Re: Do all TN G-sync monitors have banding issues? Help me p
Posted: 16 Sep 2017, 16:43
Well, for $400, high Hz IPS is out of the picture. TN is the best bang for your buck, but it isn't optimal for multi-purpose/multimedia usage.
I'm thinking since you're so used to VA (which has probably improved significantly since you purchase your current monitor; you never gave me a year/model), that maybe you should consider this 144Hz G-SYNC VA model (24" VA not available, though it is the first high refresh panel available from a company other than AU Optronics [Samsung]):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I0NF8RI?tag=blurbust-20
It's a little above your price point, but it's probably going to suit your needs best. Note that it does not feature ULMB (strobing), however, and it is curved (which may be a deal breaker).
TFT Central has an in-depth review of it here:
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/ace ... r_z271.htm
The only other alternative (with G-SYNC) in that price range with your requirements is TN, but any recent, well reviewed 1080p monitor would be 27" at minimum.
If none of these end up suiting your needs or budget, you'd have to look into getting a a non-G-SYNC high refresh or 60Hz non-gaming monitor, especially if you are interested in a quality IPS (Dell Ultrasharp, etc).
There are further suggestions I can make once we narrow down a few of these points (non-gaming, or high refresh with no G-SYNC, or high refresh with FreeSync only, etc).
I'm thinking since you're so used to VA (which has probably improved significantly since you purchase your current monitor; you never gave me a year/model), that maybe you should consider this 144Hz G-SYNC VA model (24" VA not available, though it is the first high refresh panel available from a company other than AU Optronics [Samsung]):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I0NF8RI?tag=blurbust-20
It's a little above your price point, but it's probably going to suit your needs best. Note that it does not feature ULMB (strobing), however, and it is curved (which may be a deal breaker).
TFT Central has an in-depth review of it here:
http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/ace ... r_z271.htm
The only other alternative (with G-SYNC) in that price range with your requirements is TN, but any recent, well reviewed 1080p monitor would be 27" at minimum.
If none of these end up suiting your needs or budget, you'd have to look into getting a a non-G-SYNC high refresh or 60Hz non-gaming monitor, especially if you are interested in a quality IPS (Dell Ultrasharp, etc).
There are further suggestions I can make once we narrow down a few of these points (non-gaming, or high refresh with no G-SYNC, or high refresh with FreeSync only, etc).