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I don't know which monitor panel is best for me, who helps me out?

Here's my situation:
I live in the Netherlands
I usually game in a dark(ish) room
I currently use an old, flat, plasma TV. I want to upgrade
I currently game on a xbox one s, but will use a PC too

If I get a PC, it'll have Freesync and not Gsync.

I thought about this, but again, I don't know what's best for me.

 

I do have some preferences:
QHD

30-32 inch

Curved

price up to 500 euro, but i am willing to pay a little more if it gives me better options.

Who helps me out?

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IPS, because VA has a steep curve to get used to. I still would rate VA panels even worse than TN panels due to their characteristics.

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1 minute ago, svenvb said:

Who helps me out?

VA gives deeper blacks and normally has better contrast ratios than IPS as well as offering a LOT more Curved panels (even though there are still some IPS curved panels) but IPS isn't as prone to smearing (it's literally what it sounds like) where the image smears on your screen when it moves, it's not as prominent on IPS as it is on VA. You might want a low brightness in your room but not too low

 

For IPS look at these (the samsung you linked isn't a horrible option either)

Asus ROG Strix XG27AQV 27.0" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Curved Monitor (XG27AQV) - PCPartPicker

Gigabyte M32Q 31.5" 2560 x 1440 170 Hz Monitor (M32Q) - PCPartPicker

LG 32GP850-B 32.0" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Monitor (32GP850-B) - PCPartPicker

Gigabyte ‎M34WQ 34.0" 3440 x 1440 144 Hz Monitor (M34WQ-SA) - PCPartPicker

 

For VA look at these (but if your eyes are sensitive to smearing in your low light room I'd get an IPS)

Dell S3422DWG 34.0" 3440 x 1440 144 Hz Curved Monitor (210-AZEP) - PCPartPicker

MSI Optix AG321CQR 31.5" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Curved Monitor (Optix AG321CQR) - PCPartPicker

Dell S3222DGM 31.5" 2560 x 1440 165 Hz Curved Monitor (S3222DGM) - PCPartPicker

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27 minutes ago, svenvb said:

I don't know which monitor panel is best for me, who helps me out?

Here's my situation:
I live in the Netherlands
I usually game in a dark(ish) room
I currently use an old, flat, plasma TV. I want to upgrade
I currently game on a xbox one s, but will use a PC too.

I thought about this, but again, I don't know what's best for me.

 

I do have some preferences:
QHD

30-32 inch

Curved

price up to 500 euro, but i am willing to pay a little more if it gives me better options.

Who helps me out?

If I'd buy a 32" monitor now I'd get a 4K IPS 144Hz

When you want high FPS/low details for FPS use it in 1080p, it's proportional (which is not the case with 1440p and it'll look blurrier)

It's a tad more expensive  tho, 700EUR..

And maybe not Samsung with their bad QC record

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34 minutes ago, svenvb said:

dark(ish) room

VA suppose is better as it give deeper black but VA had dark smearing issue and value VA definitely had this issue.

 

i would suggest you go for IPS, but you might need to brighten up your room as IPS has glow issue and obvious at dark environment.

 

Dark environment actually the best is OLED but then it is double up your cost.

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Monitor: Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 49" 5120x1440 240hz QD-OLED HDR, LG OLED Flex 42LX3QPSA 41.5" 3840x2160 bendable 120hz WOLED, LG UltraGear Gaming Monitor 34" 34GN850 3440x1440 144hz (160hz OC) NanoIPS HDR, LG Ultrawide Gaming Monitor 34" 34UC79G 2560x1080 144hz IPS SDR, LG 24MK600 24" 1920x1080 75hz Freesync IPS SDR, BenQ EW2440ZH 24" 1920x1080 75hz VA SDR.


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58 minutes ago, Levent said:

IPS, because VA has a steep curve to get used to. I still would rate VA panels even worse than TN panels due to their characteristics.

I read that only pricy VA panels are worth buying but I also read about these type of issues, my first choice would probably be IPS, yes.
Next question is: which?

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25 minutes ago, Andrewtst said:

VA suppose is better as it give deeper black but VA had dark smearing issue and value VA definitely had this issue.

 

i would suggest you go for IPS, but you might need to brighten up your room as IPS has glow issue and obvious at dark environment.

 

Dark environment actually the best is OLED but then it is double up your cost.

Do you have suggestion for OLED monitors for about 500-600 euros? I suppose OLED is costlier than IPS or VA panels

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4 minutes ago, svenvb said:

Do you have suggestion for OLED monitors for about 500-600 euros? I suppose OLED is costlier than IPS or VA panels

OLED is not that cheap.

Best option now 900€ - https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-Alienware-AW2725DF-presented-as-new-27-inch-QD-OLED-gaming-monitor-for-899-99-before-imminent-launch.789431.0.html

 

But @900€ it's a real monster - "perfect monitor" at this time.

Pax vobiscum

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7 minutes ago, Tan3l6 said:

OLED is not that cheap.

Best option now 900€ - https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-Alienware-AW2725DF-presented-as-new-27-inch-QD-OLED-gaming-monitor-for-899-99-before-imminent-launch.789431.0.html

 

But @900€ it's a real monster - "perfect monitor" at this time.

I found it at bol.com (national webshop) for 400 euros, but I found this beast for 900 euros too. Seems really nice!

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11 hours ago, svenvb said:

Do you have suggestion for OLED monitors for about 500-600 euros? I suppose OLED is costlier than IPS or VA panels

No, as I highlight before it needs to be double up your cost. 
 

€900 is the minimum cost.

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Monitor: Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 49" 5120x1440 240hz QD-OLED HDR, LG OLED Flex 42LX3QPSA 41.5" 3840x2160 bendable 120hz WOLED, LG UltraGear Gaming Monitor 34" 34GN850 3440x1440 144hz (160hz OC) NanoIPS HDR, LG Ultrawide Gaming Monitor 34" 34UC79G 2560x1080 144hz IPS SDR, LG 24MK600 24" 1920x1080 75hz Freesync IPS SDR, BenQ EW2440ZH 24" 1920x1080 75hz VA SDR.


Input Device: Asus ROG Azoth Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, Asus ROG Chakram X Origin Wireless Mouse, Logitech G913 Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Logitech G502X Wireless Mouse, Logitech G903 Lightspeed HERO Wireless Gaming Mouse, Logitech Pro X, Logitech MX Keys, Logitech MX Master 3, XBOX Wireless Controller Covert Forces Edition, Corsair K70 RAPIDFIRE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE Wireless Gaming Mouse, Logitech MK850 Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Combos.


Entertainment: LG 55" C9 OLED HDR Smart UHD TV with AI ThinQ®, 65" Samsung AU7000 4K UHD Smart TV, SONOS Beam (Gen 2) Dolby Atmos Soundbar, SONOS Sub Mini, SONOS Era 100 x2, SONOS Era 300 Dolby Atmos, Logitech G560 2.1 USB & Bluetooth Speaker, Logitech Z625 2.1 THX Speaker, Edifier M1370BT 2.1 Bluetooth Speaker, LG SK9Y 5.1.2 channel Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio SoundBar, SONOS ACE, Technics AZ80, Technics A800E, Sony MDR-Z1R, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, Sony WF-1000XM5, Sony WH-1000XM5, Sony WH-1000XM4, Apple AirPods MAX, Apple AirPods Pro 2, Samsung Galaxy Buds2, Nvidia Shield TV Pro (2019 edition), Apple TV 4K (2017 & 2021 Edition), Chromecast with Google TV, Sony UBP-X700 UltraHD Blu-ray, Panasonic DMP-UB400 UltraHD Blu-ray.

 

Mobile, Tablet & Smart Watch: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (Obsidian) Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (Natural Titanium), Apple iPad Pro 11" 2024 M4 (Space Black), Apple Watch Series 8 Stainless Steel with Milanese Loop (Graphite).

 

Others Gadgets: Asus SBW-06D2X-U Blu-ray RW Drive, 70 TB Ext. HDD, j5create JVCU100 USB HD Webcam with 360° rotation, ZTE UONU F620, Maxis Fibre WiFi 6 Router, Fantech MPR800 Soft Cloth RGB Gaming Mousepad, Fantech Headset Headphone Stand AC3001S RGB Lighting Base Tower, Infiniteracer RGB Gaming Chair

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