1440p 144hz ips monitor suggestions

Hyperion247 · May 8, 2021

Budget (including currency): £400ish

Country: UK

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So I've got everything else, and I'm selling my Samsung odyssey G7, as I have decided I don't like the steepness of the curve on it, and I'm not a fan of the VA panel.

I'm looking for suggestions on a good IPS 1440p 144hz monitor, preferably with HDR 600 if possible.

YoungBlade · May 8, 2021

I've really been liking my Gigabyte M27Q. The colors are good, it offers up to a 170Hz refresh rate with adaptive sync, the stand is height-adjustable, and it has a novel built-in KVM that lets you switch between two different computers while still using the same keyboard and mouse.

However, it's only HDR 400, and not a very good HDR 400 at that, so if you really want HDR, you'll have to look elsewhere.

Tan3l6 · May 8, 2021

I ordered Asus VG27AQ1A instead of Gigabyte M27Q. Should see soon if it's any good. Native 10bit panel instead of 8-bit, my reasoning.

YoungBlade · May 8, 2021

Since no one else is leaving recommendations, I'm gonna throw out this semi-recent Best Monitors video by Hardware Unboxed.

That video is what sold me on the M27Q, and I'm glad I went for it. Tim is one of the best reviewers when it comes to monitors.

BahnStormer · May 8, 2021

5 hours ago, YoungBlade said:

I've really been liking my Gigabyte M27Q. The colors are good, it offers up to a 170Hz refresh rate with adaptive sync, the stand is height-adjustable, and it has a novel built-in KVM that lets you switch between two different computers while still using the same keyboard and mouse.

However, it's only HDR 400, and not a very good HDR 400 at that, so if you really want HDR, you'll have to look elsewhere.

100% same opinion - the HDR isn't great (uneven darks), but it's 27", 1440P, very smooth 170Hz and very reasonably priced... if you're on a budget, this is definitely a strong contender.