Your Guide to Buying the Perfect Monitor: 24 vs 27 vs 32-inch for 1080p, 1440p, 4K + Ultrawide

In this video, we'll explore the optimal display sizes and panel types for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolution monitors, drawing from my personal experience. I compare 24-inch vs 27-inch vs 32-inch regular-size monitors and 34-inch all the way up to 49-inch ultrawide monitors. Furthermore, I provide recommendations for specific monitor models to consider purchasing within each category, tailored to your specific needs and use case.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - How to choose a monitor
0:21 - Why screen size & resolution matter
0:37 - 1080p screen size sweet spot & best monitors
2:39 - 1440p screen size sweet spot & best monitors
3:48 - Best OLED monitors (w/ ultrawide)
5:42 - 4K screen size sweet spot & best monitors
6:51 - BEST out of the BEST 4K monitor
7:20 - Best 4K OLED monitors

My research sources:

[dennisbradley]

Easiest way i explain resolution to customers is the larger the screen, the higher the res you need to get the same picture. No 4k does not look good on a 1080 p monitor, it will just make everything look tiny. Using 1080p on a 1440p monitor will make things look less clear and larger than normal. You should play the resolution that is native to the screen, Full stop. 4k on a big TV has the same fidelity as 1080p on a small monitor.

[ofekk]

I used to have a 24 inch monitor for 5 years in my old gaming PC, and I used 24 inch monitors my whole life. I thought 32 inch would be way too much but once I got the Samsung Neo G8 for my new gaming PC it just felt so natural. I don't think I can ever go back to 24 inch.

[ZeroWalker]

I made the stupid mistake of getting a 27 inch 1440p monitor and it´s bloody nice with crisp picture but yeah no my RX 6600 does not have the power to run allot of my games at 1440p. So had to sell it and now I spent all day looking for a new 1080p montior. Im so used to 27 inch so moving down to 24/25 inch feel some what to small but then again even with a 27 inch I will have the same screen real estate.

[JessieDoidge]

Ive had 27" 1080p monitors for near on 20 years now, just switched to 1440p when half my games load up in 1080p i literally cant see the difference except on super fine text

[LimeWire_Virus]

Just snagged up the 32" Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 today for 750 USD on sale. Cannot WAIT to get it tomorrow!

[MrGeorge]

Im currently running a 1440p 27 but if i could i would go back to 24 with 1440p i would. How people sit at a desk and play on 32 is beyond me, i feel like my eyes should only be moving when gaming not my entire head

[Tx_zx]

I use 27 inch 4k monitor with RX 6800. Enjoy it very much, especially the system interfaces looks very clear and the biggest plus for me is clear text on screen :) In games where RX 6800 is not enough I use upscalers ;)

[PairyKurta]

first day on a 32 inch and im losing every game in valorant... i feel like its just too big which i didnt even think of before buying it

[billwiley]

Out of the monitors I own a Gigabyte M32Q 1440p flat 32" is my favorite.
I prefer to stay with 1440p rather than 4k resolution as it allows my PC hardware to perform longer at higher game setting than if I went with 4k.

One thing as well a persons vision needs to be taken into account, as an older retired individual the 32" 1440p looks excellent and honestly with these old tired eyes I doubt going to 4k would I see enough difference to warrant the harder to run resolution.

I did try one of the 34" curved ultrawides a couple of years ago thinking it would be awesome but find I much prefer the standard 32" flat screen better and really do not care for the curved format.

[GameLinerSaikou]

Thanks Vadim! A proud owner of MSI G274QPD-QD came from Previous IPS and VA. This little Quantum Dot Monitor can give your life full of vivid and vibrant color in Premium mode. Though the RGB mode is probably the best for general usage. I suspect they use samsung panel.

ps. mine have moderate ips glow but I do gaming and editing in bright ambient. If you love to do stuff in the dark VA probably the way if you are bother by IPS glow.

[swires]

Call me crazy but I have a 25" monitor 1440p which I use up close, and am now considering to get a 32" 1080p for gaming from farer away

[dusheyo]

I am on 24” my whole life. Basically ever since I was 17 when I went from notebook that was like 1366x768 resolution max (probably like 17 inch) to my first 24” monitor. Not too long ago I bought a pc that is capable of 4K easily and I feel like by still being on fhd I’m blocking the full potential of rtx3080.

[shadowrd]

Thank you for posting this video 🎥. You have a new subscriber 🎉. Keep up the great 👍 work 🎉.

[philoki]

this video is awesome. all I have been looking for as a monitor buying guide.

[skmwolfzie]

24 inch 165hz vs 27 inch 144hz monitor

Which one to buy 🤔

[Icureditwithmybrain]

For me the best screen size for 4K is 50 inches. Watching movies and playing games is very immersive. When I play shooters I can spot far away enemies quicker, when I play driving games I can see further down the road since everything is bigger on a 50 inch.

[Kastagir]

Im probably getting a 27 inch 1080p monitor because it was on sale for $80. You cant beat that

[magicaluniverse]

Nice ....much needed video... clarify all the doubts... thankyou ❤

[neti_neti_]

Very good video 👏👏👏, I am on LG 27GL850( Rtx 4070ti), will upgrade to 4k in 2025 when RTX 5080 comes out .

[JacobCurry-snfr]

I have a 27 inch 1080p 60 hts monitor if I get the first monitor will I notice a difference on games like Fortnite Hogwarts legacy and Minecraft?