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So I have had this for over a week and some change and this is the monitor to beat. Amazing colors, vibrant and detailed. No text fringing I can see. 240 Hz. Only issue is VRR flicker on grey backgrounds and loading screens (doesn't happen with...

HotStock and TrackaLacker are good places for watching stock availability for Best Buy.

I was able to place an order for a MPG last night from Best Buy. They had stock for 1 minute every 30 minutes for nearly 12 hours. It shows delivery on the 22nd. I'm anxious to have an OLED to evaluate. I don't plan to ever purchase another...

Even if avoiding outright bloom halos or keeping them to a minimum, the raised dark areas and muted bright areas in mixed contrast objects and at perimeters are always going to be a thing on FALD due to the # of backlights, like a patchwork where...

Calling the PG32UCDM the "best" is really a stretch here. In terms of raw panel performance (HDR, pixel response) all of the QD-OLEDs are completely identical. You are paying extra for the Asus to get more features that you may or may not ever...

You change your mind based on the day/night cycle. :sneaky:

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Ya I won't do expensive things from Amazon anymore. Their QC is just complete garbage. They allow for shit like this, cross contamination of counterfeit goods, etc. B&H is my go to for AV stuff, including monitors. Mine I actually got from...

I agree -- it really is a subjective preference depending on the room, the user, and their needs, so it doesn't make sense to declare that someone is wrong about their opinion. And opinions can change over time.

I have all 3 coating types in my setup (Glossy LG CX, semi gloss QD-OLED, matte mini LED), and while I much prefer the full glossy experience, the other two are by no means unusable like some people make it out to be. I will always choose the...

The Display Guy recorded a response to optimum, and in general I also prefer a dim reflection when compared to a haze. (I say in general because I had a UP3218K and didn't like the glossy coating on that one.) I have both a U3223QE with a light...

Just a heads up, MSI is extending the promotion offer and now includes a free copy of Dragon's Dogma 2 along with a $50 steam gift card. The MAG model is also now eligible for the promotion! I submitted mines in yesterday I'll you guys know how...

This is something that surprisingly number of reviews never seem to test. They test like 100% white and then 100% black and then put out numbers that most users never come close to with actual content. With one big exception - work/productivity...

And in terms of what absolute brightness people run screens at, well it can vary based on their environment, as well as preferences. Sure, I'd like to play in a nice blacked-out room with only some low level lighting behind my monitor. I used to...

In that Monitors Unboxed video they mentioned that the panel protect feature is automatically running during standby when it's set to the 16 hour prompt. It's good to know that feature does work as advertised with the MPG model, as MistaSparkul...

For those interested in that, keep an eye on Monitors Unboxed. They are testing it. They are using it for all day-productivity with settings that preserve the life (like running the compensation cycles) but not ones that are annoying (like...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulWv8Cfl-_4 Tom mentioned something I don't recall hearing in other reviews. The default option for PD is 65W, but there is an option for 90W PD. However, that option limits max brightness to 60%.

That's my concern too! I'm using a Aorus FI-27QP currently, and according to reviews it hits a peak brightness of about 400 nits. I run it at 50% brightness though, and according to other review sites this puts it at 250 - 275 nits which is in...

I'm not too concerned with longevity as this is just a stop gap until proper RGB PHOLED is available, which I believe will be available in 1 to 2 years. My biggest concern for productivity use is SDR brightness, as I personally find 250 nits too...

Yeah good move. The MPG model wasn't supposed to be $50 more, and it actually isn't outside of the US so take advantage of it if you can. I tried to get the MPG myself but it was pretty much impossible so I'm stuck with the MAG model now...