Reddit mentions of LG 27GL83A-B 27 Inch Ultragear QHD IPS 1ms NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible Gaming Monitor, Black

Probably neither of them. They both have terrible stands (edit: the xv272u's stand is actually not terrible) and don't seem to offer anything special. Those Acer cheapskates don't even give you more than a HDMI cable to connect with.

The Pixio PX-7 Prime and the LG 27GL83A are slightly more expensive. But I think they are both better choices. The upgrade to the stand is worth it, unless you already have a VESA mount.

The pixio has the same wide gamut as the acer models and will handle motion at least as well - probably better.

The LG will give you better motion handling for gaming - the best of any current IPS monitor.

Definitely add this one! LG 27GL83A-B

I've had this for a week and it's GREAT and hard to beat at $350 (edit: $380).

These:

LG Ultra Gear GSync certified $379
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07YGZL8XF/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1


Veiwsonic is $60 less if you don't care about GSync

https://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-VX2758-2KP-MHD-Frameless-FreeSync-DisplayPort/dp/B07VJJXDBX/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=viewsonic+1440p+144hz+ips&qid=1574947763&sprefix=veiwsonic+1440&sr=8-3

Here's an I'm depth reveiw of the LG against the Acer in the post.

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/acer-predator-xb271hu-vs-lg-27gl83a-b/490/1627

You can see that the LG is actually better in some key areas. Unfortunately they don't have the Veiwsonic reveiw up yet as both these monitors are quite new, but I believe it uses the same panel as the Pixio PX7.

Amazon (USA)

I don't know what you consider cheap but this is a great monitor

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JdxTDbRBPKCNE

For anyone wanting this monitor, here it is! - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YGZL8XF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Someone please help haha, i'm trying to decide between this and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YGZL8XF/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

can anyone help me that is more knowledgeable make a decision

all i can tell is the LG has 1ms vs 4ms of the acer

but the acer has native gsync which is probably miles better than the freesync gsync on LG

I'm looking at the LG 27GL83A-B, the little brother of the 27GL850 that LTT reviewed a while back. On Amazon in the states for $380 (if that's around your price point, but I'm guessing a bit much). It is, however, IPS and G-sync compatible. I haven't gotten it yet so I can't officially testify on its behalf. Link . Also just read this thread.

I've been eyeing the PX7 for a while as well. But LG has the 27GL83A-B out now. It's basically an 850 with a different backlight. It's still IPS but slightly faster than the PX7.

The PX7 claims HDR but it's just HDR400 which is basically worthless and should't even be called HDR

Although it's slightly more at $379, I would go with this one. IPS, FreeSync and G-Sync compatible. 1440p/144Hz.

https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL83A-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=27GL83A-B&qid=1574350005&s=electronics&sr=1-1

Does this LG 27GL83A-B also a good choice? The review looks good.

https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL83A-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=zg_bsnr_1292115011_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=KYXCRWKHC5EQ6HE48RS3

https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL83A-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF

How does this monitor compare?
LG 27GL83A-B https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zp.3Db2PK6EJB

If you really want a TN panel you could definitely get a cheaper model. For that price point of the one you linked, I'd recommend the Pixo PX7 Prime which has a $40 coupon right now, or the LG 27GL83A-B. These are both IPS panels.

LG 27GL83A supposed to be as good in terms of response times as 27GL850 but without the wide color gamut (that might oversaturate the image because 99% of content is made for sRGB color space anyway, otherwise is supposed to be the same 144hz, 1440p, 27 inch IPS with G-Sync compatible certification) - all that for $380.

https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL83A-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF

Slightly more than budget I think. Not sure on conversion rates currently. High end panel, great response times, low input lag, good color, 144hz, freesync, gsync compatible.

Better Contrast than the LG27GL850

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Definitely the best panel you're going to get under 500.00 with those specs. (it's the same or better than panels in the 500-780+ range if you count the new viewsonic which uses the same panel overclocked,but has a gsync module)

hi all! The recommendations given below by you all, would they be good for my rig: RTX 2080, i7-8700km 16GB Ram? I've been looking all over for a new monitor, preferably a 1440p, 144hz 27inch with G-sync. Any recommendations please?

Here's my current amazon & best buy list:

LG 27GL83A-B: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YGZL8XF/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-ultragear-27-ips-led-qhd-freesync-monitor-with-hdr-black/6358119.p?skuId=6358119 - I believe that this is the new LG on (GLA50)

ASUS ROG PG279Q 27" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017EVR2VM/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Acer Predator XB271HU https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZXZ3QBD/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_9?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Would appreciate any feedback or opinion please!

I had a C27HG70 for a few months (got refunded due to getting 3 occurrences of dead pixels). Generally, I liked it, but it did have one issue in my experience, and that is the adaptive sync experience.

For me, the monitor had very noticeable inverse ghosting even above 100 FPS with FreeSync enabled. Hard to notice in brighter scenes, but in darker scenes (which this monitor excels at displaying) it was very distracting. I'd say the refresh range where this doesn't happen is maybe 120hz - 144hz (which is the "Standard" Freesync setting in the OSD), but that's such a relatively narrow range for FreeSync. The inverse ghosting issues combined with that narrow range just made me not even bother with the setting, and that was one of the main reasons why I bought the thing.

It also seems to be a common issue from my research. Posts on the Samsung forums begging Samsung to adjust the overdrive (you can't adjust overdrive/overdrive seems to turn off while FreeSync is enabled) via a firmware update are not hard to find, and the issue seems to happen on both AMD and NVIDIA GPUs.

Also with FreeSync enabled, my monitor was prone to backlight flicker on loading screens for games.

Basically, if you don't plan to use adaptive sync at all, then yeah I'd say go for it. Visually, the monitor was great. Great colors and super deep blacks, and while HDR600 may not be "true HDR" to most people, it still worked wonders to enhance the image in games that supported it.

Also, instead of the Pixio, for an IPS in that budget range, I'd recommend the LG 27GL83A-B. It's less expensive, has faster response times and better motion handling than the PX7 Prime from my research. The only downside compared to the PX7 is that it doesn't have wide color gamut support, but given the vast majority of content is authored for sRGB anyway, you won't be missing much.

You can get the non-nano version for 392USD (520$cad) all-in from amazon US shipped to canada. The import fees are included too.

27" LG UltraGear 27GL83A-B QHD G-Sync Gaming Monitor
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YGZL8XF/

Seems to be comparable. Same pannel. The «nano» is a coating on the led backlight that allow for more colourspace but it's already way better than mos other monitors and the motion is probably more important if you use this for gaming… also mising usb3 hub and rgb rear glow.

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/lg-27gl850-vs-lg-27gl83a-b/912/1627

Neither, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YGZL8XF/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 this is on sale now for $320. best deal ever. and its 1440p

I bought the LG 27GL83A-B a couple of days ago and found it ticked all the boxes that the monitor mentioned above has. It's been great thus far and it was the exact same price.

In and out of stock in the U.S. the last few days: https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL83A-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=LG+27GL83A&qid=1572124640&sr=8-1

I am not sure how the monitor is yet, but i hear there is a lot of hype around the LG 27GL83A-B 27 Inch Ultragear QHD IPS 1ms, which is the sRGB version of the LG 27gl80-B. I would wait until the reviews compare them but here is the link to the one i probably recommend

high refresh rate, 144hz, freesync ips (with faster response time but keep the mode on fast instead of faster to prevent overshoot)

https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL83A-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=lg+27gl83a&qid=1571932637&sprefix=LG+27gl83a&sr=8-1

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and the more expensive version that has a wide color gamut

https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL850-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07TD94TQF/ref=pd_sbs_147_1/130-0970874-9995330?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07TD94TQF&pd_rd_r=00e706b0-142e-450a-a244-fe6efa5489b4&pd_rd_w=RBseU&pd_rd_wg=mhjlV&pf_rd_p=52b7592c-2dc9-4ac6-84d4-4bda6360045e&pf_rd_r=BG447A9KJ5P5YE3CHJVY&psc=1&refRID=BG447A9KJ5P5YE3CHJVY

I would recommend waiting a bit though to get some review on the first monitor but I would recommend it none the less if it is like the second monitor only cheaper and with sRGB instead of a wide color gamit.

The new LG 27GL83A-B is also a prime contender in this bracket and early word is that it will be the new 27" 1440p/144hz value king. If you live near a Micro Center there is also the Acer XF270HUA that many people say good things about

EDIT: Also wait for November to buy anything, prices are going up so that everything can be discounted heavily for Black Friday/Cyber Monday

PCPartPicker Part List

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $194.79 @ OutletPC
CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-D15S 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler | $79.90 @ Amazon
Motherboard | MSI B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC ATX AM4 Motherboard | $129.99 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 Memory | $84.99 @ Amazon
Storage | Kingston A2000 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | $109.99 @ Best Buy
Video Card | Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 8 GB PULSE Video Card | $359.99 @ Newegg
Case | Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case | $98.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply | EVGA G5 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply | $69.99 @ Newegg
Case Fan | Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM 78.69 CFM 140 mm Fan | $14.95 @ Amazon
Case Fan | Noctua NF-P14s redux-1500 PWM 78.69 CFM 140 mm Fan | $14.95 @ Amazon
Monitor | LG 27GL850-B 27.0" 2560x1440 144 Hz Monitor | $496.99 @ B&H
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1695.51
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00
| Total | $1655.51
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-10-29 17:22 EDT-0400 |

So I would probably go with a few changes. I think your build is adequate and fine, but if I was investing in a build I would lean toward these changes.

cpu: if I am not streaming and don't plan on streaming then I would go with the 3600 over the 3700x. It's got all the juice under the hood already for anything non-gaming, and it has the same single threaded performance as the 3700x. I currently own a 12k mark cpu, and it does everything I need already.. so a 20k mark score is overkill basically.. let alone paying an additional $120 for another 4k in multithreading for the 3700x. If I was planning on streaming a lot professionally, I would go with the 3900x for sure.

cpu cooler: after market coolers starting as cheap as the hyper 212 evo run quieter and cooler than the stock coolers (amd redesigned their stock coolers with a cheaper heatsink, and a higher rpm fan to save money.. but it has the same cooling, but it's louder). The d15s is the single fan version of the d15. Can run silently, and cools much better. ryzen 3000 cpus get very hot even on basic workloads due to the way the boost algorithm works, so cooling is important and impacts performance

memory: due to infinity fabric, the system memory acts as an additional memory swap.. similar to cache memory, so faster memory in ryzen 3000 actually gives a performance boost in gaming. this ddr4 3600mhz 16 latency memory is known to clock correctly to 3600mhz and is a great cost for value. the next step up is a $300 plus memory kit

motherboard: a bit of a hidden gem, msi makes the best b450 motherboards, it has bios flashback so you can update it to ryzen 3000 without a cpu, wifi, bluetooth, great vrms, solid on-board 8.1 audio, intel gigabit lan, usb-c included, etc. it has all the features of a x570 asus tuf gaming plus wifi, without the loud chipset fan, the only thing it lacks is pcie4 which is not necessary.

storage: the kingston a2000 looks to be a solid m.2 drive

video card: personally I would buy the 5700, as the 5700 xt is basically an overclocked 5700. if the performance wasn't enough I would overclock it.

case: the fractal design meshify c is a nice case

power supply: a brand new to the market power supply, 10-year warranty, smaller form factor for better cooling, is on sale for -$30, 650watts is more than plenty as ryzen 3000 cpus max about 150 watts of usage so this psu would be just fine for a 2080 ti (and power usage overall in computers is going down, not up currently)

case fans: they both look good

monitor: well reviewed, well balanced monitor.. $500 is a lot though. It's a solid ips monitor, I would probably go with the similar panel lg-27gl83a for $380 where it has a different color space as I don't do any professional editing. Amazon link. But it's fine.

So yea a few changes, nothing too crazy.

https://www.amazon.com/-/es/27GL83A-B-pulgadas-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=mp_s_a_1_17?keywords=monitor+gaming&qid=1574442279&sprefix=monitor+gam&sr=8-17

My old monitor could use an update! Please :)

Cool, couple more questions: I plan on editing pictures, so color accuracy is fairly important to me. Do you have any experience with that/any comments on the monitor's colors?

Something else is that I read the VG271U isn't great when it comes to adjusting the height/moving mechanism? Can you adjust or move it at all? The monitor I have now doesn't even have the option to move anything, so I guess that isn't a huge deal. Just curious.

And just to be 100% sure, this is the exact model/version you have, right? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NFK9XST/

The LG 27GL83A is another one I was looking at. Also the Aorus AD27QD, but it's somewhat out of my price range.

Sorry, it sold out :(


LG 27GL83A-B 27 Inch Ultragear QHD IPS 1ms NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible Gaming Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_p5v4Db0J4BZFK

Total: $1,401

$380 Monitor 27GL83A-B https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YGZL8XF

$490 GPU EVGA 2070 Super 8 GB https://www.microcenter.com/product/609535/evga-geforce-rtx-2070-super-black-gaming-overclocked-dual-fan-8gb-gddr6-pcie-30-video-card

$199 CPU 3600x https://www.microcenter.com/product/608319/amd-ryzen-5-3600x-38ghz-6-core-am4-boxed-processor-with-wraith-spire-cooler

$115 Mobo MSI B450 MAX Tomohawk ATX https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Arsenal-Crossfire-Motherboard-Tomahawk/dp/B07WF6ZQST

$70 RAM Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory https://www.amazon.com/Ballistix-Single-PC4-24000-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B07M9HZFP2/

$72 Case NZXT H510 https://www.microcenter.com/product/606972/nzxt-h510-tempered-glass-atx-mid-tower-computer-case---black-white

$75 PSU EVGA GQ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017HA3SQ8

EDIT: I have the following 1TB SSD but it's unopened and within the return window if there's advice on another SSD or NVMe: https://www.microcenter.com/product/502942/samsung-860-evo-1tb-ssd-3-bit-mlc-v-nand-sata-iii-6gb-s-25-internal-solid-state-drive

Notes:

GPU - I was also considering the 5700XT which gets pretty cheap at Micro Center. I feel like the 2070 Super is worth the upgrade, but I'd like some input here.

Mobo - I was also looking at the Asrock B450 which is $65 cheaper at Micro Center when combined with the CPU. I was reading that you need a 2nd Gen Ryzen to flash the BIOS though? Also that it's not as good for overclocking.

Windows - Is this guide for free windows legit? https://www.windowscentral.com/you-do-not-need-activate-windows-10

Cooling - Are there any cooling concerns with this build? Aftermarket coolers I should buy or fans I should add to the case?

General advice - I've built a PC in the past but just kind of plugging everything in and hoping it worked. Any guides that you could give me would be appreciated. Voltages to check, how to overclock the CPU, overclocking the RAM, any fine tuning for the GPU, testing to make sure the IPS monitor doesn't have backlight bleeding, I've never used a modular power supply before, etc.

If you're looking for IPS FHD options :

1. https://www.costco.com/lg-ultragear-27%22-class-fhd-ips-g-sync-compatible-gaming-monitor.product.100512138.html
   
2. https://www.amazon.com/Alienware-AW2720HF-Inch-Edgelight-Monitor/dp/B07YQHGC9L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OKI5D4BCWUE2&keywords=alienware+27+inch+240hz&qid=1574992668&sprefix=alienware+27%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-1
   
   1440p:
   
   Under 350 USD
   
   
3. https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL83A-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3JVFWIJY66Q9L&keywords=lg+27gl83a&qid=1574992705&sprefix=lg+27g%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1 (Will be on sale tomorrow for 319 USD)
   
4. https://www.amazon.com/ViewSonic-VX2758-2KP-MHD-Frameless-FreeSync-DisplayPort/dp/B07VJJXDBX?th=1
   
   Over 350 USD
   
   
5. LG 27GL850
   
6. Pixio PX7 Prime

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=twister_B07ZWT6DLL

Here apparently for BF

>https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL83A-B... (Will be on sale tomorrow for 319 USD)

Source? That would be a big discount for an in demand and recently released monitor.

EDIT: I guess the source is Amazon because it's up now

Is that the same as the GL83A-B? That's the only one that comes up on amazon when searching.

https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL83A-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=27gl83a&qid=1575013945&sr=8-3

Also, any suggestions on getting notified when it's up? I need to go to bed...

Any suggestions for Dell QHD 144hz TN vs LG QHD 144hz IPS -

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dell-27-led-qhd-g-sync-monitor-black/5293502.p?skuId=5293502&utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL83A-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

The LG is $320 vs the Dell is 350.. Similar response times and specs on paper. Difficult to choose between the two... I generally play under a dark room setting. The LG doesn’t have USB ports though. But it’s an IPS..

Also considered this -

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/alienware-27-ips-led-fhd-freesync-monitor/6375328.p?skuId=6375328

I have an Alienware M15r2 with RTX 2080

For a 5700 xt get 1440p.

I dont suggest rog strix cards really, especially the 5700 xt with its high price tag and those damn issues at launch.

Get this https://www.amazon.com/Dell-27-Inch-LED-Lit-Monitor-S2719DGF/dp/B00N2L5CXO which has better colors than traditional tn

Or save up for this https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL83A-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF/

How does this compare to LG 27GL850B?
Mines coming in the mail today. I know it’s true G sync, but I heard with LGs new panels, that it’s G Sync compatibility is just as good as true


https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL850-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_5?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=WHF7EHZT8EWW5N8B1CHZ&th=1

I see this https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL83A-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF ,


is there somewhere with a better price?


It doesnt hit the curved/ultrawide i was interested in trying but its seeming like in my price range theres no way i get the performance i want as well as ultrawide and curved.

I came down to only 2 possible for around 300 or less price range. There really is nothing else value wise.

https://www.microcenter.com/product/478859/acer-xf270hu-27-wqhd-144hz-dvi-hdmi-dp-freesync-led-gaming-monitor

Or
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iFS4DbAXRT03T
Which is unfortunately at full price at the moment.

That's because I'm a goober and got the name wrong. It's the LG 27GL83A-B. https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL83A-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF

Are you referring the LG27GL850 with HDR? Otherwise it is actually less expensive.

It's not a $500 monitor. It's $380 on amazon. For comparison, the Acer VG271UP and the Dell S2719DGF that can be found in Europe for ~350€ are $390 and $340 respectively. So the LG is definitely in the same price range, it will just take a month for the price to normalize once it more broadly enters the EU market. I can't even find it anywhere in my country yet.

Check out the 27GL83A-B :)

I’m actually in the exact same boat deciding between those two monitors or whether I want to spend a little more to go with the LG (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9Pf3Db436MBYN ).

Though I think I had settled on the AOC simply due to better coloring from a VA panel compared to the TN. I’ve heard the Dell looks pretty washed out, but it will be more responsive.

Yep it’s this one!

I've owned this monitor and it is easily the best looking TN panel I've had once you tweak the colors a bit. It is worth noting that LG has one of their 1ms IPS panel monitors for 30 dollars more than this on Amazon. Haven't tried it or looked into it much but 30 dollars more for an IPS panel is definitely noteworthy. Probably the biggest difference between the two is the Dell has a G sync module and the LG is G sync compatible meaning no G sync module BUT if you have a 10 or 20 series card you can still take advantage of the adaptive sync.


LG 27GL83A-B 27 Inch Ultragear QHD IPS 1ms NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible Gaming Monitor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LFS2Db0QDHRX8

You're not going to find exact matching criteria for everything but if you consider the price of this an what you get - https://www.viewsonic.com/us/vx2758-2kp-mhd.html

It makes $500+ 144hz 27in QHD IPS displays seems rather poor from a value stand point. Judging by LG's own new release they also know there is pressure as well - https://www.amazon.com/LG-27GL83A-B-Ultragear-Compatible-Monitor/dp/B07YGZL8XF/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=lg+27gl83a&qid=1571932637&sprefix=LG+27gl83a&sr=8-1

If you look at it more generally 144hz QHD 27in IPS displays came out 4+ years ago. The cost of entry for the new releases over this year is almost the same with almost the same capabilities. In how many tech consumer areas does pricing hold for that long? People even felt the last GPU releases were stagnant, but compared to these monitors they are way better in terms of progress.

But really that segment isn't the one facing the most competitive and pricing pressure so all the existing players can still keep relatively higher margins. If you look in the article it's the segments facing pressure from China and Samsung (look how much Samsung's driven VA monitor costs down).

Overall the "gaming" monitor segment is of interest to manufacturers because of the higher average margins relative to the general monitor market.