Question Looking for a 27" 2k/QHD/1440 display

[Brainonska511]

I’m looking to upgrade to a 27”/1440 monitor from a 24”/1080p monitor in the coming month or two. My current setup uses 2 Dell U2417H monitors: both are used for work (PowerPoint, word docs, some need for color accuracy since I review stuff that goes to print), and the primary one, which this new monitor would be, is used only on my desktop (uses: web browsing, some light gaming [BG3, Bioshock Infinite, Uncharted, etc...], and occassional Lightroom editing for photos).

Based on my uses, I think that puts me in IPS territory, and with this upgrade, I figure I may as well try and get a higher refresh rate monitor, if I can (the Dell ones are 60Hz). Budget – I’d be willing to spend between $300-$500. From some research perusing RTings.com and Reddit, it seems like these might be my best choices:

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD
Asus ProArt PA278CGV (this one seems pretty new, with limited reviews)
Gigabyte M27Q (assuming I can get the newer RGB version, and not the BGR version)
LG 27GP850-B

Does anyone have any input or experience with any of the above, or have a separate recommendation? Thanks!

 

[Brainonska511]

I ended up buying the LG 27GP83B-B, which according to RTings.com is equivalent to the 27GP850-B, just without the integrated rear USB hub. Best Buy had a sale for it at $300, so seemed like a price worth jumping on. I'll post a picture and a brief review/update once it arrives and I set it up.

 

[Brainonska511]

Just a quick update: set up the monitor this evening on my monitor stand. Color looks as good as the U2417H it is replacing, and the amount I can fit on the screen at 2560x1440 is awesome. Freesync seems to work well with the RX 7800 XT I installed as well. The controls are easy to use, and the brightness, size, and contrast all seem to be just right for me. Not bad for a $300 IPS monitor.

Don't mind the black monitor in the picture below - I only use the second one for work (using the laptop hidden under the right monitor).