Good 2k monitors to buy

[Cappuccino]

Hi I never purchased a 2K monitor in my life and I have no idea what specs to look for. Currently I have a crappy Asus (I think it was around £80) I bought 5 years ago now I have upgraded my PC and would like a good 2K monitor. Does anyone have any suggestions? Can you link 3 suggestions so I can pick and whatnot. My budget is under £300 (less the better without losing to much important specs)

I really appreciate the help

I have a GTX 1080 if that helps.

edit - 2K means 1080 right?
so I dont need 2k but need 1440p im confused -_-

 

[corkyg]

"2K resolution is a generic term for display devices or content having horizontal resolution of approximately 2,000 pixels. Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) defines 2K resolution standard as 2048×1080. In the movie projection industry, Digital Cinema Initiatives is the dominant standard for 2K output."

 

[Headfoot]

Just say the resolution(s) you're looking at. 1920x1080? 2560x1440 is going to have more screen real estate and it's going to work better on monitors 27" and up IMO. Your GTX 1080 can push 1440p quite well so if I were you I would lean towards 2560x1440 or an Ultra-wide 3440x1440 21:9 monitor, if you've got the budget.

 

[Cappuccino]

"2K resolution is a generic term for display devices or content having horizontal resolution of approximately 2,000 pixels. Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) defines 2K resolution standard as 2048×1080. In the movie projection industry, Digital Cinema Initiatives is the dominant standard for 2K output."

right I think I understand now.

Just say the resolution(s) you're looking at. 1920x1080? 2560x1440 is going to have more screen real estate and it's going to work better on monitors 27" and up IMO. Your GTX 1080 can push 1440p quite well so if I were you I would lean towards 2560x1440 or an Ultra-wide 3440x1440 21:9 monitor, if you've got the budget.

I see so 1440p is 2560x1440? I think I can that then I don't think I can afford 3440x1440 they cost like £500? Do you have any good 1440p recommendations?

 

[Headfoot]

I'd peruse through this site: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/, they are by far the best monitor reviewing site. The reviews are exhaustive, but they also have a monitor selecting tool that accounts for all the qualities in their reviews that you might find useful. Based in the UK too so it will be more relevant to your market. I'm US based so the deals are different

 

[Cappuccino]

I'd peruse through this site: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/, they are by far the best monitor reviewing site. The reviews are exhaustive, but they also have a monitor selecting tool that accounts for all the qualities in their reviews that you might find useful. Based in the UK too so it will be more relevant to your market. I'm US based so the deals are different

there are no charts etc i dont know which one is good to get or not. Do you have any recommendations?

 

[Headfoot]

This is the page I was talking about: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/selector.htm

 

[Cappuccino]

This is the page I was talking about: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/selector.htm

No results for me when I tick boxes lol

 

[biostud]

BenQ GW2765HT

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/benq...ing-flicker-free-monitor-black-mo-110-bq.html

It is 27" ips 1440p, and with your budget I'll doubt you will find something better.

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/benq_gw2765ht.htm

 

[AnonymouseUser]

The only monitors that'll come in under £300 and are great for gaming are the Korean Crossover monitors. My recommendation would be the Crossover 27VV IPS QHD Freedom for ~£270 shipped on eBay**. This biggest drawback is the lack of a fully adjustable stand, but it does have a VESA mount in case you want to replace the stand.

(** International items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges.)

You can read the recommendations from this monitor enthusiast forum post: Best 27" 2560x1440p Monitors: AHVA/IPS/PLS (Crossover 27S -> 27V -> 27VV). Going down the list, it's the highest rated multi-input monitor within budget:

Multi-Input Matte: Gaming Priority=Left # / Image Quality=Right # Model : (Current Price on Amazon.co.uk)

#1 / #2 Eizo FS2735 : (£771.10)
#1 / #2 Viewsonic XG2703-GS : (£738.97)
#1 / #4 Acer XB271HU : (£629.99)
#2 / #4 Asus PG279Q : (£689.22)
#3 / #3 Asus MG279Q : (£472.48)
#3 / #2 Crossover 27 Fast 144 : (eBay £361.46)
#3 / #1 Crossover 27V & 27100Q : (eBay £268.65, £303.35)
#4 / #2 LG 27MB85R : (£475.03)
#4 / #1 Qnix QX2710 Multi Hot : (eBay £204.90) (overall quality is lower on newer models)
#4 / #2 Asus PB278QR/2014 PB278Q : (£341.48)
#3 / #3 AOC Q2770PQU & Q2775PQU : (£599.00 & £334.99)
#5 / #2 BenQ BL2710PT : (£369.92)
#6 / #4 BenQ GW2765HT : (£291.99)

While the BenQ GW2765HT does come in under £300, it seems to have fairly high input lag, so it's not the best for gaming [Total Display Lag (SMTT 2) = 24ms]. The QNIX QX2710 is only slightly faster (23ms) but much cheaper.

Hopefully someone with experience with these Korean models will chime in.

 

[biostud]

I have a korea monitor and it has been great. Not all are willing to tale the risk, if the monitor malfunction. But I've been happy with mine and would buy one agian.

But if not, then the BenQ is the best option. Otherwise you would have to settle for a TN panel.

 

[StinkyPinky]

I have the Dell U2515H 25 inch 1440p monitor and it's great. Games look and run great on my 1070 on it. Nice PPI because it's 25 inch. If your eyes are a bit old or tired, there's the U2715H which is the 27 inch.

But I don't play twitch shooters so no idea how they perform with those games.

 

[AnonymouseUser]

The BenQ GW2765HT just dropped to £279.00. Another monitor worth considering is the AOC Q2778VQE @ £204.92. It is a superior TN panel (comparable to IPS) and is much cheaper than the other choices here. The biggest drawback is the input lag as reviewed by Hexus.net, but even then it's comparable to the GW2765HT.

AOC boasts a 'state-of-the-art' TN panel which, at first glance, seems like an oxymoronic statement to make. As a general rule of thumb AHVA, IPS and PLS panels all deliver better quality than TN. In the case of the Q2778VQE the panel quality is akin to IPS, with its vibrant colour reproduction and wide viewing angles, and the fairly average input latency pushes it even further into the IPS camp.

The AOC Q2778VQE has an adequate input latency of 27ms, or good enough for a smooth gaming experience. But for a TN panel the result is a little disappointing, so gamers who are very sensitive to input lag may wish to pursue alternatives.

@60Hz, 1 frame is 17ms, so with either the GW2765HT (24ms) or the Q2778VQE (27ms), you will have 2 frames of delay.

 

[energee]

I have the Dell U2515H 25 inch 1440p monitor and it's great. Games look and run great on my 1070 on it. Nice PPI because it's 25 inch. If your eyes are a bit old or tired, there's the U2715H which is the 27 inch.

But I don't play twitch shooters so no idea how they perform with those games.

Good to know (also have a 1070). I almost picked up the U2715H during a recent sale, but hesitated because it's been superseded by a newer model, the Dell U2717D. Unfortunately, the newer model looks more like a step backwards, particularly with respect to responsiveness. My search continues...

Like you, I'm not into twitch shooters. The games I play with few exceptions fall under the RPG-genre, and ultra-high refresh rates are of little concern to me, whereas good image quality is paramount.

 

[Headfoot]

Motion clarity = image quality. You can't act like they're 2 separate things. Ultra high refresh rates make anything that can utilize that frame rate look much smoother and clearer, which looks much better no matter the genre. Unless the gaming you do is all still (e.g. 2d turn based stuff like wargames)