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you telling me they put a glossy window above anti glare coating?
@PCMonitors4 сағат бұрын
Not sure exactly what they've done. The screen surface doesn't appear "thickly layered" like you might get with a glass panel in front of a regular matte surface. But it does seem almost like they've polished up the outer layer or placed an extremely thin glossy film over the matte screen surface.
@thepadster1232 сағат бұрын
Goddamnit….. I’ll be gutted if it turns out they’ve ’done a Dough’…….
@RaimundosMarques8 сағат бұрын
No sharpness option?
@PCMonitors7 сағат бұрын
Correct, as usual for AOC monitors.
@cokebottles69198 сағат бұрын
I recently got this monitor and love it. I wanted a flat screen, but was tired of waiting for the MSI or Asus versions to come in stock. The curve doesn’t bother me at all. Going from a good IPS to QD Oled was a huge jump. The only downside so far is my other monitor now feels washed out by comparison.
@neelg705712 сағат бұрын
Is the text sharp and clear? I'd be sitting about 70-80cm away from the screen and I program quite a bit - so I want crisp font, but there are few 4k 24inch monitors left on the market 😞
@PCMonitors11 сағат бұрын
Generally, yes. My thoughts are covered in the review introduction.
@martinkarov723614 сағат бұрын
Can you help me please. I bought this monitor and I tested the gamma and it's 1.4. How can I adjust it. I tried every setting but it's not working.
@PCMonitors14 сағат бұрын
Unless you tested with a colorimeter or another measurement instrument, that's not an accurate reading. Visual readings on VA and TN models in particular are too dependent on viewing angle. It's influenced by the position of the 'test' on the screen and your viewing position.
@martinkarov723613 сағат бұрын
@@PCMonitors Thank you!
@Dakhanavar9916 сағат бұрын
excelent review. i got this monitor a couple weeks ago since my other monitor was a 1080p model and went to RMA, but they didn´t had another to replace and i suggested this one to replace it. Do you have any layout with the best configuration for the monitor on your preference?(optimization for colors, hdr ,responde time,etc). Its mainly to play Valorant.
@PCMonitors15 сағат бұрын
Refer to the 'Best Settings' video - kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6mruJKNkcW2Ys4.htmlsi=fbJsKFFbf4AZliAG. As noted there you need to consider individual preferences and your own unit and adjust according to that.
@petercruz199319 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the review! Does the monitor have automatic input swapping? This is a big deal for me as I switch between Mac & Windows a lot
@PCMonitors15 сағат бұрын
Doesn't seem to have - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aGZktMSKm9iXhrg.htmlsi=-yV3jgQ768vP9S4L&t=658.
@petercruz19935 сағат бұрын
@@PCMonitors thank you. Genuine appreciation for you checking. Very good of you
@SerchHdz20 сағат бұрын
I need help.. Does anybody have best FPS Settings can’t seem to find anything
@didney_worl172Күн бұрын
Does the monitor has some VRR Flicker settings? Do you notice any flickering when using VRR?
@PCMonitorsКүн бұрын
Refer to the review, VRR flickering is covered. And no those settings were added as of the XG27AQDMG and all they do is change the floor of VRR operation so VRR disables itself at a higher refresh rate (frame rate in the game).
@didney_worl172Күн бұрын
@@PCMonitors Thanks. Still im wondering why RTINGS rated the Asus PG34 much better than the LG 34GS in the VRR Flicker test, even its the same panel.
@PCMonitorsКүн бұрын
Their flickering test is synthetic and doesn't necessarily reflect what you can expect from real-world usage. As RTINGS often does, they try to package everything into a number even when it doesn't make sense. If they changed their testing scenario and the exact VRR range tested they might get different results. So don't pay too much attention to that.
@didney_worl172Күн бұрын
@@PCMonitors i actually have the LG 39GS here and the VRR Flickering is a dealbreaker for me, i even tried capping the fps at a stable frame time/ frame rate with RTSS but even there some games like The Outer Worlds SCE had flicker. CS2 has also flicker no matter what. I belive i have to wait for IPS MiniLED with 38 inch which will take years :(
@PCMonitors15 сағат бұрын
The LG may actually be particularly bad for VRR flickering - it isn't just determined by the panel, the scaler and how it's all set up can also influence it. But I certainly noticed it on this ASUS and for me it was a bit worse than some other OLED models (QD-OLEDs) I've used.
@AccondaКүн бұрын
I seen it does not support free sync premium pro, if I have AMD, should I look for a monitor with that feature installed like MSI ?
@PCMonitorsКүн бұрын
Honestly - it makes no difference to the experience, it's just a certification used for marketing purposes. Actually sometimes being 'FreeSync Premium Pro' certified can be a negative as it sometimes causes the monitor to use a separate and usually worse-calibrated HDR pipeline.
@JuanAndDoneКүн бұрын
I have the same monitor and my microphone is grayed out, so I can't change any of the settings. I also can't turn Freesync on or off. I don't know what I did wrong. I just plugged it in via DisplayPort. A lot of the options are grayed out or blacked out, so I can't toggle them. Should I reset everything? Why does my monitor say Freesync is off, but everyone else says it's Premium? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
@Tuskabanana3 күн бұрын
is this better or the pg27uq in your opinion :O?
@PCMonitors2 күн бұрын
They're too different.
@Tuskabanana2 күн бұрын
@@PCMonitors its very hard for me to decide wich monitor to buy :O pg27uq or lg gp950 or mini led asus Nitro XV275KP3, upcoming LG 4k mini Led 27gr95um. Will you test some mini led 27 4k monitors :O? Best Regards
@andraskovacs83863 күн бұрын
Hi, Is it possible to use the KVM switch function via the monitor's menu using the joystick? Or is it only possible with the Productivity Intelligence app what needs to be installed on both PCs? Unfortunately, I cannot install it on my work PC. Thanks
@PCMonitors2 күн бұрын
You can just use the OSD to control KVM on the monitor, no need for software.
@michaeljkeeney3 күн бұрын
Why does enabling HDR in windows make it so dark? HDR is dumb.
@jorsh19083 күн бұрын
I would love to see you compare this monitor to the KTC mini-led offerings
@PCMonitors3 күн бұрын
They aren't forthcoming with review samples, so no plans to review them I'm afraid.
@KJA-b-523 күн бұрын
Can you do this on: viewsonic omni vx2418-p-mhd 24 inch 1080p 1ms 165hz gaming monitor curved ??
@PCMonitors3 күн бұрын
Nope.
@alirezabarkati59853 күн бұрын
sir this model have black smearing?it is too much?should i buy this model or vg246h1a this model have lot ips glow problem? i dont care about hz but i dont like IPS glow and black smearing on VA so wich one is really better?
@PCMonitors3 күн бұрын
I'd recommend watching the video, this is covered in detail. And for such an apples to oranges comparison (IPS vs VA) it entirely comes down to personal preferences. I also reference an IPS competitor to this model (and a better one than the ViewSonic you mentioned at that) in the conclusion of this video.
@MASJUEGOS19793 күн бұрын
For me the only normal mode is game settings fps. Only here we see white, normal white, and not gray.
@MASJUEGOS19793 күн бұрын
Why does the brightness drop so miraculously in HDR? In Resident Evil 4 remake, only fire and explosions look normal, the rest is incredibly dull. How to set it up, help!
@n3kob0ii874 күн бұрын
Can you control the audio with the OSD or the joystick? I had a G274QPF that had a pretty bad audio output that meant having pretty low volume coming from my speakers 90% of the time. Looking for something I can use for work + console gaming and considering this one.
@PCMonitors4 күн бұрын
There's no volume control on the monitor, which I believe is standard for MSI monitors without integrated speakers.
@n3kob0ii874 күн бұрын
@@PCMonitors pity, thanks for replying tho!
@slompyyy77614 күн бұрын
bro can u help im trying to figure out why my image setup is greyed out
@PCMonitors4 күн бұрын
4:31.
@usama38965 күн бұрын
Hi. I have been using this monitor for a few weeks and when I’m gaming it seems to flicker. Also, I went on ASUS website for drivers, I understand the BIOS section, however, in the driver and tools, there’s a WHQL driver. I’m just wondering what it does and what it is and if that’ll fix the flickering? Thanks!
@PCMonitors4 күн бұрын
Refer to the review for information on 'VRR flickering'. This won't be fixed with any driver or BIOS update available on the website, it's inherent to OLED technology.
@usama38964 күн бұрын
@@PCMonitors thanks for your reply. What exactly does the WHQL driver do on ASUS website? Just wondering. Also, what is ELMB? Is it the same as VRR and does it still flicker? Thanks again
@PCMonitors4 күн бұрын
Monitors don't require drivers and they shouldn't change the operation of the monitor. It might just bundle some sort of 'default' ICC profile for the monitor or change its name in Windows. ELMB is also covered in the review - kzread.info/dash/bejne/d3Wnwa-JiKTcfZc.htmlsi=i3uycmXgbF5Tm-9s&t=2803.
@usama38964 күн бұрын
@@PCMonitors thanks for your reply. What do you recommend turning on, VRR or ELMB? Which is better in terms of the least amount of testing and best experience overall? Thanks!
@PCMonitors4 күн бұрын
Apples and oranges, they're there to achieve a different experience. Try both and see what you prefer.
@luffy4355 күн бұрын
AOC Q24G2A/BK vs AOC Q27G3XMN? I know one is VA and one is IPS on a 24 inch (more Pixel Density). But for someone who plays both E-sports games and Single players games (more Moba like LoL), would the XMN be more justified? I am a bit worried about the black smearing. Subscribed!
@PCMonitors5 күн бұрын
It's really too subjective to say. Some people find competitive gaming fine on the Q27G3XMN, but not everyone would. Might be worth seeing for yourself, it's definitely more immersive for single player gaming as well. 🙂
@dannyclarkin97885 күн бұрын
How do you get a crosshair
@PCMonitors5 күн бұрын
By buying a monitor with such a feature.
@Ohmz275 күн бұрын
Thanks for the very detailed review! I should get mine tomorrow. Funny I always liked IPS but currently I have a TN main with a VA secondary, and will shift to two VAs. I'd love an OLED but I'll be using it for work too and the burn-in is a deal breaker tbh. I wanted a monitor that would give a better HDR experience than my current XG27U, that I'd be happy to stick with until MicroLED rolls around - hoping this is the one!
@Dniv555 күн бұрын
You called Gigabyte G34WQC A "more recent aternative" but is as old as AOC 34G2X you mentioned. Maybe you could look at AOC 34G2XP or Iiyama GCB3467/3480 as they seem to have better responsiveness
@PCMonitors5 күн бұрын
The G34WQC A (not to be confused with original G34WQC) is from late 2021, the CU34G2X is from early 2020. Iiyama don't sell locally in the US where the vast majority of our supporting members are based, so they're out of the question. Unfortunately the CU34G2XP isn't available in the US either.
@rebellionbmt19945 күн бұрын
Great video! The light matte coating instead of the usual matte makes everything much better. Are there any similar monitors in 1080p but with this type of screen coating?
@PCMonitors5 күн бұрын
Would be great if others chime in with some suggestions, my own input can be found here - forum.pcmonitors.info/topic/looking-for-1080p-144hz-monitor-with-glossy-screen/.
@wra7h6 күн бұрын
Is there a way to keep standard definition contrast/brightness settings (adjusted on nvidia control panel) and keep HDR brightness contrast settings when i toggle it? Because when i switch back to standard, the contrast and screen is too dark
@yukseel6 күн бұрын
hi, i have rtx 4060 and ex270m how can i enable freesync (g-sync) on my monitor?
@iceberg20mr6 күн бұрын
Hello. Can you tell something about vrr flickering? I have this monitor and flickering is terrible. Did you experience this in your review? I'm thinking to return my unit. Thanks for great content!
@PCMonitors6 күн бұрын
It's covered in the review, it's an issue common to many VA models (including this one) and not unique to your unit. You should consider whether you can reduce refresh rate or use a frame rate cap to reduce fluctuations or perhaps live without VRR. Because you won't find a monitor equivalent to this one but without VRR flickering.
@iceberg20mr6 күн бұрын
@@PCMonitorsThank you very much for your quick response. Until now I used a monitor with an IPS panel, it was also a model from AOC. I really liked the color reproduction, accuracy and fantastic viewing angles. Is there any interesting model with IPS panel, could be more expensive than presented AOC Q27G3XMN/BK, with similiar or better capabilities?
@PCMonitors6 күн бұрын
In a word, no. There aren't any IPS alternatives that perform similarly to or better than the AOC under HDR that are really comparable in terms of other specs and price.
@iceberg20mr5 күн бұрын
@@PCMonitors Thank you so much for your reply. In general, I do not care about HDR, and more about comfortable work with text and various media. It's about a fast panel with good image refresh and viewing angles. Playing games is also important, especially fast one. Regards!
@PCMonitors5 күн бұрын
Plenty of good IPS alternatives if you aren't interested in HDR - forum.pcmonitors.info/topic/making-sense-of-the-current-27-1440p-144hz-ips-segment/. Price and availability is all over the place at the moment and varies regionally, but as you'll see in that thread I've found MSI pretty consistently good in this segment so look out for their models.
@antonsalnikov216 күн бұрын
Finally he came to me. I played Resident 4 remake, the hdr is incredible, I think that you can hardly find something like that for under 600 dollars. I am very glad. If you are not a cyber athlete, but just a good player, then there are no problems in shooters.
@MarcusAseth7 күн бұрын
Question: the amazon link brings me to a model that's called "AOC Gaming Q27G3XMN", in that link says the contrast ratio is 3.000:1, but this monitor is supposed to be 4000:1 - is this the same model?!
@PCMonitors7 күн бұрын
Yes, it's the same model. That value is just specified differently in different regions or even by different retailers depending on where they get their data from.
@Yashiv888 күн бұрын
Bought this monitor in May 2024 and enjoying it thoroughly. I can do two high res. Windows one on screen. Maximo and excel or outlook and excel. Absolutely suits my purpose and i avoided buying a dock for my laptop. Great value. Thanks for your review.
@Zverevandrii8 күн бұрын
What does console mode do? I don't see any difference between off and on, only the color saturation changes. Tested on XSX
@PCMonitors8 күн бұрын
I'm not clear what it does, most people with consoles seem to report the same as you and usually find the monitor works well with it left off.
@djdigitalmarketing54678 күн бұрын
hey so the Displayport is more effective than using Hdmi?
@PCMonitors8 күн бұрын
In what way?
@Galsanov8 күн бұрын
Thanks for review. Could you please explain how to turn on VRR on PS5. I’ve tried use different hdmi cables, but it’s doesn’t work.
@PCMonitors8 күн бұрын
You can't, because the monitor doesn't include HDMI 2.1. VRR on this is Adaptive-Sync only, which the PS5 doesn't support.
@Galsanov8 күн бұрын
@@PCMonitors ohh, I’ve motion sickness, I thought may be VRR help me to play video games.
@Be4zle9 күн бұрын
Debating between something like this or a 1440 240hz panel such as the g274qpx. Really curious to see how much better games look at 4k compared to 1440 at 27”.
@PCMonitors9 күн бұрын
I find the difference significant and I personally really enjoy the extra pixel density, but it's pretty subjective. 🙂
@DrakonR9 күн бұрын
It's a pretty big difference. Everything is just much sharper and I don't like going back to 1440p now.
@yarincool12379 күн бұрын
Just swapeed from my M27U which is a 4k 160hz panel to a 1440p 240hz monitor, 4k looks good but the difference from 1080p to 1440p is much bigger IMO and since I sacrificed 240hz, and got half the fps I sold it, for fps games 4k won't do a big difference, even in big games like tarkov and PUBG, I find that after 1440p the benefits for fps games significantly diminshes and 4k is not worth it IMO if you mostly play fps games and care about performance, I think it's not worth it even for story games but there's maybe an argument to that, I can't go back to 1080p it looks so bad compared to 1440p, but the fact I could easily swap from 4k back to 1440p should tell you it's not that huge, would only recommend thinking about 4k if you have a 4080/7900xtx at least.
@Sean_Lightning_OBrien9 күн бұрын
I am considering the MSI but have concerns about the raised black levels. I don't play in a dark room and just have the ceiling light on, have you had any issues with this?
@PCMonitors9 күн бұрын
I cover the the screen surface in the review and share my thoughts there. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oHqKrLeDdrixdqw.htmlsi=ZfVakYj68Ipo41W6&t=1535
@lsik231l9 күн бұрын
Good tidbit about the sharpening if using 1440p scaling. I’ve never owned a 4k monitor and this will be my first one. Can't wait!
@jeboyzs10 күн бұрын
Does this monitor has its builtin speakers?
@PCMonitors10 күн бұрын
Per the review the 24G2SPU does, the 24G2SP doesn't.
@PCMonitors10 күн бұрын
➡ Amazon link: geni.us/O9L96G As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made using the "Amazon link" above. Best Settings (SDR): 0:00 Best Settings (HDR): 2:19 Night Vision & A.I. Vision: 3:20
@jackiemoon755911 күн бұрын
I don't understand,my contrast option is there but I can't adjust it,it's blacked out!???
@PCMonitors11 күн бұрын
Maybe you have HDR active? Or another setting which blocks that off. If in doubt perform a factory reset of the screen (and double check HDR is disabled on your system).
@jackiemoon755911 күн бұрын
@@PCMonitors I'm a moron, I didn't know you couldn't change those particular settings in game mode 1,I hadn't gotten that far in the video yet.Thank you for the quick reply & have a great day!
@PCMonitors11 күн бұрын
No problem - glad you figured it out!
@defaultpackmain11 күн бұрын
how do I turn it off?
@PCMonitors11 күн бұрын
Make sure HDR is disabled in Windows or your game.
@polarmirage768211 күн бұрын
Can it output 120Hz on Xbox Series X/S? It says its HDMI 1.4 only
@PCMonitors11 күн бұрын
Per the review it supports up to 2560 x 1440 @144Hz which requires HDMI 2.0 minimum (the monitor has HDMI 2.0, not HDMI 1.4). As covered in the review 120Hz is a listed refresh rate, but the Xbox consoles are fussy about the signals they support and I don't own or test with them so can't confirm whether it works for 120Hz QHD on that.
@davisterisboss338711 күн бұрын
I hated the hdr on the aw3423dwf, even after the firware update. Returned it and ordered this. Hoping for a good experience. Plus the glossy film protector came damaged. I do prefer the matte honestly. My 4k 32uhd144 corsair is amazing for an ips panels
@PCMonitors12 күн бұрын
➡ Amazon link: geni.us/O9L96G As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases made using the "Amazon links" above. Introduction: 0:00 Refresh Rates & Scaling: 2:16 Features & Aesthetics: 8:38 Subpixels & Calibration: 12:49 Contrast & Brightness: 16:58 Colour Reproduction: 22:42 HDR (High Dynamic Range): 30:30 Responsiveness (General): 34:38 Responsiveness (VRR): 42:35 Conclusion: 52:50
@MrAciddude13 күн бұрын
I have an issue where I can't choose "game mode" can't reach it, its greyed out. How do I fix it?
@PCMonitors12 күн бұрын
It will be because of other settings you've selected. If in doubt, perform a factory reset of the screen.
@travismorse505013 күн бұрын
1300 for 1440p is WAY TOO EXPENSIVE. It's cool but like 600 TOPS for this
@michaelt978113 күн бұрын
Thank you for your review! How's this compared to MPG Artymis 343CQR?
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you telling me they put a glossy window above anti glare coating?
Not sure exactly what they've done. The screen surface doesn't appear "thickly layered" like you might get with a glass panel in front of a regular matte surface. But it does seem almost like they've polished up the outer layer or placed an extremely thin glossy film over the matte screen surface.
Goddamnit….. I’ll be gutted if it turns out they’ve ’done a Dough’…….
No sharpness option?
Correct, as usual for AOC monitors.
I recently got this monitor and love it. I wanted a flat screen, but was tired of waiting for the MSI or Asus versions to come in stock. The curve doesn’t bother me at all. Going from a good IPS to QD Oled was a huge jump. The only downside so far is my other monitor now feels washed out by comparison.
Is the text sharp and clear? I'd be sitting about 70-80cm away from the screen and I program quite a bit - so I want crisp font, but there are few 4k 24inch monitors left on the market 😞
Generally, yes. My thoughts are covered in the review introduction.
Can you help me please. I bought this monitor and I tested the gamma and it's 1.4. How can I adjust it. I tried every setting but it's not working.
Unless you tested with a colorimeter or another measurement instrument, that's not an accurate reading. Visual readings on VA and TN models in particular are too dependent on viewing angle. It's influenced by the position of the 'test' on the screen and your viewing position.
@@PCMonitors Thank you!
excelent review. i got this monitor a couple weeks ago since my other monitor was a 1080p model and went to RMA, but they didn´t had another to replace and i suggested this one to replace it. Do you have any layout with the best configuration for the monitor on your preference?(optimization for colors, hdr ,responde time,etc). Its mainly to play Valorant.
Refer to the 'Best Settings' video - kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6mruJKNkcW2Ys4.htmlsi=fbJsKFFbf4AZliAG. As noted there you need to consider individual preferences and your own unit and adjust according to that.
Thanks for the review! Does the monitor have automatic input swapping? This is a big deal for me as I switch between Mac & Windows a lot
Doesn't seem to have - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aGZktMSKm9iXhrg.htmlsi=-yV3jgQ768vP9S4L&t=658.
@@PCMonitors thank you. Genuine appreciation for you checking. Very good of you
I need help.. Does anybody have best FPS Settings can’t seem to find anything
Does the monitor has some VRR Flicker settings? Do you notice any flickering when using VRR?
Refer to the review, VRR flickering is covered. And no those settings were added as of the XG27AQDMG and all they do is change the floor of VRR operation so VRR disables itself at a higher refresh rate (frame rate in the game).
@@PCMonitors Thanks. Still im wondering why RTINGS rated the Asus PG34 much better than the LG 34GS in the VRR Flicker test, even its the same panel.
Their flickering test is synthetic and doesn't necessarily reflect what you can expect from real-world usage. As RTINGS often does, they try to package everything into a number even when it doesn't make sense. If they changed their testing scenario and the exact VRR range tested they might get different results. So don't pay too much attention to that.
@@PCMonitors i actually have the LG 39GS here and the VRR Flickering is a dealbreaker for me, i even tried capping the fps at a stable frame time/ frame rate with RTSS but even there some games like The Outer Worlds SCE had flicker. CS2 has also flicker no matter what. I belive i have to wait for IPS MiniLED with 38 inch which will take years :(
The LG may actually be particularly bad for VRR flickering - it isn't just determined by the panel, the scaler and how it's all set up can also influence it. But I certainly noticed it on this ASUS and for me it was a bit worse than some other OLED models (QD-OLEDs) I've used.
I seen it does not support free sync premium pro, if I have AMD, should I look for a monitor with that feature installed like MSI ?
Honestly - it makes no difference to the experience, it's just a certification used for marketing purposes. Actually sometimes being 'FreeSync Premium Pro' certified can be a negative as it sometimes causes the monitor to use a separate and usually worse-calibrated HDR pipeline.
I have the same monitor and my microphone is grayed out, so I can't change any of the settings. I also can't turn Freesync on or off. I don't know what I did wrong. I just plugged it in via DisplayPort. A lot of the options are grayed out or blacked out, so I can't toggle them. Should I reset everything? Why does my monitor say Freesync is off, but everyone else says it's Premium? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
is this better or the pg27uq in your opinion :O?
They're too different.
@@PCMonitors its very hard for me to decide wich monitor to buy :O pg27uq or lg gp950 or mini led asus Nitro XV275KP3, upcoming LG 4k mini Led 27gr95um. Will you test some mini led 27 4k monitors :O? Best Regards
Hi, Is it possible to use the KVM switch function via the monitor's menu using the joystick? Or is it only possible with the Productivity Intelligence app what needs to be installed on both PCs? Unfortunately, I cannot install it on my work PC. Thanks
You can just use the OSD to control KVM on the monitor, no need for software.
Why does enabling HDR in windows make it so dark? HDR is dumb.
I would love to see you compare this monitor to the KTC mini-led offerings
They aren't forthcoming with review samples, so no plans to review them I'm afraid.
Can you do this on: viewsonic omni vx2418-p-mhd 24 inch 1080p 1ms 165hz gaming monitor curved ??
Nope.
sir this model have black smearing?it is too much?should i buy this model or vg246h1a this model have lot ips glow problem? i dont care about hz but i dont like IPS glow and black smearing on VA so wich one is really better?
I'd recommend watching the video, this is covered in detail. And for such an apples to oranges comparison (IPS vs VA) it entirely comes down to personal preferences. I also reference an IPS competitor to this model (and a better one than the ViewSonic you mentioned at that) in the conclusion of this video.
For me the only normal mode is game settings fps. Only here we see white, normal white, and not gray.
Why does the brightness drop so miraculously in HDR? In Resident Evil 4 remake, only fire and explosions look normal, the rest is incredibly dull. How to set it up, help!
Can you control the audio with the OSD or the joystick? I had a G274QPF that had a pretty bad audio output that meant having pretty low volume coming from my speakers 90% of the time. Looking for something I can use for work + console gaming and considering this one.
There's no volume control on the monitor, which I believe is standard for MSI monitors without integrated speakers.
@@PCMonitors pity, thanks for replying tho!
bro can u help im trying to figure out why my image setup is greyed out
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Hi. I have been using this monitor for a few weeks and when I’m gaming it seems to flicker. Also, I went on ASUS website for drivers, I understand the BIOS section, however, in the driver and tools, there’s a WHQL driver. I’m just wondering what it does and what it is and if that’ll fix the flickering? Thanks!
Refer to the review for information on 'VRR flickering'. This won't be fixed with any driver or BIOS update available on the website, it's inherent to OLED technology.
@@PCMonitors thanks for your reply. What exactly does the WHQL driver do on ASUS website? Just wondering. Also, what is ELMB? Is it the same as VRR and does it still flicker? Thanks again
Monitors don't require drivers and they shouldn't change the operation of the monitor. It might just bundle some sort of 'default' ICC profile for the monitor or change its name in Windows. ELMB is also covered in the review - kzread.info/dash/bejne/d3Wnwa-JiKTcfZc.htmlsi=i3uycmXgbF5Tm-9s&t=2803.
@@PCMonitors thanks for your reply. What do you recommend turning on, VRR or ELMB? Which is better in terms of the least amount of testing and best experience overall? Thanks!
Apples and oranges, they're there to achieve a different experience. Try both and see what you prefer.
AOC Q24G2A/BK vs AOC Q27G3XMN? I know one is VA and one is IPS on a 24 inch (more Pixel Density). But for someone who plays both E-sports games and Single players games (more Moba like LoL), would the XMN be more justified? I am a bit worried about the black smearing. Subscribed!
It's really too subjective to say. Some people find competitive gaming fine on the Q27G3XMN, but not everyone would. Might be worth seeing for yourself, it's definitely more immersive for single player gaming as well. 🙂
How do you get a crosshair
By buying a monitor with such a feature.
Thanks for the very detailed review! I should get mine tomorrow. Funny I always liked IPS but currently I have a TN main with a VA secondary, and will shift to two VAs. I'd love an OLED but I'll be using it for work too and the burn-in is a deal breaker tbh. I wanted a monitor that would give a better HDR experience than my current XG27U, that I'd be happy to stick with until MicroLED rolls around - hoping this is the one!
You called Gigabyte G34WQC A "more recent aternative" but is as old as AOC 34G2X you mentioned. Maybe you could look at AOC 34G2XP or Iiyama GCB3467/3480 as they seem to have better responsiveness
The G34WQC A (not to be confused with original G34WQC) is from late 2021, the CU34G2X is from early 2020. Iiyama don't sell locally in the US where the vast majority of our supporting members are based, so they're out of the question. Unfortunately the CU34G2XP isn't available in the US either.
Great video! The light matte coating instead of the usual matte makes everything much better. Are there any similar monitors in 1080p but with this type of screen coating?
Would be great if others chime in with some suggestions, my own input can be found here - forum.pcmonitors.info/topic/looking-for-1080p-144hz-monitor-with-glossy-screen/.
Is there a way to keep standard definition contrast/brightness settings (adjusted on nvidia control panel) and keep HDR brightness contrast settings when i toggle it? Because when i switch back to standard, the contrast and screen is too dark
hi, i have rtx 4060 and ex270m how can i enable freesync (g-sync) on my monitor?
Hello. Can you tell something about vrr flickering? I have this monitor and flickering is terrible. Did you experience this in your review? I'm thinking to return my unit. Thanks for great content!
It's covered in the review, it's an issue common to many VA models (including this one) and not unique to your unit. You should consider whether you can reduce refresh rate or use a frame rate cap to reduce fluctuations or perhaps live without VRR. Because you won't find a monitor equivalent to this one but without VRR flickering.
@@PCMonitorsThank you very much for your quick response. Until now I used a monitor with an IPS panel, it was also a model from AOC. I really liked the color reproduction, accuracy and fantastic viewing angles. Is there any interesting model with IPS panel, could be more expensive than presented AOC Q27G3XMN/BK, with similiar or better capabilities?
In a word, no. There aren't any IPS alternatives that perform similarly to or better than the AOC under HDR that are really comparable in terms of other specs and price.
@@PCMonitors Thank you so much for your reply. In general, I do not care about HDR, and more about comfortable work with text and various media. It's about a fast panel with good image refresh and viewing angles. Playing games is also important, especially fast one. Regards!
Plenty of good IPS alternatives if you aren't interested in HDR - forum.pcmonitors.info/topic/making-sense-of-the-current-27-1440p-144hz-ips-segment/. Price and availability is all over the place at the moment and varies regionally, but as you'll see in that thread I've found MSI pretty consistently good in this segment so look out for their models.
Finally he came to me. I played Resident 4 remake, the hdr is incredible, I think that you can hardly find something like that for under 600 dollars. I am very glad. If you are not a cyber athlete, but just a good player, then there are no problems in shooters.
Question: the amazon link brings me to a model that's called "AOC Gaming Q27G3XMN", in that link says the contrast ratio is 3.000:1, but this monitor is supposed to be 4000:1 - is this the same model?!
Yes, it's the same model. That value is just specified differently in different regions or even by different retailers depending on where they get their data from.
Bought this monitor in May 2024 and enjoying it thoroughly. I can do two high res. Windows one on screen. Maximo and excel or outlook and excel. Absolutely suits my purpose and i avoided buying a dock for my laptop. Great value. Thanks for your review.
What does console mode do? I don't see any difference between off and on, only the color saturation changes. Tested on XSX
I'm not clear what it does, most people with consoles seem to report the same as you and usually find the monitor works well with it left off.
hey so the Displayport is more effective than using Hdmi?
In what way?
Thanks for review. Could you please explain how to turn on VRR on PS5. I’ve tried use different hdmi cables, but it’s doesn’t work.
You can't, because the monitor doesn't include HDMI 2.1. VRR on this is Adaptive-Sync only, which the PS5 doesn't support.
@@PCMonitors ohh, I’ve motion sickness, I thought may be VRR help me to play video games.
Debating between something like this or a 1440 240hz panel such as the g274qpx. Really curious to see how much better games look at 4k compared to 1440 at 27”.
I find the difference significant and I personally really enjoy the extra pixel density, but it's pretty subjective. 🙂
It's a pretty big difference. Everything is just much sharper and I don't like going back to 1440p now.
Just swapeed from my M27U which is a 4k 160hz panel to a 1440p 240hz monitor, 4k looks good but the difference from 1080p to 1440p is much bigger IMO and since I sacrificed 240hz, and got half the fps I sold it, for fps games 4k won't do a big difference, even in big games like tarkov and PUBG, I find that after 1440p the benefits for fps games significantly diminshes and 4k is not worth it IMO if you mostly play fps games and care about performance, I think it's not worth it even for story games but there's maybe an argument to that, I can't go back to 1080p it looks so bad compared to 1440p, but the fact I could easily swap from 4k back to 1440p should tell you it's not that huge, would only recommend thinking about 4k if you have a 4080/7900xtx at least.
I am considering the MSI but have concerns about the raised black levels. I don't play in a dark room and just have the ceiling light on, have you had any issues with this?
I cover the the screen surface in the review and share my thoughts there. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oHqKrLeDdrixdqw.htmlsi=ZfVakYj68Ipo41W6&t=1535
Good tidbit about the sharpening if using 1440p scaling. I’ve never owned a 4k monitor and this will be my first one. Can't wait!
Does this monitor has its builtin speakers?
Per the review the 24G2SPU does, the 24G2SP doesn't.
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I don't understand,my contrast option is there but I can't adjust it,it's blacked out!???
Maybe you have HDR active? Or another setting which blocks that off. If in doubt perform a factory reset of the screen (and double check HDR is disabled on your system).
@@PCMonitors I'm a moron, I didn't know you couldn't change those particular settings in game mode 1,I hadn't gotten that far in the video yet.Thank you for the quick reply & have a great day!
No problem - glad you figured it out!
how do I turn it off?
Make sure HDR is disabled in Windows or your game.
Can it output 120Hz on Xbox Series X/S? It says its HDMI 1.4 only
Per the review it supports up to 2560 x 1440 @144Hz which requires HDMI 2.0 minimum (the monitor has HDMI 2.0, not HDMI 1.4). As covered in the review 120Hz is a listed refresh rate, but the Xbox consoles are fussy about the signals they support and I don't own or test with them so can't confirm whether it works for 120Hz QHD on that.
I hated the hdr on the aw3423dwf, even after the firware update. Returned it and ordered this. Hoping for a good experience. Plus the glossy film protector came damaged. I do prefer the matte honestly. My 4k 32uhd144 corsair is amazing for an ips panels
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I have an issue where I can't choose "game mode" can't reach it, its greyed out. How do I fix it?
It will be because of other settings you've selected. If in doubt, perform a factory reset of the screen.
1300 for 1440p is WAY TOO EXPENSIVE. It's cool but like 600 TOPS for this
Thank you for your review! How's this compared to MPG Artymis 343CQR?
No experience with that model.