Overall, this comes down to whether or not Variable Overdrive + Reflex Module is worth it vs 30 HZ. And probably price, but I'll pay the premium if I think it's worth it.
I primarily play competitive FPS games such as Valorant and CS:GO. However, I also play other non-competitive titles such as Genshin Impact (runs at 60FPS) and Warzone (runs around 90 FPS), to name a few.
Due to the lower FPS titles, I was considering the PG279QM due to the Variable Overdrive. However, I had a few questions before I made my decision:
- Does Variable Overdrive function when not in GSYNC? I heard it was a part of the GSYNC module, but wasn't sure if I need GSYNC on or not. If not, sounds like XG279QM is an easy choice.
- Would anyone happen to know how the clarity/input lag compare to the PG278QR? Back in ~2017, I tried a bunch of VA/IPS 1440p 144hz, but they all felt a bit too laggy (may have been the pixel response time instead of raw input lag). Has this improved significantly since then, or will it still be a response time downgrade vs the PG278QR?
- One gripe I have about the PG278QR is the heavy anti glare coating making white screens look grainy. Do these suffer the same issue?
- Are the differences I listed truly the only differences to consider? Is there anything else I should know between the two?
- If price is not an issue, are there any other 1440p 240hz monitors worth considering that may be better?