After the domestic market saw the exit of several popular brands, a new wave of manufacturers stepped in with fresh offerings. Among them is Digma, a company that covers the spectrum from solid state drives to laptops and monoblocks. Recently, a 27-inch Digma Pro Art M monitor arrived for review. It is not aimed at gaming, yet it deserves attention. Here is a closer look.
Art M stands as a premium but not entry level model in the Digma lineup. The manufacturer positions this monitor for designers, photographers, and professionals who work with accurate color. The design is crisp and the IPS panel delivers 5K resolution, mirroring the fidelity seen in high-end displays. The look also nods to well known premium brands in the space.
Appearance and ergonomics
The device comes in a silver finish. The chassis is plastic, while the stand is constructed from an aluminum alloy. The back features a minimalist logo that keeps the silhouette clean.
The stand attaches with three screws. It may not be the sleekest fastening scheme, but the monitor remains notably stable. Rubber feet on the front and rear help keep it grounded.
The screen tilts forward and back but does not offer height adjustment. Changing the angle can produce a light creak in the chassis, yet build quality remains solid.
Two 2W speakers are integrated at the stand junction. Practically speaking, the sound quality is underwhelming; the listener often perceives audio as coming from nearby headphones rather than from the unit itself.
Included in the box are the monitor, the stand, a power adapter, a DisplayPort cable, a cleaning cloth, a user manual, and a warranty card.
Ports and management
A cable management cutout sits in the center of the stand. The joystick control navigates through five connectors: power, audio out, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and USB Type-C with fast charging. A Kensington lock is tucked away beneath. USB 3.0 ports are not present on this model.
The control joystick powers a compact menu with five sections where brightness and contrast can be tweaked, a selection of presets is available, HDR can be enabled, and a Low Blue Light option plus overdrive can be activated. Additional gaming features include AMD FreeSync, a game timer, and an aiming reticle style overlay.
Specifications
The Art M achieves a maximum resolution of 5120 by 2880, yielding a pixel density of 218 ppi. That level of detail helps the image appear extremely sharp to the eye.
The panel uses an IPS matrix, offering strong color reproduction and wide viewing angles up to 178 degrees. Peak brightness reaches 500 cd per square meter.
Color coverage is 100% sRGB, 100% Adobe RGB, and 95% DCI-P3. The monitor supports 10-bit color depth via FRC, though true 10-bit output is limited to HDMI and at 5K the refresh rate drops to 30 Hz.
HDR support is present, but its impact is modest in practice. In games and movies the effect remains subtle rather than cinematic.
As noted earlier, this unit is not a gaming panel. It runs at 60 Hz with a response time of 12 ms, though overdrive can reduce that to 5 ms. Gamers seeking high frame rates will likely look elsewhere. Still, the unit performs reliably without major cable issues.
Over several days of testing with titles such as God of War Ragnarok, Hi-Fi Rush, and Helldivers 2, the monitor showed strong color, brightness, and stability. The image stays vivid and does not fade, and users can adjust blue light levels if needed.
Detailed specifications:
- Diagonal: 27 inches;
- Resolution: 5120 by 2880 (5K);
- Pixel density: 218 ppi;
- Matrix type: IPS;
- Aspect ratio: 16 by 9;
- Response time: 12 ms GtG and 5 ms with Overdrive;
- Brightness: 500 cd/m2;
- Surface: matte;
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz;
- Contrast: 2000 to 1 (static);
- Color depth: 8 bits plus FRC;
- Connectors: DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB Type-C with power delivery up to 65 W, audio out;
- Features: built-in speakers, HDR support.
Results and prizes
The Digma Pro Art M stands out as a pleasant addition to the monitor market. Its sleek, minimalist design fits well in both office and home settings, and the 5K resolution makes it useful beyond professional design work. The ability to render 4K content also makes it a good companion for modern gaming consoles and media devices.
Drawbacks include underwhelming speakers and the absence of USB ports. The lack of height adjustment may also bother some users.
What surprised reviewers most is the price. At roughly sixty thousand rubles, the Art M sits well below many competitors that offer similar capabilities. For a display aimed at professionals and enthusiasts alike, this price makes it a compelling option.
Designer’s choice. The Art M earned recognition for combining an IPS panel, strong contrast, and 5K resolution, appealing to artists, photographers, and anyone who values natural color accuracy.
KRASIVO. The monitor’s stylish, minimal design makes it an unobtrusive addition to any space.
Guardian of the treasury. The Pro Art M remains one of the most affordable ways to experience 5K in the current market.
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