Kinda bizarre that the Full HD version has a lower resolution and brightness, yet is rated at 13 W more (35%) than the QHD one. I guess that extra DSUB port and associated A2D really costs you! Though it's a pity to see it go, as I still have a server that only offers VGA output (up to a high resolution).
I have to ask - why on earth would you connect a curved, high refresh, FreeSync gaming monitor to your server? Or are you just lamenting the passing of the D-Sub15 connection in general? There are still tons of cheap panels out there that have D-Sub15. Most server display drivers only allow for the most basic 60Hz resolutions anyway.
Same here. The pricing is pretty good, especially given the feature-set and size. I'd easily take a smaller 27" with the same resolution and features for $100 to $50 price reduction.
Lately, been thinking that VA is probably the way to go for a future monitor. IPS often suffers from IPS glow and backlight bleed issues (see the PG279Q from Asus that was notoriously bad for backlight bleed issues), but otherwise has good color reproduction, but middling contrast. TN is fine for a main monitor, but suffers when used in multimonitor configs, since the out-of-focus monitors will always look washed out. VA has good enough color, doesn't have the IPS issues, and (beyond getting a partially or fully array backlit model for thousands of $) offers the best contrast ratio, which should generally make most content look more appealing.
TN panels are by far the worst. No good VA monitor flickers or has any significant glow. If you buy a cheap POS that's a different story.
VA also has reasonable black levels which IPS and TN do not. The only major negative about VA is the response time isn't quite as good. Color accuracy also can't match IPS but that generally doesn't matter for gaming.
"Color accuracy also can't match IPS but that generally doesn't matter for gaming."
That's a myth. Nearly every single television rated highest for color gamut coverage and accuracy is a VA panel, not IPS. The few that are not VA are OLED. IPS color accuracy only wins for off-axis viewing - which no one does for a monitor (I hope). https://www.rtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/wi...
The tech is arguably the best current flat panel tech, all things considered. It's just a shame that most PC monitors are of inferior quality compared to their big-screen brethren. Don't blame the tech, blame the implementation.
These panels look interesting, especially considering the price, but curved 16:9 makes no sense to me (34"+ 21:9 panels, on the other hand, really should be curved), nor does 31" 1440p or 27" 1080p. 27" should be 1440p, 31" should be 4k. Period. 81 or 93 dpi? No thanks, though the latter is at least borderline acceptable. 31" 1080p ought to be nice for those with vision impairments (which is great, really, they deserve good monitors too!), but for everyone else that density is abysmal. The "Color gamut support: sRGB" is worrying, though. How much sRGB? 100%? That's decent. If not, how did they manage to make a VA panel with that narrow a gamut?
That's what I get for skimming the article, I suppose :p
Still, weird for that to not reach the spec table. Also, 124% sRGB ought to bring it to a decent Adobe RGB coverage, so it's rather odd for them to not mention that, even if it's only calibrated for sRGB.
The curve isn't really very noticeable. I used to feel like you about the curve, but after using one for 1.5 years I now consider the curve to be a small positive.
I don't mind curved panels at all, but I don't see the point unless they're wide enough to fill a substantial amount of your field of view - which 16:9 monitors don't really do, at least not until you pass 30 inches. Below that, there's zero reason to add the cost of making a curved panel. Unless you enjoy sitting within a foot or so of your monitor, of course.
I don't believe their spec until I test myself. ALL 144hz VA panel monitors I have tried (I have more than a dozen in my lab) have horrible image blur/retention issues that was very nauseating.
I think I just read a/b this monitor here: https://www.techspot.com/article/1786-best-freesyn... I just upgraded my monitor to the LG-27UD58-B during a BF/CM sale so I'm not I'm not in the market for one of these unfortunately.
Okay so to fill in the blanks this article has left 1700r curvature not 1800r, 48-144hz refresh via dp and hdmi 2.0 75hz on the 1.4 port i believe has NTSC 103% colour gamut and 124%srgb and LFC is confirmed Colour accuracy is almost flawless
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GreenReaper - Thursday, February 7, 2019 - link
Kinda bizarre that the Full HD version has a lower resolution and brightness, yet is rated at 13 W more (35%) than the QHD one. I guess that extra DSUB port and associated A2D really costs you! Though it's a pity to see it go, as I still have a server that only offers VGA output (up to a high resolution).nathanddrews - Friday, February 8, 2019 - link
I have to ask - why on earth would you connect a curved, high refresh, FreeSync gaming monitor to your server? Or are you just lamenting the passing of the D-Sub15 connection in general? There are still tons of cheap panels out there that have D-Sub15. Most server display drivers only allow for the most basic 60Hz resolutions anyway.A5 - Thursday, February 7, 2019 - link
This is actually something that interests me.VA + Freesync + 1440p is basically what I want in my next monitor, though I wish the density was a bit better.
JoeyJoJo123 - Thursday, February 7, 2019 - link
Same here. The pricing is pretty good, especially given the feature-set and size. I'd easily take a smaller 27" with the same resolution and features for $100 to $50 price reduction.Lately, been thinking that VA is probably the way to go for a future monitor. IPS often suffers from IPS glow and backlight bleed issues (see the PG279Q from Asus that was notoriously bad for backlight bleed issues), but otherwise has good color reproduction, but middling contrast. TN is fine for a main monitor, but suffers when used in multimonitor configs, since the out-of-focus monitors will always look washed out. VA has good enough color, doesn't have the IPS issues, and (beyond getting a partially or fully array backlit model for thousands of $) offers the best contrast ratio, which should generally make most content look more appealing.
Beaver M. - Thursday, February 7, 2019 - link
VA also has glow. A much uglier one. It also tends to flicker.VA is the cheapest of them all. I would rather get a TN panel than VA.
Nagorak - Friday, February 8, 2019 - link
TN panels are by far the worst. No good VA monitor flickers or has any significant glow. If you buy a cheap POS that's a different story.VA also has reasonable black levels which IPS and TN do not. The only major negative about VA is the response time isn't quite as good. Color accuracy also can't match IPS but that generally doesn't matter for gaming.
nathanddrews - Friday, February 8, 2019 - link
"Color accuracy also can't match IPS but that generally doesn't matter for gaming."That's a myth. Nearly every single television rated highest for color gamut coverage and accuracy is a VA panel, not IPS. The few that are not VA are OLED. IPS color accuracy only wins for off-axis viewing - which no one does for a monitor (I hope).
https://www.rtings.com/tv/tests/picture-quality/wi...
The tech is arguably the best current flat panel tech, all things considered. It's just a shame that most PC monitors are of inferior quality compared to their big-screen brethren. Don't blame the tech, blame the implementation.
Nagorak - Friday, February 8, 2019 - link
The contrast ratio on VA monitors really makes all the difference. It's great having actual blacks and not just shimmery dark greys.Valantar - Thursday, February 7, 2019 - link
These panels look interesting, especially considering the price, but curved 16:9 makes no sense to me (34"+ 21:9 panels, on the other hand, really should be curved), nor does 31" 1440p or 27" 1080p. 27" should be 1440p, 31" should be 4k. Period. 81 or 93 dpi? No thanks, though the latter is at least borderline acceptable. 31" 1080p ought to be nice for those with vision impairments (which is great, really, they deserve good monitors too!), but for everyone else that density is abysmal. The "Color gamut support: sRGB" is worrying, though. How much sRGB? 100%? That's decent. If not, how did they manage to make a VA panel with that narrow a gamut?Lord of the Bored - Friday, February 8, 2019 - link
"How much sRGB? 100%? That's decent. If not, how did they manage to make a VA panel with that narrow a gamut?""The manufacturer says that the panel can ... cover 124% of the sRGB color gamut"
Reading: It is pretty much a superpower.
Valantar - Friday, February 8, 2019 - link
That's what I get for skimming the article, I suppose :pStill, weird for that to not reach the spec table. Also, 124% sRGB ought to bring it to a decent Adobe RGB coverage, so it's rather odd for them to not mention that, even if it's only calibrated for sRGB.
Nagorak - Friday, February 8, 2019 - link
The curve isn't really very noticeable. I used to feel like you about the curve, but after using one for 1.5 years I now consider the curve to be a small positive.Valantar - Friday, February 8, 2019 - link
I don't mind curved panels at all, but I don't see the point unless they're wide enough to fill a substantial amount of your field of view - which 16:9 monitors don't really do, at least not until you pass 30 inches. Below that, there's zero reason to add the cost of making a curved panel. Unless you enjoy sitting within a foot or so of your monitor, of course.nerd1 - Thursday, February 7, 2019 - link
I don't believe their spec until I test myself. ALL 144hz VA panel monitors I have tried (I have more than a dozen in my lab) have horrible image blur/retention issues that was very nauseating.urbanman2004 - Thursday, February 7, 2019 - link
I think I just read a/b this monitor here: https://www.techspot.com/article/1786-best-freesyn...I just upgraded my monitor to the LG-27UD58-B during a BF/CM sale so I'm not I'm not in the market for one of these unfortunately.
Nagorak - Friday, February 8, 2019 - link
For the record the C24G1 does have a large enough range to allow LFC and the same should be true of the C27G1 and C32G1.I would be very surprised if the CQ32F1 doesn't have a range that supports it. In 2019 a good freesync range should almost be a given
Nagorak - Friday, February 8, 2019 - link
Oh and the C24G1 works perfectly in freesync with Nvidia cards too.Icehawk - Saturday, February 9, 2019 - link
Looks like a pretty decent monitor for the price, 2k is a good compromise for gaming/desktop IME.Dug - Wednesday, February 13, 2019 - link
I would pay more just to have this as a flat panel.Scry5 - Sunday, April 21, 2019 - link
Okay so to fill in the blanks this article has left1700r curvature not 1800r, 48-144hz refresh via dp and hdmi 2.0 75hz on the 1.4 port i believe has NTSC 103% colour gamut and 124%srgb and LFC is confirmed Colour accuracy is almost flawless