Best Looking 144hz Display for 200-300$

[Tokeegee]

I'm looking for a nice 144Hz Display that is at least 24" and has decent image quality. My roomate recently got an AOC G2460PF and it's amazing to see 144Hz for the first time, but the color is absolutely atrocious. Does anyone know of a monitor in this price point with at least decent color. I'm not looking for IPS quality or anything, I know I won't get that, but something a little better would be great.

[TurbulentWinds]

I just recently got the Dell Gaming S2417DG YNY1D for $300 on sale but right now it's like $350 on Amazon. I tried out a couple of other 144hz monitors but this is the only one that had good colors. It's almost as good as my IPS panel and just from looking at it, I would have no clue it is TN. All of the other monitors had worse colors than my $200 Chromebook.

[TheSLSAMG]

I bought an MSI Optix G24C for $210 from Newegg, though they cost $250 now. It's 1080p, VA (great colors and viewing angles, comparable to IPS) and it has an 1800R curve. They aren't easily found anymore, but the MAG24C costs $232 and it uses the same panel. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824475006

[Tokeegee]

I forgot to include that I currently have a 50$ amazon gift card, so amazon things would be preferred.

[Tokeegee]

3 minutes ago, TheSLSAMG said:

I bought an MSI Optix G24C for $210 from Newegg, though they cost $250 now. It's 1080p, VA (great colors and viewing angles) and it has an 1800R curve. They aren't easily found anymore, but the MAG24C costs $232 and it uses the same panel. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824475006

I generally try to avoid MSI products, as I've had a terrible time with their customer support, it does look really good at a low price, though, I am considering it.

[Glenwing]

On 1/5/2018 at 4:01 PM, Tokeegee said:

I'm looking for a nice 144Hz Display that is at least 24" and has decent image quality. My roomate recently got an AOC G2460PF and it's amazing to see 144Hz for the first time, but the color is absolutely atrocious. Does anyone know of a monitor in this price point with at least decent color. I'm not looking for IPS quality or anything, I know I won't get that, but something a little better would be great.

The G2460PF can actually produce quite good color, it just has terrible default settings and no way to address it properly through the onscreen controls. But if you have calibration equipment you can get a much nicer image out of it. This is the profile I use on mine, try having your roomate use it and see if it's any better:

 

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G2460PF #3 2017-11-05 22-27 120cdm² D7200 2.4 S XYZLUT+MTX.icm

 

EDIT 2023-01-14: Forum update a long time ago broke old attachments. Please use this link now:

 

G2460PF #3 2017-11-05 22-27 120cdm² D7200 2.4 S XYZLUT+MTX Reupload.icm

 

How to install: https://pcmonitors.info/articles/using-icc-profiles-in-windows/

Monitor settings:

Spoiler

[Luminance section]

Eco Mode: Standard

Game Mode: Off

(Set those Eco Mode and Game Mode first, otherwise when you change them they will silently modify the other settings)

Contrast: 40

Brightness: 8

Gamma: Gamma3

DCR: Off

Overdrive: Off

Shadow Control: 50

 

[Colour section]

Color Temp: User
Red: 49
Green: 50
Blue: 48
DCB Mode/Demo: Off

 

[johnukguy]

Crossover - 27" 144Hz, Freesync IPS panel - $300. 10 bit panels with excellent color reproduction and image quality. Linus recently did a video on this monitor and Level1techs have been fans of the Crossover monitors for a while now too and do regular reviews of them.

[Tokeegee]

2 minutes ago, johnukguy said:

Crossover - 27" 144Hz, Freesync IPS panel - $300. 10 bit panels with excellent color reproduction and image quality. Linus recently did a video on this monitor and Level1techs have been fans of the Crossover monitors for a while now too and do regular reviews of them.

Everywhere I see them is out of stock, and 400$

[johnukguy]

Yes, they sell out fast, even faster after Linus spread the word. Usually though Dream-Seller on Ebay gets more stock in and the price comes back down. I've been buying Crossovers and Qnixes from him for several years now. It may take a while though.

[Tokeegee]

1 minute ago, johnukguy said:

Yes, they sell out fast, even faster after Linus spread the word. Usually though Dream-Seller on Ebay gets more stock in and the price comes back down. I've been buying Crossovers and Qnixes from him for several years now. It may take a while though.

Alright, I'll consider that one too. Thanks

[Nocte]

22 minutes ago, Glenwing said:

The G2460PF can actually produce quite good color, it just has terrilble default settings and no way to address it properly through the onscreen controls. But if you have calibration equipment you can get a much nice image out of it. This is the profile I use on mine, try having your roomate use it and see if it's any better:

 

G2460PF #3 2017-11-05 22-27 120cdm² D7200 2.4 S XYZLUT+MTX.icm

How to install: https://pcmonitors.info/articles/using-icc-profiles-in-windows/

Monitor settings:

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[Luminance section]

Eco Mode: Standard

Game Mode: Off

(Set those first, otherwise they silently modify the other settings)

Contrast: 40

Brightness: 8

Gamma: Gamma3

DCR: Off

Overdrive: Off

Shadow Control: 50

 

 

 

Color Temp: User
Red: 49
Green: 50
Blue: 48
DCB Mode/Demo: Off

 

The G2460PF has TERRIBLE colours. I have been tinkering with it since I got it without too much success, just acceptable. The main issue with the G2460PF is brightness. Even at 0 brightness the screen is brigther than the average monitor, and if you don’t have good room lightning it is really straining for your eyes. 

 

A ViewSonic XG2401 is much better for a few more bucks (I own both monitors). 

 

 

[Glenwing]

3 minutes ago, Eibe said:

The G2460PF has TERRIBLE colours. I have been tinkering with it since I got it without too much success, just acceptable. The main issue with the G2460PF is brightness. Even at 0 brightness the screen is brigther than the average monitor, and if you don’t have good room lightning it is really straining for your eyes. 

 

A ViewSonic XG2401 is much better for a few more bucks (I own both monitors). 

 

 

I own both monitors too. I was able to get a better image from the G2460PF than the XG2401. I use the G2460PF next to a 99% AdobeRGB IPS monitor right now, doesn't bother me.

 

Agreed that the brightness can't be lowered enough though.

[Nocte]

1 minute ago, Glenwing said:

I own both monitors too. I was able to get a better image from the G2460PF than the XG2401. I use the G2460PF next to a wide-gamut IPS monitor right now, doesn't bother me.

I will try your settings as soon as I go back to where I have the monitor then. Hopefully it will be better!

[Glenwing]

6 minutes ago, Eibe said:

I will try your settings as soon as I go back to where I have the monitor then. Hopefully it will be better!

Let me know

[Nocte]

On 1/6/2018 at 1:50 AM, Glenwing said:

Let me know

Got back to UK today... Wow.

I feel so bad for calling out this monitor for its colours!

Thank you very much! Really!

[Tokeegee]

I ended up buying an Acer KG271 Cbmidpx

 

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-KG271-Cbmidpx-FREESYNC-Technology/dp/B07598SX6S/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1515778307&sr=1-3&keywords=144hz&refinements=p_89%3AAcer%2Cp_n_size_browse-bin%3A3547807011