Comparison of flagships, PG278Q, XL2720Z, and FG2421

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Dreamliner
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Comparison of flagships, PG278Q, XL2720Z, and FG2421

Post by Dreamliner » 22 Jul 2014, 23:46

I am planning to build a new rig in September, and I am trying to make a chart to clear my thoughts.
Please correct me if I am wrong.

PG278Q: Probably the best one in terms of clear motion
Pros
  • 1440p
    8 bit
    Adjustable strobe length
    GSYNC
Cons
  • TN
    1440p (1440p@120 Hz is impossible in modern games even with 4-way SLI, but it can always be switched to GSYNC)
    GSYNC (only one DP)
    $$$

XL2720Z
Pros
  • Adjustable strobe length
    Cheap"er" than other flagships
Cons
  • 6 bit TN
FG2421: Probably the worst one in terms of clear motion, but the best one in terms of contrast, color, etc.
Pros
  • 8 bit VA
Cons
  • 24"
    Inadjustable strobe length
    VA (bad black depth)
    $$$
    Quality issue


I am using a AH-IPS Dell U2412M. I would love to try new PG278Q, but I think ASUS pushed too hard on resolution. Maybe I should go for FG2412, because it can give me a considerably clearer motion than my current one without compromising too much on color and angle.

Anything to add?

spacediver
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Re: Comparison of flagships, PG278Q, XL2720Z, and FG2421

Post by spacediver » 23 Jul 2014, 00:22

just a small comment - you listed bad black depth as a disadvantage of the VA panel in the eizo. My understanding is that this VA panel has a rather good black level, especially when compared to TN panels.

Q83Ia7ta
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Re: Comparison of flagships, PG278Q, XL2720Z, and FG2421

Post by Q83Ia7ta » 23 Jul 2014, 09:34

FG2421 also has big input lag

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