So after a PC upgrade, it was time for a new monitor. I figured that with my new hardware 1440p would be an amazing upgrade. So i started looking for good values and i remembered why i fucking hate having to buy a new display. There is literally no display in existence for which you cant find thousands of reviews talking about blb, ips glow, flickering etc. etc.
So i just started by looking for a good value and found the MSI Optix MAG271CQ for a really good price (350€). I was a bit sceptical because of the VA panel since i read a lot of bad things about them. However, im on a 24" Samsung 1080p TN panel, what could go wrong, right?
When the monitor arrived, i knew that i would return it after about 2 seconds after booting into windows. The grain was unbelievable. I was hyped for a totally crisp 1440p image, instead i got an image with visible pixels. Nice. The flickering with turned on freesync was another nice feature. As well as the yellowish whites.
Now i am basically lost in a sea of thousands of 1440p monitors and tests. I thought maybe someone from around here could help me.
What i need: 1440p, a high(er) refresh rate, FreeSync / GSync, decent to good colors (at least as good as the TN Samsung im on right now), a crisp image and a pricetag under 450€
A friend recommended me the Acer Nitro XV272UP or the ViewSonic VX2758-2K-MHD. The problem is, both of them are not available in germany at the moment. (delivery times between 35-80 days)
Is there another good option? Or should i just invest a bit more to end the display lottery?
Thanks in advance, stay healthy!