r/Monitors

Unless you are using a giant TV like monitor, do you really feel the difference between QHD vs 4k when viewing it up close on a Typical (27 to 34 inch) monitor??

I mean, you may find the diff if you really look for it, but is it really worth it??

specs: gpu: 5060 ti

cpu: 7 7700x

monitor noob here haven’t bought one in like 4 years now. been doing research and was wondering if an oled was worth it vs a mini led or IPS.

i mostly want an oled or mini led for watching movies or videos. I play mostly competitive games so It’s not like I need more of an IPS for that. I compete in mlb the show so I am afraid of burn in with how much I play due to the scoreboard.

Is it worth coughing up the money for one of these just for watching stuff?

Also any recommendations for ones to watch out for for Black Friday? i Don’t have a specific budget, but other than the screen I would like a good response time, 1440p, and at least 144hz. thanks everyone

I decided to buy a monitor and I am really not sure which one to choose.

I will be using it when working from home (writing code, reading papers etc) and obviously to watch a movie and some occasional gaming. Since I will be using it for work I decided to avoid OLED(kinda afraid of the burn ins also) and go for a 4k mini-led. However it seems the options are quite limited for that in Europe.

The options I see now:

- TCL C2A

- KTC M27P6

- AOC U27G4XM

All around 400 euros (second one at 380)

At 400 euros there is also:

KTC M27P6S

From AliExpress (but it won't ship here so if I were to get this I would need to add some extras + It's AliExpress...)

I heard that this will be released officially in Europe this month but I am not sure.. (TCL C2A pro won't be released in Europe also)

Any other options available? I am open to increasing the budget but I don't seem to find something better available in Europe ( saw LG 27GR95UM-B but it's closer to 1k + LG..)

Any advice is welcome

I purchased the KTC MiniLED M27P6S recently. I am coming from the RedMagic 4K miniLED, the main reason i upgraded is I wanted a glossy monitor and on paper this monitor was basically just the same monitor with more dimming zones and a glossy screen.

The problem I am having is with the setting "Black Equalize" by default the value is set to 50, but to my eyes when I lower it to 25 the image looks much better (default 50 value looks washed out to me). However the problem is that the setting will not save it at the value I want it, anytime I restart my PC or sleep/wake it resets back to the 50 default, so I basically have to manually set it back to 25 every time I want to use my computer which is a big nuisance.

I have also tried the official KTC Monitor Control Center app to change the value, but that does not make it save either.

Does anyone know if there is a solution to this problem? I've been waiting for a 4K 27" miniLED with a glossy finish for years, and we finally have one and this one small thing kind of ruins the entire monitor.

Hi all just got this monitor and was wondering what the best settings were thanks a lot

Hi, I play games pretty competitively… from FPS to MMOs. I don’t really play many scenic story games much. I like to update my regularly but I’ve got a fairly big decision to make now going into double oleds. I play the mmo (WoW) on a 1440p 280hz monitor and it works perfectly but I wouldn’t be able to play any competitive FPS games on it especially competing at amateurs because it’s 1440p and 1080p is what people choose for max performance etc. The 1440p can’t be downscaled it’s too blurry. Buying another 1080p monitor just feels like a waste and I was thinking… should I buy a 4k monitor and downscale it? I don’t think it would visually have any impact correct?
and if I want to play another game or my MMO it can be played in 4K. If anyone has any suggestions or advice let me know.

thanks

Looking at a 34” for my main monitor. Primarily looking at the Alienware AW3426DW and the LG UltraGear 34GS95QE-B. Never had ultrawide, and this is for my first PC build. Which is better, or what is recommended for something around the same price range but better than both of these options?

I recently had my monitor start crapping out on me its the Z-EDGE UG25I (P.S dont buy this) it lasted less than a year and i keep my setup in good condition. Anyway My budget is around 350 it does not need to be crazy big like 24.5" or bigger, again im mostly looking for longevity ive done some reasearch and it seem LG is the main one thats recomended but im wanting to make sure what model is good before buying as to not waste money. Helps greatly appreciated.

My son is really into PC gaming, and I’m thinking about getting him a new monitor as a surprise. The problem is, the more I research, the more confused I get 😂

I keep seeing 1080p, 1440p, 165Hz, 240Hz, IPS, OLED… and honestly, I’m not sure which things actually make a difference and which are just expensive upgrades.

I’m hoping to spend around $250–$350. He plays a mix of competitive games and regular games, and I know he’d appreciate something with a smooth picture.

If you were buying a gaming monitor in that price range, what would you recommend? Is 1440p at 165Hz the sweet spot, or would you prioritize something else?

Please explain it like you’re talking to a mom who’s trying her best 😅 I’d rather ask people who know their stuff than waste money on the wrong thing!

Hi all,

I’m looking for a new gaming monitor primarily for my PS5 and could use some recommendations.

My requirements are:
● 27 inch
● 4K
● HDMI 2.1
● 4K 120Hz support on PS5
● VRR support
● Good picture quality/HDR if possible
● Budget around £400
● Buying in the UK

I’ve been looking at the MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M, LG UltraGear 27G810A-B and Gigabyte M27UP.

The MSI is currently tempting me because of the Mini-LED panel, 1,152 local-dimming zones and HDR1000, but I’m interested to hear from anyone who actually owns one or has compared it with other monitors around this price.
What would you recommend for a PS5 at around £400? Is the MSI the best option, or is there something else I should be considering?

I’m mainly interested in getting the best combination of picture quality, HDR and PS5 performance, rather than extremely high refresh rates that the PS5 can’t take advantage of.
Thanks!