27" G-Sync 1440p Monitor Recommendations

Jonny Chee · 18 Oct 2017 at 09:53

My budget is £600, though would happily spend less.

I'm running a 1070 with Ryzen 5 1600x.

For information, I've tried the following but was very disappointed in the quality control so will be returning: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/aoc-...descreen-led-monitor-black-red-mo-046-ao.html

Thanks

Jonny Chee · 19 Oct 2017 at 15:58

Thanks for the replies so far. Looks like the Dell is a clear favourite.

Jonny Chee · 20 Oct 2017 at 16:11

TJM said:
A calibrated TN monitor will still look mediocre if you are used to IPS panels, especially if you ever view your monitor from any angle other than straight on.

My ViewSonic XG2703-GS, which can be had for £650, has no dead pixels and minimal BLB once calibrated properly. The panel lottery is a pain but just order from somewhere that doesn't quibble about returns.

That is my only concern with the Dell really, being underwhelmed by the image in comparison to the IPS panels.

Jonny Chee · 21 Oct 2017 at 21:52

So, after some deliberation, I've taken the plunge on the ViewSonic XG2703-GS.

Jonny Chee · 22 Oct 2017 at 20:45

w1ze1 said:
Welcome to the IPS lottery.

Haha, thanks. I've already been playing it to be fair. So far I've returned an AOC AGON AG271QG and a BenQ GW2765H.

I have a standard 1080p monitor to use in the meantime so can be patient whilst I wait to win the lottery!

Jonny Chee · 23 Oct 2017 at 19:35

Well, I've just set it up.....

....and there is a MASSIVE black dead pixel along with a number of other more faded ones.

Back it goes!

Jonny Chee · 24 Oct 2017 at 13:17

So I've ordered another AOC AGON AG271QG as it's on sale elsewhere.

Hopefully I've got a winning ticket this time!

Jonny Chee · 25 Oct 2017 at 12:39

madindehead said:
You know that backlight bleed and IPS glow are totally different things right? One is related to build quality, and one is related to how AHVA (IPS-like panels used in these monitors) work.

Regarding the dead pixel, by all means send it back, but don't let it put you off the Viewsonic. Dead pixels can happen.

I understand that, but it was a very off putting one. Even so, I don't think it's acceptable for a premium monitor that costs a lot of money to be shipped with any defects whatsoever.

Jonny Chee · 25 Oct 2017 at 18:30

Well, it's early days, but I may have won the lottery with the AOC AGON AG271QG (third time lucky).....

Jonny Chee · 26 Oct 2017 at 20:41

It seems I was wrong about my lottery win!

On a black screen today I noticed a large ish white pixel. Then looking further there are loads of smaller white ones in a cluster. It looks like a starry night.

There is also some backlight bleeding around the edges that I was willing to let go until this.

Time to return I think.

Jonny Chee · 2 Nov 2017 at 15:01

UPDATE:

So far, I've tried 2 x AOC AGON AG271QG and 2 x ViewSonic XG2703-GS.

Haven't found a single one without dead pixels yet. The backlight bleed was much worse on the AOC's. Interestingly, the dead pixels on the ViewSonic were in the same place!

The lottery continues.

Jonny Chee · 2 Nov 2017 at 16:11

MrRockliffe said:
Dell have much better panel QC, so worth looking into them next. It's a tradeoff I guess: multiple returns vs not as good viewing angles, and the need to calibrate.

They also have premium panel guarantees. Some manufacturers have a warranty tolerance of a dead pixel or two, so be careful.

Does the calibration on the Dell require a specific tool, or is it just settings?

I am buying from the rain forest so returns are not an issue.

Jonny Chee · 17 Nov 2017 at 18:17

Well, after going through SIX IPS monitors, I finally have a good panel!

1) BenQ GW2765HT - White spots in the bottom left corner
2) AOC AGON AG271QG - Horrible backlight bleed and a really annoying dead pixel right where the back button on the browser is located.
3) ViewSonic XG2703-GS - Backlight bleed was minimal but it had MASSIVE black dead pixel in the bottom right corner.
4) AOC AGON AG271QG - Backlight bleed issue again with this panel plus lots of starry looking pixel clusters on dark background.
5) ViewSonic XG2703-GS - Backlight bleed again was minimal, but it had an almost identically positioned dead pixel to the previous ViewSonic. Almost as if they sent me the same panel back!
6) ViewSonic XG2703-GS - FINALLY - A perfect screen. The UK clover leaf power lead was missing from the box so the * No competitor hints please **! Got it for a total of £540. Then bought a power lead for £1.99.

In summary, the ViewSonic is a far better screen than the AOC AGON in all of the models that I tried. Far less backlight bleed and much nicer to look at.