What 4K PS5 Monitor - 32" size should I buy?

BLAIL on 07/11/2022 - 22:37

HI All,

My Sony W660E died today after 3.5 years and I've decided to just upgrade to something better that would be suitable for the PS5.

I don't have much space in my room so nothing over 36" will fit and my budget is also $1200 so it looks like I've got two options:

Acer Nitro 32" XV322QK KV - $999 Delivered
https://online.acer.com.au/acer-nitro-32-xv322qk-kv-amd-free…

Gigabyte M32U 31.5" - $999 + Delivery
https://www.mwave.com.au/product/gigabyte-m32u-315-4k-uhd-14…

If I could get away with 1440P instead since PS5 now supports it, that would be great but I hear not many games support 1440P.

TIA

Computing

Comments

  • ChillBro on 07/11/2022 - 22:41

    In a similar boat and I’m hoping for either the m32u or the dell g3223d for <800 during Black Friday. Irrelevant but I’ll never get an Acer.

  • j1nx on 07/11/2022 - 22:44
    +1

    I can only attest to the M32U. For its price I am astounded at how good it is. Looks fantastic, GSYNC works perfectly (so VRR on PS5 should too), looks good, it's nice to look at. I honestly don't know how it's so cheap. Best 4K monitor under $1000 in my opinion. It's a favourite among Reddit.

    • BLAIL on 07/11/2022 - 23:01

      Ok thanks - may go with M32U then

  • AustriaBargain on 07/11/2022 - 22:46
    +2

    Why not get a 4K TV with real HDR? Imo real HDR is just as important as resolution, maybe more important these days.

    • BLAIL on 07/11/2022 - 23:01

      Which TV model is 32" 4K 120hz? I can't find any.

      • Hybroid on 07/11/2022 - 23:09

        You'll really be missing out without quality HDR in games. It's far far far more important than 4K120.

        AORUS FV43U is a huge step up for not much more if you really don't want a TV (but get a proper 4K HDR TV). You must be able to fit in somehow. Try for your sake.

        • BLAIL on 07/11/2022 - 23:46

          I've double checked the dimensions and no way is it fitting.

      • AustriaBargain on 07/11/2022 - 23:09
        +1

        I've never looked into 120hz, but I got a 4K 60hz HDR10 (with zoned backlighting) Hisense P7 I think and the HDR looks good. The "HDR400" on that monitor you linked to isn't really HDR at all, it's like when standard definition TVs used to have "HD Ready" stickers on them. With real HDR when you play a game in a dark area and a flashlight is shone in your face, it really feels like a flashlight is being shone in your face, it's really blinding bright even though the dark area surrounding the flashlight is deep black. The bright light actually comes from the flashlight. If you can find a good TV with real HDR and the 120hz you want, then you will be much happier with that than either of these monitors. I'm guessing the zoned backlighting is expensive to make though because it looks like most of Hisense's midrange TVs these days don't have it.

        • BLAIL on 07/11/2022 - 23:50

          If I had the space and the budget then yeah i might be willing to go for that. How about this? https://www.mwave.com.au/product/msi-optix-mpg321urqd-32-144…

          I'll hang on until Black Friday until either the one above or the samsung below goes on sale.

          • AustriaBargain on 08/11/2022 - 00:04

            @BLAIL: I can't find reviews of this one, but what about a 55 inch TV https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/hisense-55-inches-u7hau-uled-…

            It says it has full array backlighting, "HDR10 plus adaptive" (vs the HDR6 with no zoned backlighting/full array you linked to). It has the quantum dot, it says it has 120hz "adaptive" game mode. Can you wall mount it?

            • BLAIL on 08/11/2022 - 00:05

              @AustriaBargain: haha i can't even fit a 43", definitely won't fit a 55"

              edit: no space for wall mounting

              • AustriaBargain on 08/11/2022 - 00:07

                @BLAIL: Can you rearrange your room/office to make it fit? You'd be able to lounge a bit, instead of hunching forward.

                • BLAIL on 14/11/2022 - 11:51

                  @AustriaBargain: hmmm it seems I can just fit 43" by wall mounting - should I get this? https://www.amazon.com.au/Gigabyte-Gaming-Monitor-Response-D…

                  Or this - https://www.jw.com.au/aoc-g4309vx-d-43-4k-1ms-144hz-hdr1000-…

                  • AustriaBargain on 14/11/2022 - 12:12
                    +1

                    @BLAIL: That one looks like it has good specs and good reviews. TomsHardware points out it doesn't support 24hz, so movies and TV shows will be converted to 60hz which isn't ideal. But you probably hardly even notice and the picture itself will still look good anyway. I bet PS5 games would look great on it. IGN says:

                    If a 43-inch display is the sweet spot for your space, then the Aorus FV43U will likely serve you well for PC and console gaming alike. Some quirks, like the sub-par local dimming, limited HDR settings, and blurry motion hold it back, and most people would probably be better served by a TV for the price. https://www.ign.com/articles/gigabyte-aorus-fv43u-review

                    Which seems to apply to your situation if you can't go a bit bigger for an actual TV. The IGN reviewer says some concerning things about the local dimming, says at one point it's edge lit, another point he says it is 4 vertical levels high, but it must be good enough to achieve HDR1000 rating and if you've never had a local dimming TV then any local dimming will still look good. My TV has large dimming zones, so you do see some halo effect light bleed a fw cm around a lit candle for example. I kind of like the look of it, the aesthetic, but I can't wait to get a TV one day that can individually light pixels.

                    • BLAIL on 14/11/2022 - 12:32

                      @AustriaBargain: I didn't understand a lot of what you said, but if HDR1000 is good then it's good enough for me

  • cille745 on 07/11/2022 - 23:18

    I would avoid all the options given so far. As others have said, having proper HDR is a massive upgrade. If you can stretch your budget a little I'd go for the Samsung G7 Neo if you know anyone that can get Samsung Education pricing for you, at around $1500. Massive upgrade over the other screens here

    • BLAIL on 07/11/2022 - 23:45

      Yeah I wouldn't be able to stretch it that far…maybe I can hold on until black friday.

      • AustriaBargain on 08/11/2022 - 00:11
        +1

        I'd wait then if you can't afford a suitable monitor and can't fit a TV. You aren't seeing these games right without real HDR imo, you're just looking at last-ten tech, the same image your PS4 and PS3 were capable of forever ago. PictureHDR 400/600 is a bit of an improvement over old gen, but at least HDR10 is needed for real next gen image.

    • jk82 on 08/11/2022 - 09:49
      +1

      I would disagree with this. I don't find HDR to be that great and I turn it off anyway. Personal preference. Especially when it comes to monitors - they just can't do HDR properly yet. Even on my alienware qd-oled monitor I turn HDR off.

      The problem you will get using a monitor is having to choose between IPS (which has terrible blacks) or VA which will have sub-par colours. I'm not really giving any advice on which monitor to choose sorry - just throwing some more info into the mix for you to think about.

      At least both of those you listed will do 144hz, which means you should be able to play games at 120hz (where supported). Also, generally speaking, PS5 games that run 120hz will usually do so at around 1080p, and certainly not over 1440p anyway so if that's a factor for you then you could consider getting a 1440p/144hz panel and potentially put that extra cash into a better quality panel as opposed to a 4k one.

      Good luck finding the right monitor - watch a bunch of reviews/videos and decide what features you want, and what you're willing to sacrifice on.

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join