Please recommend a 1440 monitor

gjbf1 · 21 May 2023 at 11:00

Hi all,

I am searching for a new monitor and I'm caught between going for 34" UW with a VA panel as OLED is out of budget or a standard QHD 27" but with a fast IPS panel for better image quality. Firstly, what are people's advice on this?

Secondly, any recommendations at a mid range price point?

Thanks.

Personality+ · 21 May 2023 at 11:05

What's your maximum budget

EsaT · 21 May 2023 at 12:04

And for what you're going to use it?

gjbf1 · 21 May 2023 at 12:45

Personality+ said:
What's your maximum budget

Probably £500 but ideally less if I can get something decent.

EsaT said:
And for what you're going to use it?

Both office and gaming use as I work from home but it'll also be for my new gaming rig. Mix of all games aside from sports.

Thanks both.

Personality+ · 21 May 2023 at 13:27

LG27GP850
Gigabyte M27Q X
Gigabyte M28U

gjbf1 · 22 May 2023 at 20:26

Is this in with a shout too?

MSI 27" MAG274QRF-QD 2560x1440 IPS Quantum Dot 165Hz 1ms FreeSync/G-Sync Widescreen LED Backlit Gami

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mark43 · 23 May 2023 at 08:24

gjbf1 said:
Is this in with a shout too?

MSI 27" MAG274QRF-QD 2560x1440 IPS Quantum Dot 165Hz 1ms FreeSync/G-Sync Widescreen LED Backlit Gami

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Yeah it's supposed to be very good. Though there doesn't seem to be stock anywhere and hasn't been for a while, plus it seems to be priced a bit high currently.

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Countcussy · 23 May 2023 at 08:49

When I built my new rig, I bought one of these for £300 during an offer.

BENQ EX2710Q
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/benq...um-pro-hdri-ips-gaming-monitor-mo-13h-bq.html

Been really pleased with it. The HDR is a bit of a gimmick, but its a solid display, with plenty of tinkering options.
GSync seems to work fine as well.

spiki · 23 May 2023 at 13:41

I bought this recently, moving up from a 60hz ASUS monitor. Some difference in visuals and the software is very easy to use. It has two HDMI ports which is handy for switching between my Series X and PC. Very happy with it.

Gigabyte 27" G27Q 2560x1440 IPS 144Hz 1ms FreeSync/G-Sync Compatible LED Backlit Widescreen Gamin

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oggiet · 23 May 2023 at 13:59

I personally have gone for AW2723DF, would have gone for OLED but like you I use it for work so went with NANO IPS.

pepp77 · 23 May 2023 at 14:17

If you dont mind lower refresh rates (75Hz) then the Iiyama-g2740qsu for £170 is a decent monitor.

gjbf1 · 23 May 2023 at 15:04

oggiet said:
I personally have gone for AW2723DF, would have gone for OLED but like you I use it for work so went with NANO IPS.

I hadn't really considered the AW one. How is it's contrast? Does it have regional dimming?

pepp77 said:
If you dont mind lower refresh rates (75Hz) then the Iiyama-g2740qsu for £170 is a decent monitor.

Thanks, I would like 144 minimum though.

gjbf1 · 23 May 2023 at 15:11

Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" 2560x1440 IPS 165Hz FreeSync Mini-LED HDR Widescreen Gaming Monitor

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Just found this too a saw a couple of reviews. 576 zone lighting. Does this come as close at possible to the best of both worlds of having IPS but will deeper contrast?

oggiet · 23 May 2023 at 15:26

gjbf1 said:
I hadn't really considered the AW one. How is it's contrast? Does it have regional dimming?

Thanks, I would like 144 minimum though.

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oggiet · 23 May 2023 at 15:28

gjbf1 said:
Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" 2560x1440 IPS 165Hz FreeSync Mini-LED HDR Widescreen Gaming Monitor

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Just found this too a saw a couple of reviews. 576 zone lighting. Does this come as close at possible to the best of both worlds of having IPS but will deeper contrast?

I had a look at that but it has some issues with it's firmware, if they sort it out it could be very good monitor.

Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q?

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mark43 · 23 May 2023 at 17:03

Yeah I had my eye on that Cooler Master as well, such a shame about the issues.

gjbf1 · 23 May 2023 at 20:43

mark43 said:
Yeah I had my eye on that Cooler Master as well, such a shame about the issues.

Urgh... I thought I'd found the ideal monitor... :⁠-⁠(

VinylRichTea · 24 May 2023 at 11:22

The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 OLED is out next month (in the UK and EU, it's already out in the US). Might be worth checking out.

gjbf1 · 24 May 2023 at 11:33

Dell S3422DWG?

OLED is both expensive and I'd be concerned about using it for work every day due to burn in.

gjbf1 · 2 Jun 2023 at 08:45

oggiet said:
I personally have gone for AW2723DF, would have gone for OLED but like you I use it for work so went with NANO IPS.

How is it?