[AC] $78.22 | msi MAG 27C6FA 27-inch 1920 x 1080 (FHD), Rapid VA, Gaming Monitor 180Hz at Amazon

LivelyApparel3046

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Is it decent for the price? Was thinking of getting something better but I really don't game so much anymore, really just want a dual monitor setup for productivity

porksmugglers

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Is it decent for the price? Was thinking of getting something better but I really don't game so much anymore, really just want a dual monitor setup for productivity

IPS is better, but a bit more. Also, at 27" flat makes more sense. https://slickdeals.net/f/19896966

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IPS is better, but a bit more. Also, at 27" flat makes more sense. https://slickdeals.net/f/19896966

That is definitely a preference thing IMO. I much prefer VA over IPS and OLED over all of them. I will give up a bit of color accuracy to get better black levels, but again just a preference. OP, I think that would do fine for productivity. I think if you had regret it would be on the resolution more than the tech behind the panel (unless you buy a TN panel 🙂). I have an MSI 34" that has done me well for many years. Good luck on your search. Edit: Also on curved vs flat. I own 4 curved and 4 flat and like all 8 just fine, but the curved slightly more. Not enough to say you need one or the other unless you go for a wider monitor, in which case I would say curved is worth it.

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porksmugglers

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That is definitely a preference thing IMO. I much prefer VA over IPS and OLED over all of them. I will give up a bit of color accuracy to get better black levels, but again just a preference. OP, I think that would do fine for productivity. I think if you had regret it would be on the resolution more than the tech behind the panel (unless you buy a TN panel 🙂). I have an MSI 34" that has done me well for many years. Good luck on your search. Edit: Also on curved vs flat. I own 4 curved and 4 flat and like all 8 just fine, but the curved slightly more. Not enough to say you need one or the other unless you go for a wider monitor, in which case I would say curved is worth it.

For a dual monitor setup, it's flat and IPS... I've sold hundreds, the black levels on newer IPS panels is not an issue, viewing angles for VA still are. Maybe you missed the dual monitor part, having a mismatched 27" on the side and curved would be a weird choice, especially if you ever wanted to rotate it on a VESA arm.

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LivelyApparel3046

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For a dual monitor setup, it's flat and IPS... I've sold hundreds, the black levels on newer IPS panels is not an issue, viewing angles for VA still are. Maybe you missed the dual monitor part, having a mismatched 27" on the side and curved would be a weird choice, especially if you ever wanted to rotate it on a VESA arm.

Yeah, flat does make more sense for dual monitors now that I think about it. I might up my budget to 1440 over 1080 since my laptop is stronger than I thought and I'll game at least a little bit. Appreciate you both

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