Don’t worry if that’s overkill for your needs. ASUS’ VG278Q is also going on sale, dipping to $200 from the usual $279. The 27-inch screen tops out at a 1080p resolution, 144Hz and a not-so-vibrant TN panel, but that combination also gives you a 1ms gray-to-gray pixel response time. If that kind of responsiveness is more important than color accuracy or dots per inch, this might be your preferred monitor. The VG278Q also includes AMD FreeSync support in addition to G Sync and eye fatigue reduction, so you’re not compromising in those areas. This might be a good match if you have a mid-range PC that’s going to run games at 1080p as a matter of course.

Buy ASUS ROG Swift PG279QZ on Amazon – $450

Buy ASUS VG278Q on Amazon – $200