or something similar, you probably don’t want that display. And if you don’t plan to calibrate your display, you definitely don’t.
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Thanks for the reply jphughan. Regardless of the features you mentioned, is there a noticeable difference in IQ to the eye when watching the same picture in these monitors? Or is it just a technical advantage of the UP regarding color accuracy for pro work? I'm not a pro , but I do like photography and own pro gear.
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@alegator I haven’t personally used either of those specific displays, so I would recommend that you seek out in-depth reviews of the UP2720Q to get a sense of its image quality, since reviewers will likely describe it relative to “typical” displays, even if not the U2720Q exactly. RTings is a well-respected source of in-depth display reviews and they have one for the U2720Q, and Photography Life does as well. If you do photography and own nice gear, I guess it may come down to how much time you’d spend viewing and adjusting your photos on this display and how much money you want to put into your hobby. Good luck with your decision!
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Thanks!