Hi. Trying to decide between AOC 24G2U and Dell S2522HG.I am on a budget as I need to upgrade the entire PC system so I don't think I can push for a 1440p as I will probably get an RX6600xt or if I am lucky a 3060ti FE.Dell as far as I read on different forums holds better on the quality field and AOC changed the panels apparently ,original panel being better one.
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Do you really need a 24/25 inch screen, this 27 inch offers a bigger saving. You might want to keep the monitor for a few years and so £10 on a larger monitor would usually seem a good investment to me, especially when it is on sale with a larger reduction, MSI 27" MAG ARTYMIS 274CP 1920x1080 VA 165Hz 1ms FreeSync Curved Widescreen Gaming Monitor | OcUK (overclockers.co.uk)
If you would want to upgrade the monitor in the future and sell on the monitor you buy now you might make more than the £10 back in resell difference if you get the 27 inch
If you would want to upgrade the monitor in the future and sell on the monitor you buy now you might make more than the £10 back in resell difference if you get the 27 inch
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1080p @ 27" is a pixelated mess though :/
Not everyone agrees with you, https://youtu.be/3eV2-oRiZFk
Soldato
He even says that the pixel density of 1080p at 27" isn't ideal. Most of that video is him justifying why running at 1080p is better than higher resolutions, and while I agree that native 1080p is better than 1080p scaled to a 1440p monitor, it's still going to look worse on a 27" than a 24".
If it's exclusively for gaming then maybe passable, but for any desktop use I would avoid
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"24" would look super sharp, 27" not as sharp"
"maybe my eyes are getting old, but I have no issues with a 1080p 27" display"
Glowing praise there
He says he prefers 1080p over 1440p for various reasons, none of which I can disagree with.
He says he has no issues with 1080p at 27", which isn't quite the same as preferring it to 1080p at 24"
I would never use anything bigger than 24" for 1080p again. Have tried 27" 1080p and had to get rid of it after a few weeks as it was just too fuzzy looking.
1080p at 27" is objectively less sharp than at 24". Whether that's an issue for the individual is down to personal preference (and how good your eyes are), and personally I definitely wouldn't recommend it - at the very least give it a try in person before committing to it.
"maybe my eyes are getting old, but I have no issues with a 1080p 27" display"
Glowing praise there
He says he prefers 1080p over 1440p for various reasons, none of which I can disagree with.
He says he has no issues with 1080p at 27", which isn't quite the same as preferring it to 1080p at 24"
I would never use anything bigger than 24" for 1080p again. Have tried 27" 1080p and had to get rid of it after a few weeks as it was just too fuzzy looking.
1080p at 27" is objectively less sharp than at 24". Whether that's an issue for the individual is down to personal preference (and how good your eyes are), and personally I definitely wouldn't recommend it - at the very least give it a try in person before committing to it.
Toms hardware don't have issues with a good 27 1080p panel either.
They state in their review of another 27 1080p panel
"The Windows desktop is where you can tell the difference between 1080p/FHD and 1440p/QHD resolutions. Static objects with text look a little better when pixel density is greater. But the G27F’s pixel density of 81 pixels per inch (ppi) is fine for getting through workday tasks. Documents are perfectly readable, and you won’t strain to make out the smallest fonts.
Photos looked sharper than expected from 81 ppi, and that’s due to solid contrast and accurate color. We had no trouble getting the job done in Photoshop. Watching YouTube videos was equally satisfying. When objects are moving on screen, video processing becomes more important than resolution. Plus, most online video content is 1080p; extra pixels won’t make it look any better.
Gaming produced a similar result. High frame rates made up for the monitor’s lower pixel density, especially when at or near the 144 frames per second (fps) max all the time."
Gigabyte G27F 27-inch Monitor Review: No-Frills Gaming Tool | Tom's Hardware (tomshardware.com)
They state in their review of another 27 1080p panel
"The Windows desktop is where you can tell the difference between 1080p/FHD and 1440p/QHD resolutions. Static objects with text look a little better when pixel density is greater. But the G27F’s pixel density of 81 pixels per inch (ppi) is fine for getting through workday tasks. Documents are perfectly readable, and you won’t strain to make out the smallest fonts.
Photos looked sharper than expected from 81 ppi, and that’s due to solid contrast and accurate color. We had no trouble getting the job done in Photoshop. Watching YouTube videos was equally satisfying. When objects are moving on screen, video processing becomes more important than resolution. Plus, most online video content is 1080p; extra pixels won’t make it look any better.
Gaming produced a similar result. High frame rates made up for the monitor’s lower pixel density, especially when at or near the 144 frames per second (fps) max all the time."
Gigabyte G27F 27-inch Monitor Review: No-Frills Gaming Tool | Tom's Hardware (tomshardware.com)
Soldato
Fair enough, I'm sure I could find plenty of reviews saying 1440p is better than 1080p if I could be bothered, but I'm just going on personal experience. My 1080p 27" was basically unusable (for me) at a normal distance, it gave me terrible headaches, hence having to get rid of it after just a few weeks.
The OP has said they are looking for a 24/25" screen and is on a tight budget, in response, you've suggested a bigger screen which is more expensive, and which has a lower PPI, arguably giving a poorer experience due to the loss of picture quality.
In response to the OP - the Dell is faster than the AOC (240hz vs 144hz), but appears to be quite a bit more expensive.
Best thing is probably to a look here and see what fits your needs/budget: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/best/budget-gaming
The OP has said they are looking for a 24/25" screen and is on a tight budget, in response, you've suggested a bigger screen which is more expensive, and which has a lower PPI, arguably giving a poorer experience due to the loss of picture quality.
In response to the OP - the Dell is faster than the AOC (240hz vs 144hz), but appears to be quite a bit more expensive.
Best thing is probably to a look here and see what fits your needs/budget: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/best/budget-gaming
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This was your advice when there was evidence that this doesn't have to be the case on a decent modern panel, the main thing is to avoid the TN panels.
I can't link to items that Overclockers don't sell, but the monitor I linked to is roughly £60 cheaper than the Dell so please explain how when you say the OP is on a tight budget finding a monitor which is only £10 more expensive than the cheapest but £60 cheaper than the most expensive is outside his budget?
I asked the Op if he needed a 24/25 inch screen and clearly reviews show some 27 inch 1080p monitor are usable not the "pixelated mess" that you state. There is more to picture quality than a slight reduction in pixel density, they might prefer a curved screen for gaming, and what about the colour quality? However, your initial reply was very negative against 27inch 1080p on a budget, when it is clearly an acceptable experience to some
Stopped being true PC hardware site long ago and along with AnandTech etc is now as much generic click bait article and ad selling platform.
Just for start they don't even have reviews categorized so that you could easily browse them!
(or way to search only reviews)
Category of reviews for monitors, your welcome, Monitors Reviews | Tom's Hardware (tomshardware.com)
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Are you a student or work for a company who use dell products? Some potential discounts with dell if so.
Do you want a 24/25" 1080p or 27" 1440p because you listed both
Do you want a 24/25" 1080p or 27" 1440p because you listed both
I would buy the LG it reviews well, is good for both gaming and other activities, eg has nano tech for a better picture colour when watching youtube or films. With 27 inch if you want to work with documents you can have 2 side by side on the screen, as well as video content being on a bigger screen and more immersive
https://youtu.be/ItPCOFR5xuU?t=1228
https://youtu.be/ItPCOFR5xuU?t=1228
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They don't advertise the same gaming features though, depends how much they matter to you, and that £30
Soldato
https://www.rtings.com/monitor/tool...gp850-b/16485/24452?usage=3623&threshold=0.10
If you want 27" 1440p, then the LG is a bit faster, the Dell has better stand adjustability, build quality and 3 year next business day warranty vs 2 years from LG, its also £10 cheaper.
If you want 25" 1080p then go for the 25" 1080p one.
If it was me buying, it would be the 27" Dell
If you want 27" 1440p, then the LG is a bit faster, the Dell has better stand adjustability, build quality and 3 year next business day warranty vs 2 years from LG, its also £10 cheaper.
If you want 25" 1080p then go for the 25" 1080p one.
If it was me buying, it would be the 27" Dell
Hardware Unboxed has tested both the Dell & LG, and they recommend the LG. I can only make suggestions on the best evidence available to me. Which is that is somebody who has tested both prefers the updated LG and its improved features over the now older performing Dell version https://youtu.be/ItPCOFR5xuU?t=1209
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