32" 1440P Monitors

[Random Guy Esq.]

So I saw that Acer are releasing a new monitor soon, the XB323U. It's a 170Hz IPS 1440P monitor, at 32 inches. I'm not interested in this panel specifically, but given that the size and resolution give the exact same PPI as 24" at 1080P and 48" at 4K, do you think it would be sharp enough for you? Obviously distance to screen plays a huge part, and yes, 27" 1440P will be noticeably sharper. But if more panels were released at this resolution and size, would you be interested, or reject them out of hand? Just curious, especially if you've used that combo before!

 

[Random Guy Esq.]

As long as your eyes are ok it will be fine. I have a 32" 1440p and can barely notice the difference to my old 27" text wise apart from size obviously. The 32" is a fair upgrade size wise and far more immersive in games. I do not regret the decision one bit and i use the monitor for a fair bit outside of games and get along with the ppi just fine.

Nice one, thanks. That's what I was hoping - a huge upswing in immersion at little cost to sharpness.

I'll find out myself the end of this month.

What monitor are you going for? Keep us posted!

 

[Random Guy Esq.]

That's a shame.

 

[Random Guy Esq.]

Nice one!

 

[Random Guy Esq.]

Seems that MSI have a similarly specced monitor to the Acer I mentioned in the OP, the PS321QR. It was known about in January, but info is still scarce. I'm guessing it uses the same panel as the Acer. Any other upcoming 1440P/32" monitors we should be aware of? I am now convinced this is the right size and resolution combo for me!

 

[Random Guy Esq.]

So maybe this res/size combo is gaining traction... Along with the Samsung Odyssey (OcUK thread), we have had the following 31.5-32" 1440P monitors announced recently;

• Acer XB323U - 170Hz IPS, flat screen
  
• MSI Optix G32CQ4 - 165Hz VA, 1500R curvature
• MSI PS321QR - 165Hz IPS, flat screen

Hopefully there's even more on the way.

 

[Random Guy Esq.]

Another curved contender (and a more wallet-friendly one to boot) is the Gigabyte G32QC. I'm guessing it uses the same panel as the MSI G32CQ4.

 

[Random Guy Esq.]

Acer have just announced the XZ322QU............... And it's exactly the same specs as the MSI above i.e. 32", 1500R, VA, 1440P @ 165Hz.

 

[Random Guy Esq.]

Another flat IPS one has been announced - the PG329Q, at 144Hz, overclockable to 175. Unfortunately, being part of the Asus ROG line, it will probably cost way too much.