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High Speed in Every Way You Measure
When it comes to superior technology and manufacturing, the holy grail of high refresh rates and swift response times has finally been found, tested, and put to good use. Even on a 1080p gaming monitor. The latest offerings we're eyeing boast a 144Hz refresh rate with 1ms MPRT (motion picture response time) and 2ms GtG (gray-to-gray response time, a more common measurement).
So, you're getting heaps of frames per second and virtually no lag. The reality is there's almost no input lag from the monitor's end. Now, if you want to play with a 300ft wired keyboard, that's not our thing. We kid.
There's no secret that even in 2020 (and perhaps for the next few years), when it comes to speed, responsiveness, and pure competitive prowess, a 1080p monitor still delivers better results than 2K or 4K models. If you're not too concerned about pixel count, 1080p at ultra settings with everything turned on, running at 144Hz and virtually no lag, is the way to go for any game where response time is crucial. That's especially true for esports and many competitive gamers. Needless to say, a good 1080p monitor includes FreeSync Premium to fully leverage their high speed and quick response.
Why 1080p Excels – HDR and IPS
Yes, before we forget, today's 1080p is not the same as the full HD you may recall from 2012. Modern 1080p displays boast a sturdy 400 nit brightness, which means HDR. Indeed, HDR has become inseparable from 4K in most people's minds, but the truth is they're unrelated. You can have HDR on a 480p TV without any hindrance. As a premium feature demanding significant technology, HDR has evolved on excellent 4K screens for outstanding results, but there's nothing stopping it from appearing on 1080p displays.
Beyond High Dynamic Range, newly released 1080p monitors deploy IPS panels, delivering excellent color reproduction and exceptional viewing angles. Until not long ago, 1080p was essentially locked into cheap, beautiful, and fast TN panels, but they didn't provide the best color or viewing angles. Advances in manufacturing and technology mean companies like BenQ can implement superior components and materials in monitors across all budget segments, including high-end 1080p gaming monitors.
The Perfect Size
With 4K and beyond, you're looking at larger screens due to the desire to maintain a pixel density of 100-110 pixels per inch. Essentially, you need a 32” panel, and more manufacturers are shifting towards using larger 43” panels. Honestly, not everyone wants an efficient TV as their PC gaming monitor. And while a 27-inch 2K display might be great, a similar size works just as well for premium 1080p monitors.
A superb 1080p monitor at 25” or 27” is only suitable for 1920 x 1080 pixels. You get sharp image quality without the blurriness that some larger 4K screens often display. For repeated usage scenarios, a 1080p monitor at this size still outperforms. You get excellent image clarity and balance for gaming, web browsing, writing, reading, or posting images. Every pixel counts.
Excellent for MOBA Players
Multiplayer online battle arenas hold a special place among gamers. Dedicated fans invest thousands of hours into leading MOBA titles, all focused on high-speed action, teamwork, and character development, or what we call loot. No MOBA prioritizes graphics, and among their users, 1080p remains the preferred resolution. That means having a 1080p monitor upgraded with 144Hz, 1ms, and Smart HDR will undoubtedly enhance your MOBA experience.
Even when enjoying big AAA titles, dazzling on a 4K 60Hz monitor, your MOBA needs (as well as competitive FPS) will be better met by leading 1080p monitors with double the frame rate and half the response time.
So, is 1080p making a comeback? We don't think it ever really disappeared. Perhaps it will eventually, but not yet. For pure responsiveness and sharpness akin to metal, 1080p still holds an edge over higher resolutions.
