Blackmagic Design DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K

I bought this to finally stop guessing if the colors I see in DaVinci Resolve are accurate. If you are starting out as a colorist, you quickly learn that you can't trust your GPU output. This card solves that immediately.

I use it to send a clean 10-bit signal via HDMI to my client monitor, and the difference in gradients and shadow detail is huge compared to my graphics card. Installation was super easy (Windows 10 recognizes it instantly), and it runs completely silent since it has no fan.

Important note: It tops out at 4K 30fps. For me, working on short films and music videos at 24fps or 25fps, this is perfect. If you need to monitor 60fps gaming footage in 4K, you'll need a more expensive card. But for standard post-production? This is the best value for money you can find.

Pros:
True 10-bit playback for a budget price
Silent operation (passive cooling)
Includes both full-size and low-profile brackets

Cons:
Max 30fps at 4K (60fps is only supported in HD)
Playback only (no recording inputs)