[KennyKB]

Good advice. I’ll save my money and get the S2419H as I don’t require color accuracy. A big thumbs up to you, PCM2!

[Nickname]

Try to check S2419H in store if you can. It has so much glare (glossy screen). You can get good picture on it, but you have to set lightening right. U2417H have no such glare (matte screen) and good colors too.

[PCM2]

Checking the monitor in a store is perhaps not going to be particularly useful. Store lighting typically consists of bright direct lighting, whereas most users would have tighter control of their lighting and a greater abundance of ambient but non-direct light. Furthermore, you’ll often be standing above a monitor in a store which is very different to your typical seated desk arrangement at home. That introduces significant angular reflection issues. You do have to be aware of the glossy screen surface, but there are sufficient examples and discussion surrounding that aspect in the review (in more sensible lighting conditions) to make an informed decision. Furthermore users can support our website and see the monitor in their own home, making use of one of the best returns policies out there, should they need to.

[Nickname]

Agreed on bright lighting in store and was taking that in consideration and also tried to look direct on monitor, not from above.
But anyway anyone who is looking to buy monitor with glossy screen should really think about amount of glare and test it if you can.
You may have to manage lighting in room every time something changes (bright sun, bright lamps in evening).

[PCM2]

Certainly, it’s important to carefully consider both the advantages and disadvantages of a glossy screen surface. Which is why we bring up both the advantages and disadvantages of such screen surfaces in our reviews and our detailed article on the topic. Users will certainly need to consider their own lighting environment and how comfortable or able they are to moderate this appropriately.

[Nomyamoto]

Which one of the two: AOC Q3279VWFD8 or AOC C24G1 has more vibrant colors?

[Nomyamoto]

For a little context: I have benq xl2411z for gaming and I’m pretty happy with it, but would like second monitor for immersive gaming with nice colors so aoc q3279vwfd8 seems perfect plus since they will be on the same desk aoc c24g1 curve might be a little weird next to a flat monitor. All in all I would like to get best picture quality for the buck, 144hz is not that important for me, since i already have benq for it. I was also considering recommended by you BenQ EW277HDR and I’m kind of lost.

[PCM2]

The AOC Q3279VWFD8 is without question more vibrant as it has a much more generous colour gamut and more consistently rich colours. If you read both reviews, it should be quite clear this is the case. For example the word “vibrant” appears over twice as often in the Q3279VWFD8 review (11 vs. 5 mentions and those 5 mentions on the C24G1 review are sometimes qualified with the word “fairly”). What are you specifically wanting to use the monitor for? If you’ve got your speed fix with the XL2411Z, I feel the Q3279VWD8 would offer the more interesting (and certainly vibrant) experience in other respects. You’re comparing apples to oranges with the two monitors. You need to consider the size and resolution advantages as well, they’re a large part of what makes the Q32 such good value for money.

[Nomyamoto]

Thank you, that’s what I thought reading and watching the reviews but I wanted to double check. 🙂 How do you think Q32 compares to BenQ EW277HDR in terms of picture quality? I know the benq has lower pixel density but I don’t think it will be bothersome for me, I would just like to get best colors possible since it’s where my gaming monitor is most lacking. The monitor would be used mostly for single player immersive games, productivity tasks and watching movies.

[PCM2]

The size and resolution of the AOC Q32 makes a huge difference on the desktop for productivity purposes and the screen size itself for immersive gaming, make no mistake. But brushing that aside, I’d say the BenQ has an edge in image quality. It has a smoother and lighter screen surface, which as explored extensively in the respective reviews gives a cleaner and less grainy look to the image. The BenQ’s colour gamut is also a fair bit wider in the green region than the AOC’s colour gamut. Coupled with the significantly stronger contrast and lack of ‘IPS glow’, things tend to look more atmospheric and also more vibrant. The caveats in terms of colour consistency are explored in detail in the review, there is a weakening of saturation peripherally which doesn’t occur much on the AOC Q32. But in terms of overall vibrancy they’re only something I’d concern yourself with on the BenQ if you’re planning to sit ~60cm or closer to the screen or frequently use the screen from a decentralised viewing angle.

[atr3jiu]

Hello there! It’s me again, still undecided between BenQ EW277HDR and AOC Q3279VWFD8 (they are at the same price currently).

I’ll be in front of the monitor for maybe 8 hours straight (60-70cm distance) mostly reading text (office/word) and viewing content (youtube/browsing).

So, in this case, which would you say offers better eye-care value?

Im used to VA -not so bright- panels plus i’ll be working in a rather poorly lighted environment.
I understand that the BenQ model probably offers more eye-care technology and perhaps more eye-friendly size while the AOC has better resolution and overall seems like better value (75hz – freesync- IPS – ports).

Thanks so much for your reviews and advice!!

[PCM2]

If you match up the features of the two monitors with the aspects which affect viewing comfort, you’ll see it’s tricky to separate them. It’s far too subjective. Some people prefer the stronger contrast of VA panels for reading, would prefer the smoother screen surface and slacker pixel density so would find the EW277HDR more comfortable. Others would find the slightly tighter pixel density of the Q3279VWFD8 appealing and there’s no question it’s better for productivity purposes. Both models happily run at 75Hz, although the AOC has tighter pixel responses which will appeal to some users as well.

[Azreg]

Hi Adam, I hope you’re having a good day.
I just upgraded my PC so I thought I’d pick up another monitor to use. It’s going to be used primarily for gaming (Both on PS4 and PC) and watching YouTube. My choices are the Dell S2419H and the HP 24F. They’re the cheapest ones for around €180. Currently I’m leaning towards the HP since it supports FreeSync, a feature that is nice to have since I own an AMD graphics card (Rx 570)
There’s also the Samsung C24FG70 and the MSI MAG241C which cost about the same (€230) I’m liking these monitors due to the high refresh rate which will be handy when playing online. Here I’m leaning towards the Samsung due to its “pop”, however I have some concerns about the purple trailing that plagued this monitor. Will it be a major problem?

Lastly, there are a few monitors that cost upwards of €300 such as the 27″ version of the Samsung, the HP OMEN 24.5″ (Z7Y57AA) the ASUS MG248QR and VG278Q.
Are they worth the price hike over the others? If so which one do you recommend?

Thanks in advance 🙂

[PCM2]

Hi Azreg,

I’ve merged your thread with an existing one on the same topic. I appreciate you’re looking at monitors which may be considered “‘mid-range” rather than “budget” as per your thread title, although “budget” is very much open to interpretation. Before really considering how useful FreeSync is or indeed an elevated refresh rate, you need to think about the sorts of games you play, the frame rate you play at and whether you’re actually going to notice or appreciate the difference such a monitor will bring. How easy is it for you to play your favourite titles at 60fps? What about higher frame rates? Is tearing or stuttering something you notice in general.

The ‘purple trailing’ (overshoot) bothers some users, not others. I’d say if you’re using FreeSync and frequently dip far below 144fps then you’re likely to notice it. As per the thread, the AOC C24G1 is a better alternative – although it doesn’t have such a wide colour gamut or the same vibrant ‘pop’ for that reason, so you need to work out how important that asepct is for you. The ASUS VG279Q is an interesting and unique monitor as it uses an IPS panel, I will be looking at it shortly if a review sample can be provided. The VG278Q on the other hand is just a run of the mill Full HD 27″ TN model with 144Hz refresh rate. Nothing particularly revolutionary, exciting or great about the image quality of that. Depends where your priorities lie, really.

[Azreg]

Thanks for the quick response!
I mainly play old games so reaching 120-144fps isn’t that hard for my rig. I also play Counter Strike Global Offensive, Team Fortress 2, Overwatch and the like with my friends. This is why I’m considering the 144hz monitors. My primary monitor is the Samsung S22F350, it has quite obvious latency and ghosting and it has a very yellowish tint. Frankly anything would be an upgrade. It’s why that Dell and the HP are on my list of potential buys.
I also want a monitor with good colors since I play single player games on my PS4.

Essentially I’m trying to find a balance between responsiveness and a good display and 144hz seems great since it’s only a €40 premium over the others and it is extremely nice to have when needed. However if the issues that I read about the Samsung are that bad then why not save some money, right?
The thread you linked compares the AOC and the MSI, I couldn’t find a clear answer but from I read people seem to favor the Samsung due its colors and contrast.

[PCM2]

You should read the thread more carefully because it most certainly references the Samsung. More specifically, the C24FG73 which is exactly the same apart from the stand design. You need to weigh up these things for yourself and decide what is most important to you. You’re looking for a balance of image quality and responsiveness, which is something the AOC C24G1 very much delivers. That’s my recommendation, take it or leave it.

Many users have taken my advice and are very happy with the AOC, the vast majority who have given me feedback about it are. There’s little to grumble about from the perspective of price and it delivers a clear advantage in image quality over TN rivals. It isn’t as responsive, as covered extensively in the review, but that’s the price you pay. It doesn’t have the ‘purple trailing’ issue of the Samsung and has some other advantages to consider. These are noted in the review and in the reply I’ve just linked to.

[Azreg]

My bad, I didn’t realize you edited your post.
The reason why I didn’t talk about the AOC is simply because it’s not available where I live. I just ordered the Samsung, fingers crossed 😛
I’ll come back to give my two cents about it when it arrives. Cheers!

[PCM2]

Got it, thought that might be the case. Don’t for a second think I don’t like the Samsung, it’s just that I think the AOC is a “safer” choice. Unless you specifically desire more vibrant colours or, as in your case, your market limits what you can actually buy. So fingers crossed you like the Samsung, with the games you play and frame rates you usually play at I’m hoping you won’t find any of that overshoot too bothersome.

[kantaki]

I currently have an BenQ XL2420T. I am a programmer and I really would like a second monitor. The question that I have is if I should get another high refresh rate monitor (24″ 1080p 144hz) like the AOC C24G1?. I would then use it as my main monitor and degrade my BenQ to a second monitor. Do you think the AOC C24G1 would be a noticeable upgrade?

Or I should buy something like the AOC Q3279VWFD8 and use it for everything besides games?

[PCM2]

Hi again kantaki,

I’ve merged your thread with this one as both of those models are dicussed here and I like to keep things together. Hopefully this didn’t cause too much confusion.

The AOC C24G1 would be a significant upgrade from your BenQ XL2420T in terms of colour reproduction and contrast. But it would be a downgrade in terms of pixel responsiveness. One which you may or may not find bothersome. Plenty of users I’ve recommended to it have “upgraded” from 144Hz TN models and find the change refreshing. They do generally notice weakner responsiveness, but find the benefits in terms of colour reproduction and contrast far more noticeable.

I can absolutely see the advantage of going for something like the AOC Q3279VWFD8 primarily for productivity purposes, though. Speaking as somebody who hates working or even browsing the internet on the very restrictive Full HD resolution (given that I’m used to higher resolutions), you will certainly benefit from the WQHD resolution. You might find, though, that the image quality and immersive experience on the Q32 is that much more enjoyable for some game titles that you may struggle to know which model to use (that or your XL2420T). That’s a nice problem to have, I suppose. Maybe you’d relegate the BenQ for use on faster paced games and use the Q32 for more ‘scenic gaming’ (single player, cooperative etc.)

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