Are there any decent 4k 32" - 36"+ gaming monitors?

[272BHP]

I can find quite a few decent 4K 27" gaming monitors but to me that is too small a screen size for 4K.

What I am looking for is something 32 - 36", 4K, 144hz with HDR

Does such a thing exist? it is for a PC setup

[mmm-five]

They are, but they're not cheap, and some play 'fast & loose' with their claims of HDR (i.e. DisplayHDR 400 with only 350cd/m2)

• Gigabyte FI32U - £900
• Gigabyte M32U - £750
• Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ - £3k
• AOC AGON Pro AG324UX - £900
• Acer XB323QK (Predator XB3) - £900

If it wasn't for the 1000R curve (I'm more comfortable with a 1500-1800R), I'd be looking at a Samsung G9 for £899 @ Costco.

Gaming on a 48" LG CX OLED is great (from 3-6 feet away). It's only 120hz though, and I couldn't use it for normal work as it's TOO big.

This may offer some insight into the current state of 4K high-refresh gaming monitors...

Edited by mmm-five on Tuesday 28th September 14:11

[-crookedtail-]

mmm-five said:

Gaming on a 48" LG CX OLED is great (from 3-6 feet away). It's only 120hz though, and I couldn't use it for normal work as it's TOO big.

Edited by mmm-five on Tuesday 28th September 09:43

I've just bought a 48 CX for my TV/Media set up which I've got my PC plugged into. I went from a 24" 144hz gaming monitor to 120hz but haven't noticed much of a difference. How long have you had yours, any issues with burn in?

To the OP, depends on the use case of course but with some higher end monitors costing about the same as an OLED tv, I'd recommend looking into that, albeit a bit bigger than what you're looking for. The screen is so much better, most of the time, although they don't come without their own drawbacks.

[mmm-five]

-crookedtail- said:

I've just bought a 48 CX for my TV/Media set up which I've got my PC plugged into. I went from a 24" 144hz gaming monitor to 120hz but haven't noticed much of a difference. How long have you had yours, any issues with burn in?

It's not the main gaming monitor, so it's mostly used as a TV for Netflix/AppleTV+/etc. and it excels in that.

It's also got settings specifically to mitigate screen burn - such as dimming persistent bright logos and 'pixel-shifting' to ensure the same pixel is not constantly used.

Don't know how well it works yet (you don't notice it doing it's stuff), but I've not seem any ghosting or after-effects after 8 months.

My current gaming monitor (until I can find an ultrawide or 32" 4K monitor I like) is just a 27" LG Ultragear 27GL850.

Edited by mmm-five on Tuesday 28th September 14:08

[272BHP]

It's for a PC and will be on a desktop so a TV is too big really. 42" might fit but I don't think many 4K TVs are available at that size.

Some of the 32" models look good it is a shame they are not g-sync compatible.

[mmm-five]

272BHP said:

It's for a PC and will be on a desktop so a TV is too big really. 42" might fit but I don't think many 4K TVs are available at that size.

Some of the 32" models look good it is a shame they are not g-sync compatible.

I wouldn't worry about G-Sync or Freesync, as most recent monitors will work with either technology...but they'll have paid/been paid to promote one or the other.

[272BHP]

Looking at the Gigabyte M32U and it seems ideal at a reasonable price.

Obviously not perfect but I think that could be the one.

Thanks!

[mmm-five]

272BHP said:

Looking at the Gigabyte M32U and it seems ideal at a reasonable price.

Obviously not perfect but I think that could be the one.

Thanks!

Yes, it does look a bargain compared to it's more expensive (for very little gain) brother, the FI32U.

[WhisperingWasp]

OP is this any good? Quite a bit cheaper than some of the others so I might be missing something (not clued up on this stuff). However, I have the 28" version of this for my PS4 Pro (and work) and really pleased with it.

It has the Gsync thing (or some such) and my one also has built-in speakers which is handy and quite unusual I think.

https://www.ebuyer.com/831710-benq-ew3270u-32-4k-m...

Edit: sorry, FreeSync. And this does have speakers too.

[272BHP]

Looks good but 60hz just doesn't cut it these days for fast moving games apparently

Of course I don't know about any of this I am just relaying what my son tells me

[WhisperingWasp]

Ah knew there must be something amiss!

[.:ian:.]

272BHP said:

Looks good but 60hz just doesn't cut it these days for fast moving games apparently

Of course I don't know about any of this I am just relaying what my son tells me

Got my son a 2k 144hz monitor, the difference between 144hz and 60/75 is very noticeable even on just the Windows gui! So smooth.

[mmm-five]

272BHP said:

Looks good but 60hz just doesn't cut it these days for fast moving games apparently

Of course I don't know about any of this I am just relaying what my son tells me

I hope he's got a machine that has the graphics power to deliver the more than 60fps @ 4k he'll need to take advantage of a 144hz 4k screen!

As you say, 4k is simple, 32" is simple, 144hz is simple - but the combination is what's the awkward bit.

It's also why many suggest an ultrawide (such as the Samsung G9) as it's basically 2 x 1440p curved monitors stuck together to enhance gaming immersion.

Edited by mmm-five on Thursday 30th September 10:33

[272BHP]

mmm-five said:

I hope he's got a machine that has the graphics power to deliver the more than 60fps @ 4k he'll need to take advantage of a 144hz 4k screen!

As you say, 4k is simple, 32" is simple, 144hz is simple - but the combination is what's the awkward bit.

It's also why many suggest an ultrawide (such as the Samsung G9) as it's basically 2 x 1440p curved monitors stuck together to enhance gaming immersion.

Edited by mmm-five on Thursday 30th September 10:33

He just got a 3080 based PC so I hope that is good enough.

[272BHP]

I starting to wonder though if a Samsung 49 will fit on his desk as they do look pretty awesome.

[westtra]

https://youtu.be/hWrFEU_605g

For those considering the lg oled.

[tepidgnomes]

Been running a Samsung Q80T 55" (QLED) 4k as main PC screen since November 2020. Sat at the back of the desk, it's perfectly placed to completely fill vision. Only goes to 120hz though.

It has run 24/7 since setup, either with a PC desktop on, fixed icons and a youtube channel running lower right corner (videos for the cat to watch... ) when not "in use" or input changed for Xbox. No sign of any image retention.

Edited by tepidgnomes on Friday 1st October 16:55

[HRL]

westtra said:

https://youtu.be/hWrFEU_605g

For those considering the lg oled.

I use my 65” C9 for several hours a day gaming, but it’s not used purely as a monitor so that could be why I’ve not suffered burn in so far.

Got 5 year burn in protection policy just in case but I can see why people that have static images running on them all day everyday might experience burn in. If it’s going to be used just as a PC monitor then perhaps QLED might be a better option.

[Baron Greenback]

When I was hunting for screen these guys were very good and their review and in depth and technical
https://www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/table/44019
and
https://www.displayninja.com/best-4k-144hz-monitor...

I went for ultrawide so can help whats what in 4K

[272BHP]

I showed the Odyssey G9 to my son and now he wants that!

Trouble is at 52cm height with stand it will not fit vertically onto his gaming desk as it has an upper shelf and the space is 50cm so we might have to get a vesa stand that can drop it lower.