What is the best 1440p monitor

[herBS]

I want a 1440p monitor but not too expensive because my build is over $1000 I really don't want to spend that much on my monitor. I was going to use an old Dell monitor but I realized it cant go to 1440p. I'm not sure if response time really matters. Does it give you a huge advantage? Is the difference between 1ms and 5ms noticeable?

 

[Xivilain]

What do you use your PC for?
(Work, Web surfing, Spreadsheets, 3D Modeling, Gaming, Email, Graphic Design, Simulations, ...)

Response times are valued by video game players, and probably some flight simulator pros. For the rest of us folk, we can't even see the difference of 1ms to 8ms if there were sitting side by side, and doing things like spreadsheets and web browsing. Those activities do not need speedy refresh rates or response times. Its useless. Kinda like if you put spikes on the bottom of your shoes, but you don't play sports that require running.

Here's a 27" BenQ (2560x1440) for about $420 at the time of this post.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G1XA5336

Bottom line, your needs define your suitable product. What you would do with it, determines the specifications.

 

[Eggz]

The Dell U2713HM is a very good monitor. It has great viewing angles, colors, and the response time is only 8ms: http://accessories.ap.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=au&cs=audhs1&l=en&redirect=1&s=dhs&sku=210-40773

You can get them used for a pretty good price. I think it's one of the best - if not the best - all around use 1440p monitor. It's not the best at any specific thing, but it's very good at everything.

Here are some on e-bay: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=dell+u2713hm

 

[herBS]

What do you use your PC for?
(Work, Web surfing, Spreadsheets, 3D Modeling, Gaming, Email, Graphic Design, Simulations, ...)

Response times are valued by video game players, and probably some flight simulator pros. For the rest of us folk, we can't even see the difference of 1ms to 8ms if there were sitting side by side, and doing things like spreadsheets and web browsing. Those activities do not need speedy refresh rates or response times. Its useless. Kinda like if you put spikes on the bottom of your shoes, but you don't play sports that require running.

Here's a 27" BenQ (2560x1440) for about $420 at the time of this post.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA24G1XA5336

Bottom line, your needs define your suitable product. What you would do with it, determines the specifications.

It's mostly going to be used for gaming I might buy this monitor a little later (lets hope the price is the same!) but do you know reliable brand names? Or just links to lower or around the same price range?

 

[Harv33]

The best 1440p monitor for gaming is the ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q http://www.amazon.com/PG278Q-27-Inch-Screen-LED-Lit-Mo.... There are no exceptions.... It's a 1440p monitor with 1ms response time and 144Hz refresh rate with multiple other features built in. There isn't a comparable 1440p gaming monitor on the market right now. Nothing is better.

If you want something for other than gaming then go with one of the other suggestions.

 

[Xivilain]

It's mostly going to be used for gaming I might buy this monitor a little later (lets hope the price is the same!) but do you know reliable brand names? Or just links to lower or around the same price range?

Gaming.
Cool, then you'd probably make use of low response times, high refresh rates, and wouldn't care much about color accuracy or viewing angles. So you'd be looking for a TN (Twisted Nematic) panel. Those are the cheapest for this kind of specific requirements. (Also most common.)

Yes, the ASUS ROG swift is probably the most elite option available at this time. You can determine if it fits your budget or not.

As for brands of monitors, here's a general summary: (Just to give you an idea.)
Gaming brands
ASUS, Acer, AOC, BenQ

Business brands (General use and light gaming)
LG, Samsung, HP, Dell, Philips

Professional (Non gaming. Work specific screens)
NEC, DoubleSight, HP, Dell

Cheapest (Beware of low quality)
Monoprice, Acer, AOC, Philips, ViewSonic, QNIX, Crossover, and lots more

There's most likely other brands that I missed, but this just to give you an idea of the brands out there. Each company, like HP for example, has its low end, and high end models. You can visit their websites and browse through them there, or use a website like Newegg.com to filter for specific features, like 1ms / 120hz etc.

 

[herBS]

It's mostly going to be used for gaming I might buy this monitor a little later (lets hope the price is the same!) but do you know reliable brand names? Or just links to lower or around the same price range?

Gaming.
Cool, then you'd probably make use of low response times, high refresh rates, and wouldn't care much about color accuracy or viewing angles. So you'd be looking for a TN (Twisted Nematic) panel. Those are the cheapest for this kind of specific requirements. (Also most common.)

Yes, the ASUS ROG swift is probably the most elite option available at this time. You can determine if it fits your budget or not.

As for brands of monitors, here's a general summary: (Just to give you an idea.)
Gaming brands
ASUS, Acer, AOC, BenQ

Business brands (General use and light gaming)
LG, Samsung, HP, Dell, Philips

Professional (Non gaming. Work specific screens)
NEC, DoubleSight, HP, Dell

Cheapest (Beware of low quality)
Monoprice, Acer, AOC, Philips, ViewSonic, QNIX, Crossover, and lots more

There's most likely other brands that I missed, but this just to give you an idea of the brands out there. Each company, like HP for example, has its low end, and high end models. You can visit their websites and browse through them there, or use a website like Newegg.com to filter for specific features, like 1ms / 120hz etc.

I have been doing quite some research is this a good monitor for 1920 by 1080?

http://www.amazon.ca/BenQ-XL2720Z-27-Inch-1920x1080-Resolution/dp/B00GWFNMJS/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1429673128&sr=8-4&keywords=benq+1080+1920

btw im using this for pc gaming

 

[Xivilain]

BenQ's XL2720Z would more than likely suit your gaming needs. While it is pricey, its significantly cheaper than the ASUS ROG Swift. Its not 1440p, but 1080p instead. Which is still fine, in my opinion. But that's up to you.

LinusTechTips just reviewed a similar model, (newer model?) i believe. Watch the review here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6wIMaYjklE

 

[Suzuki@1473780084@1473780163]

How far away from the monitor do you sit, and how big you want it to be ? Answer that first please, before you end up buying something you don't need. I see a lot of people making this mistake thinking it's an upgrade, not so much with 1440 but definitely 4k panels, all the time.

 

[Eggz]

I retract my earlier comment from February and replace it with this recommendation, because the Acer Predator XB270HU was not out yet. It's hands down the best 1440p monitor for gaming, and it's priced competitively.
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Here is a very thorough article from TFT Central, which compares the Acer XB270HU to the Asus ROG Swift, and the Acer definitely comes out on top. For gaming, it's a revolutionary thing, and it's also an amazing all-around display for doing just about any non-gaming task. If you can afford it, get it.

 

[Xivilain]

I retract my earlier comment from February and replace it with this recommendation, because the Acer Predator XB270HU was not out yet. It's hands down the best 1440p monitor for gaming, and it's priced competitively.

Glad you shared that one. I would only hesitate with the price. This thing is like a (Ferrari//Lamborghini) of monitors.

 

[Eggz]

Glad you shared that one. I would only hesitate with the price. This thing is like a (Ferrari//Lamborghini) of monitors.

Yeah, and it's the same price as the Swift, which is great! I mean, they're pricey, but they are special as well. At that level, you definitely have to pay to play. At the same time, I'd consider the Acer just to make my computer all around kick-ass. It's feature set make it great for anything besides professional color work in a 10-bit workspace; namely, everything that almost everyone does.

You can do photo editing on that thing, and the mouse cursor will be silky smooth going across the screen. Yes, its the best gaming monitor ever made, but it also does almost everything better than almost every other monitor. It's strange after technology progressions condition you to trade-offs, because this almost entirely eliminates all the major tradeoffs you typically find in display technology.