Will there be any new 2560 x 1440 monitors?

Retro89 · 24 Jan 2018 at 22:22

I've been holding out for a 2560 x 1440 IPS monitor (under 30 inches) with Gsync for some time now but it seems like manufacturer's are ignoring this resolution in favour of ultra wides or 4K+ monitors.

I've tried Dell's S2716DG monitor out but I've used an IPS monitor now for so long that I just can't go back to using a TN monitor. Come on Dell is it that hard to make an IPS version?

I avoided the ones from Acer/Asus/AOC and Viewsonic since they all seem to have high return rates but since it doesn't look like the other manufacturers are going bring one out I guess I'll have to play the panel lottery game.

Pocah · 25 Jan 2018 at 13:34

The majority of gamers have GPU's the same or less powerful than a GTX1060, and still use monitors that are 1080P or less. Only about 5% of gamers are in to 1440P or more. So you are really talking a number of formats scrabbling over each other for a pretty small share in the total monitor market. Right now most of that 5% are in to 27" 2560x1440 but if you look at the comments on this site and others, there is no doubt that there is a real buzz around the 34" 1440P monitors. So, right now I think 27"W is the more popular but for how much longer I dunno. I think that if you wait much longer you may well find yourself looking for a 34"UW instead.

Squid Vicious · 25 Jan 2018 at 14:56

Looking at http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/high_refresh_rate.htm AU Optronics have new 165Hz IPS and 240Hz TN 27" 1440P panels going into Production in Q1 and Q2 respectively so would some new monitors out based on those later in the year.

Risk is that those will just go into the refresh of the monitors you've already discounted though!

Gazb · 26 Jan 2018 at 20:51

It's hardly surprising that there is currently such a small percentage of gamers playing at 2560x1440 when you consider the entry price for decent monitors with greater than 144hz refresh rates.
Tbh there is quite a void in high refresh rate monitors between 144hz 24" 1920x1080 ones and 34" 3440x1440 100hz ones, with only a few 27" >120hz 2560x1440 ones in between. The situation gets even worse if you don't want any TN panel monitors.

hornetstinger · 26 Jan 2018 at 20:52

Gazb said:
It's hardly surprising that there is currently such a small percentage of gamers playing at 2560x1440 when you consider the entry price for decent monitors with greater than 144hz refresh rates.
Tbh there is quite a void in high refresh rate monitors between 144hz 24" 1920x1080 ones and 34" 3440x1440 100hz ones, with only a few 27" >120hz 2560x1440 ones in between. The situation gets even worse if you don't want any TN panel monitors.

And add G-Sync and Freesync in that too

Gazb · 27 Jan 2018 at 21:24

hornetstinger said:
And add G-Sync and Freesync in that too

Indeed/exactly.

Stu · 31 Jan 2018 at 12:25

The Samsung C27HG70 looks respectable, but is Freesync rather than G-Sync.

What's your motivation for 27" specifically? I have been struggling to decide between a 27" or 32" 2560 x 1440 monitor for a while... I like the idea of a larger, more immersive monitor, but I play a lot of Overwatch right now and think a 32" is too big for a FPS because of ability to "take in the whole screen at once".

However, I'm now saving pennies for a 34" ultrawide. My current thinking is that a 34" ultrawide offers immersion for driving games and RPG, but limiting the screen to 2560 x 1440 is almost identical to a 27" monitor in size (I can live with black bars down the sides when playing Overwatch). My focus is currently on the upcoming LG 34GK950G that is expected late summer, pending good reviews. Of course, the major downside is the bigger expense of this option... it is scary how quickly attention can move from a £600 monitor (the Samsung), which is already a fair chunk of cash, to an £1100 34" UW :eek:

Hopefully I can pick one up for under £1000 :rolleyes:

On Holiday · 31 Jan 2018 at 12:35

5% of users on Steam use larger than 1440p. I don't need to tell you that 5% is still millions of users and a very large market.

Shoeyuk · 31 Jan 2018 at 13:41

I am looking for a new gaming pc and monitor combo in terms of the pc i was looking at the Geranium on the OC site. However monitor wise i was thinking of either the Asus PG271Q or Acer XB271HU as a 27 inch monitor. Which is going to be a massive step up from my current TN 1080p monitor.

What monitor would you go for out of the two or is there a better alternative?

MrRockliffe · 31 Jan 2018 at 13:48

Here's the problem -

Great cards from NVIDIA available (albeit at high prices atm), but the GSync monitors cost way too much. Considering a decent TV will set you back a similar amount as some of these monitors...

Then there's freesync. Some great monitors available, like the Samsung Quantum Dot one, however there are few decent AMD GPUs available for purchase that are also reasonably priced.

If I wanted an AMD card with similar power to my 1070, I'd have to get a Vega 56. Then there's the price, and the fact they don't run as cool/quiet, and the lack of aftermarket coolers.

I paid £270 second hand for my 1070 Gaming X.

Mining has put pressure on PC gaming and upgrading. I've even myself considered going down the console route for 4K gaming.