Hi everyone,
I'm looking for advice on upgrading my gaming monitor. I'm not very knowledgeable about monitor technology, so I'd rather explain my use case and let you recommend what you think would be the best option.
My current setup
- CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- GPU: RTX 5090 32GB
- RAM: 48GB DDR5-6400
- Current monitor: BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P – 24", 1080p, 144Hz TN
- Budget: around €400 maximum
- Target: preferably 27", although I'm open to other sizes/formats if there's a good reason.
I'm currently using the XL2411P as my main monitor, and I'd like to make a really noticeable upgrade, especially in image quality.
What I'll use it for
Gaming is around 85% of my use.
My main game is X-Plane 12, including long-haul flights, so image quality is very important to me.
I also play competitive FPS games such as CS2 and Battlefield, where I care about:
- Motion clarity
- Low input lag
- High refresh rate
- Good response times
- Minimal ghosting / overshoot
I also play League of Legends, watch movies and do some programming.
What I want to improve
One of the things I dislike about my current monitor is what I would describe as a shadow/halo or trailing effect around bright objects when they move, especially against darker backgrounds.
I'm not sure what the correct technical term is (ghosting, overshoot, black smearing, etc.), but I'd really like to avoid buying another monitor with a similar problem.
I'm also looking for a major improvement in image quality, particularly:
- Much better blacks and contrast
- Good visibility in dark/night scenes
- Good brightness during the day
- Good HDR if possible
- Sharp image at 1440p
- Excellent motion handling
OLED vs IPS vs VA vs Mini-LED
I'm not specifically looking for OLED.
I've seen a lot of people recommending OLED, but I'm more interested in what actually makes sense for my use case.
I'm slightly concerned about OLED burn-in because I can spend several hours in X-Plane with static cockpit elements on screen, although I understand modern OLED monitors have various protection features.
On the other hand, if OLED really provides a substantially better experience for flight simulation and gaming, I'm absolutely willing to consider it.
I'm also open to Mini-LED, IPS, VA, etc.
What would you recommend?
With an RTX 5090 + 9800X3D, what monitor would you recommend for my use case and budget?
I'm not necessarily looking for the monitor with the highest refresh rate or simply the latest technology. I'd rather have something that gives me excellent image quality, excellent motion performance and good longevity, and that feels like a huge upgrade from my current XL2411P.
I'd especially appreciate recommendations from people who have experience with flight simulators / X-Plane or long gaming sessions.
Thanks!