{"id":14676,"date":"2022-02-18T11:44:09","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T11:44:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/18\/the-best-1440p-gaming-monitors-early-2022\/"},"modified":"2022-02-18T11:44:09","modified_gmt":"2022-02-18T11:44:09","slug":"the-best-1440p-gaming-monitors-early-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/18\/the-best-1440p-gaming-monitors-early-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best 1440p Gaming Monitors: Early 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you want a truly high-end 1440p gaming monitor in 2022, the place to be is in the 240Hz range, where high refresh rate gaming is very attainable. Having a 240Hz refresh gives you the flexibility to play competitive games like Fortnite, Overwatch, and CS:GO with very low latencies and smooth gameplay, while also enjoying single-player titles at a decent resolution and ultra quality settings, but at a lower refresh rate. If you choose the right product, you\u2019ll end up with something very future proof as GPU power continues to rise.<\/p>\n

There are a few ways to go in this market segment, so we\u2019ll start with the outright best monitor you can get.<\/p>\n

The Asus ROG Swift PG279QM is a 27-inch 1440p 240Hz IPS monitor that ticks almost every box you could want, and nails performance in all areas. It\u2019s very fast. On average across the refresh range it\u2019s the fastest 1440p IPS monitor we\u2019ve tested based on cumulative deviation, which measures the balance between response times and overshoot.<\/p>\n

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The PG279QM is so well balanced that it has minimal overshoot artifacts at all refresh rates, and benefits from variable overdrive to keep performance the best it can be at all times. It truly has a single overdrive mode experience, and I was very impressed with its motion performance overall.<\/p>\n

The Asus is also versatile as the PG279QM has outstanding color performance. This is a very wide gamut monitor with great coverage of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, plus it has elite factory calibration including one of the best sRGB modes we\u2019ve tested. If you just want a monitor that looks excellent and performs to the top of its ability straight out of the box, the PG279QM is the way to go.<\/p>\n

From a hardware perspective, there\u2019s nothing better that we\u2019ve tested, but the luxury does come at a price: at $900<\/a>, this is an expensive 1440p monitor in 2022, as we\u2019ve seen 240Hz pricing steadily fall over the last year or so. But if you really want the best, you\u2019ll have to pay for it.<\/p>\n

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If you’re looking for something a bit more bang for buck, while still delivering excellent performance, there\u2019s a few ways to go. For an IPS monitor that\u2019s most similar to the PG279QM, we recommend to check out the Acer Predator XB273U GX<\/a>. It\u2019s $250 cheaper than the Asus model for essentially the same sort of panel. It lacks some of the features and performance of the Asus — for example, it doesn\u2019t have variable overdrive — so response performance isn\u2019t as good, and factory calibration isn\u2019t as tight or impressive.<\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re not after the absolute best in all areas, then the Acer delivers better bang for buck and is what many buyers should consider as the next best option. I would also choose the Acer Predator over most other IPS alternatives like the Alienware AW2721D<\/a> and Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q-X<\/a> which are either more expensive, worse performing, or both.<\/p>\n

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Another strong option to consider is the Samsung Odyssey G7<\/a>. Pricing has come down recently and we\u2019ve seen it selling for as little as $550<\/a>. The 27-inch 1440p 240Hz VA model is an excellent deal at that price.<\/p>\n

The main reason to get an Odyssey G7 is that you want speed. This monitor has excellent motion performance, it\u2019s faster and slightly clearer than its IPS competitors with no typical VA issues like dark level smearing. It also has a much higher contrast ratio with deeper blacks, a key selling point and crucial if you plan on playing games in a dark room.<\/p>\n

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However, to hit these high levels of performance, there are trade-offs in other areas. The general color experience isn\u2019t as good or versatile as you\u2019ll get from an IPS monitor. The color gamut isn\u2019t as wide, viewing angles are worse, and the aggressive 1000R curvature isn\u2019t ideal for content creation.<\/p>\n

Samsung has also had quality control issues surrounding these monitors, which should be factored in. But it\u2019s still a solid monitor for pure gamers out there.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n