Looking to upgrade my monitor to an NEC EA or PA series

<p>Looking to upgrade from my existing run-of-the-mill HP monitor to a new NEC monitor with SpectraViewII. There is the highly regarded PA272W-BK-SV for about $1200, incl. a free hood, and the EA275UHD-BK-for about $950. The PA is advertised as "wide gamut", but both display ~100% of Adobe RGB, so not sure that's a defining difference. Resolution is--2560x1440 vs 3840x2160 for the EA. The PA has a longer warranty and that great reputation as the "gold standard". My primary usage that I care about color is editing images. I'm not a pro photographer, but I do understand that good equipment does make a difference. How would you rate these two monitors, and why? Thanks in advance for your help.</p>

<p>I have the PA272W, it's excellent. I say that coming from Sony Artisan, Radius PressView and Barco Reference V ($5K in it's day). Make sure you get SpectraView II software and a supported colorimeter, or better, the full bundle with that unit. Get the wide gamut, you can always emulate sRGB or many other color gamuts. </p>

<p>+1 I also have the 272 (coming from the prior generation 241) and it's terrific.<br>

Note that if you get the SV 'bundle', the colorimeter, will *not* work w/ i1Profiler software for non-NEC screens. You'd have to use something like Argyll/dispcalGUI. So, if you have or will have multiple screens, that could be a financial consideration. You can buy the SV software alone separately.<br>

I can't say enough good things about the PA and NEC support too.</p>

<p>I can't say enough good things about the PA and NEC <a id="itxthook6" href="/digital-darkroom-forum/00ddki?unified_p=1" rel="nofollow">support<img id="itxthook6icon" src="http://images.intellitxt.com/ast/adTypes/icon1.png" alt="" /></a> too.</p>

<p>+1...and wouldn't go to anything else.</p>

<p>Les</p>

<p>Is there an equivalent quality PA model as a 24 inch monitor. I know one does exist, but is it really equivalent in quality and features as the 27 inch model, notwithstanding the smaller screen?</p>

<p>I have access to an X-Rite Colormunki Photo colorimeter (post 2008). Can that replace the Spectra View II software and supported colorimeter.</p>

<p>Excuse these neophyte questions, I am just starting the process of improving my monitor (iMac 24) or seeking a better one. </p>

<p>yes, it's the PA242 vs PA272. Same great taste in a more convenient size :)<br>

Yes, you can use the ColorMunki hardware and you can *get by* w/ the Munki software but you really want to get the Spectraview software (which programs the panel electronics) ($89) vs. the Munki software (which just programs the computer video card).</p>

<p>Just to update...placed my order for a PA272 yesterday (instant rebate runs out today...) Thanks to Andrew, Howard, and Leszek for the advice.</p>

<p>David,</p>

<p>I found some information about the monitor set-up using SpectraII software features at<br>

http://www.imagescience.com.au/</p>

<p>Joe</p>

<p>Howard, thank you. Spot on reply.</p>