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Low response time (i.e. time it takes for a pixel to change color) to reduce ghosting, and a high refresh rate up to 240 Hz. These monitors are expensive and d

Low response time (i.e. time it takes for a pixel to change color) to reduce ghosting, and a high refresh rate up to 240 Hz. These monitors are expensive and do not have very high resolution. If you're not a hardcore fast reflex gamer, and you spend a lot of time looking at text, then IMO it's better to buy a higher resolution monitor for less money.

jsheard 2y ago
4K gaming monitors do provide a reasonable middle-ground between "extremely fast but only 100-110ppi" and "extremely high res but only 60hz" now though. You can get 163ppi at 144hz without breaking the bank, which isn't quite retina by Apples definition, but it's good enough for me considering the benefit of high refresh rate.
bufferoverflow 2y ago
These days you can buy 4K/240Hz displays that have a 1080p/480Hz mode. Even 240Hz is usually enough for really good players. 480Hz is just for the 0.01% who can take advantage of it. https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Swift-Gaming-Monitor-PG32UCDP/dp/B0D7NNK43H/ https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Swift-Gaming-Monitor-PG32UCDP/dp... https://www.amazon.com/LG-‎32GS95UE-Ultragear-DisplayHDR-DisplayPort/dp/B0CV1Y7NLT https://www.amazon.com/LG-‎32GS95UE-Ultragear-DisplayHDR-Dis... https://www.amazon.com/LG-‎32GS95UV-Ultragear-DisplayHDR-DisplayPort/dp/B0DH8PT8TJ https://www.amazon.com/LG-‎32GS95UV-Ultragear-DisplayHDR-Dis... https://www.amazon.com/Predator-Monitor-FreeSync-Premium-1000nits/dp/B0D9PCJ3TR https://www.amazon.com/Predator-Monitor-FreeSync-Premium-100...
- jsheard 2y ago
  Note that these are all 32" panels so the PPI is on the lower side of 4K monitors. If you want pixel density first and speed second then you should go for a 27" 4K instead.
  - bufferoverflow 2y ago
    Or just sit a bit further, you will get the same exact FoV.
- outworlder 2y ago
  > 480Hz is just for the 0.01% who can take advantage of it. I'm skeptical that any human can take advantage of that. Even 240Hz is stretching it.
  - bufferoverflow 2y ago
    I have a 144hz monitor and a 240hz. I can definitely see the difference.
    - Aeolun 2y ago
      I think at that point it’s not really conscious any more? It always takes me a little while to realize my monitor somehow went to 30hz, and that’s why I’m feeling something is off.

jsheard 2y ago

4K gaming monitors do provide a reasonable middle-ground between "extremely fast but only 100-110ppi" and "extremely high res but only 60hz" now though. You can get 163ppi at 144hz without breaking the bank, which isn't quite retina by Apples definition, but it's good enough for me considering the benefit of high refresh rate.

bufferoverflow 2y ago

These days you can buy 4K/240Hz displays that have a 1080p/480Hz mode. Even 240Hz is usually enough for really good players. 480Hz is just for the 0.01% who can take advantage of it. https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Swift-Gaming-Monitor-PG32UCDP/dp/B0D7NNK43H/ https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Swift-Gaming-Monitor-PG32UCDP/dp... https://www.amazon.com/LG-‎32GS95UE-Ultragear-DisplayHDR-DisplayPort/dp/B0CV1Y7NLT https://www.amazon.com/LG-‎32GS95UE-Ultragear-DisplayHDR-Dis... https://www.amazon.com/LG-‎32GS95UV-Ultragear-DisplayHDR-DisplayPort/dp/B0DH8PT8TJ https://www.amazon.com/LG-‎32GS95UV-Ultragear-DisplayHDR-Dis... https://www.amazon.com/Predator-Monitor-FreeSync-Premium-1000nits/dp/B0D9PCJ3TR https://www.amazon.com/Predator-Monitor-FreeSync-Premium-100...

jsheard 2y ago
Note that these are all 32" panels so the PPI is on the lower side of 4K monitors. If you want pixel density first and speed second then you should go for a 27" 4K instead.
- bufferoverflow 2y ago
  Or just sit a bit further, you will get the same exact FoV.
outworlder 2y ago
> 480Hz is just for the 0.01% who can take advantage of it. I'm skeptical that any human can take advantage of that. Even 240Hz is stretching it.
- bufferoverflow 2y ago
  I have a 144hz monitor and a 240hz. I can definitely see the difference.
  - Aeolun 2y ago
    I think at that point it’s not really conscious any more? It always takes me a little while to realize my monitor somehow went to 30hz, and that’s why I’m feeling something is off.