Are there any alternatives?

The best alternative at this time is LG’s 27GP950, which is the successor to the LG 27GN950 that we tested last year. All three of these are essentially identical monitors based on the same panel, except that LG’s new version does have HDMI 2.1. LG’s panel also does 160Hz via an overclock and it comes with RGB, and it costs about the same if you include the stand.

　　This makes the Eve Spectrum a tough sell, but if you’re into the minimalist design, want the 100-watt power delivery, skip the stand, and want the customizability, the Spectrum 4K may just have the edge.

　　

How long will it last?

Eve covers the Spectrum with a three-year warranty, including a 14-day DOA period and a pixel policy that states the display may have no bright pixels and up to five dark pixels before replacement is warranted. Outside of that, I see no reason why the Spectrum 4K shouldn’t last a minimum of five years, as any monitor should if taken care of properly care.

　　

Should I buy it?

　　

This is where Eve’s reputation may come into play. The amount of weight you put on the company’s longevity and ability to deliver will undoubtedly turn some off — and that’s fair.

　　But based on the quality of this brilliant monitor alone, the Eve Spectrum is absolutely worth a purchase.