Start With Your GPU (Not the Marketing)
A monitor is where your money becomes visible. The best resolution is the one your GPU can feed smoothly.
1080p (Great FPS, Great Value)
Choose 1080p if:
- You play competitive shooters
- You care about 144–240Hz more than pixel density
- You’re on a mid-range GPU and want stable 1% lows
1440p (The Sweet Spot)
Choose 1440p if:
- You want sharper image quality without 4K performance demands
- You play a mix of AAA and competitive games
- You want 120–165Hz with good detail
For many PC gamers, 1440p is the "buy once" option.
4K (Amazing, but Demanding)
Choose 4K if:
- You mainly play cinematic single-player games
- You’re okay with 60–120Hz and using upscalers
- You have a high-end GPU (or plan to)
Don’t Ignore These Specs
- Panel type: IPS for color, VA for contrast, OLED for best motion/black levels
- VRR: G-SYNC/FreeSync support matters more than most people think
- Response time / motion clarity: Marketing numbers lie look for real reviews
Simple Recommendation
- Competitive FPS → 1080p high refresh
- Mixed gaming → 1440p 144–165Hz
- Cinematic + productivity → 4K (with VRR)
If you share your GPU + target FPS + budget, we can narrow it down fast.