165hz 1440p TN vs 1440p 165hz IPS

[Rich_has_the_tricks]

I am aiming for a high refresh refresh rate 1440p monitor, because I can't afford the upcoming PG27UQ(presumably.) Now I'm stuck between two really good gsync 165hz displays. The Dell S2417DG, which is TN, and the XB271HU, which is IPS. The IPS one is a tad bit more expensive than the TN one. I have used TN all my life, (unless you count an iPhone screen) and I have never used an IPS Monitor IRL. Which monitor would you recommend for me?

 

[Isokolon]

the TNs generally have less problems than the IPS
but IPS just look beautiful

also, apart from the S2417DG, the Acer XB241YU looks quite good as well if you decide for a TN

 

[UnspokenWhale]

I have the S2417DG and an IPS in front of me right now, I don't really notice much of a difference looking straight on.

 

[DexterS12]

Is refresh that important? I started out looking at 1440p 144hz monitors but quickly found it's a niche catered to almost exclusively for gamers. This led to poor selection and outright gouging for 'gaming' branded monitors which pushed me to 4k. One ASUS gaming model only had display port inputs and i think it was either 1 or 2 only .

There's just more to choose from at 4k these days. Lots of 1080p options at all price range and featuresets, then it drops off at 1440p and more brands/prices/selection at 4k

I eventually found a 4k TN panel with adjustable height monitor that pivots as well as rotates to horizional/vertical for half the price basically.

ASUS PB287Q Professional 28IN 4K UHD LED Monitor 3840 X 2160 1ms GTG 60Hz HDMI DP Pivot HAS

Great for gaming due to low input lag at 1 ms.

With my gtx 1080 4k 60fps may be better than 1440k 144hz

 

[UnspokenWhale]

Is refresh that important?

Yes.

One ASUS gaming model only had display port inputs and i think it was either 1 or 2 only .

Considering most people who would buy a high-end monitor are probably using DisplayPort, I don't see why this is a problem.

I eventually found a 4k TN panel with adjustable height monitor that pivots as well as rotates to horizional/vertical for half the price basically.

Half the price of which model?

Great for gaming due to low input lag at 1 ms.

Response time and input lag are not the same thing. And that's pretty standard for a high-end TN.

With my gtx 1080 4k 60fps may be better than 1440k 144hz

I disagree. I don't think 4K doesn't add enough graphical fidelity to make up for the lower refresh rate. Especially since there's no adaptive sync (even if the 144hz doesn't either, tearing is much less of a problem). Playing games at 4K with a 1080 is hard enough today, imagine what it will be like in a year or two from now. Either you have to deal with the screen tearing or turn down the settings so you can achieve constant 60fps+ and turn on VSYNC (both of which fly right in the face of what 4K gaming is about).

Of course, if you're happy with your setup none of this really matters. But I don't believe 4K @ 60hz (especially with no adaptive sync) is better than 1440p 144hz.

 

[Xorak]

It depends where your priorities lie. I could never stand using TN myself because the color shifting drives me nuts. I've been using an MG279Q for over a year, which is the freesync equivalent to what you're looking at, I think and it's great. But also just recently picked up a Samsung CF791 because I wanted to go 21:9. It has its own set of pros and cons, including some color shifting because it's VA instead of IPS. I'm not 100% sure I'll keep it. If were on Nvidia right now and went for g-sync, that gaudy Asus 100hz ultrawide seems like hands down the monitor I'd go for. It's expensive, but I can't see wanting to upgrade for a long time. Either way I decide on the CF791, I'm booked on 21:9! Just one more thing to consider..

 

[JayBeeAB]

I was wondering if now in 2017, the IPS issues had been resolved (or additional QC put in place).

But so you know, I bought an AOC AGON AG271QX this week (same panel as the ASUS and Acer equivalents) from Currys (UK Store) and it had 2 specific dead pixels, 1 dead pixel cluster and excessive lightbleed along the top edge (on top of IPS glow). Naturally it went back and I got a refund.

I'll be going for a 1440p 144Hz G-Sync TN now as I can't be arsed playing the lottery (though obviously dead pixels are still a risk).

 

[UnspokenWhale]

I'll be going for a 1440p 144Hz G-Sync TN now as I can't be arsed playing the lottery (though obviously dead pixels are still a risk).

It took me three tries to get a 1440p 144hz G-SYNC TN with minimal bleed. There is still a lottery, it's just not as bad as the IPS one.