LG 27GN750-B 1080p@240Hz vs LG 27GL850-B 1440p@144Hz - Which one to buy?

[Saphir]

Hello,

 

so, finally the new LG Monitor with 1080p@240Hz is available to buy at Amazon. As the 1440p@144Hz model was named as the best monitor of 2019, my thoughts are that this FHD@240Hz would be even better? At least it's newer.

 

Anyway, I read a lot of posts between 1080p@240Hz and 1440p@144Hz, which is better, but there was not a comparison between 2 the same monitors, except the resolution and refresh rate. Lots of people write, that 240Hz monitors has more often TN panels, which is obviously worse, but the LG ones, both have IPS panels.

 

It also depends on games, which I play, but unlucky I play also SP and fast MP games, like CS:GO etc.

 

My ideal combo would be, 1440p@240Hz IPS 27'', but there is no Monitor at the Market existent.

 

For now, I would prefer the 1080p@240Hz, because I would not be so much afraid to run new AAA titles in the future, for at least 60-144Hz (depends on game). But on the other hand, the 1080p would not be so sharp (great looking), than on a 1440p. Especially, while I'm writing it, I'm siting at a 4K 27'' display - which is not great for gaming, at least for now and my GTX 1080Ti.

 

So, what would you prefer, or do you have maybe experience with these monitors? I would be glad for any advices and other points of view. Thank you in advance.

 

My specs:

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO

Intel 9900KS

GTX 1080Ti

32GB RAM 3200 DDR4

 

 

 

[boggy77]

Do you play competitively? Do you win tpurnaments is cs etc? If not, you don't need 240hz

[Arrogath]

I guess it kind of depends on what sort of games your playing, I use a samsung 1440p144hz display and it's pretty sweet, but when I'm playing a more cinematic game or watching content I use a 4k60 monitor instead.

 

Most of the games I play don't hit 144fps easily so, even with an overclocked 2080, so 240hz seems silly to me. There are a few games that can pump out those frames. The question of whether it's worth it over 144hz is subjective, you'll have to find somewhere to experience both monitors yourself to see if you can feel a difference. If you can't I would stick to 1440p 144hz since the option of higher resolution is nice to have.

[Beowulff83]

My feelings is after 120hz you start getting diminishing returns on refresh rate.  I would opt for the better looking 1440p.

[Doobeedoo]

Depends what you value more there and from what you'll notice more benefit. 

[Shrekpad]

For most games a 1440p 144hz moniter is better. Although you will be able to get 240 fps on 1080p with a 1080ti. Although you’re losing lots of quality and most people don’t need 240fps.