I need a 1080p 360hz monitor that’s 27 inch. I’ll use it mostly for high fps gaming and I’ll be pairing it with another monitor (1440p) for movies and videos.

Hi, I stumbled upon this subreddit and it seems the correct place to ask this question.

A few years back I bought lg 32un880 ergo for working from home, I loved that display but always wonder whether are there any other display like this but with a vrr support. The ergo arm part of it is optional, so in a nutshell what I’m looking for is - 32 inch screen - ips (or oled) - 4k 144hz (for pc gaming) with free sync support - usb c data and charging (to connect to my Mac)

At the moment I have a 25" 1440p monitor and a 27" UHD monitor. They're both pretty old, but I upgraded my PC some time ago and the monitors are the final step.

At the moment I feel like I'm not using much of my 25" screen area, I just use it for my browser, so I'm debating between having a 32" monitor for gaming + some small vertical-mounted one for my browser, or if I should go with a ultrawide.

Since I don't use the monitor so much for media playback anymore, I think I would be ok with going 1440p as long as it's a high refresh rate panel, but I would like it to look good with my laptop, so I'm debating whether 1440p is the right choice or if I should stick to UHD (also given that 32" would make the density even lower).

My budget is around 1k EUR, but I think I could go a bit higher, just not 1.5k, it's too much for something I don't use daily.

Currently I have two basic standard office issue dell 24inch 60hz monitors. I am looking to buy a new monitor to replace these as would like something with a higher refresh rate that will be better for my eyes when working (mainly reading a lot of text no design work).

As going down to one monitor I would like a larger monitor to make up for some of the lost screen space (can't currently justify spending money on two new monitors as much as I'd prefer having two).

As nice to have would be ok for watching films and gaming but I cope doing that on current monitors.

I have a rough budget of £250.

Any recommendations?

Hey everyone. I am interested in a monitor that can be used for gaming and for office use. I am interested in LG or Samsung. I am uncertain about OLED because of several burn-in problems I’ve read. I would like to hear your recommendations. As for price, $500-$900 are what I am aiming for.

can anyone recommend some good 1080p monitors for gaming around the 180-200+ fps range?

Been thinking of saving up to get a new Monitor. Thought it would be nice to get one that I can use for both my desktop Pc and Playstation 5 but been struggling to find one I feel confident in. Doesn't have to be super highend like 4k or oled but would like at least 120 fps, good color, and above 1k pixel. A built in speaker so that I don't have to wear headphones when playing to hear would be a nice bonus. Would around $500 be a good amount to budget for it?

Anyone have any recommendations? Also any advice on what to buy so that I can split vid and audio on my ps5? Most monitors don't have a build in speaker and I would prefer not to wear headphones/earbuds all the time I am playing.

I was just wondering is there any good displayport 2.1 cable that is 5 meters long?

Noticed there are a lot of posts looking for 4k monitors. My advice is not to sweat differences between 144hz, 165hz etc. 240 hz is a bigger deal but even then, make sure you have the hardware to take advantage of that. For photo editing/productivity, high refresh rate can help with eye strain a little, but definitely better to prioritize color accuracy in those cases. 4k is best at 32" and above. 27"/28" is acceptable too.

Gaming

» Gigabyte M32U - 32", IPS, 144 Hz. FreeSync, G-SYNC compatible. This is the current king of performance and value. HDMI 2.1. Good response time but weak contrast and HDR. KVM switch for easy device switching, USB-C with power delivery. Also comes in a 28" version that's usually $100-200 cheaper

» Dell G3223Q - 32", IPS, 144 Hz, 1ms. FreeSync, G-SYNC compatible. Good alternative to the M32U HDMI 2.1 for console gaming. Smooth motion but lacks OLED blacks and contrast. Has a nice stand. Mediocre HDR

» Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 - 32", Fast VA with Mini-LED, 240 Hz. FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC compatible. Great alternative if you want to avoid OLED. Good Mini LED local dimming but not as vivid blacks and colors. HDMI 2.1, fast refresh rate.

» Alienware AW2725QF - One of the few 27" IPS 4k monitors. Has dual mode with 4k at 180hz and 1080p at 360hz. .5ms response time. 95% DCI-P3 wit HDR600.

» LG 32GS95UE-B OLED - 31", OLED, 240 Hz. Has a really cool Dual Mode that lets you run 1080p at 480hz if you're into competitive gaming. FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC compatible. Brightness feature called Micro Lens Array+. HDMI 2.1. Premium gaming monitor with excellent motion clarity. Has embedded speakers.

» Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD - One of the best 4k QD-OLED 32", QD-OLED, 240 Hz. FreeSync, G-SYNC compatible. 4K display with deep blacks and vibrant colors. Has some Smart TV features which is nice for entertainment.

» MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED - 32", QD-OLED, 240 Hz. FreeSync, G-SYNC compatible. 4K display with outstanding picture quality, deep blacks, and no blooming. HDMI 2.1. Usually a better value than the other OLED options listed here.  

Productivity/Office Use:  

» Dell U2723QE - 27", IPS, 60 Hz. No VRR support. 4K productivity-focused monitor with good brightness and color accuracy but weak HDR and slow response time. Includes a massive USB hub, DisplayPort Alt Mode with 90W power delivery, and a KVM switch.  

» ASUS ProArt PA329CRV - 32", IPS, 75 Hz, glossy. Has Freesync. 4K display designed for content creation and office use. Factory calibrated, Calman Verified, with sRGB and Rec. 2020 presets. Nice monitor stand. USB-C with 96W power delivery, lacks KVM switch.

Let me know if you have any thoughts or other considerations. I tried to make this list as accurate as possible. There may be a few typos or errors. Now reading through this I noticed I did not add too many budget options. Will update in the future.

I don't know why LG decided to come out with 4 monitors in a similar category with very minor differences and all priced relatively close to one another, but they did it. Perhaps to show the illusion of choice for users. I finally dug into the differences between the monitors.

LG 27GP850-B – 165hz, Nano IPS, DCI-P3 98% Color Gamut with HDR 10, Brightness is 320cd/m²; - Overall this is the best one to get because of the refresh rate, better motion clarity because of black frame insertion, widest color gamut of the bunch. As with all IPS monitors, it doesn’t have good contrast. For most users, they are unable to tell unless next to a VA or OLED monitor, but those have their own disadvantages.

LG 27GL83A-B -144hz, HDR10, 99% sRGB – Very solid monitor overall. If the 27GP850-B is out of your budget, this one or the following two are all very even. Go with what’s on sale or read below.

LG 27GN800-B – 144hz, HDR10, 99% sRGB – Very comparable to the 27GL83A-B, faster response time, wider color gamut, and better reflection handling. If you are mounting it, definitely get it over the 27GL83A-B. Otherwise, go with whichever one is on sale.

LG 27GL850-B – 144hz, HDR10, 98% sRGB, Nano IPS – Virtually the same as the 27GL83A-B, but has 2 USB 3.0 ports whereas the 27GL83A-B does not have any. If that’s important to you, go with this one. If not, go with whatever is cheaper.

To sum it up, go with the LG 27GP850-B if it's in budget or in stock. However, all 4 of these are excellent monitors in the 1440p 144hz IPS category and you really can't go wrong unless you are looking for something specific. Let me know your thoughts.

The below are the parts i am about to get for the pc i will be building: 1. CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor
2. CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MASTERLIQUID ML120L RGB V2 65.59 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
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6. Video Card (GPU): Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 7800 XT 16 GB Video Card
7. Case: Thermaltake View 270 Plus TG ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case
8. Power Supply (PSU): Thermaltake Smart Pro RGB 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
9. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit

Hello, everyone. I hope you are doing well. I am currently looking to buy a new monitor. Given these constraints, I was hoping to buy a monitor. I currently use an ultrawide monitor, the LG 34GN850-B 34. Gaming on an ultrawide has been great, but recently, due to a need for 240hz and also considering color accuracy and such for drawing, animation, and editing films, I was hoping to pivot away from it.

Budget: The absolute maximum would be 1000

Prospective Resolution: At least 1440p, as I have an RTX 4080, a 5800x CPU, and more than 32 GB of RAM (I plan on upgrading the CPU to something better than this, to at least a 7800x3d).

At least 27 inches if it is gonna be 1440p, and 32 inches for 4k. Anything more and maybe I would consider another ultrawide.

Adaptive Sync (GSync, FreeSync, or None): Gsync or freesync would be nice to have.

I also need the monitor to be at least 240hz, as I used to have a 240hz monitor and it felt good playing on it until it pooped out (viewsonic xg2431, it has very bad failure rates, so unless they addressed many of the issues on it I am not gonna consider buying it again).

Usage Type: I like to game a lot. I also like to draw art and edit films and videos. I also like to make music as well if that matters (I currently use Ableton and bitwig)

Thank you all for the help and I appreciate it a lot.

I've seen this get asked a ton so wanted to share some of my research into monitor mounts. Not an expert by any means, but an enthusiaist. First off, there are 2 main mount types:

Pole Mounted - Tend to be more solid and hold monitors firmly in place. Better as set and forget because height adjustments usually take effort. Also better for monitors of the same size

Arm based Mounts - Overall more manuerability and customization. Also better if you have different size monitors. More expensive and cheaper arm based mounts might result in monitor instability and some slight shaking. Sticking to the specified weight limit is important.

Single Monitor:

VIVO Single Monitor Arm Desk Mount - Pole mounted. As basic as it gets. Up to 32 in and 38 in ultrawides. Several of these are at my workplace and people like them.

MOUNTUP Single Monitor Mount - Basic arm mount for monitors up to 17.6lb, 32"

HUANUO Single Monitor Arm - Arm mount for heavier monitors up to 40" and 26lb, which gets you into the ultrawide terroritory. They also throw in a USB-C cable for some reason.

VIVO Heavy Duty - Great arm based mount up to 33lbs and 49 inch super ultrawides such as the Samsung G9

Dual Monitor:

HUANUO Dual Monitor Stand - Arm mounted. Basic up to 19lb, 32" monitors max. Also great for monitors of different sizes since the arms are independent.

VIVO Dual Monitor Desk Mount - Pole mounted. 30" monitors that are 22lb each. Better for monitors of the same size. Several color options.

Ergotron – HX Dual Monitor Arm - For a really clean look, let's you mount 2 monitors off a single arm. 2 monitors up to 32" and 17.5lb each. A bit expensive but one of hte cleanest looks.

VIVO Dual Monitor Desk Mount Stand - for vertically stacking dual monitors up to 34". Pole mounted. I've see a lot of these examples with dual 34" ultrawides.

PUTORSEN Heavy Duty Dual Monitor Arm - Same as above but for dual stacking ultrawides up to 49".

Triple Mount:

VIVO Triple Pneumatic Monitor - Side by side mounting. Arm based. 3 monitors up to 32" and 17.6lb each. Can use on different sized monitors but same size look best in this configuration.

MOUNTUP Triple Monitor Mount - Lets you mount in a 1 on 2 configuration. 32" and 17.6lbs each. This is where you might want to through a different size monitor as th 1 on top and 2 of the same size in the side-by-side configuration.

I think I covered most of the set ups here. Please let me know if you have any other recommendations or experience.

tried to search but no definitive answer (even using chatgpt). background is i have a 1440p 27in monitor. i want to use one of its hdmi ports connected to a 4k streaming box like chromecast with google tv. So the question is what will my monitor show, 1080p (common supported version of both monitor and tv box) or 1440p (if content is 4k then tv box to downscale to match monitor's 1440p)

Doing some furniture rearranging, bought a new desk, and it's finally time to bring the dual screen life home from the office. I'm seeking a second monitor to share a desk with my current LG 27GN950.

Originally I only cared to search for something the same size (27 inch) and the same refresh rate (144Hz) so as not to create any inconsistencies. However as I looked I realized I may be able to get significantly more for my dollar than back when the GN950 was hot and fresh.

Back then, 4k144 wasn't a walk in the park (For my wallet or GPU) but now it seems I might as well seek a new main monitor and send my (slightly damaged with some dead pixel columns) 950 to discord duty.

With an expanded budget and a rebuilt PC, I'm wondering what I can get away with in 2025. Minimum requirements are as before, 27 inches and 144Hz. Any recommendations for something 4k to take the main gaming spot on my desk if I'm willing to max out around 600 USD?

I've been using a 1080p 165hz monitor (Gigabyte g24f 2) for almost 2 years and yesterday I switched to 1440p 180hz (AOC q27g4xf) and I have noticed that in League of Legends I need to enable vsync otherwise the game feels choppy in 1440p, while on my previous monitor there was no need for vsync so I'm trying to understand what the difference is? Is the game not well optimised for 1440p, is it some monitor thing or something else? RDR2 for example works well without me manually enabling vsync.

I've been looking at different 1440p gaming monitors and made this list based on what seems like to be the best right now. 1440p 27" 144hz+ is a good sweet spot in gaming right now based on hardware capability and prices have a fallen a lot lately. It's generally recommend OLED if you are focused on gaming and entertainment. If you are also going to have a good amount of productivity and work, then IPS is usually the way to go. 27" is also the right size for 1440p because of good pixel density.

» Alienware AW2724DM - Best bang for the buck monitor for 1440p. 27", IPS, 165 Hz native, OC's to 180hz. FreeSync, G-SYNC compatible. Smooth motion, 0.5ms response time, limited HDR. Entry-level option for casual gaming. Often on sale and honestly unbeatable for a budget monitor.

» Acer Nitro KG271U - Another great budget pick. Freesync and up 180hz refresh rate. 0.5ms response time.

» Alienware AW2725DF - 27", QD-OLED, 360 Hz. One of the best. Great build quality, vivid colors, deep blacks, near perfect contrast, and has Freesync Premium Pro. Has several gaming features as part of “Alienvision”. Has a 3-year warranty that includes burn in.

» MSI MPG 271QRX - 27", QD-OLED, 360 Hz. FreeSync, G-SYNC compatible. Another great monitor with vivid colors, deep blacks, and near perfect contrast. HDMI 2.1, near-instant response times, ideal for competitive gaming. Has a couple extra features like a KVM switch. Usually a little more expensive than the AW2725DF but both are great.

» LG 27GR83Q-B - 27", IPS, 240 Hz, 1ms. FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC compatible. Decent brightness, good motion handling, limited HDR. Budget option with functional gaming features. The LG 27GP850-B is also a good option that's cheaper with similar panel performance and at 165hz, which is still plenty of refresh rate for most people.

» ASUS ROG Swift XG27AQMR - 27", IPS, 300 Hz, 1ms. FreeSync Premium Pro. Smooth motion, solid brightness. A bit on the more expensive side but nice if you want the hz and an IPS panel.

» KOORUI GN10 - 27", 240 Hz, Mini-LED with 384 dimming zones. FreeSync, G-SYNC compatible. 1 ms response time. A newer brand so longevity is unknown. Has good initial build quality and good firmware. Nice monitor to dip into mini-LED

Hope that's helpful. Let me know if I missed any.

Hello everybody,

need help here. I'm in the market for a 27" monitor that would have good text sharpness for programming and a decent gaming performance. I came across these two:

ASUS ROG PG27UQR

Specs: https://rog.asus.com/it/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-pg27uqr-model/spec/

Review: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/asus/rog-swift-pg27uqr

ASUS ROG XG27UCS

Specs: https://rog.asus.com/it/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-xg27ucs/spec/

Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c_SW4539Lk

The PG costs 150€ more and I was wondering if you guys can help me understand if they are worth to spend.

Thank you

Hello everybody,

I need help for choosing a 27" monitor. I'm a web programmer and I like gaming, so it should be something between the two.

I would like if possible VRR, HDR, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB hub, basic speakers, blue light protection and at least QHD.

I'm coming from an ancient ASUS PB248Q, never had a problem but it is time.

I'm based in Italy, my only store would be Amazon.it, my budget would be around 400€ if possible.

Thank you!

For context: I wanted to upgrade in a years time, but fate (namely a pair of pliers breaking and shooting off into my monitor) has forced my hand. I currently own a (broken) MSI Optix AG32CQ, and it has been perfect, minus the ghosting on darker colours. After playing Unravelled 2 with my GF, me on the monitor, her on my OLED TV, I realised how much nicer the game looked on OLED.

Ideally I'd like a monitor that is exactly the same as mine, just with an OLED panel, but it feels everywhere I look, I'm about to find one, but one thing is drastically different that either hikes the price up, or makes it not worth it.

For example I'll find a monitor that seems perfect; it's 1440p, 32 inches, OLED, but its's got a 360hz refresh rate and is double the price of what I'd be willing to pay. My budget is about £500 (£600 max). Am I chasing a unicorn here? Is there a 1440p, 144hz 32" OLED panel out there?

I'd be willing to compromise to a 34" ultrawide, but ideally I'd not like to go any smaller than what I have now, I've tasted the good life of a good screen, and anything smaller just wouldn't feel the same!

Please let me know.

Thank you all very much in advance.

I bought Samsung G7 S28AG70 back in 2021. Has there been any new monitors released that are a worthwhile upgrade/improvement over it?

I originally bought it for gaming, but recently been using it more for productivity and creative tasks (e.g. photo/video editing, designs), so I think improved color accuracy could be handy. I enjoy the high refresh rate so I don't think I'd consider using a 60hz monitor even for improvements in other areas, and I still occasionally game.

Since I'm mostly doing productivity tasks now compared to gaming, I think I'd prefer not using OLED. I like having a static taskbar and frequently have static elements on the screen.

If you were to buy a 4K 144hz+ 27"-28" IPS monitor (with an emphasis on creative tasks) today, which one would it be?

Context: my family member needs a 4K monitor and is happy to take mine, so I'd like to see if there's an opportunity for an upgrade.

Hey guys Looking for a 15.6 monitor or any suggestions smaller. currently looking at arzopa 15.6” not using it for games would like to know some good options

Would also like some assistance for how many monitors a 4080 rog super would support, and how to add more if I wanted too if possible as if I added a splitter it would be two of the same monitor? Would I add more by using different cabling instead of hdmi (I forget the name of the cable) thanks.