24" or 28" 4K Monitor

[DanielHC18]

Hello there, I was hoping some friendly people on the forum could help me out with a decision here.

 

Basically i've been looking at 2 different 4K (UHD) monitors, one 24 inch and one 28 inch. I am debating which one to get purely because of the following reasons:

1. My current monitor is 24 inch and another 24 inch will keep my setup clean

2. The 24 inch version is IPS whereas the 28 inch version is TN

3. 24 inch version comes with adjustable stand with height adjust and able to turn the monitor to 90 degrees

4. 28 inch monitor has a 1ms response time vs 4ms response time with the 24 inch model (Gaming is important for me but not too sure how much difference 1ms and 4ms will make + Already have a 1080p 1ms 144hz display for primary gaming)

5. Is 28 inch too big for the distance I am sitting at, relatively close around 30-40cm away from my screen + not much desk space

 

What are your guys' thoughts? Which one would you suggest? Thank you for your support!

[themctipers]

24"

much better, since its IPS. 

[Enderman]

Just now, themctipers said:

24"

much better, since its IPS. 

But at the same time, you honestly don't need 4k at 24".

1440p or 1080p is good, but 4k is just not worth it at that size.

27-36" is much better for 4k.

[Princess Luna]

Just now, themctipers said:

24"

much better, since its IPS. 

Then again it feels quite pointless get 4k on solely 24inches, that is a 1080p resolution screen size...

[DanielHC18]

Just now, Princess Cadence said:

Then again it feels quite pointless get 4k on solely 24inches, that is a 1080p resolution screen size...

Exactly what I was thinking but I have heard some people say that even at 28 inches it's not worth it. Take in mind that I do gaming + some video work + content consumption. IPS has a 4ms but I am not sure how much difference it would make over 1ms

[EunSoo]

are those your only 2 options? If not, then what's your budget and what country?

[themctipers]

3 minutes ago, Enderman said:

But at the same time, you honestly don't need 4k at 24".

1440p or 1080p is good, but 4k is just not worth it at that size.

27-36" is much better for 4k.

 

2 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

Then again it feels quite pointless get 4k on solely 24inches, that is a 1080p resolution screen size...

true

 

i assumed he had used an ips display before, i haven't and so i won't cry about how shit TN is

if he hasn't used  IPS display as his main ever, then go for the TN one.. else you're going to cry at the colours and stuff

 

[Princess Luna]

Just now, DanielHC18 said:

Exactly what I was thinking but I have heard some people say that even at 28 inches it's not worth it. Take in mind that I do gaming + some video work + content consumption. IPS has a 4ms but I am not sure how much difference it would make over 1ms

GTG Response time anything 5ms or lower is fine already, that is not the input lag which matters most to be honest.

 

IPS panels are insanely superior to TN ones and I do agree that should you have the choice that is preferable, a Matte IPS panel is the best offering on the monitor market.

 

But the thing is, 24inches you will have OVERKILL pixel density in a way it isn't really worth the cost at least in my humble opinion, I would go for a mid term, something like a great 27 inches 2560x1440p IPS monitor instead.

[themctipers]

1 minute ago, DanielHC18 said:

Exactly what I was thinking but I have heard some people say that even at 28 inches it's not worth it. Take in mind that I do gaming + some video work + content consumption. IPS has a 4ms but I am not sure how much difference it would make over 1ms

1ms from grey to grey  

 

i use 4k at 28", and it's pretty good. i sit anywhere from 1 - 3 feet away from my monitor, and for me it's a huge upgrade going from 1080p

[DanielHC18]

3 minutes ago, themctipers said:

 

true

 

i assumed he had used an ips display before, i haven't and so i won't cry about how shit TN is

if he hasn't used  IPS display as his main ever, then go for the TN one.. else you're going to cry at the colours and stuff

 

I've never used IPS before, but this is going to be my secondary monitor not my primary. Still sticking with my 1080p 1ms 144hz TN for gaming and primary use

[DanielHC18]

3 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

GTG Response time anything 5ms or lower is fine already, that is not the input lag which matters most to be honest.

 

IPS panels are insanely superior to TN ones and I do agree that should you have the choice that is preferable, a Matte IPS panel is the best offering on the monitor market.

 

But the thing is, 24inches you will have OVERKILL pixel density in a way it isn't really worth the cost at least in my humble opinion, I would go for a mid term, something like a great 27 inches 2560x1440p IPS monitor instead.

24 inch seems to be a better size for me though due to the distance I am sitting at + the space I have available. I only have those 2 option sadly, it's either the 24 inch or 28 inch 4K

[DanielHC18]

6 minutes ago, SCGazelle said:

are those your only 2 options? If not, then what's your budget and what country?

Sadly yes

[Princess Luna]

Just now, DanielHC18 said:

I've never used IPS before, but this is going to be my secondary monitor not my primary. Still sticking with my 1080p 1ms 144hz TN for gaming and primary use

Unless you're a hardcore CS:GO player, you will very very soon ditch it in favour to any higher resolution IPS panel you pick, the image quality is so damn superior that you'll shrug to the refresh rate sooner than you think, especially if you pick something with at least 75hz

[themctipers]

2 minutes ago, DanielHC18 said:

I've never used IPS before, but this is going to be my secondary monitor not my primary. Still sticking with my 1080p 1ms 144hz TN for gaming and primary use

go for the 28"  

[DanielHC18]

4 minutes ago, themctipers said:

go for the 28"  

Even for the reasons stated above? (such as TN and space issues?)

[themctipers]

Just now, DanielHC18 said:

Even for the reasons stated above? (such as TN and space issues?)

yes

because once you go IPS, you never go back.

also you could always have a little stool next to you to place stuff like your monitor cant say i haven't done that,, (actually its on top of my amp but ehh)

[DanielHC18]

Just now, themctipers said:

yes

because once you go IPS, you never go back.

also you could always have a little stool next to you to place stuff like your monitor cant say i haven't done that,, (actually its on top of my amp but ehh)

Haha sounds like a good way to expand on space I guess. But seriously, I have no space really for a 28 inch monitor. My gaming setup can barely fit a 24 inch monitor on my desk, putting the 24 inch/28 inch 4K next to me on a storage thing. 28 inch I think would be too big but 24 is the right size which is why that was a better option in a way. I am not that loyal when it comes to screen types such as IPS or TN. I've heard much about them but even if I chose IPS for my secondary monitor this time, I would still go back to TN next time I upgrade my 1080p monitor

[Glenwing]

I'd go with the 24". For any comments about it being pointless at that small or whatever, it isn't really much different from 28". Any scaling issues you might encounter at 24" you'll probably have to deal with even if you get the 28" one. The 24" is a better monitor in most other aspects, and at 200% scaling will align better with your other 24" monitor for dragging windows between them and stuff like that.

[LyondellBasell]

For your decision, I think considering application usage is important. You mentioned that your TN panel will continue to be your primary display, I assume for gaming purposes?

Are you looking to use this secondary panel for content creation or color-critical work? Or is it geared more towards general productivity and the option to multitask/view other apps while gaming?

 

If color is important to you, then I suggest the IPS panel; if you can spring for a 28" IPS that'd be even better. 

[DanielHC18]

19 minutes ago, LyondellBasell said:

For your decision, I think considering application usage is important. You mentioned that your TN panel will continue to be your primary display, I assume for gaming purposes?

Are you looking to use this secondary panel for content creation or color-critical work? Or is it geared more towards general productivity and the option to multitask/view other apps while gaming?

 

If color is important to you, then I suggest the IPS panel; if you can spring for a 28" IPS that'd be even better. 

Yes correct, the current TN I have will continue to stay as my primary and for gaming. Secondary panel will be used for content creation, content consumption, productivity and yes multitasking (spot on!) however colour isn't as important as you may think. I do prefer the sound of better colours for watching videos but not so important as I don't do anything that has to have perfect colour accuracy.

[LyondellBasell]

I say go for the 28 then. You'll be able to take better advantage of that extra bit of real estate with a larger panel, which is particularly noticeable when it comes to text sharpness and fine detail in photographs. Your colors are more likely to match if you get a second TN so you're less likely to experience....aesthetic dissonance haha

[DanielHC18]

So whats everyone's final view? 24 inch or 28 inch?