27/02/2026 5:10 am
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What is the best 240Hz monitor I can grab for Valorant right now without going over $300? My current screen has these weird dead pixels and I need a replacement like yesterday. I spent hours looking at the ViewSonic XG2431 because everyone says the motion blur is non-existent but then I see people swearing by the Zowie XL2411K for that DyAc tech. The problem is I also use this for school and I heard the TN panels on the Zowie look washed out compared to IPS. Budget is super tight so I cant really go over $300 after taxes and I'm really torn between the two or if there is something better I missed...
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27/02/2026 5:55 am
Watch out for taxes pushing you over. I would suggest checking for an open box ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM 24.5 inch 280Hz IPS to stay under that $300 limit tho.
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27/02/2026 5:10 am
You should probably stick with the ViewSonic XG2431 23.8 inch 240Hz IPS tho. Its way better for school than that Zowie since colors look decent for everyday stuff.
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27/02/2026 5:25 am
^ This. Also, in my experience, you gotta be cautious with quality control on screens under $300. I've seen many people deal with backlight bleed or panel defects right out of the box.
- Avoid cheap VA panels; the ghosting is bad for Valorant.
- Always check the return policy for dead pixel thresholds. Quick question tho, are you using this in a dark room or somewhere with lots of natural light?
