Asus vs Acer 4k IPS

[danielhowk]

Asus and Acer Realeasing their 4k IPS monitor, which specs would be better ? 

Asus PG278AQ

Acer XB1 XB271HK

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U0te7cCpt-dKh9IXMx3Gr7tNlIjNQNeszrT_cUD-2tk/edit#gid=0

[PlayStation 2]

neither probably

[ShadowCaptain]

Personally prefer 1440p 144hz IPS displays, have you considered that?

[danielhowk]

neither probably

 

 

Personally prefer 1440p 144hz IPS displays, have you considered that?

isnt 4k nicer ? why neither ? they are the top 4k monitor IPS ?

[ShadowCaptain]

isnt 4k nicer ? why neither ? they are the top 4k monitor IPS ?

 

not with the horrible scaling, and since you wont be watching much in 4k or playing anything in 4k its pointless

[mbryant]

not with the horrible scaling, and since you wont be watching much in 4k or playing anything in 4k its pointless

To add too that, the cost/performance for 4K gaming doesn't seem to be worth it (of course depending on what games you want to run at 4k) Personally for me 1080p is perfectly fine, my games all look great and if I went from a 780 to a 970 then I could push up to 1440p, whereas it's what a minimum of 2 970's for 4k gaming on newer titles? I could be wrong (probably am) So that's roughly a $600 minimum spent just to game at 4k. Am I at least in the ballpark?

[Profoundsoup]

isnt 4k nicer ? why neither ? they are the top 4k monitor IPS ?

144hz > everything IMO also 4k is stupid hard to run at 60 fps+ and scaling is shit. So really no point unless you are professional and need the pixels 

[danielhowk]

not with the horrible scaling, and since you wont be watching much in 4k or playing anything in 4k its pointless

 

 

To add too that, the cost/performance for 4K gaming doesn't seem to be worth it (of course depending on what games you want to run at 4k) Personally for me 1080p is perfectly fine, my games all look great and if I went from a 780 to a 970 then I could push up to 1440p, whereas it's what a minimum of 2 970's for 4k gaming on newer titles? I could be wrong (probably am) So that's roughly a $600 minimum spent just to game at 4k. Am I at least in the ballpark?

 

 

144hz > everything IMO also 4k is stupid hard to run at 60 fps+ and scaling is shit. So really no point unless you are professional and need the pixels 

with 144hz u still need the 144 fps of GPU to push it to 144 frame rates to be effective too right ?

[ShadowCaptain]

with 144hz u still need the 144 fps of GPU to push it to 144 frame rates to be effective too right ?

 

you still benefit if running at say, 90fps etc, or 70 fps, you are still getting a smother framerate

 

not all games will run at 144fps , but games like Battlefield, CSGO etc are easy to run and should get high FPS, same as any older games

 

And its Gsync so if you are not getting the full fps gsync will keep it smooth

[Biablo12]

I am waiting for the XB271HK model, any idea when it releases in Europe?

Everywhere I read ppl say not to go 4K mainly because of not getting 60 FPS, I don't mind playing at 30+ FPS.

I know if I will buy a 1440p monitor I wont be able to replace it for at least 3 years because of money issue.

I honestly don't know what to do.

[danielhowk]

I am waiting for the XB271HK model, any idea when it releases in Europe?

Everywhere I read ppl say not to go 4K mainly because of not getting 60 FPS, I don't mind playing at 30+ FPS.

I know if I will buy a 1440p monitor I wont be able to replace it for at least 3 years because of money issue.

I honestly don't know what to do.

same dilenma as me. europe should be sometime november if you click the linked i send above it has the details.

what are you planning to buy?

[Jahramika]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist.jsp&sku=1164749&is=REG&gclid=CIfSlviE0cgCFcERHwodZ5gHRQ&Q=add&m=Y&q=1&A=cart

 

 

Use this one myself works flawlessly.

 

Don't let people try to sell you on 1440p the scaling is not a issue in my opinion. There is a few instances with a few programs yes but the picture quality in most games is unbeatable.

 

I just like a OLED TV 1080p vs LED 4K. I had the 1080p for 5 days and returned it for a Sony 4k LED and even though OLED colors are nice you can see a noticeable difference in 4k movies on netflix. In games 4k is way better than 1440p. 

[Jwolf7722]

Asus mainly for the better build. Scaling in windows 10 is much improved.

[ShadowCaptain]

Use this one myself works flawlessly.

 

Don't let people try to sell you on 1440p the scaling is not a issue in my opinion. There is a few instances with a few programs yes but the picture quality in most games is unbeatable.

 

I just like a OLED TV 1080p vs LED 4K. I had the 1080p for 5 days and returned it for a Sony 4k LED and even though OLED colors are nice you can see a noticeable difference in 4k movies on netflix. In games 4k is way better than 1440p. 

 

Going from 1080p to 4k is a big step, and 1440p is a good middle ground, and its way easier to run, 

 

Also 1440p is still very sharp, dont forget you are sacrificing 144hz just for a slight bump in visual quality, plus OP might not be able to run 4k too well, 

 

Scaling IS an issue still, heck in 3 weeks of testing a 4k laptop, i had countless issues with programs not scalling correctly, yet i have 0 issues on my 1440p panel

[mbryant]

Also let me edit my last post. $600 minimum (or so) just to make your machine 4k ready. Add in the cost of a half decent monitor looks like you won't find anything under $460 (based on the quickest google search ever). So that's over $1000 just to play VIDEOGAMES at 4k. You could build a bad-ass machine for that much, or a shit ton of games. Hell you could even get yourself a new 1440p monitor and some new games to play on that 1440p monitor for the price you pay to be able to just play at 4k.

[Biablo12]

same dilenma as me. europe should be sometime november if you click the linked i send above it has the details.

what are you planning to buy?

I think the 4K.

What will u get?

[Acquire]

I have the original rog swift. The ips would be great, but not worth it for me. I'd also rather wait for higher refresh rates once display port 1.3 is out before going 4k or at the least when I can get 60fps consistently with gpus.

[GrassFedTofuJesus]

Personally prefer 1440p 144hz IPS displays, have you considered that?

144Hz IPS, you drunk bro? If not link meeeehhhh noooowww

[danielhowk]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist.jsp&sku=1164749&is=REG&gclid=CIfSlviE0cgCFcERHwodZ5gHRQ&Q=add&m=Y&q=1&A=cart

 

 

Use this one myself works flawlessly.

 

Don't let people try to sell you on 1440p the scaling is not a issue in my opinion. There is a few instances with a few programs yes but the picture quality in most games is unbeatable.

 

I just like a OLED TV 1080p vs LED 4K. I had the 1080p for 5 days and returned it for a Sony 4k LED and even though OLED colors are nice you can see a noticeable difference in 4k movies on netflix. In games 4k is way better than 1440p. 

 

 

Asus mainly for the better build. Scaling in windows 10 is much improved.

 

 

Going from 1080p to 4k is a big step, and 1440p is a good middle ground, and its way easier to run, 

 

Also 1440p is still very sharp, dont forget you are sacrificing 144hz just for a slight bump in visual quality, plus OP might not be able to run 4k too well, 

 

Scaling IS an issue still, heck in 3 weeks of testing a 4k laptop, i had countless issues with programs not scalling correctly, yet i have 0 issues on my 1440p panel

 

 

Also let me edit my last post. $600 minimum (or so) just to make your machine 4k ready. Add in the cost of a half decent monitor looks like you won't find anything under $460 (based on the quickest google search ever). So that's over $1000 just to play VIDEOGAMES at 4k. You could build a bad-ass machine for that much, or a shit ton of games. Hell you could even get yourself a new 1440p monitor and some new games to play on that 1440p monitor for the price you pay to be able to just play at 4k.

 

 

I think the 4K.

What will u get?

 

 

I have the original rog swift. The ips would be great, but not worth it for me. I'd also rather wait for higher refresh rates once display port 1.3 is out before going 4k or at the least when I can get 60fps consistently with gpus.

 

 

144Hz IPS, you drunk bro? If not link meeeehhhh noooowww

i know one of the video i watched from linustechtips where linus prefers 4k over 120hz or 144 hz.

i think i would go for 4k 60hz over 120hz 1440p or 144hz at 1440p

which model would you choose for 4k monitor IPS ?

[GrassFedTofuJesus]

which model would you choose for 4k monitor IPS ?

I really liked an Asus one I had seen if I remember the model correctly it's an Asus Pb279q. Don't quote me on that though. It's the 4K Asus on monitor the 27 inch.

[ShadowCaptain]

144Hz IPS, you drunk bro? If not link meeeehhhh noooowww

 

What? there are a few, and there is a new 165hz IPS 1440p model coming out too

 

Where have you been for the last year

[GrassFedTofuJesus]

What? there are a few, and there is a new 165hz IPS 1440p model coming out too

 

Where have you been for the last year

For being a monitor snob I sure missed that! Looks like I have some reading to do.

[ShadowCaptain]

i know one of the video i watched from linustechtips where linus prefers 4k over 120hz or 144 hz.

i think i would go for 4k 60hz over 120hz 1440p or 144hz at 1440p

which model would you choose for 4k monitor IPS ?

 

If you absolutely must have 4k for whatever reason, then do go for Gsync, since you might struggle in some games to get a consistent 60

[mbryant]

i know one of the video i watched from linustechtips where linus prefers 4k over 120hz or 144 hz.

i think i would go for 4k 60hz over 120hz 1440p or 144hz at 1440p

which model would you choose for 4k monitor IPS ?

I'll say that I don't go with Linus's prefrences. As In I won't chose something because he likes it, but based on the content of a review. I put a lot more stock into the things he says he doesn't like about something. I do this with any sort of review I read or watch. I suggest you find a store where you can go look at these monitors in person, which also makes it easier to buy one and if you don't like it, it'll be much easier to return it and try something else. 

[jjohnthedon1]

Also let me edit my last post. $600 minimum (or so) just to make your machine 4k ready. Add in the cost of a half decent monitor looks like you won't find anything under $460 (based on the quickest google search ever). So that's over $1000 just to play VIDEOGAMES at 4k. You could build a bad-ass machine for that much, or a shit ton of games. Hell you could even get yourself a new 1440p monitor and some new games to play on that 1440p monitor for the price you pay to be able to just play at 4k.

u need 2 980tis or fury x's for 4k plus the rest of ur behold then a monitor