Need Help Choosing a 1440p Monitor

[mikeb123]

Hello, everyone! I am currently using a Dell S2522HG monitor (1080p 25”) and I would like to upgrade to a 27” 1440p monitor. My budget is around 350-400€ and so far, I have come to these 2 options:

 

1. Alienware AW2724DM - around 400€

2. Dell G2724D - 100€ cheaper

 

I am also thinking about getting a 32” 1440p monitor, but I don’t know if it would fit on my desk (80cm x 160cm) alongside the 25” Dell. Also, it would not be as sharp as a 27”. A 34” UW monitor is out of the budget unfortunately. 
 

If you have any other recommendation I would love to hear it. The monitor must be an IPS, have good brightness and have a refresh rate above 144Hz. It will be used for programming and gaming. 
 

Thanks!

[TatamiMatt]

8 minutes ago, mikeb123 said:

Hello, everyone! I am currently using a Dell S2522HG monitor (1080p 25”) and I would like to upgrade to a 27” 1440p monitor. My budget is around 350-400€ and so far, I have come to these 2 options:

 

1. Alienware AW2724DM - around 400€

2. Dell G2724D - 100€ cheaper

 

I am also thinking about getting a 32” 1440p monitor, but I don’t know if it would fit on my desk (80cm x 160cm) alongside the 25” Dell. Also, it would not be as sharp as a 27”. A 34” UW monitor is out of the budget unfortunately. 
 

If you have any other recommendation I would love to hear it. The monitor must be an IPS, have good brightness and have a refresh rate above 144Hz. It will be used for programming and gaming. 
 

Thanks!

Gigabyte M27Q or i think theres an equivalent LG Model, both 27inch 1440p 165/170Hz or so, 1ms response time and with HDR capability, both IPS panels

 

Id say you could easily pick them up for lower than your budget

[mikeb123]

1 hour ago, TatamiMatt said:

Gigabyte M27Q or i think theres an equivalent LG Model, both 27inch 1440p 165/170Hz or so, 1ms response time and with HDR capability, both IPS panels

 

Id say you could easily pick them up for lower than your budget

Hello, thanks for your reply! The MQ27 is the same price as the Dell. Should I just get the Dell? 

[TatamiMatt]

42 minutes ago, mikeb123 said:

Hello, thanks for your reply! The MQ27 is the same price as the Dell. Should I just get the Dell? 

The Dell is better at most things though the M27Q has much better HDR colour gamut, so the decision is up to you, id say if theyre the same price the Dell is the better option but if you like really vivid colours the M27Q might be the better option

 

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/gigabyte-m27q-rev-2-0-vs-dell-g2724d/34719/41041?usage=3623&threshold=0.10

[mikeb123]

4 hours ago, TatamiMatt said:

The Dell is better at most things though the M27Q has much better HDR colour gamut, so the decision is up to you, id say if theyre the same price the Dell is the better option but if you like really vivid colours the M27Q might be the better option

 

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/gigabyte-m27q-rev-2-0-vs-dell-g2724d/34719/41041?usage=3623&threshold=0.10

Thanks a lot! I will go with the Dell. 

[TatamiMatt]

11 hours ago, mikeb123 said:

Thanks a lot! I will go with the Dell. 

Just to clarify on the choice between the Dell and Alienware too, the Alienware is the slightly better monitor, however, i dont know if id pay a whole 1/3 extra for it over the Dell as its only minor improvements all around

[mikeb123]

On 3/14/2024 at 9:50 AM, TatamiMatt said:

Just to clarify on the choice between the Dell and Alienware too, the Alienware is the slightly better monitor, however, i dont know if id pay a whole 1/3 extra for it over the Dell as its only minor improvements all around

From what I have seen, the Alienware has some downsides such as lower contrast when compared to Dell. The Dell seems like a good choice, but unfortunately it's out of stock now. I shall wait.