Hey everyone! I'm looking to upgrade my 27" monitor that's currently 144Hz and 2K resolution. It's a budget model (Element Gaming) and has developed some annoying white wave-like distortions at the bottom, plus it's quite dull in color. I'm considering three options to replace it but can't decide which one to go with. I'm linking the three monitors below, and would love any advice or even recommendations for others within my budget. I'm fine sticking with 2K since my system includes a Ryzen 5 5600X, 32GB DDR4, and a Radeon 7900 GRE. Here are the monitors I'm looking at: 1. Asus ROG Strix XG32VC 2. Dell S3222DGM 3. LG 32GS60Q I'm leaning toward the Asus, but it's tough to choose. Thanks so much in advance for your help!
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I’d be cautious about opting for a 32" monitor at 1440p because you might end up with less sharp text and graphics due to the lower DPI. Curved screens can also be hit or miss—especially at this size, I think they’re really best for ultrawides. All three options you're considering feature VA panels, which are decent but can smudge with fast-moving images. I suggest checking out the Monitors Unboxed YouTube channel for some recent reviews on current models—they're quite helpful!
I've had two LG monitors—one was a widescreen that died after three years, and the other a 27" that’s showing some burn in after quite a bit of use. I recommend getting a warranty if you spend a fair amount. On the other hand, I've owned two Asus monitors, and both performed excellently without any issues. I still use one as a secondary display, and the other is with a friend. Personally, I'd recommend going with Asus!
Thanks for the input!
Thank you! I'll check it out, though my budget for IPS panels is limited.