2560 x 1080 or 1440p

[Neuroticgecko86]

2560 x 1080 or 1440p

 

Recently been looking around for a new monitor (my one is now many years old) and I came across the right budget of $400-500 AUD. Was wondering what the community had to say about this matter had two major contenders.

 

2560 x 1080

 

LG 29UM68-P

 

https://www.dicksmith.com.au/da/buy/lg-29-219-2560x1080-full-hd-ultrawide-ips-led-gaming-monitor-29um68-p-lg/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=product_listing_ads&gclid=CjwKEAjwu8m-BRDM8KTcjdj8qy0SJACdjSZppXTgiyjgLD-WBA-g6sO2shj-A8GJ-hn_0V9mLRVkHxoCG63w_wcB

 

OR

 

1440p

 

Acer K272HUL

 

 

https://www.pccasegear.com/products/36653?gclid=CjwKEAjwu8m-BRDM8KTcjdj8qy0SJACdjSZpC0yuXPGVmKBXU9OjEhvMhJGL7CNM9JnKG_f8Nlo09BoCP4Tw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

 

If you have found a better monitor for either category and is able to be shipped to Australia at same price pls leave link and name in the replies

 

 

 

JUST A QUICK REMINDER

 

The monitor is to be used for gaming foremost

[blu4]

What GPU have you got?

[snortings]

A fellow Aussie!

 

Hey mate,

 

I was in the exact same situation you are in about 2 weeks ago (I bought through Kogan instead of Dick Smith, shame Dick Smith shut down), though I was deciding between the 25" and the 29" rather than 1440p.

 

I was going to buy the LG 29UM68-P, but I'm so glad I didn't all just because of the size, ultrawide makes 25" huge!

 

I would personally buy a 1080p Ultrawide over a 1440p 16:9 any day, and once I bought it I will never be going back to 16:9 ever again - you won't regret it! You can fit so much more on the screen having an Ultrawide, it's bloody amazing. Though if you want the 29" for more space go for it, but 25" Ultrawide suits me. 

 

Good Luck Mate 

[i_build_nanosuits]

2560x1440 if you have the GPU horsepower to drive it.

[Neuroticgecko86]

46 minutes ago, i_build_nanosuits said:

2560x1440 if you have the GPU horsepower to drive it.

yea looking to upgrade graphics to 1060 3 or 6 gb

at round about same time

[Neuroticgecko86]

On 9 September 2016 at 8:34 PM, blu4 said:

What GPU have you got?

Planning to get 1060 in near future probably 6gb version

 

[Ichi]

33 minutes ago, Neuroticgecko86 said:

Planning to get 1060 in near future probably 6gb version

 

1440p would be a stretch for that card if you intend to push game on max settings to it.

I would suggest 2560 x 1080 ultrawide if you're okay with that resolution.

Make sure whatever you do supports that resolution and you'll be fine.

And good choice on picking that 29", 25" is really small for me. (depends on from what size you're upgrading from)

The vertical height is around 21" of normal 16:9 monitor, that's just "cute".

 

So, my vote goes to 29" 2560 x 1080.

[RyGuy99]

I own the 34in version of this and it's fantastic. As someone said earlier once you go to 21:9 you'll find it hard to go back to 16:9. The extra real estate is awesome for gaming and productivity! 

[Neuroticgecko86]

okay 2560 x 1080 is the winner as per popular opinion

[GamerDude]

On 9/12/2016 at 2:13 AM, RyGuy99 said:

I own the 34in version of this and it's fantastic. As someone said earlier once you go to 21:9 you'll find it hard to go back to 16:9. The extra real estate is awesome for gaming and productivity! 

So damn true! After trying out and getting so used to a 29" AOC 2560x1080 UW monitor, I simply cannot go back to 16:10/16:9 anymore, they simply look wrong! After having such an awesome experience with the 29" UW monitor, I decided I wanted more, so I ordered and got an Acer XR341CK Freesync monitor a couple of days ago.....so loving it!

[alexyy]

How is 2560x1080 the winner? do you like seeing pixels?

[it_dont_work]

In aus, main display is a 27" kogan 1440 60hz (picked it up new for $200AUD) at this size I really do think you need the higher res and better pixel density. As for refresh rate, there's a clear night to day difference to 144hz to 60hz, if your machine can push the higher frames.

 

as for wide vs 16:9. extra fov is great, I've been looking to upgrade to an ultrawide 1440 with my new system. The old hd 6970 struggles to keep up with 60fps now.

[RyGuy99]

On 9/16/2016 at 3:20 AM, alexyy said:

How is 2560x1080 the winner? do you like seeing pixels?

Do you like paying for overpriced 1440p ultrawide? 

[alexyy]

6 hours ago, RyGuy99 said:

Do you like paying for overpriced 1440p ultrawide? 

£250 for a Ultrasharp 1440p display isn't overpriced if you ask me,

[GamerDude]

This is one of the reasons why I prefer 21:9 aspect ratio over 16:9...

 

....note the dreaded black bars on top and bottom, the left and right black bars can be ignored if viewed on a 16:9 monitor. That's why I don't really enjoy movies on 16:9 monitors and TV's.

 

Cropping the video to fit the entire screen makes it a magical experience for me. Yes, you lose out on some resolution, but it still looks damn good....to me anyway. Did the same thing on my AOC Q2963PM when I was trying out a 21:9 monitor, I'm somewhat of a videophile and watching movies in a 2.35:1 like format is boss!

 

Oops, looks like I'd forgotten to take away the cup of hot cereal I was drinking.

[TassieTim]

i'm in Aus too looking around and price wise.... meh

 

my 27" Shimian died on me not long ago so i'm looking into replacing it with a newer and bigger monitor in the next few days

 

narrowed down my choices to 3 from an ebay seller name Dream_seller

 

top  pick http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=331803479879#ht_5278wt_1397         $au600

2nd pick  http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221991746588#ht_11463wt_1397      $au430

3rd pick http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=322037499984#ht_9593wt_1397          $au445

[RyGuy99]

7 hours ago, alexyy said:

£250 for a Ultrasharp 1440p display isn't overpriced if you ask me,

I'm talking about ultrawide 1440p

[alexyy]

12 hours ago, RyGuy99 said:

I'm talking about ultrawide 1440p

OP isn't

[RyGuy99]

On 9/19/2016 at 3:08 AM, alexyy said:

OP isn't

You were comparing 1080p to 1440p. It's a part of the discussion. So yes OP was. 

[alexyy]

Just now, RyGuy99 said:

You were comparing 1080p to 1440p. It's a part of the discussion. So yes OP was. 

I'm comparing 21:9 1080p to 16:9 1440p.

 

OP was doing the same which is why they linked a 16:9 1440p display and a 21:9 1080p display, so please feel free to actually read I'm sure if you find it challenging you could ask someone to do it for you.

[RyGuy99]

7 hours ago, alexyy said:

I'm comparing 21:9 1080p to 16:9 1440p.

 

OP was doing the same which is why they linked a 16:9 1440p display and a 21:9 1080p display, so please feel free to actually read I'm sure if you find it challenging you could ask someone to do it for you.

I'm comparing 21:9 1080p to 1440p because 16:9 1440p is far interior to both options. So feel free to actually read my comments. Go back to kindergarten if you need any help with that.