Question 1440p, 240hz+ monitors ?

[Terrry_]

Hello! I’m looking for a good 1440p monitor with a high refresh rate, ideally under €1000 (preferably lower if possible). I’ve been considering IPS displays, but OLEDs have recently caught my interest. I typically use my monitor for about 5 hours straight (or more), each day so I’m somewhat concerned about potential burn-in issues. I’d like it to last at least 5 years, so durability is important to me.

I’ll mainly use the monitor for gaming (FPS and AAA titles) and work, and since I don’t have a TV, I’d also watch some series and movies on it. I’ve been looking at the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQML1A—it seems to fit my needs, but I’ve read mixed reviews about its quality, especially regarding color accuracy. I would greatly appreciate any advice or recommendations on potential monitors or displays.

 

[Aeacus]

so I’m somewhat concerned about potential burn-in issues.

OLED has burn-in flaw regardless. If you don't want burn-in, pick QD-OLED (quantum dot OLED), which doesn't have burn-in issue at all. Also. QD-OLED is as stunning (if not even more so) than regular OLED panel.

Take your pick, pcpp: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/products/monitor/#r=256001440&P=9&sort=price&page=1

E.g MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED in-depth review: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/msi/mpg-271qrx-qd-oled

 

[Terrry_]

OLED has burn-in flaw regardless. If you don't want burn-in, pick QD-OLED (quantum dot OLED), which doesn't have burn-in issue at all. Also. QD-OLED is as stunning (if not even more so) than regular OLED panel.

Take your pick, pcpp: https://de.pcpartpicker.com/products/monitor/#r=256001440&P=9&sort=price&page=1

E.g MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED in-depth review: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/msi/mpg-271qrx-qd-oled

Ok, thank you. Will probably just buy an IPS monitor though. Thank you anyways!

 

[Aeacus]

Will probably just buy an IPS monitor though.

If you can live with poor contrast ratio (where blacks aren't black, but gray or some form of blue), then sure, get an IPS panel.

But if you want the richest and deep blacks, then look towards VA panel.

VA panel is actually something that i'd suggest and i'm personally also using VA panel monitor (i need high contrast ratio for my image editing hobby and it helps in gaming as well).

 

[Terrry_]

If you can live with poor contrast ratio (where blacks aren't black, but gray or some form of blue), then sure, get an IPS panel.

But if you want the richest and deep blacks, then look towards VA panel.

I had a VA, panel before and I really liked it but the flicker was really bad. I'm currently considering these monitors. Gigabyte 27" M27Q X, ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM1A, AOC 27" Q27G3XMN/BK and the XV275K P3biipruzx. They are all similarly priced except for the Acer. Do you know anything about these monitors, or do you maybe have any other recommendations?

 

[geofelt]

If you can, go see some candidates in person.
Failing that, read reviews on rtings.com.
Here is the review for the asus you are considering:
https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/asus/tuf-gaming-vg27aql1a

My impression is that it is not particularly good for gaming.

 

[Aeacus]

I had a VA, panel before and I really liked it but the flicker was really bad.

VA panel technology has improved considerably, compared when it 1st came out.

Then again, surely you've had a bad pizza in your life. But does this mean that all pizzas are bad?

I'm currently considering these monitors. Gigabyte 27" M27Q X, ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM1A, AOC 27" Q27G3XMN/BK and the XV275K P3biipruzx. They are all similarly priced except for the Acer. Do you know anything about these monitors, or do you maybe have any other recommendations?

As geofelt said, do read reviews.

Besides the Asus which geofelt already linked, here are reviews of the other ones;
Gigabyte: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/gigabyte/m27q-x
AOC: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/aoc/q27g3xmn
Acer: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/acer/nitro-xv275k-p3biipruzx

Out of the 4, the AOC and Acer are two better ones.
Here's side-by-side comparison between the two: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/tool...xv275k-p3biipruzx-vs-aoc-q27g3xmn/39860/41611

AOC seems to be the best of the 4.
Also, AOC is VA panel, while Acer is IPS panel. Whereby on contrast ratio test, you can clearly tell that AOC (VA panel) is much better than Acer (IPS panel).

 

[Terrry_]

VA panel technology has improved considerably, compared when it 1st came out.

My old monitor really suffered from ghosting, especially during mouse movements and a lot of vrr flicker.

AOC seems to be the best of the 4.
Also, AOC is VA panel, while Acer is IPS panel. Whereby on contrast ratio test, you can clearly tell that AOC (VA panel) is much better than Acer (IPS panel).

The AOC really caught my eye, but would it be more beneficial to get a 4k variant with similar output or would it at this point just make more sense to get a qd-Oled?

 

[geofelt]

I would suggest a 4k monitor.
Particularly for more static games where the image can be stunning.
You can always run a game at a lower resolution, but not higher.

 

[Terrry_]

I would suggest a 4k monitor.
Particularly for more static games where the image can be stunning.
You can always run a game at a lower resolution, but not higher.

Do you have any personal recommendations?

 

[geofelt]

Do you have any personal recommendations?

I do not.
Monitors are long term investments,
Likely to be used over several generations of processors.
It pays to bust your budget up front and buy the best monitor you can.

 

[Aeacus]

but would it be more beneficial to get a 4k variant with similar output or would it at this point just make more sense to get a qd-Oled?

4K monitor makes sense when your GPU can actually push 60+ FPS (or 120+ FPS, whatever is your comfort level) on 4K. Else-ways, it's waste of money.

While geofelt's statement, that you can always reduce the reso, is true, there's 0 point to pay for 4K monitor, just to game on 1440p since your GPU can't push comfortable FPS on 4K. Better to save money and buy 1440p monitor that your GPU can handle, or get better image quality 1440p monitor, rather than 4K one.

But if you still want to get 4K monitor, further reading: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/best/gaming-monitors-4k

 

[Terrry_]

4K monitor makes sense when your GPU can actually push 60+ FPS (or 120+ FPS, whatever is your comfort level) on 4K. Else-ways, it's waste of money.

In that case I will probably go for the AOC Q27G3XMN. Do you know anything about the PHILIPS Evnia 27M1N3500LS/00. Is about 200$ cheaper, but maybe not as good at colors and ghosting? Does anyone know anything about this monitor?

 

[Aeacus]

Do you know anything about the PHILIPS Evnia 27M1N3500LS/00. Is about 200$ cheaper, but maybe not as good at colors and ghosting? Does anyone know anything about this monitor?

Could not find a review of Philips monitor but here's specs comparison between it and AOC,
link: https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/25352e3037

AOC has higher brightness range and lower response time. There are other smaller differences as well.