Best Computer Monitors: October 2014 (Archive)

[nvsravank]

I am surprised to see no mention of the HP z27q. A 5k monitor at the price of a high end 4k monitor that comes with wide gamut, 10 bit color and is factory calibrated. I got one and it is amazing.

 

[computertech82]

Little odd missing the Dell U2410 which is usually on other reviews to be compared to..... a 12-bit monitor at 566 US dollars.

 

[iam2thecrowe]

It might have to do with 16:9 not having any disadvantage when watching movies where as in a 16:10 ratio, your image will be shrunk to fit your screen, with a widescreen movie.

P.S. Where was the ROG Swift in this roundup?

i actually dont know anyone that sits at their pc to watch movies, everyone i know has a tv....or more than one tv.....

 

[Onus]

Our TV is a 26" CRT I bought in...2002? We almost never use it. I'll watch DVDs on my PC sometimes.

 

[Truhls]

You messed up the AOC PG and PQ Monitors, the PG links to the PQ review and the PQ on amazon, showing half the price of the actual monitor.

 

[Cespenar]

The BenQ XL2430T 24in LED 144Hz Gaming Monitor does Not have 2560x1440 as stated in the article.

 

[akula2]

Asus VG248QE is still an excellent for all novice to mid-level gamer folks out there. But Nvidia's kit prices are still obnoxious!

 

[Madmaxneo]

The AOC G2460PG (the first monitor on the list) is not $399 on Amazon, right now it is $249.99! I hope that price stays for some time as I want that baby but still can't quite yet afford it.

 

[o0Julia0o]

Does any pro-gamer use an display > 24"? I never saw it.

 

[Cespenar]

I do! And I want a 24 inch 1440 display.
Another thing, a Pro-gamer means professional gaming. IE: Playing for money. Don't know any of those.

 

[o0Julia0o]

But you can see videos on youtube, and never any pro-gamer is sitting in front of a 27"-display. They all are using 24"-displays.

 

[winwiz]

Why didnt you review dells u2715h?
TFT central concluded it was a very good all-round IPS model, and prad.de gave it 5 out of 5 stars.

 

[Sepioth]

About the Asus VG248QE review.

When that was written in 2013 the G Sync kit was available. As far as I can tell the DIY Kit is no longer for sale. You may want to update the original review as well as this page to point this out.

 

[Madmaxneo]

I have sent an email to ASUS asking if this is still offered. This monitor is my next purchase but if they don't offer that kit then I will have to find another one as close to that price as possible.

 

[Boohoo13]

Please help! I have a Titan X rig 32gb DDR4 4.0ghz OC'd i-7 (which i will be possibly adding a second titan at christmas, especially if i go with a more demaning resolution)coming to upgrade my older outdated rig and I need a new monitor asap. I've never seen more gain and loss check boxes then buying a new monitor lol. 4k but 60hz, or even 1440p G-sync and 144Hz but TN, curved 34 inch samsung/LG but 60hz and some issues with 21:9 gaming even with the widescreen software for some games that dont support it. Not to mention quality control issues with alot of the gaming monitors of Asus and especially Acer i see with reviews.
I like some of the LG and BenQs but they only support freesync. Gsync isnt a must but i dont want to pay extra for something i cant use. But i do worry about ghosting and screen tearing. I mostly play MMO's, RPG's and some AAA title adventure/action games and smite (really decent competitive 3D moba) and while i dont obsess over FPS i do play some shooters sometimes and i do like them and they will be played sometimes but not hardcore twitch shooting. I have no clue what to get and my new rig will be here thursday june 4th not the 9th so i thought i had more time.
Note: I'm coming from an LG Flatron 27ea63v-p IPS panel 1080p. It replaced my 24-inch 1920x1200 dell moniotr that burned out about a year or so ago so i just needed any replacement quick. The downgrade from 1200p to 1080p was staggering and took awhile to get used to (didnt think such a small drop would matter that much but it did). Whatever i get i dont think i can continue on with 1080p but would be willing to go with 1440p. Help?lol.

 

[cris0631]

The link for the bl3201pt is wrong, it links to the bl3200pt, the old model. Also the bl3201pt is called the bl3201ph in north america and is currently $1000 at the time of this comment at amazon.

 

[o0Julia0o]

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and no ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q is recommended by them?