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Got the monitor 2 days ago and wow I'm shocked how good it is. The blacks are nearly Oled level on my unit and gets very bright. I owned the PG27UQ in the past this seems to top that. Will say though if anyone reads this comment I owned the Benq EX321UX and it was Shockley terrible. The IPS glow was really bad and the local dimming did nothing to help that. 2 the blacks where terrible it was like playing on a normal LCD. Only thing it could do was get bright but then if you was using Word or just scowling through a online page it would eventually dim. Only way to get back to normal brightness was to reset the monitor or to switch off the plug to the monitor. Plus I had 2 dead pixels and the build quality was horrible and after 2 weeks of owning it the monitor kept creaking I couldn't even sleep because how much it creaked and the supplied controller was very cheap and creaky. So this X32 I will be keeping. Considering it has 576 zones it destroys the 1152 on the EX321UX. Plus the X32 has a ATW like my LG 32GQ950. Very Happy and thank you for the great review :D
Hi, could you give me a hand? I'm trying to clarify if the LS49CG954EUXEN (G95C) is a mini LED monitor or not, but all I can find on Samsung's website is Mini Led Local Dimming: N/A. Thank you.
LOL I thought I was tripping because it seemed like my screen was randomly getting brighter. Then I realized he's using a widow for natural light and it keeps getting brighter and darker. I just ordered this monitor to replace my current 16" in my travel setup. Now I can game on a 24" QHD in my hotel rooms! Can you please explain what the size of the vesa is? is it 75x75?
It's not the window, it's the automatic exposure of the camera (which is pretty much essential when filming a monitor, for practical purposes). Per the review it's 100 x 100mm VESA. 8:05
@@sniperkaran1101 It will cause aggressive ABL to be used with higher brightness peaks, but the brightness levels depend on content. That in itself is annoying and enough for many people to keep it off when not needed.
One of the few times my RU-vid Homefeed brings up something useful; I am so glad I am subscribed to your channel. After doing a new install of Windows 11 24H2, I just couldn't understand why my colors looked "washed" out, I always calibrate the display itself, and I couldn't understand it, I simply didn't have time to look for solutions yet, and almost bought a new display. Thought the LED's degraded too much with use. :O Thank you. <3
Where does it say it is a monitor review? This is a short video with a clear title and description which says nothing whatsoever about a review. The actual review (which is the most comprehensive you'll find on the internet) can be found here - pcmonitors.info/reviews/samsung-odyssey-neo-g7-s32bg75/. And in video format ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-MT4t4-UHgcE.html.
Sorry for late comment amazing review but I couldn’t tell what the input lag time was on this monitor so it would be amazing if you could tell me it and if you recommend it for fast paced fps gaming over something like the benq zowie monitors.
Hey. I have a problem. I accidentally turn off power in settings in Acer Display Widget, monitor shut down and doesn't want to turn on. I tried everything. Won't help. Any ideas? I have monitor Acer Predator.
Can't thank you enough for mentioning novideo_srgb, finally I can clamp the gamut on my 34GN850B-P so I can run my monitor calibrated with ICC profile and not have people look like they have fever all the time.
Nice video, I think making that feature on by default makes sense. macOS, Android, iOS are all color managed by default. sure, it can be confusing to some people, but idk if it's that big of a deal. A few things Ive noticed: 1. 10-bit rendering on desktop doesnt work for me unless I have ACM enabled. Before 24H2, things like Windows 11 UI or Chromium apps would render proper 10-bit gradients just by selecting 10 bit in the Nvidia control panel, now they also need ACM enabled. 2. The power cost is tiny, but noticeable. My 4090 on idle consumes about 22-23 watts, but with ACM it's more like 25-26. It's almost nothing, but not free. Haven't noticed a difference in how games run tho. 3. Photoshop was broken when ACM was enabled, gamma was completely incorrect (boosted shadows). But it seems fixed with an update they just released yesterday (26.0). All other professional apps I use like Premiere, After Effects, Davinci, Blender seem to work just fine with ACM.
Thanks for sharing you findings. I don't think there's necessarily a problem with it being enabled by default, as long as people are aware that's the default behaviour. It should give you a little notification or something (Windows loves those) where you are made aware ACM is enabled and you can disable it if you wish. The stealth switching on of ACM when changing the bit-depth would also be better (though in my view not ideal) if you were actually notified.
Per the video, it uses the same EDID information. The accuracy is the same, unless you're using a monitor where the AMD clamp also affects the colour temperature. There is no measureable effect on latency.
@@PCMonitors If before activating the RGB clamp in AMD adrenalin software or with this new method I change a setting in the monitor menu, will the EDID change or will it always remain the same despite the changes in the monitor menu? That is to say in simple terms, if on my LG I change from "gamer 1" to "gamer 2" or change the gamma, will the EDID that will be used for the sRGB clamp be the same?
Pretty cool but I'm just thankful that AMD does the sRGB clamp thingy so effortlessly. Many people criticize AMD drivers, but that is one good feature that they have.
Indeed the toggle integrated into AMD drivers is nice and is a feature to be praised. Though ACM has some potential advantages over that. To repeat from another post of mine: "The advantage of ACM is it automatically disables under HDR (seem to recall the AMD toggle doesn't always do that and it can be problematic on some monitors), it can use extended colour spaces for programs written using the 'ACM architecture' and requesting that and you can use ICC profiles with ACM active for colour-aware applications using the 'workaround' covered in the video. Oh and the AMD toggle messes up colour temperature on some monitors as well."
Interesting video as always. I think that its time that OS/apps should start supporting Wide gamut monitors natively. I really hope to see sRGB standard abandoned soon, it's a bit anachronistic this days.
The double clamping happening with browsers is quite annoying. I've tested it using my own colorimeter and HCFR, and chromium/electron apps (such as discord) automatically apply any icc profile you have installed in windows, with no way to disable this behavior leading to desaturated colors with both ACM active and an icc profile installed, sure you can use the legacy mode but one of the advantages of ACM is that it applies to everything including video which I've not seen browsers fix with icc profiles yet (it sorta worked with firefox years ago but is currently broken). It not using the gamut data from icc profiles is also quite annoying, and considering they intend for this to eventually fully replace the old color management system I hope that means they will eventually improve it to use icc profile data rather than generic EDID. Who knows maybe one day we could even get full 3dlut support although that's just me getting greedy. Personally I still think a proper unlocked sRGB mode (custom color temp, gamma,etc.) would still be the best way to deal with wide gamut displays until acm uses icc data and at least browsers support acm, but unfortunately a lot of monitor manufacturers don't seem interested. You're the first one I've seen talk about this though so it's good to see reviewers are paying attention to this issue. Hopefully monitors unboxed and rtings also talk about this so maybe Microsoft is pushed to address some of the current issues with ACM.
Very nice and informative video,thanks.. Lets say i make an HDR icc profile with windows HDR calibration tool,do i have to tick from the properties of a games exe the legacy display icc or i can be rest assured that windows will automatically apply it?
The legacy ICC thing is just to tell ACM not to "take over" - it's not required if ACM isn't used, which includes under HDR as ACM doesn't interfere with that in any way.
I'm looking into the MSI MPG321URX or the LG- 32GS95UE for PS5 use don't pc game much. Will either of those monitor be ok or flickering as well be noticeable?
It's very subjective, depending on your own sensitivity to it and the specific frame rate fluctuations occuring. Some people who find it particularly annoying for certain games (as frame rate is very unstable) might simply prefer to disable VRR.
Yes, as noted in the video (3:11) it will also apply to games. The advantage of ACM is it automatically disables under HDR (seem to recall the AMD toggle doesn't always do that and it can be problematic on some monitors), it can use extended colour spaces for programs written using the 'ACM architecture' and requesting that and you can use ICC profiles with ACM active for colour-aware applications using the 'workaround' covered in the video. Oh and the AMD toggle messes up colour temperature on some monitors as well.
I don't have a strong opinion about that specific model. But it's not really a "white version" of this monitor as it has a completely different backlight (not QD). Really the backlight is part of what sets the MAG 274QRF QD E2 apart.
@@syncclol Just some weird and inaccurate marketing, you're probably looking for some setting that doesn't exist. The only settings to concern yourself with on the Q24G2A/BK are covered in this video.
What do you think of this monitor comparing to the G274QPF-E2/ MAG 274QRFW or the AOC's Q27G4X? The price differences of the models I mentioned are similar while the MAG 274QRF QD E2 is around £40 (52USD) higher
My recommendation is clear - pcmonitors.info/articles/best-gaming-monitors/. It's a pretty crowded market and the MAG 274QRF QD E2 sets itself apart from most others (including the models you listed) due to its QD LED backlight.
I bought this monitor recently. I have a stupid question about standby mode vs. turn it off. Is it safe to set the power button to standby mode? Is it affecting the panel? Hope you can help me solve these thoughts.
It's safe to leave a monitor in standby for extended periods of time, it doesn't draw enough power or generate enough heat to damage it. Technically when you turn a monitor 'off' with a power button it's still on standby (typically a lower power standby state, but still standby).
Hey, I was wondering would it be preferrable to buy older monitors like the Gigabyte G24F/MSI G241 over their successors if they're available brand new? Because I've seen reviews and reddit threads claiming that the panels on the older monitors seem to be better than the ones used on the newer versions. And I've seen the newer versions have more issues like screen glitching randomly and ghosting on them than I've seen on older versions through my research on the internet.
Or just get the 24G2SP(U) which we recommend instead, which still uses a good panel and is a strong all-round performer - pcmonitors.info/articles/best-gaming-monitors/. For what it's worth, as you commented on it elsewhere, I don't consider the build quality to be below average within the segment on that model. In fact it's more solid than Gigabyte's design in my view (refer to my comments about the stand base in this M27Q view, for reference). Though the MSI is possibly more solid feeling and perhaps it's worth getting hold of the original panel on that one.
@@PCMonitorsAlright, will consider it. Do you consider something like the LG 24GN65R to also be a viable option in the same category as well? Just in case the AOC one isn't available?
Can't specifically recommend it, but user feedback on it seems generally positive. And I've used models with a similar design and it does have a pretty 'solid' feel to it for a monitor of its price.
@@PCMonitorsI see, after some looking around I noticed they don't actually sell the AOC 24G2SP in my region, but they do sell the AOC 24G2U (not sure if it's the same monitor with a different name) followed by its successor the AOC 24G4. Would you recommend that?
Hey, I was wondering as a monitor reviewer- what does one mean when they say that a monitor is light weight? Does it mean that it's hollow inside and cheap in quality and could easily break with time? I was looking at a review of the AOC 24G2 and the person reviewing it said that it was light compared to other monitors in the same price range, so that got me thinking if it means that it's low quality and I've got to be honest that's one of the factors that's been bugging me when I think about considering the monitor for purchase. Hope you can help answer this question.
It depends on the reviewer, but when I say that I mean it literally. It doesn't weigh a lot and yes that could point towards what you call "cheap" quality. I wouldn't expect it to break easily unless you're into treating your monitor oddly roughly, it doesn't quite feel like a cheap toy or anything.
Would love to see a review of the AOC 24G15N, AOC 24G4, and TUF Gaming VG249Q3A. I've been eyeing these monitors to see which one I'll buy and wondering if all of these monitors have a native 180 Hz refresh rate.
Hi, what’s your thoughts on OLED burn in? I’m primarily looking for a 27” monitor with a good amount of contrast but I’ll be using it for a lot of static content too (50/50 split between productivity and gaming.) Would I be better off using a different type of panel like a VA panel with a MINI LED backlighting like this one here? I’m willing to spend up to $600 but from what I can see this is the best monitor of that type even though it’s “budget”
Burn-in is always a risk when going the OLED route. I use (and will continue to use) them myself for a mixture of gaming and productivity, but I don't use them for hours on end without letting them run their maintenance cycles. If you want to be able to do several hours of work at a time without giving the monitor a break (so to speak), you definitely run an increased risk of burn-in. I think this AOC is a nice solution if you want a strong all-round SDR and HDR performance without worrying about burn-in, but by the same token it can't match the image quality characteristics or responsiveness of OLED.
@@PCMonitors Thanks, I think I’ll go for this panel then. Not really a competitive gamer and I’d rather not have to worry about burn-in during productivity sessions. A little disappointed that the Mini-LED market seems to be so dry in the 27” space but oh well this monitor seems to be a steal for its price at least.
The monitor is available in North America, but not Europe at time of review. I actually purchased this one myself (for the review) via Amazon .com with shipping to UK and even with import duties, tax etc. it remained a reasonable price. The only thing I’d say is that the ‘power brick’ is built into the mains plug end and obviously you’ll need a US to UK adaptor as well. So it becomes quite a chunky connection at the mains end.
