Gamers really need some inexpensive 27" 120-144hz 4k options. I ended up going with a couple freesync 60hz IPS monitors because they were $279 on sale.
You can have inaccurate IPS and VA panels and accurate TN panels. The issue with TN is that it has color shifting in non-extreme angles, compared to IPS and VA. Which makes it bad over a certain size (that is 24" for me) for almost everyone who doesn't need ridiculously fast pixel response times.
Gamers are not the only people on the planet. There are plenty of other uses e.g. movie editing/watching, photo editing, CAD, etc. And as pointed out already, gamers hardly care about color accuracy.
Because it's not all that it's cracked up to be. Look at fald on current monitor. There's never enough zones so you will have that glowing halo effect. That's especially bad if working on content.
The higher the peak and sustain brightness the more complex the controller you need to make, thus higher costs. 1000 nits, while hard is not impossible. The controller to reach peak 1000 and have dependable color reproduction is more complex. It is even harder if you want 1000 nits to sustain brightness. And each panel type and lighting scheme have their added complexities, especially when trying to achieve HDR.
As it was said in the article. Video and animation editors... so this is a workhorse and They cost more... this is not for Gaming. Ofcourse you can game with this, but... why? If your daysalary for making high guality videostaff is something like $1000-2000, this will be cheap investment! Pixar and companies like that definily would use so,thing like that.
They might not all *need* >sRGB but it is a desirable feature now, and pretty soon it will be standard. Even if many monitors cannot display it - because the high-end does.
Some people do both color accuracy requiring work and game on a single PC... You can look on that as well as saving desktop space, make use of one side of features for work and other for fun...
This is a great monitor. I'm glad to see IPS panel and controller that can do what this does. The problem though is the 27" size. It's too small for content creation, and if I'm spending the money, I would want at least 32" 34" preferable.
There was a time - some time ago but not THAT long ago - when manufacturers outdid each other by lowering the price compared to competition/existing products, not by increasing it! Talking about insanity and greed... Asus didn't lower the price on PA32UC once PA32UCX becam available, but at least they offer a HDR1000 32" display for 2000$, not a 27" one...
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Elfear - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
Gah! Why 27"? We need more choices in the 34"+ 4k 120hz realm.eek2121 - Sunday, October 6, 2019 - link
Gamers really need some inexpensive 27" 120-144hz 4k options. I ended up going with a couple freesync 60hz IPS monitors because they were $279 on sale.niva - Monday, October 7, 2019 - link
Gamers can get TN panels and not worry about color accuracy. THIS monitor is the opposite of inexpensive.Death666Angel - Monday, October 7, 2019 - link
You can have inaccurate IPS and VA panels and accurate TN panels. The issue with TN is that it has color shifting in non-extreme angles, compared to IPS and VA. Which makes it bad over a certain size (that is 24" for me) for almost everyone who doesn't need ridiculously fast pixel response times.Diji1 - Monday, October 14, 2019 - link
>Gamers can get TN panels and not worry about color accuracy.Shitty colour reproduction looks shitty, not sure why gamers who care about image quality would want that.
stanpapusa - Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - link
Gamers are not the only people on the planet. There are plenty of other uses e.g. movie editing/watching, photo editing, CAD, etc. And as pointed out already, gamers hardly care about color accuracy.konbala - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
0_0$900 more just for G-Sync Ultimate alone!
ConceptD CP3271K P with G-Sync would be just fine I guess....no???
Alistair - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
Local dimming is a cheap feature in a TV. Why no 1440p with HDR 1000? No downsides, low price...Alistair - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
I mean FALD dimming isn't expensive to add to a TV, so I'm not sure why we don't have an HDR1000 1440p already...ads295 - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
Could it be that the certification cost is significant?Dug - Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - link
Because it's not all that it's cracked up to be. Look at fald on current monitor. There's never enough zones so you will have that glowing halo effect. That's especially bad if working on content.crimsonson - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
The higher the peak and sustain brightness the more complex the controller you need to make, thus higher costs. 1000 nits, while hard is not impossible. The controller to reach peak 1000 and have dependable color reproduction is more complex. It is even harder if you want 1000 nits to sustain brightness. And each panel type and lighting scheme have their added complexities, especially when trying to achieve HDR.Diji1 - Monday, October 14, 2019 - link
>Local dimming is a cheap feature in a TV.Er ... no it isn't. FALD adds significantly to manufacturing cost.
Grimmm - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
"Meanwhile, since these displays connect to host PCs using a DisplayPort 1.4 interface with its bandwidth limitations"However the table in the article says DisplayPort 1.2
This has Gsync support, any idea if it supports backlight strobe (ULMB/VRB or whatever they call it)?
Cygni - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
This is just a calibrated Predator X27 with slightly different plastic shell isnt it?SSTANIC - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
Dear Sir, my thoughts exactly.TheWereCat - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
Why not X but Y?!Every comment under any new monitor news.
This one is actually quite sick. The price is also sick but at least it has features to back it up.
godrilla - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
Asus pg27uq is $1499 at microcenter before 5% insider discount FYI.Don't overpay if you don't have to.
TheJian - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
You lost me at 16:9 :) Bring back 16:10 then take my money. :)Vitor - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
4k 120hz and no hdmi 2.1? Lame. Quite sad how so many companies are hesitant to adopt a standard I already bought 2 cables.Drazick - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
Will we ever see 3:2 ratio in desktop screens?I find it to be perfect.
Give 3000 x 2000 resolution in 32 inch and I buy it now!
nerd1 - Friday, October 4, 2019 - link
Gamers don't need 100% Adobe RGB coverage and Delta <1 color accuracyProfessionals don't need 144Hz@4K
So who is this for? I'd rather buy a calibrated 4K monitor AND ultrawide gaming monitor for much less money than this. (And I already did)
Vitor - Saturday, October 5, 2019 - link
This is for who wants best of both worlds. A 120/144hz is more pleasant and smooth to look than 60hz. Also a perfect multiple of 24.haukionkannel - Saturday, October 5, 2019 - link
As it was said in the article. Video and animation editors... so this is a workhorse and They cost more... this is not for Gaming. Ofcourse you can game with this, but... why?If your daysalary for making high guality videostaff is something like $1000-2000, this will be cheap investment! Pixar and companies like that definily would use so,thing like that.
Vitor - Saturday, October 5, 2019 - link
Why? Because games are not only about framerate, beautiful color reproduction also enhance the experience.nerd1 - Sunday, October 6, 2019 - link
Video and animations don't need 144hz, let alone 100hzGames do not need precise color nor >sRGB color space
GreenReaper - Sunday, October 6, 2019 - link
They might not all *need* >sRGB but it is a desirable feature now, and pretty soon it will be standard. Even if many monitors cannot display it - because the high-end does.HollyDOL - Monday, October 7, 2019 - link
Some people do both color accuracy requiring work and game on a single PC... You can look on that as well as saving desktop space, make use of one side of features for work and other for fun...nerd1 - Sunday, October 6, 2019 - link
With that money I can buy TWO monitors that are better at each worlds. That's what I call the best of both worlds.Dug - Tuesday, October 8, 2019 - link
This is a great monitor. I'm glad to see IPS panel and controller that can do what this does. The problem though is the 27" size. It's too small for content creation, and if I'm spending the money, I would want at least 32" 34" preferable.stanpapusa - Wednesday, February 19, 2020 - link
There was a time - some time ago but not THAT long ago - when manufacturers outdid each other by lowering the price compared to competition/existing products, not by increasing it! Talking about insanity and greed...Asus didn't lower the price on PA32UC once PA32UCX becam available, but at least they offer a HDR1000 32" display for 2000$, not a 27" one...