[SUMMARY] Gaming Monitor Recommendations

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Hi guys, which cable are you using to connect to your 4k monitors? I tried both DP 1.4 (my gtx4070 only supports up to DP1.4a) and HDMI 2.1. I find that HDMI 2.1 is much better especially playing high res 4k videos.

My research tells me that DP2.1 will give better performance but too bad graphics can't support.
 

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Hi guys, which cable are you using to connect to your 4k monitors? I tried both DP 1.4 (my gtx4070 only supports up to DP1.4a) and HDMI 2.1. I find that HDMI 2.1 is much better especially playing high res 4k videos.

My research tells me that DP2.1 will give better performance but too bad graphics can't support.
Depends on your monitor actually. some monitor is not true HDMI 2.1 48Gbps, most reputable brand will mentioned it in manual or website.

DP1.4 native is QHD 144hz still good if you are not exceeding the monitor refresh rate, with DSC can also archieve 10bit native (some monitor was 8bit+FRC which is not true 10bit will show some defect if your eyes is very sensitve to colors) & 12bit if your monitor is support.
 

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Depends on your monitor actually. some monitor is not true HDMI 2.1 48Gbps, most reputable brand will mentioned it in manual or website.

DP1.4 native is QHD 144hz still good if you are not exceeding the monitor refresh rate, with DSC can also archieve 10bit native (some monitor was 8bit+FRC which is not true 10bit will show some defect if your eyes is very sensitve to colors) & 12bit if your monitor is support.

Ya it does mention on the LG site. HDMI 2.1 only supports VRR though, to make use of NVDIA gsync I have to connect using DP.
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Ya it does mention on the LG site. HDMI 2.1 only supports VRR though, to make use of NVDIA gsync I have to connect using DP.
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Both HDMI and DP support G-sync. I've tried both and it works. HDMI 2.1 at least to me, has noticeably better colors and alt-tabbing out of games do not black screen like DP 1.4 does.
 

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Anyone have Asus PG27UCDM? Thinking of swapping out my 42C3 Oled for this monitor.
However… need to replace my Sonos beam 2 and sub 3 setup for Kef LSX II/LS50 WII + Kc62 sub
 

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Here's a detailed comparison table of the ASUS ROG PG27UCDM, MSI MPG272URX, Samsung Odyssey G81SF, and Alienware AW2725Q monitors:



4K 240Hz QD-OLED Monitor Comparison (2025 Models)

FeatureASUS ROG PG27UCDMMSI MPG272URXSamsung Odyssey G81SFAlienware AW2725Q
Panel4th-gen QD-OLED4th-gen QD-OLED4th-gen QD-OLED (matte)4th-gen QD-OLED
Size/PPI27" / 166 PPI27" / 166 PPI27" / 166 PPI26.5" / 166 PPI
Brightness (SDR/HDR)463nits / 1000+nits257nits / 963nits273nits / 1006nits273nits / 1031nits (Dolby Vision)
Response Time0.327ms (avg)0.339ms (avg)0.325ms (avg)0.327ms (avg)
PortsDP2.1, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C (90W)DP2.1, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C (98W)DP1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1DP1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C (15W)
HDR SupportHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10HDR10+HDR10, Dolby Vision
CoolingBuilt-in heat sinkGraphene coatingHeat pipes + grapheneActive fan
Anti-GlareGlossy (AR coating)Glossy (AR coating)Custom matteGlossy (AR coating)
Color AccuracyΔE 0.76 (P3)ΔE 1.04 (P3)ΔE 1.27 (P3)ΔE 0.7 (P3)
OSD MenuUser-friendlyFunctional but basicHighly customizableClunky navigation
DesignROG "claw" stand, RGBMinimalist, flat baseMetal chassis, RGB lighting30th-anniversary "tumbler" design
Price (Est.)$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$



Pros & Cons Summary

ModelProsCons
ASUS PG27UCDM- DP2.1, Dolby Vision
- Best brightness (SDR/HDR)
- Clean OSD
- Glossy screen reflections
- No advanced cooling
MSI MPG272URX- DP2.1, 98W USB-C
- Affordable
- Solid color accuracy
- Low SDR brightness
- Conservative HDR tuning
Samsung G81SF- Matte anti-glare
- Dynamic cooling
- High HDR adjustability
- No DP2.1
- Complex OSD
Alienware AW2725Q- Dolby Vision, best HDR peak
- Unique design, active cooling
- DP1.4 only
- Green tint in P3 mode
- Expensive



Key Takeaways
:

  1. For Competitive Gamers: ASUS (DP2.1) or Alienware (Dolby Vision).
  2. Bright Room Use: Samsung (matte coating).
  3. Budget Pick: MSI (best value).
  4. HDR Creators: Alienware or ASUS (Dolby Vision).
 
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Here's a detailed comparison table of the ASUS ROG PG27UCDM, MSI MPG272URX, Samsung Odyssey G81SF, and Alienware AW2725Q monitors:



4K 240Hz QD-OLED Monitor Comparison (2025 Models)

FeatureASUS ROG PG27UCDMMSI MPG272URXSamsung Odyssey G81SFAlienware AW2725Q
Panel4th-gen QD-OLED4th-gen QD-OLED4th-gen QD-OLED (matte)4th-gen QD-OLED
Size/PPI27" / 166 PPI27" / 166 PPI27" / 166 PPI26.5" / 166 PPI
Brightness (SDR/HDR)463nits / 1000+nits257nits / 963nits273nits / 1006nits273nits / 1031nits (Dolby Vision)
Response Time0.327ms (avg)0.339ms (avg)0.325ms (avg)0.327ms (avg)
PortsDP2.1, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C (90W)DP2.1, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C (98W)DP1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1DP1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C (15W)
HDR SupportHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10HDR10+HDR10, Dolby Vision
CoolingBuilt-in heat sinkGraphene coatingHeat pipes + grapheneActive fan
Anti-GlareGlossy (AR coating)Glossy (AR coating)Custom matteGlossy (AR coating)
Color AccuracyΔE 0.76 (P3)ΔE 1.04 (P3)ΔE 1.27 (P3)ΔE 0.7 (P3)
OSD MenuUser-friendlyFunctional but basicHighly customizableClunky navigation
DesignROG "claw" stand, RGBMinimalist, flat baseMetal chassis, RGB lighting30th-anniversary "tumbler" design
Price (Est.)$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$



Pros & Cons Summary

ModelProsCons
ASUS PG27UCDM- DP2.1, Dolby Vision
- Best brightness (SDR/HDR)
- Clean OSD
- Glossy screen reflections
- No advanced cooling
MSI MPG272URX- DP2.1, 98W USB-C
- Affordable
- Solid color accuracy
- Low SDR brightness
- Conservative HDR tuning
Samsung G81SF- Matte anti-glare
- Dynamic cooling
- High HDR adjustability
- No DP2.1
- Complex OSD
Alienware AW2725Q- Dolby Vision, best HDR peak
- Unique design, active cooling
- DP1.4 only
- Green tint in P3 mode
- Expensive



Key Takeaways
:

  1. For Competitive Gamers: ASUS (DP2.1) or Alienware (Dolby Vision).
  2. Bright Room Use: Samsung (matte coating).
  3. Budget Pick: MSI (best value).
  4. HDR Creators: Alienware or ASUS (Dolby Vision).
So there are glossy monitors or is this semi glossy? [highlighted in blue]
From what i know, Oled are still matte monitor with super color saturations due to distinct black.

Still finding local warranty glossy monitor that is 120hz will do
 

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So there are glossy monitors or is this semi glossy? [highlighted in blue]
From what i know, Oled are still matte monitor with super color saturations due to distinct black.

Still finding local warranty glossy monitor that is 120hz will do
it is semi glossy
 

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Locally, AW2725Q seems to be the cheapest. Got quoted by dell $999. Thinking of getting 2 of these.
 
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