Help with purchasing a 1440p, 144Hz monitor!

[GawZ]

Hi all, I've been looking at 27", non-curved, IPS, 1440p, 144hz+ and 1ms or less monitors for under £350. It'd be mainly for gaming but there is also some video editing and programming that'll be done on it! The three I'm tempted most by are MSI G273QF, LG 27GL850-B Or the Gigabyte M27Q. Which is the best "bang for the buck", or is there any other options that I've neglected?

 

Thanks in advance! 

[JPec]

Hey there, i think you got similar questions like in my thread, what about an AOC Q27G2U?

[GawZ]

48 minutes ago, JPec said:

Hey there, i think you got similar questions like in my thread, what about an AOC Q27G2U?

I was ideally looking for an IPS display instead of a VA option just out of personal preference! AOC do some great VA and budget displays though! 

[Chris Pratt]

Sorry, pedantic, but 2K != 1440p. It refers to the horizontal resolution, whereas 1440p is the vertical resolution. A 2K monitor would basically be 1080p as the typical 1920x1080 is effectively 2K horizontal pixels, just like 3840x2160 is effectively 4K.

[GawZ]

58 minutes ago, Chris Pratt said:

Sorry, pedantic, but 2K != 1440p. It refers to the horizontal resolution, whereas 1440p is the vertical resolution. A 2K monitor would basically be 1080p as the typical 1920x1080 is effectively 2K horizontal pixels, just like 3840x2160 is effectively 4K.

Thank you, I was also just made aware of this by a friend too. Been staring at monitor websites for too long, brains fried! 

[c00face]

6 hours ago, GawZ said:

Hi all, I've been looking at 27", non-curved, IPS, 1440p, 144hz+ and 1ms or less monitors for under £350. It'd be mainly for gaming but there is also some video editing and programming that'll be done on it! The three I'm tempted most by are MSI G273QF, LG 27GL850-B Or the Gigabyte M27Q. Which is the best "bang for the buck", or is there any other options that I've neglected?

 

Thanks in advance! 

https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GP850-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Adjustable/dp/B093MTSTKD

 

I bought this monitor recently, it's great. The con is the lower stand leg sticks out too far and you have no room for keyboard or mouse if your table is smaller.

[Stahlmann]

The LG 27GP850-B @c00face mentioned is a very good option.

Another great option would be the MSI MAG274QRF-QD. This would be my choice.

But they're both over budget.

 

In your budget the M27Q is the best option, but make sure the BGR panel is not something that bites you in the ass later.

Of course you can get it and try it out. In the UK you should be able to send it back if it doesn't fit your needs after all.