The ALOGIC Clarity Pro 27C4KPDWattempts to allure professionals with characteristics and useful features that complement its purpose. It comes in two versions, with one offering touch capability. It looks, feels, and is priced like it’s ready to duke it out with established brands like Dell and LG in the prosumer space, so let’s see what it can do.
ALOGIC Clarity Pro 27C4KPDW Specifications
- Screen Size: 27 Inches
- Resolution:3840 x 2160 4K UHD
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Panel Technology: In-Plane Switching (IPS Black)
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- Response Time: ?
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (Static)
- Brightness: 400 cd/m²
- Built-in Speakers: Yes (2 x 5 Watts)
- Stand: Height – Yes
- Stand: Tilt – Yes
- Stand: Swivel – Yes
- Stand: Pivot – Yes
- VESA Compatibility: Yes (100 x 100)
- Connectivity: DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, HDMI 2.1 x 2, USB-C PD65W x 1, USB 3.0 x 2, USB-B Upstream x 1, Webcam with mic x 1, 3.5mm Audio Jack
- Dimensions with Stand(WxHxD): 25.28” x 22.24” x 8.66″
- Weight: 16.76 lbs
Design and Features
The ALOGIC Clarity Pro 27C4KPDW is a gorgeous piece of kit, and it somewhat resembles premium models from Dell and the older Apple displays. The monitor has a matte silver finish with black details, so it doesn’t look like most office monitors. The display has thicker inner borders, so it would look less appealing if it weren’t for the glass surface.
Unboxing the monitor was straightforward, and you will be greeted by the stand along with its cables and manuals. Assembly is tool-free, so putting together the base and arm and then sliding it into the cabinet itself should be easy for anyone. Everything snaps into place snugly and perfectly, so there should be no issues in setting it up.
The product includes a chunky power brick, but that’s a minor inconvenience, even if most monitors now have an internal design. You get cables for DisplayPort, HDMI, USB-C, and USB upstream, so most won’t need to buy anything else to get it running. It even includes VESA screws that are properly spaced for the recessed bolt holes.
The ALOGIC Clarity Pro 27C4KPDW is noticeably heavier than some of the recent 27-inch models we handled, even if it only weighs 16.76 pounds. That makes it feel more premium, but it is still rather easy to lift if you need to move it around. The whole device only needs 8.66 inches of depth, and its base is flat, so it won’t inconvenience you even if you have a smaller desk.
We’re impressed with its build quality as well since it doesn’t feel plasticky or cheap like some of the offerings from newer brands. The back panel is mostly ABS plastic, but the base is metal, and the front panel is made of glass. There are no signs of defects or disturbing wobbling, but we feel that the hinges on the stand could be a bit firmer than they are.
One thing we dislike about it is its use of buttons for the OSD instead of a more convenient joystick. The buttons are located under the bottom bezel, but there is no labeling so you are left to guess which is which. A monitor at this price range deserves better, although you should be able to master it after some time has passed.
The ALOGIC Clarity Pro 27C4KPDW’s stand offers tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments for your convenience. The monitor even has an auto-rotation feature, so you don’t have to manually set its orientation in your PC’s display settings. It’s also VESA compatible, but that only becomes necessary in distinct instances.
The monitor’s connectivity layout includes DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 slots, a 65-watt USB-C slot, and two USB ports for your peripherals. It also has a 3.5mm jack for headphones and a type-B upstream port. Note that the latter needs to be connected to your PC if you want to use the monitor’s webcam while using DisplayPort or HDMI.
The webcam on top of the ALOGIC Clarity Pro 27C4KPDW is quite interesting since it’s motorized. It will only pop out if your PC is using the webcam, like when you are on a video call, and it will drop back in at the end of usage. Its 8MP sensor is quite clear and bright even in a dim room, so it should work just as well as most commercially available USB webcams.
You also get speakers and microphones with this monitor to complete its conferencing capabilities. The latter is sufficiently clear, while the speakers, with their 5 watts of power, can get loud enough to fill a small space. You can’t expect resounding bass from them, but they are usable for basic purposes like watching videos.
Display and Performance
The ALOGIC Clarity Pro 27C4KPDW sports a 27-inch IPS panel with a 3840 x 2160 resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and an undisclosed response time. The backlight has a 350 cd/m2 output and a 400 cd/m2 peak, while the contrast ratio is at 1000:1, like most IPS panels. This model is HDR 400-capable, but we all know how limited that is when it comes to HDR quality.
What stands out with this monitor is its glossy panel, which doesn’t degrade the color vibrance compared to matte coatings. It requires extra care and maintenance since it’s prone to smudging and scratches, but that’s a minor inconvenience. The screen looks eye-popping, to be honest, but make sure to set it away from glare.
27-inch 4K monitors are extra sharp, so they’re great for imaging, videos, and games. However, reading, browsing, and office work might suffer since letters can become smaller and sharper. You can use scaling, but that’s not always ideal since not every program out there works well with it.
The ALOGIC Clarity Pro 27C4KPDW worked instantly when we plugged it into our Asus M16 laptop’s USB-C slot. It didn’t need manual configuration, although its auto-rotate mode needed to be activated. We didn’t run into any major issues, so USB-C laptop users can rest assured that it will work flawlessly out of the box.
The ALOGIC Clarity Pro 27C4KPDW’s panel covered 100% sRGB, 100% Adobe RGB, and 93% of the DCI-P3 color space. However, its default accuracy was all over the place, with a deltaE average of 5.02, which is too high for a prosumer display. It is most likely because of the wider gamut coverage, but it shouldn’t be an excuse for something that’s marketed to be pre-calibrated for prosumer use.
Using our Calibrite Display Plus on it reduced the dE average to 0.7, which makes it fantastic for editing work and content creation. It’s worth getting the gadget this time since this monitor needs it to bring out its true potential. However, regular users or those who simply want a premium video conferencing monitor can skip it and use the included presets to find a preferrable setting for daily use.
The ALOGIC Clarity Pro 27C4KPDW’s backlight reached 349 cd/m2 at 100%, so it has plenty of room for adjustment. Its contrast reached 1165:1 at 22% or 120 cd/m2 brightness, so it’s capable of better black luminance than some IPS monitors out there. Note that it doesn’t mean that it can produce VA or OLED-level dark scenes or even compelling HDR performance.
Panel uniformity for the test sample had some issues on the corners and bottom edge of the screen. There were some minor light leaks, which induced noticeable clouding, although it is not a big deal against lighter backgrounds. Note that this can vary with every monitor made due to tolerances, so there are better units out there.
The ALOGIC Clarity Pro 27C4KPDW rated response time isn’t available anywhere, but it’s safe to assume that it’s the same as what most prosumer displays have. It doesn’t show blurring in every motion sequence, but fast-paced and contrasting transitions can reveal some ghosting. Note that the monitor also doesn’t have an overdrive feature, but that’s understandable since it was meant for work and not play.
Another thing you miss out on with this model is Adaptive Sync, which has yet to become a standard for professional monitors. 4K gaming will need it, but it is understandable that it’s not with this monitor since it wasn’t designed for that. Its input lag sits at 10ms at 60Hz, so there are no perceivable delays, just like with every modern monitor out there.
Thoughts on the ALOGIC Clarity Pro 27C4KPDW
The ALOGIC Clarity Pro 27C4KPDW is a fancy monitor that has the right features and a desirable glossy panel. It offers impressive gamut coverage and functionality, enabling it to compete with the best its price range has to offer. We love how it looks and performs, although there is still some room for improvement.
The biggest issue for us is the dismal color accuracy, but that could be because ALOGIC used a different calibration method than the usual commercial options. We also have minor peeves like the limited 65-wattage and the buttons, but those are not deal-breakers in our book. It is expensive, but it’s worth going through some hoops to tune it just because of that gorgeous glossy screen and feature set.
Pros:
- Wide Gamuts
- Great Build Quality and Aesthetics
- Glossy Panel
- USB-C Webcam Included
Cons:
- Expensive
- Dismal Default Accuracy and HDR
- Thick Bezels
About the Author: 
Paolo has been a gaming veteran since the golden days of Doom and Warcraft and has been building gaming systems for family, friends, and colleagues since junior high. High-performance monitors are one of his fixations; he believes that every citizen’s right to enjoy one. He has gone through several pieces of hardware in pursuit of every bit of performance gain, much to the dismay of his wallet. He now works with Monitornerds to scrutinize the latest gear to create reviews that accentuate the seldom explained aspects of a PC monitor.
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