


Our take is that you should wait a bit on 4K tech. While it’s not cheap at $460, it is still one of the cheapest options for a 4K monitor. Samsung’s U28D590D uses a single TN panel, has 1ms response time, and is 60Hz when using DisplayPort. A good budget 4K monitor is the Samsung 28” U28D590D ($460). Unfortunately, 4K is still fairly expensive and GPUs can’t reliably drive gaming at 4K just yet, but prices are coming down. Budget 4K Monitor ~$460Īs seen at CES 2014, 4K is all the rage. The QNIX 2710 is currently priced at $335 on Amazon, which is a reasonable price for an entry level 1440p monitor. It should be noted that a DL DVI-D cable must be used with the QNIX display and that adapters likely won’t work.

That being said, the 2710 offers 1440p resolution with overclockable refresh rates and colors out-of-box that are good. It also uses a cheap stand and chassis, both heavy on the plastic. It does use lower-grade panels than Dell and Apple normally would and, for that reason, a few stuck/dead pixels and/or backlight bleed are not uncommon issues. For those who have not read the review, I’ll sum up the QNIX here: The QNIX 2710 is an off-brand PLS – very similar to IPS – 1440p, 27”, overclockable monitor. We covered the QNIX 2710 previously in my quick hands-on experience of it, so for a more in-depth review, I’d suggest reading that post for caveats and benefits. 1440p, 27” Overclocking PLS Display ~$335 That being said, 144Hz and 1ms response time make it worth a consideration at $220.
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The downsides to this monitor are that it’s only 1080p – which is no surprise at this price point – and some users have reported colors to look “washed out,” in part due to the TN panel it uses. The gaming orientation of this monitor is apparent by its 1ms response time and 144Hz refresh rate, granting perfectly smooth performance at higher framerate gameplay. Entry-Level 144Hz Gaming Monitor ~$220įor those looking for an entry-level high-frequency gaming monitor, ASUS’ VG248QE ($220) makes a solid standing at its price point. The unit is still only 1920x1080, but bridges the gap between the mid-range and higher-end options. In our experience, only the most competitive and avid gamers will notice enough of a difference to warrant a faster display.Ī jump to $190 brings us BenQ’s RL2455HM 24” display, boasting a perfect 1ms GTG response time. The LG IPS panel will offer greater color quality and vibrance, but dips on the refresh rate in the event a 3ms speed increase is worthwhile to you, this would be the closest-priced alternative. The VE247H runs a native 1920x1080 resolution and offers D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI inputs, offering a 76Hz maximum vertical refresh rate. Priced currently at $160 after rebate, ASUS’ VE247H 23.6” display offers a faster 2ms response time for more ghosting-sensitive gamers. Mid-Range Gaming Monitors - 1ms & 2ms Response - ~$160-$190 This monitor is certainly not the bee’s knees, but it’ll perform well on a budget.

There are affordable 1ms & 2ms response time displays, but they’re in the next price category up. A 1920x1080 resolution and an LED backlight ensure minimum standards for gaming settings and equal lighting distribution. It has a moderate response time of 5ms at 60hz, so gaming on it will certainly be fine - it won’t blow any minds, but for the price, it’s a fairly average display. In these budget-restricted cases, the 23” IPS LG 23MP55HQ ($140) is a solid starting choice. For those building a budget PC, splurging on a 1440 or 4K monitor is a bit out of the picture.
