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11 Jan 2023

Look at the best in monitors for back to school

Bec Summer

STACK Writer

Dedicated monitors are a great productivity tool that also tend to have screen sizes and technology that make them easier to look at for longer durations.

Plus, monitors with USB Type-C connectivity enable you to power up, transmit data, and even send display signals between devices with just one connection. Be gone cable clutter!

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Three reasons to have USB-C connectivity in your next monitor

An HDMI monitor input is standard. However, USB-C has many advantages, and is fast becoming the preferred choice for laptop to monitor connections. Choosing a monitor with USB-C and HDMI ports won’t set you back much more than choosing an HDMI-only monitor.

The USB Type-A port we’re all familiar with was intended mainly for connecting peripherals, such as external storage, a wired mouse, or a printer. USB-C has been conceived with much greater ambition - to be a single-cable solution for audio/video, data, and power delivery. If you have a laptop and monitor equipped with USB-C compatibility, here’s how things just got better:

1 Ditch your dedicated laptop charger. Connect to a monitor that features USB-C power delivery, and it will charge your device at the same time. Currently, USB-C can provide data transfer of ten gigabytes per second, and up to 100W power delivery. So, no more messy charging, or chunky HDMI cable.

2 Easy plug and play. Unlike USB-A which can’t be inserted if it’s upside down, the slim and symmetrical design of the USB-C receptacle has been designed to correctly pair no matter how it’s plugged in.

3 Future proof. The European Union has mandated that by the end of 2024, all mobile phones, tablets, and cameras sold in its common market will come with USB-C charging ports, with laptops to follow by 2026. This will encourage wide adoption worldwide. Latest standards for USB-C data and power delivery are up to 80 Gbps and 240W respectively, so there's plenty of growth in use case ahead.

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Entry level monitors

ASUS VA24DCP 23.8" Full HD Type C Monitor with 65W Power Delivery (27” also available)

The FHD ASUS VA24DCP features TÜV Rheinland-certified flicker-free and low blue kight technologies to ensure a comfortable viewing experience. Together with 65W power delivery, it’s a great no fuss entry level monitor for young students. There's also a 27” variant available, with all other specs the same.

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Lenovo L27M-30 27" FHD Monitor with LC50 Webcam

For home learning opportunities, the Lenovo L27M-30 is great value. It comes with a 1080p resolution webcam that also features built-in dual mics for smart voice capture. AMD FreeSync delivers smooth video that’s ideal for lessons and game time.

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Mid level monitors

Lenovo L32P-30 31.5" Ultra HD Monitor with LC50 Webcam

When it comes to creative work where detail is important, a UHD display is the answer. In addition, the LP32P-30 includes exclusive Lenovo Artery software, which enables customisation of the user experience, with advanced display settings - such as a screen partitioning for efficient multitasking.

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Samsung M7 32" 4K UHD Smart Monitor

The M7 4K Monitor adds an immersive learning space to the class laptop. In addition, this UHD display becomes a standalone smart TV with just a Wi-Fi connection, so you can connect your favourite streaming apps in 4K HDR and browse the web. Workmode provides remote access to another PC as well as your Microsoft 365 account, and rounding out its versatility, it has AirPlay integration to connect Apple devices for viewing on the smart monitor.

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Big picture learning

Samsung M7 43" 4K UHD Smart Monitor

If you need a screen for video editing and multimedia projects, this 43” Samsung M7 fills the brief. It’s UHD, which is four times the pixels of Full HD, plus a 5000:1 contrast ratio means deeper blacks and better overall picture quality for immersive work. It also shares the functionality of the Samsung M7 32”, meaning a smart TV with incredible depth of features.

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