1080p vs 1440p vs 4K Gaming Monitors - My Experience
Summary
TLDRThis video script reviews three high-end gaming monitors with varying resolutions and refresh rates: ASUS's 360Hz 1080p, Aurus's 240Hz 1440p, and LG's 160Hz 4K. It discusses the trade-offs between resolution and refresh rate, the superiority of IPS panels over TN, and the suitability of each monitor for different types of gamers. The script suggests that 1080p is still relevant for those with lower GPU power or esports enthusiasts, while 1440p offers a balance for new mainstream GPUs. 4K, best for detail-oriented gamers with high-end GPUs, may require adjusting game settings for optimal performance.
Takeaways
- 🎮 The script discusses testing three high-end gaming monitors with different refresh rates and resolutions: 360Hz 1080p, 240Hz 1440p, and 160Hz 4K.
- 🔄 The importance of balancing resolution and refresh rate is highlighted, as higher resolution often means a lower refresh rate.
- 📺 IPS panels are recommended over TN for better color and viewing angles, with the exception of BenQ's TN displays with DyAc technology for esports gamers.
- 👀 1080p resolution is still relevant in 2021, especially for those with lower GPU power or esports enthusiasts seeking the highest frame rates and lowest latency.
- 💻 The script suggests that 1440p monitors, especially those with high refresh rates, are a good fit for new mainstream GPUs and offer a competitive advantage in gaming.
- 🚀 For gamers with high-end GPUs, 1440p provides a significant resolution increase and is more demanding than 1080p, offering a better gaming experience.
- 🖥 4K gaming on a 27-inch display is possible and offers a retina-like experience, but it requires a very powerful GPU to achieve high frame rates.
- 📊 The difference in pixel rendering between 4K at 60 FPS and 1440p at higher frame rates is emphasized, showing the GPU's workload.
- 🛠️ The video mentions that even if a desired frame rate isn't achievable, adjusting the rendering resolution in games can still benefit from a 4K panel.
- 💡 The level of detail and texture in 4K gaming is noted as a significant improvement over lower resolutions for those who value visual fidelity.
- 📍 Recommendations are provided for different types of gamers based on their GPU capabilities and gaming preferences, ranging from 1080p to 4K.
Q & A
What are the three gaming monitors discussed in the script?
-The three gaming monitors discussed are the 360Hz ASUS PG259QN, the 240Hz Aorus FI 27QX, and the 160Hz LG 27GN950.
What are the resolutions of the three monitors mentioned?
-The resolutions are 1080p for the ASUS PG259QN, 1440p for the Aorus FI 27QX, and 4K for the LG 27GN950.
Why are IPS panels recommended over TN panels in 2021 for gaming?
-IPS panels are recommended over TN panels due to their better color reproduction, more vibrant and punchier images, and superior viewing angles, which are important for competitive gaming.
Why is the 1080p resolution still considered relevant in 2021?
-1080p is still relevant for those with older GPUs or those who prefer more affordable hardware, as well as for esports enthusiasts who need the least input latency and highest frame rates.
What is the main advantage of a 1440p display for esports gamers?
-A 1440p display offers a balance between high resolution and high refresh rates, which can be beneficial for competitive gaming, especially in games that involve fighting at longer ranges.
What GPUs are recommended for a 1440p gaming setup?
-New mainstream GPUs like the RTX 3060 Ti and higher, including the RTX 2080 or higher, are recommended for a 1440p gaming setup.
What is the current refresh rate of the LG 27GN950, and is there an update planned?
-The LG 27GN950 currently has a 144Hz refresh rate out of the box, but a firmware update can potentially increase it to 160Hz. However, LG will be releasing an updated true 160Hz option soon.
Is 4K gaming on a 27-inch display worth it, and what is the pixel density like?
-Yes, 4K gaming on a 27-inch display is worth it, offering a retina-like experience where individual pixels are not easily discernible, providing a significant increase in detail over 1440p and 1080p.
What is the GPU requirement for running 4K gaming at above 100 FPS?
-An RTX 3080 or higher is recommended for running 4K gaming at above 100 FPS.
What is the recommended approach if a game's desired frame rate cannot be achieved at 4K resolution?
-If the desired frame rate cannot be achieved at 4K, the script suggests turning down the rendering resolution of the game to still benefit from the 4K panel in other areas such as video and photo editing.
What are some factors to consider when choosing between 1080p, 1440p, and 4K gaming monitors?
-Factors to consider include GPU capability, desired refresh rate, input latency, the importance of image detail and texture, and whether the user is an esports enthusiast or prefers a more cinematic gaming experience.
Outlines
🎮 Gaming Monitors: Resolution and Refresh Rate Dilemma
This paragraph discusses the author's experience with three high-end gaming monitors: the 360Hz ASUS PG259QN, the 240Hz Aorus FI 27QX, and the 160Hz LG 27GN950. The key point is the trade-off between resolution (1080p, 1440p, and 4K) and refresh rate. The author emphasizes the importance of IPS panels over TN for better color and viewing angles, despite slightly slower response times. The paragraph also touches on the relevance of 1080p for those with less powerful GPUs or esports enthusiasts seeking the lowest latency and highest frame rates. It concludes with the author's change of mind about the benefits of 1440p for competitive gaming due to advancements in GPU capabilities and the Aorus FI 27QX's performance.
🖥️ The 4K Gaming Experience: Pros and Cons
The second paragraph delves into the question of whether 4K gaming on a 27-inch display is worthwhile, concluding that while it is possible to see the resolution, it approaches the limit of what is considered a retina display. The author explains the increased GPU demand for 4K gaming, comparing the pixel rendering requirements of 4K at 60 FPS to 1440p at higher frame rates. Despite the visual benefits of 4K, such as detailed textures, the author recommends a high frame rate 1440p experience for most games due to smoother gameplay and quicker responses. The paragraph also suggests that gamers with high-end GPUs, like the RTX 3080 or higher, can enjoy 4K gaming, but for those who can't achieve the desired frame rate, adjusting the in-game rendering resolution is a practical solution. The author provides recommendations for different types of gamers based on their GPU capabilities and gaming preferences.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Gaming Monitors
💡Refresh Rate
💡Resolution
💡IPS Panels
💡Response Times
💡Esports Gamer
💡GPU (Graphics Processing Unit)
💡1080p
💡1440p
💡4K
💡Retina Display
Highlights
The ASUS 360Hz PG259QN, Aurus 240Hz FI 27QX, and LG 160Hz 27GN950 are tested for gaming, differing in resolution: 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively.
Higher resolution gaming monitors come with a trade-off of lower refresh rates.
IPS panels are recommended over TN for better color and viewing angles, with the exception of BenQ's Dayak tech for esports gamers.
1080p remains relevant in 2021 for those with lower GPU power or esports enthusiasts seeking minimal latency.
1080p gaming monitors with IPS panels have become more affordable, offering solid experiences on cheaper hardware.
Esports gamers benefit from 1080p for the highest frame rates and least input latency.
1440p gaming monitors, like the Aorus FI 27QX, are now suitable for esports with high refresh rates and fast response times.
GPUs like the RTX 3060 Ti are capable of running 1440p at high refresh rates, making it a good choice for gamers.
High-resolution displays offer competitive benefits, especially in games involving long-range fighting.
For new gaming PC builds in 2021 with mainstream GPUs, a 1440p gaming monitor is recommended.
LG's 27GN950 4K monitor's refresh rate can be increased to 160Hz via a firmware update.
4K gaming on a 27-inch display is possible with a near-retina experience, though demanding on GPU.
4K gaming is more demanding, with the GPU rendering significantly more pixels per second compared to 1440p.
High frame rate at 1440p is preferred over 4K 60fps for most games due to smoother gameplay.
4K gaming is best for those who value detailed textures and have high-end GPUs like the RTX 3080 or above.
4K is also ideal for larger displays or for tasks like video editing, beyond just gaming.
Recommendations for gaming monitors are provided based on the user's GPU and gaming preferences.
Transcripts
all right so i've been lucky enough to
test out some of the fastest gaming
monitors that you can currently buy the
360hz
pg259qn from asus the 240hz fi 27qx from
aurus and the 160 hertz 27 gn 950 from
lg
one of the most important details
between them though is the resolution
1080p
1440p and 4k respectively and i think
that's where the purchasing decision for
the consumer becomes really difficult
you're essentially playing this
balancing act where the higher
resolution panel you go with
the lower refresh rate you have to
compromise with now i've tested and
played extensively on all three of these
gaming monitors and the different
resolutions and refresh rates that they
have to offer
and today i want to convey my
experiences and thoughts on which one i
think you guys should go with
and the factors that you need to
consider
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let's start with some good news first
and that's that despite all three of
these monitors offering the highest
refresh rate at their given resolution
they will actually use ips panels so
that's kind of my first bit of advice if
you're buying a tn panel in 2021
you're simply doing it wrong the only
exception here in my opinion would be
benq's lineup of tn displays with dayak
technology but that's only if you
consider yourself an
esports gamer and you're okay with the
significantly worse looking panel
compared to ips
don't get me wrong ips panels are still
a little bit slower compared to tn when
it comes to response times with a bit
more smearing
but trust me when i say that the
trade-off for much better collars is
absolutely worth it
i'd also argue that a more vibrant and
punchier image are just as important in
competitive titles
helping you see targets a lot faster and
clearer now before we take a look at
1440p
and 4k let's first discuss 1080p and
whether this is still
a relevant resolution to be considering
in 2021
and the answer is absolutely in fact
most of you guys watching this are
probably watching on a 1080p display
based off of the recent steam hardware
survey and i think the biggest reason to
still consider a 1080p display in 2021
is if you just don't have the gpu power
to run higher resolutions
maybe you're still running an older gpu
and you just don't want to upgrade which
there's nothing wrong with at all
not everyone needs to be spending
thousands of dollars on a gaming pc
today you can get a really solid 1080p
gaming experience on more affordable
hardware not to mention
prices for fast 1080p gaming monitors
with accurate ips panels have also
become a lot more affordable
and sure for story based titles you
won't be getting the best experience
possible compared to 1440p and 4k
but you can still totally get an
involving and enjoyable experience on a
1080p monitor and cheaper hardware now
funnily enough the other group of users
who should still be considering a 1080p
display in 2021
is the complete opposite end of the
spectrum and it's the esports enthusiast
there's no way to cut it if you want the
least amount of input latency possible
and the highest frame rates possible
1080p is absolutely the way to go now
that's not only because the highest
refresh rates happen to be on 1080p
gaming monitors but it's also because
you'll achieve a higher sustained frame
rate as well compared to something like
1440p
speaking of 1440p though before i tested
the aorus fi 27qx
i would have never recommended that
esports gamers pick up a 1440p
display but the fact that this can run
up to 240 hertz has
fast response times and we actually have
the gpu power to run those specs now in
relevant games
that has changed my mind completely and
it's only after giving higher resolution
panels like this and the 27 gn 950 an
honest chance
that i've realized the competitive
benefit that high resolution displays
can have
especially if you're playing games that
involve fighting at longer ranges that
higher image detail does help
now even if you're not interested in
running 1440p 240hz like the fi 27qx
gpus like the rtx 3060 ti are totally
capable at this resolution and would
make a solid pair for a 1440p
144hz or even 160hz monitor even with
the rtx 3060 coming out later this month
i'd expect that too to be a great fit
for 1440p
it's only natural that his gpus become
more powerful at these more affordable
price points that we move to higher
resolution displays
1440p would also be a great pair if you
have a high-end 20 series card such as
an rtx 2080 or higher
and also for those still hanging onto
their gtx 1080 ti's
so ultimately if you are building a new
gaming pc in 2021 with these
new mainstream gpus then a 1440p gaming
monitor i think is going to be the best
fit
that is of course unless you fall into
the other esports enthusiast group that
i mentioned earlier
then 1080p is probably still relevant
for you and you might want to consider a
240hz or even 360hz
option but now let's talk about 4k and
after using lg's 27gn 950 for around
five months or so
i've got a bit more to add to my initial
review firstly the bump up to a 160hz
refresh rate can be done via a simple
firmware update
but it's not guaranteed for that reason
it's probably safer if we just consider
this a 144hz monitor out of the box
lg will actually be releasing an updated
true 160hz option very soon
so you might want to hold out for that
one instead but one question that some
of you might have is whether 4k gaming
is
actually worth it on a 27 inch display
in the first place
like can you actually see all of that
resolution and the answer is yes
but it's getting close to what we define
as a retina display
where you can't visibly discern the
individual pixels
so while 1440p equates to around a 1.78
times
increase in resolution over 1080p 4k
represents a 2.25 times increase over
1440p
from this alone you can understand just
how much more demanding 4k
gaming actually is think of it like this
if you're gaming at 4k resolution at 60
frames per second
your gpu is rendering 497 million pixels
per second
but that same pixel rate at 1440p you're
able to render over twice the amount of
frames per second now this is a really
oversimplified explanation and there are
a lot of factors that play into this
like cpu load and video memory but
you get the overall picture the point
here is that i would hands down take the
high frame rate 1440p
experience here over 4k 60fps for pretty
much
any game any day of the week that stands
true even for story based titles where
the immersion and
involvement is a lot better at higher
frame rate giving you faster inputs and
more lifelike animations
you can get that at 4k as well but you
really do need at least an rtx 3080 or
higher before you can even think about
running 4k
at above 100 fps but if you do have that
kind of cash to spare and you do have
one of these new higher end
gpus 4k gaming really can be something
the level of detail the textures that
just weren't there before the
imperfections in the textures
it's something that you just don't see
at 1440p or 1080p
whether that's something that you
actually care about is up to you but
it's definitely worth noting another
thing that i'll add here that i didn't
really mention in my initial
review of the 27 gn 950 is that even if
you can't hit your desired frame rate in
some of the games that you're playing
don't be afraid to simply turn down the
rendering resolution of the game
in fact that's exactly what i do when
playing call of duty warzone and apex
legends on this monitor as otherwise
even with an rtx 3090
those games can't run at 4k 160 fps
continuously
for some me included this is the slight
compromise that you'll have to make to
still benefit from a 4k panel
in other areas such as video and photo
editing alright so with all that info
out of the way
which one should you go with well
referencing the steam hardware survey
that i mentioned
earlier most of you watching this should
probably go with a high refresh rate
1080p display
one that i can recommend specifically is
the msi mag251rx which i've done a
review on previously
it has an accurate beautiful and vibrant
ips panel with a 240hz refresh rate
without breaking the bank
then if you're lucky enough to get your
hands on a new mainstream gpu
these can take full advantage of a 1440p
display so
that's kind of what i'd recommend there
there are a few 1440p
240hz ips options out there so if you're
into more first person shooters and
esports titles
definitely check those out but if you're
trying to be a little bit more realistic
with your budget and trying to save a
bit more cash
there are plenty of 144 hertz and 165hz
1440p
options as well then there's the
smallest group i think we should be
considering 4k
which for gaming specifically if you're
interested in 4k gaming
it's really for those who only get a
kick out of all of that detail and
grit and texture that you get from that
kind of retina like 4k
gaming experience and i can't stress
this enough you absolutely need a
high-end gpu
3080 and upwards ideally 4k is also the
best option if you're choosing a
physically larger display such as 32
inches or maybe the 48 inch oled from lg
and of course if you do other work on
your monitor such as video editing like
myself
so i really hope this video made your
purchasing decision a little bit easier
and if you're after some recommendations
i will have some listed down below in
the description
as always a huge thanks for watching and
i will see you all
in the next one
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