Is 4K worth it on a 27-inch monitor?

Absolutely for text-heavy work like coding, writing, and spreadsheets. The jump from 1440p to 4K at 27 inches makes text razor-sharp. For gaming, 4K demands a powerful GPU — 1440p at 27 inches is the better gaming sweet spot.

Can my laptop drive a 4K monitor?

Any laptop from the last 5 years with HDMI 2.0 or USB-C DisplayPort can drive 4K at 60Hz. For 4K at 120Hz+, you need HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4. Check your laptop's port specifications.

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