Speaking of better technology and manufacturing, the “holy grail” of high refresh and fast response has finally been found, achieved, tested, and put to good use. Including on 1080p gaming monitors. The new ones we have in mind deliver 144Hz refresh with 1ms MPRT (moving picture response time or motion picture response time) and 2ms GtG (grey to grey, the more conventional way of measuring response time).
So you get lots of frames per second and near zero delay. The net result is almost non-existent input lag from the monitor side. Now, if you insist to play with a keyboard that has a 300ft cable, that’s not on us. We kid.
It’s no secret that even in 2020 (and likely for a couple more years), for pure speed, response, and competitiveness, 1080p monitors still offer better results than 2K or 4K models. If you’re not overly concerned with pixel count, 1080p in ultra settings with everything turned on, running in 144Hz and with almost no lag is the way to go for every game where reaction time is a big factor. That’s especially true for competitive multiplayer and esports. Needless to say, good 1080p monitors include FreeSync Premium to fully leverage their high speed and fast response.