EIZO is definitely great, but 4K EIZO screens ain't exactly cheap either. Closest to consumer-level are the CG248-4K and CG318-4K (which actually are reference-grade) and cost about $2,800.

The consumer-level Flexscan series are much cheaper. The EV3285, for example, is retailing for $1800 on BHPhoto.

Ah, I totally forgot about Flexscan. They're definitely more suitable for consumer than ColorEdge. I think I didn't considered it because it doesn't have DCI-P3, but it is definitely a great monitor.

True. FlexScan are sometimes not too expensive. With a discount, a 2k one can match Dell UltraSharp in pricing.

They also have those amazing 1:1 1920x1920 that are widely used in air traffic control.

Exactly!! I run exclusively 2k and it's not the end of the world imo.

I'm running a 1:1 right now and holy cow. I know it's probably bias but I will say it's actually the best monitor I've ever used... I'm a developer so the balance between LOC on screen at full width is AMAZING. Color isn't fantastic on it but honestly I have two monitors flanking it on the left/right that are calibrated enough for basic print/photo needs.

The thing is - I'm still using it for things like PS and Illustrator because 1:1 works so well for complex applications like that... I just check color on a better monitor.

Glad to hear you like it!

Perhaps for programming, if one can only afford a single monitor, 2K 16:10 (2560x1600) would be better than the 1:1 1920x1920 Eizo offers.

That gives you the ability to split screen into two windows that have an aspect ratio very close to A4, sqrt(2).

With Eizo, the split is a bit too narrow or too short.

However, for a single application the 1:1 is amazing. And sadly all 2K 16:10 are old models on their way out...