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Software | Win 10 Pro |
Have been looking at pricing of LCD 2560x1440 monitors lately, and pricing for them has dropped quite a bit so I am considering an upgrade.
I currently have an IPS panel, a Acer Predator XB271HU Bmiprz, which I have been using for around 7 years. I assume monitor technology has improved a bit since then. This is the monitor I have:
https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/acer/predator-xb271hu-bmiprz
Though I think my particular model is limited to 144Hz in an Overclock mode, though I run it at 120Hz because if I recall there is some extra blurring when using the Overclock mode for 144Hz. Clearly not an bad monitor, which is why I am wondering if it is even worth upgrading in the first place.
I am wondering if there is anything good worth upgrading to in the $200-300 range? I am not currently interested in OLEDs due to burn in problems and price. That is why I am looking at something more moderate in price. Get something affordable now, then will check back on OLED in 3-4 years.
Other features I would want:
I've come across the ASUS XG27ACS IPS which is $200 on sale currently.
I've read good things about the AOC Q27G3XMN VA which is $250 on sale. This supports HDR as well, which would probably make it a worthwhile upgrade for the few games that support it. This is not listed on Nvidia's G Sync support page, but RTings seems to imply it does support it.
Any other models to look into? Would anything in this price range offer any worthwhile upgrades to my current monitor?
I currently have an IPS panel, a Acer Predator XB271HU Bmiprz, which I have been using for around 7 years. I assume monitor technology has improved a bit since then. This is the monitor I have:
https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/acer/predator-xb271hu-bmiprz
Though I think my particular model is limited to 144Hz in an Overclock mode, though I run it at 120Hz because if I recall there is some extra blurring when using the Overclock mode for 144Hz. Clearly not an bad monitor, which is why I am wondering if it is even worth upgrading in the first place.
I am wondering if there is anything good worth upgrading to in the $200-300 range? I am not currently interested in OLEDs due to burn in problems and price. That is why I am looking at something more moderate in price. Get something affordable now, then will check back on OLED in 3-4 years.
Other features I would want:
- Adjustable stand with portrait angling.
- G-sync support, ideally G-sync ultimate but can settle for G-SYNC Compatible.
- Speakers/ability connect 3.5mm to output speakers for HDMI consoles. Mainly for when I hook up my Switch which is quite rare.
- Not curved (pointless unless ultra wide)
- 27", 2560x1440
I've come across the ASUS XG27ACS IPS which is $200 on sale currently.
I've read good things about the AOC Q27G3XMN VA which is $250 on sale. This supports HDR as well, which would probably make it a worthwhile upgrade for the few games that support it. This is not listed on Nvidia's G Sync support page, but RTings seems to imply it does support it.
Any other models to look into? Would anything in this price range offer any worthwhile upgrades to my current monitor?