Reddit mentions of BenQ EL2870U 27.9" 4K Ultra HD LED Flat Grey Computer Monitor

So the high refresh rate question is a classic.

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Basically 144hz is used for gaming mainly as you can gain some sort of advantage because the screen refreshes more often.

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In your case I would look at a 4K 60hz monitor because gaming doesn't seem like your priority (correct me if im wrong).

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What would I suggest?

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-LU28H750UQUXEN-28-Inch-Quantum-Monitor/dp/B0711S2JHQ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=4k+monitors&qid=1554232982&s=gateway&sr=8-2

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-EL2870U-Eye-Care-Monitor-Free-Sync/dp/B079HV1TDC/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=4k+monitors&qid=1554232982&s=gateway&sr=8-6 (this is a somewhat compromise as it has 1ms refresh for gaming, but is still 4K 60hz

Sure you can buy a gaming monitor.

But, also you need to pay attention to what your graphics cards is...

Is It Nvidia or is it AMD?

G-SYNC monitors are suited to work with Nvidia grahpics cards

Free - Sync monitors are suited to work with AMD graphics cards

Here are a few for your consideration;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-EL2870U-Entertainment-Free-Sync-Response/dp/B079HV1TDC/ref=sr_1_5?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1536537340&sr=1-5&refinements=p_n_feature_browse-bin%3A319914031%2Cp_36%3A428448031&th=1 OR

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-1920x1080-FreeSync-Multitasking-Borderless/dp/B07G8V3Z1H/ref=sr_1_8?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1536538746&sr=1-8&refinements=p_n_feature_browse-bin%3A319914031%2Cp_36%3A20000-30000%2Cp_n_feature_two_browse-bin%3A319918031%2Cp_n_condition-type%3A12319067031%2Cp_89%3ALG+Electronics

And if you could push the budget just a little

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus-pb287q-28-3840x2160-tn-4k-60hz-1ms-gaming-widescreen-led-monitor-black-mo-071-as.html#comments

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Just after picking up the BenQ EL2870U 28 Inch, cheap 4k but so far it's been grand :)

Without ref link

I am looking for the same thing but 24/28”. I saw that BenQ on amazon for £240. A good deal or go for something else?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079HV1TDC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tKA9Bb6QFW0WY

I was in the same boat recently as you looking for a monitor to game on instead of the TV and sofa..

Found that I was alway ended up sitting on the floor edging closer to the screen to spot more :P

I spent hours looking for screens and reading reviews and forums to see what stood out.

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Seems that 28" is the common size for monitors at reasonable prices so the below may not be a use for you.

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I ended up with the following screen due to a local repair and returns centre had one for a great price for me.

Samsung LU28H750UQUXEN https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-LU28H750UQUXEN-28-Inch-Quantum-Monitor/dp/B0711S2JHQ/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1540288178&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=samsung+4k+monitor&psc=1

It doesn't have HDR but does have the 4k and Freesync and the blacks of the screen are amazing and the colours pop out!

Forza h4 looks incredible.

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If I didn't get a great deal of the above I would of gone for the below.

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I was on the brink of getting this BenQ from all the reviews and it also ticking all the boxes on the Xbox X menu.
BenQ EL2870U 28 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079HV1TDC/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3?psc=1

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I'm using This one and I really like it so far.