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.

 

[Colif]

VRR - I think you would have to try hard to find a gaming monitor that didn't support either Freesync or G Sync, that has been pretty standard for the last 10 years or so.

OLED has burn in problems it needs to fix before I would get one. They do win everything else though.

Looking around, if you want a 32inch screen now the only real choice is 4k. I hate surprises like that. 1440p seems to max out of 27inch now, which is funny.,.. as I have a 32inch 1440p screen, its not like its a lost technology. They just want you buying 4k for some reason... profit?

LED vs OLED: Comparing Panel Types Found In Monitors

Modern monitors either contain an OLED panel or an LED-backlit LCD panel, with the latter being commonly known as an LED display. Both OLEDs and LEDs have different panel types, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.

www.rtings.com

Not sure I want curved but then I have never used one so its expensive to buy blind.

 

[Kaamos_Llama]

VRR - I think you would have to try hard to find a gaming monitor that didn't support either Freesync or G Sync, that has been pretty standard for the last 10 years or so.

OLED has burn in problems it needs to fix before I would get one. They do win everything else though.

Looking around, if you want a 32inch screen now the only real choice is 4k. I hate surprises like that. 1440p seems to max out of 27inch now, which is funny.,.. as I have a 32inch 1440p screen, its not like its a lost technology. They just want you buying 4k for some reason... profit?

LED vs OLED: Comparing Panel Types Found In Monitors

Modern monitors either contain an OLED panel or an LED-backlit LCD panel, with the latter being commonly known as an LED display. Both OLEDs and LEDs have different panel types, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.

www.rtings.com

Not sure I want curved but then I have never used one so its expensive to buy blind.

Theres still low end monitors with 60 or 75 hz with Freesync, that would be a no from me.