Which 144hz monitor should I buy?

[Tanoxil]

Wanting to upgrade to a 144hz monitor, here's the ones I found (I live in Canada)
Acer: https://www.amazon.ca/Acer-GN246HL-Bbid-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B00KO4518I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1513917127&sr=8-3&keywords=144hz
Msi: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824475006&cm_re=144hz_msi-_-24-475-006-_-Product
ViewSonic: https://www.amazon.ca/ViewSonic-XG2401-FreeSync-Monitor-DisplayPort/dp/B01A0ZRR50/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1513918301&sr=8-6&keywords=144hz

Obviously I know that the acer one is the worst. But just how bad is it compared to other monitors since it's cheaper
Thanks in advance

 

[Glenwing]

Wanting to upgrade to a 144hz monitor, here's the ones I found (I live in Canada)
Acer: https://www.amazon.ca/Acer-GN246HL-Bbid-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B00KO4518I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1513917127&sr=8-3&keywords=144hz
Msi: https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824475006&cm_re=144hz_msi-_-24-475-006-_-Product
ViewSonic: https://www.amazon.ca/ViewSonic-XG2401-FreeSync-Monitor-DisplayPort/dp/B01A0ZRR50/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1513918301&sr=8-6&keywords=144hz

Obviously I know that the acer one is the worst. But just how bad is it compared to other monitors since it's cheaper
Thanks in advance

Generally I recommend against the GN246HL due to the lack of DisplayPort input.

Between the MSI and ViewSonic, the MSI is better but also more expensive, so it's up to you whether the VA panel is worth it or not, and whether a curved panel bothers you.

 

[Tanoxil]

What does the DisplayPort change compared to HDMI for example and what is VA exactly? Also, do you recommend any other brands like asus, benq or AOC?
Asus: https://www.amazon.ca/ASUS-VG248QE-24-inch-LED-lit-response/dp/B00B2HH7G0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1513922353&sr=8-2&keywords=144hz
Benq: https://www.amazon.ca/BenQ-Monitor-Tournaments-Professional-XL2411/dp/B01H5KKQTM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1513922353&sr=8-4&keywords=144hz
AOC: https://www.amazon.ca/AOC-G2460PF-24-Inch-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B01BV1XBEI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1513922353&sr=8-5&keywords=144hz

 

[boju]

What graphics card do you have Tanoxil?

Dvi duallink can do 144hz @ 1080p where hdmi cannot. Displayport is another connection similar looking to hdmi allowing for higher resolutions at higher refresh rates and is the recommended connection type today a head of hdmi 2.

So best recommended monitor will depend what video outputs your graphics card has

 

[Tanoxil]

What graphics card do you have Tanoxil?

Dvi duallink can do 144hz @ 1080p where hdmi cannot. Displayport is another connection similar looking to hdmi allowing for higher resolutions at higher refresh rates and is the recommended connection type today a head of hdmi 2.

So best recommended monitor will depend what video outputs your graphics card has

I have the EVGA GTX 1050 (I know not the best video card for 144hz but I think cs:go and rocket league will be fine) so it's 1 x Dual-Link DVI-D 1 x HDMI 2.0b 1 x DisplayPort 1.4

 

[boju]

Very good. ASUS VG248QE would be my answer, it's won many awards and very popular, popular for a reason, price and build quality.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00B2HH7G0?tag=tomshardware_forum_ca_vgl-20

It comes with a DVI dualink cable which will be enough for 1080p @ 144hz. It doesn't come with displayport cable though but it wont be an issue.

 

[Glenwing]

What does the DisplayPort change compared to HDMI for example and what is VA exactly? Also, do you recommend any other brands like asus, benq or AOC?
Asus: https://www.amazon.ca/ASUS-VG248QE-24-inch-LED-lit-response/dp/B00B2HH7G0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1513922353&sr=8-2&keywords=144hz
Benq: https://www.amazon.ca/BenQ-Monitor-Tournaments-Professional-XL2411/dp/B01H5KKQTM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1513922353&sr=8-4&keywords=144hz
AOC: https://www.amazon.ca/AOC-G2460PF-24-Inch-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B01BV1XBEI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1513922353&sr=8-5&keywords=144hz

HDMI is limited to 60 Hz on most monitors (the XG2401 is one of the rare exceptions).

VA is a type of LCD panel which will have better color, viewing angles, and black levels than a typical TN panel that most 144 Hz monitors use. However it may have somewhat more motion blur.

I don't usually recommend the VG248QE or XL2411Z for the same reasons, the XL2411Z lacks DisplayPort and doesn't support 144 Hz over HDMI either, and the VG248QE is quite outdated and not a good value compared to similar priced monitors like the XG2401 or even the cheaper G2460PF.