Kogan 27" Curved QHD 144hz FreeSync Gaming Monitor (2560x 1440) $379 + Delivery @ Kogan

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  cloudy on 22/07/2019 - 21:52

  So tempting, I don't need one but….

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  [Deactivated] on 22/07/2019 - 21:59

  +2

  So tempted but I'm going to wait for the Ultrawide version of this to come on sale again. Handing for $499 inc delivery.

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  Rilakkujay on 22/07/2019 - 22:43

  Good value for the spec and form factor.
  How much would a 4k monitor with similar specs cost?

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    Zazer on 22/07/2019 - 23:10

    About 10x the price. (Not exaggerating). 4K monitors with 144hz typically run around $2000 USD, and are few and far between.

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      jasswolf on 23/07/2019 - 01:38

      -1

      About 10x the price. (Not exaggerating).

      In fact, you are.

      4K monitors with 144hz typically run around $2000 USD, and are few and far between.

      Nope, and nope.

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    jasswolf on 22/07/2019 - 23:20

    +2

    They start at about $1200 AUD, and they either need a dual cable config in order to get full colour at max res & refresh rate, or they use chroma subsampling to fake it.

    Basically just avoid those until they have proper single cable solutions, and until they've almost halved in price.

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      Rilakkujay on 24/07/2019 - 09:43

      Thanks for the info. Would you be able to recommend a decent 4k monitor 60hz? The cheaper the better however willing to spend up to $500.

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        jasswolf on 24/07/2019 - 11:09

        Not really, I've only been looking at high refresh rate monitors.

        Have a read of the reviews on RTings, TFTCentral and PCMonitors.info, they're quite comprehensive. I'd imagine there's some fairly pristine 4k IPS monitors well within your budget.

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  MrChadley on 23/07/2019 - 00:28

  +4

  I have this, it's very decent for the price

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  h0mbre on 23/07/2019 - 00:29

  +1

  Good monitor for the price, but perhaps the LG 32GK650F-B for $479 @ Mwave is a better budget option for $80 more

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  dheywood on 23/07/2019 - 00:31

  +1

  Umart have the Samsung version for $399.

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    tonyjzx on 23/07/2019 - 00:36

    +1

    not in stock but you can order in

    but yeah…. Samsung > Kogan any day of the week.

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    Merlict on 23/07/2019 - 01:03

    +2

    I'd happily pay the extra any day to avoid Kogan's ''''''''''Customer support'''''''''

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      tonyjzx on 23/07/2019 - 06:48

      +3

      $20 more to have a Samsung and not deal with Kogan is a deal and a half!

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    zan5hin on 23/07/2019 - 07:01

    Model number?

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      dheywood on 23/07/2019 - 09:25

      +1

      Can't find it now, but was same specs as the Kogan one. On sale for $399, down from $499. Was due to expire at the end of the month I think.

      Edit: May have been this one: https://www.samsung.com/au/monitors/curved-wqhd-cjg50/LC27JG…
      Doesn't appear to have Freesync though actually. Does have VESA though. Still seems like a great deal though.

      MWave have it listed as $399 also.

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    chyawala on 23/07/2019 - 07:55

    +1

    But does the Samsung have freesync?

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    OkayFray on 23/07/2019 - 08:57

    Samsung monitors are typically not VESA compatible, make sure you check if this is important for you. Just a note for anybody considering buying a monitor for use with a monitor arm.

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      tonyjzx on 23/07/2019 - 11:57

      Its 75mm vesa which isnt ideal but workable.

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        OkayFray on 23/07/2019 - 13:10

        Oh that's good. I meant samsung monitors in general though, I was looking at a few recently that I liked

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  hambeet on 23/07/2019 - 08:23

  Are curved monitors good, or more of a gimmick? I've never had the opportunity to try one.

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    quanticism on 23/07/2019 - 09:50

    Imho they are a gimmick. I have Samsung's 27" curved 144hz monitor and thankfully the curve is subtle enough that I can use it with a flat monitor in a dual monitor setup without being too bothered by the asymmetry. Personally, I would still prefer a flat screen.

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    RustyOz on 23/07/2019 - 09:51

    I tested one for a few hours at a internet/game cafe and after the initial shock and finding the best seating position I liked it.

    Edit:
    I wouldn' use one for predominantly writing tasks, as written above the curve isn't well suited for me. Our mapping and modelling teams love them though.

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    Major Mess on 23/07/2019 - 14:50

    They are more suited to ultrawide monitors.

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  mattcoles on 23/07/2019 - 10:09

  -2

  Guys, I'll keep it simple. If you play games competitively or are the kind of person to focus more on scores and skill than visuals or immersion. Go for a high refresh, fast response, led. In such a case monitor size is not that important. Just get a 24, TN. If you like being in game worlds, visuals, and are willing to take a hit to response times. Get a quantum dot, adaptive sync, VA panel. You'll get some of the oled contrast, plus far, far, better colors than traditional LED.

  If you want the best of all the worlds, get a high refresh, fast response, high contrast va with quantum dot at around the 2560x1440 resolution.

  This monitor does not fit ANY of those worlds. It's a good deal for the raw specs. But the user experience, unless the user does not know better, will suffer as a result. And money can't make up that difference.