I currently have a ThinkVision T24h-20 (work provided 24", 1440p, IPS, 60Hz) and Asus VS248 (24", 1080p, TN, 60Hz). I use both for work and the Asus for gaming on a Xbox One X.
I would like to get a gaming monitor with a higher refresh rate (replacing the Asus) for use with a future Xbox Series X.
To match the work monitor, I'd like to get a 24". Should I get a AOC 24G2 (24", 1080p, IPS, 144Hz) for ~$200 or spend more for a 1440p? If 1440p, what would be a good IPS option?
Agreed. 2560x1440 and Windows 10 scaling on a 24" screen makes everything look way too small. There's really no point to 24" inch screens with resolutions higher than 1920x1080.
In my opinion, the ideal resolutions for each common display panel size are:
24" = 1920x1080
27" = 2560x1440
+30" = 4K
Agreed. 2560x1440 and Windows 10 scaling on a 24" screen makes everything look way too small.
I thought that, but I use the Thinkvision 24" at 2560x1440 and 100% scaling for work, and it's great. Hence why I thought another 24" 1440p gaming monitor might be good for work & gaming.
There aren't really any 24" 1440p monitors being sold now anyway (hard to find one that's in stock at least just be Googling), and if there is it's highly unlikely to have a high refresh rate. Just get one that's 27" 1440p 144Hz+, they're cheap these days. I have one as my main monitor and a 24" 1080p beside it as a secondary. I'd recommend a similar set up if you want to keep the 24" 1440p.
make sure you get one without the "updated" panel (inferior to the one they previously used).
How do you find out?
Not sure, I don't know if the updated model has a different designation or whether it's simply luck of the draw. I haven't dug too deep into it, so Google is your best bet.
They surely wouldn't be sold anymore… The Hardware Unboxed vid comparing the two was almost 4 months ago. Glad I got the old one, although I did pay a fair bit more for it last year compared to how much they're going for now.
I aim for a minimum of 90 PPI for density reference how far I sit. 1080p on 24” will give you 91 which is more than likely more than your eye can discern.
I've just gone from 24 flat to 27in curved, and I slap myself that I didnt do it years ago.. So much more realestate…
24' 1440p and high refresh rate would be a rare find these days. Also, while I can definitely count the pixels on my AOC 24g2u when I look close enough, it is hardly noticeable from a normal seating position. Hence, really no need to spend the extra money for 1440p
1440p is excessive for such a small screen - go with the AOC, it's a solid buy, but make sure you get one without the "updated" panel (inferior to the one they previously used).