Suggestions for a 144hz 1440p Monitor

LeeMaher92

Buying the monitor is the final piece to completing my build. I had planned to get the 27” Acer Nitro VG270, it has everything I want except its 60hz, not 144hz.

Anyone have any experience with this monitor? I’ve heard it’s very good but the reviews on Amazon are quite mixed and I’ve seen people say that getting 1440p 60hz is kinda pointless as the 144hz 1440p monitors aren’t much pricier but I’m struggling to find one that has all the features i’d like without almost doubling the price.

If anyone has any thoughts or experiences with the Nitro VG270 or any suggestions on a 144hz 1440p I’d love to hear it!

(The VG270 will cost me around €275, I’d be willing to go up to around the €350 mark)

K.O.Kiki

https://skinflint.co.uk/?cmp=1869341&cmp=1880294&cmp=1854351

Samsung C27JG50 / C27JG52 - VA panels so better colours, probably avoid though: https://www.displayninja.com/samsung-c27jg50-review/
HP 27xq - can't find any reviews unfortunately.
IMHO, neither 144Hz screens are a decidedly "better" pick than the VG270.

FYI the VG270Ubmiipx is £219.99 (~€258) on AmazonUK right now.

LeeMaher92

The samsung is very aesthetically pleasing but its essentially the same as the VG270 except I’m paying an extra €100 for a curved screen and no freesync, doesn’t really seem like a fair trade off? I was aware pf the discount on it right now, would you say it’s pretty good value for the money?

K.O.Kiki

I'd lean more towards the VG270 alright unless you want to chance the HP 27xq - however, picture quality-wise the VG270 will be much better.

TerrorFirmer

The 60hz v 144hz is really dependent on the games you're playing as well. If you're into things like Overwatch/Apex Legends/general FPS, 144hz makes a massive difference.

I wouldn't be overly worried about lack of Freesync, acceptable trade-off to get 144hz in the case of the Samsung I think. Curved screen also not worth talking about, curves on such screens add nothing, but equally take nothing away either.

LeeMaher92

TerrorFirmer wrote: »

The 60hz v 144hz is really dependent on the games you're playing as well. If you're into things like Overwatch/Apex Legends/general FPS, 144hz makes a massive difference.

I wouldn't be overly worried about lack of Freesync, acceptable trade-off to get 144hz in the case of the Samsung I think. Curved screen also not worth talking about, curves on such screens add nothing, but equally take nothing away either.

Overwatch, Apex and battle royale/competitive fps aren’t my cup of tea. I’ll mostly be playing survivals like Ark and Scum and RTS’s and RPG’s. Looks like it might be in my best interests to stick with the VG270!

cherryghost

You'll never get ARK to run at 144fps unless you want everything to look like a potato. A 1080ti benchmarked struggles to hit 80FPS at 1080p alone.

SCUM is in a very similar boat. Won't get anywhere near an acceptable framerate to make a 144hz worth the buy.

LeeMaher92

cherryghost wrote: »

You'll never get ARK to run at 144fps unless you want everything to look like a potato. A 1080ti benchmarked struggles to hit 80FPS at 1080p alone.

SCUM is in a very similar boat. Won't get anywhere near an acceptable framerate to make a 144hz worth the buy.

It’s funny you’d mention it because I plan to upgrade to a 1080ti by the end of the year =P also figured out last night that the VG270 can go to 75hz, not 60hz so my decision just became a lot easier!

GHOST MGG

splash out on the asus PG279Q best monitor i have ever used at 1440p at 165hz
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-PG279Q-Gaming-Monitor-G-Sync/dp/B017EVR2VM

Venom

GHOST MGG wrote: »

splash out on the asus PG279Q best monitor i have ever used at 1440p at 165hz
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-PG279Q-Gaming-Monitor-G-Sync/dp/B017EVR2VM

That monitor is double the OP's budget, is known to have black light bleeding issues with the IPS panel unless you are super lucky or are happy to return it over and over to get a good panel.

Laviski

anyone ever looked at Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD-EK 27"
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07N4PZMQL/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

from reviews on other sites the backlight bleeding doesn't seem to as an issue.

Venom

Laviski wrote: »

anyone ever looked at Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD-EK 27"
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07N4PZMQL/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

from reviews on other sites the backlight bleeding doesn't seem to as an issue.

The responce time on it is pretty bad from the reviews and user feedback I saw when looking to upgrade at the start of the year.

Laviski

GHOST MGG wrote: »

splash out on the asus PG279Q best monitor i have ever used at 1440p at 165hz
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-PG279Q-Gaming-Monitor-G-Sync/dp/B017EVR2VM

good but pricey

looking at the following and any feedback or other suggestions would be appreciated.
(sorry if hijacking thread but i think this will be a good topic to share)

Acer Nitro XV272UPbmiiprzx 27 inch
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JP65L76/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2NIA2CGVBCUK3&psc=1

ASUS VG279Q 27 Inch Full HD IPS 1 ms
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07KP34NMJ/ref=psdc_428652031_t3_B07JP65L76

Dell S2417DG 23.8-inch LED Widescreen Anti-Glare Monitor - Black
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dell-S2417DG-23-8-inch-Widescreen-Anti-Glare/dp/B01KZIOSSQ/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2M6GBRMTCBWOJ&keywords=144hz+1080p+ips&qid=1557269199&s=computers&sprefix=144%2Ccomputers%2C125&sr=1-10

Samsung LC27JG52QQUXEN 27-Inch Curved
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FCM5WXF/ref=psdc_428652031_t2_B01GV9H6BE

ASUS MG279Q 27 Inch IPS Gaming Monitor
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00VH3HO6C/?coliid=I2CDSG2FVUMO5R&colid=OTOBSA9RMLZ0&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

LeeMaher92

Laviski wrote: »

good but pricey

looking at the following and any feedback or other suggestions would be appreciated.
(sorry if hijacking thread but i think this will be a good topic to share)

Acer Nitro XV272UPbmiiprzx 27 inch
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JP65L76/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2NIA2CGVBCUK3&psc=1

ASUS VG279Q 27 Inch Full HD IPS 1 ms
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07KP34NMJ/ref=psdc_428652031_t3_B07JP65L76

Dell S2417DG 23.8-inch LED Widescreen Anti-Glare Monitor - Black
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dell-S2417DG-23-8-inch-Widescreen-Anti-Glare/dp/B01KZIOSSQ/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2M6GBRMTCBWOJ&keywords=144hz+1080p+ips&qid=1557269199&s=computers&sprefix=144%2Ccomputers%2C125&sr=1-10

Samsung LC27JG52QQUXEN 27-Inch Curved
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FCM5WXF/ref=psdc_428652031_t2_B01GV9H6BE

ASUS MG279Q 27 Inch IPS Gaming Monitor
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00VH3HO6C/?coliid=I2CDSG2FVUMO5R&colid=OTOBSA9RMLZ0&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

No need to apologize for hijacking, I’m happy to see other suggestions =P none of them seem to compare to the VG270 in terms of value for money, I like the look of the curved samsung but its just an argument of whether you prefer freesync or 144hz, considering I won’t be able to get to 140fps with my current gpu and game selection it just makes sense to get the 75hz freesync VG270

Laviski

LeeMaher92 wrote: »

No need to apologize for hijacking, I’m happy to see other suggestions =P none of them seem to compare to the VG270 in terms of value for money, I like the look of the curved samsung but its just an argument of whether you prefer freesync or 144hz, considering I won’t be able to get to 140fps with my current gpu and game selection it just makes sense to get the 75hz freesync VG270

my new build i will be able to get high fps but starting to over run my budget :pac:
but may have scope to go with cheaper parts (non RGB stuff) so i can get that monitor such as the 600 pound asus PG279Q monitor

Venom

Laviski wrote: »

good but pricey

looking at the following and any feedback or other suggestions would be appreciated.
(sorry if hijacking thread but i think this will be a good topic to share)

Acer Nitro XV272UPbmiiprzx 27 inch
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JP65L76/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2NIA2CGVBCUK3&psc=1

ASUS VG279Q 27 Inch Full HD IPS 1 ms
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07KP34NMJ/ref=psdc_428652031_t3_B07JP65L76

Dell S2417DG 23.8-inch LED Widescreen Anti-Glare Monitor - Black
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dell-S2417DG-23-8-inch-Widescreen-Anti-Glare/dp/B01KZIOSSQ/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2M6GBRMTCBWOJ&keywords=144hz+1080p+ips&qid=1557269199&s=computers&sprefix=144%2Ccomputers%2C125&sr=1-10

Samsung LC27JG52QQUXEN 27-Inch Curved
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FCM5WXF/ref=psdc_428652031_t2_B01GV9H6BE

ASUS MG279Q 27 Inch IPS Gaming Monitor
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00VH3HO6C/?coliid=I2CDSG2FVUMO5R&colid=OTOBSA9RMLZ0&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

The ASUS VG279Q 27 Inch Full HD IPS 1 ms
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07KP34N..._t3_B07JP65L76 is only a 1080p 144hz panel. When it comes to monitors, I can't stress enough how much more research you need to do compared to any other PC component. Check out the Youtube reviewers like Lims Cave and places like /monitors on Reddit.

Venom

Laviski wrote: »

my new build i will be able to get high fps but starting to over run my budget
but may have scope to go with cheaper parts (non RGB stuff) so i can get that monitor such as the 600 pound asus PG279Q monitor

Check out Amazon.de for any monitors your interested in as the price savings are crazy.

Laviski

Venom wrote: »

Check out Amazon.de for any monitors your interested in as the price savings are crazy.

Thanks will check on that but first the problem is what monitor....... Backlight bleeding seems to be a common issue that comes up in reviews. I would have thought splashing out on a 500 or 600 pound monitor would have some quality to it.

Venom

Laviski wrote: »

Thanks will check on that but first the problem is what monitor....... Backlight bleeding seems to be a common issue that comes up in reviews. I would have thought splashing out on a 500 or 600 pound monitor would have some quality to it.

IPS monitors from all brands are prone to suffering from BLB as the panels are made by only a couple of manufacturers so the selection is limited. Acer and Asus, for example, both use the same manufacturer for their monitor panels. Unlike any other PC component except maybe high-end audio, when it comes to monitors it's not a simple case of the higher the cost the better the performance as with CPU's or GPU's.

Check out monitors with VA panels which offers the fast refresh rate of a TN panel along with the better picture and colours of an IPS but without any of the major downsides of either such as BLB and washed out colours. If you are going to drop 600 notes maybe look into the LG 32" Freesync VA panel monitor for €535 https://www.amazon.de/LG-Products-32GK850F-B-Monitor-inches/dp/B0798QPYMF/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=3V4Q6QRTZXW9Z&keywords=lg+32gk850f&qid=1557528616&s=gateway&sprefix=lg+32gk850f%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1-fkmrnull, which is a slightly cut down version of the €616 G-sync model which is an absolute gem https://www.amazon.de/LG-Products-32GK850G-B-Monitor-inches/dp/B078TTXLW5/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_2?crid=3V4Q6QRTZXW9Z&keywords=lg+32gk850f&qid=1557528702&s=gateway&sprefix=lg+32gk850f%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-2-fkmrnull.