What's the one monitor feature you won't compromise on?

[mahin1384]

One of the LED strips on my monitor gave out, so I've been looking for a new one. I have some extra cash so decided to get something new that'll last a while, but there's so many new features out there like HDR, VRR, power delivery..

I've been reading RTINGS.com reviews and found this monitor comparison site that makes it easier to filter stuff, but I’m realizing I don’t even know what I care about most.

So I figured I’d ask here. What's the one monitor feature you personally won’t compromise on? Is HDR of any use if you don't game? Does 120Hz + matter? Do you find power delivery useful for clearing up your desk? I'd love to hear some real life opinions.

 

[Colif]

I wouldn't buy a monitor that needs a refresh rate my GPU cannot achieve. I have been there once before with a 4k monitor. Buying more hardware to use it isn't helpful. Depends on if you plan on getting a new GPU or not.

Power delivery wasn't even on my radar, its a nice to have but not something I would reject a monitor for not having.

I might get one next year but I only really want HDR as I don't have it now. Probably 1440p as I am not repeating mistakes again. Not sure if GPU could do 240 (with high settings, it can on lower) so 144hz which my current one can do would be baseline.

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

Its VRR and 120hz+ I will never buy a monitor without those again.

I'll probably be getting an OLED next, but I'd be quite happy with VA, IPS, or Mini LED as long as it had VRR.