[Leo777]

Gigabyte G24F vs AOC 24G2SPU. What to choose and why? 50% games, 50 browser surf.

[PCM2]

Hi Leo777,

We’ve fully reviewed (and clearly recommend) the AOC 24G2SP(U) which is based on a Panda panel. It offers a good balanced performance with strong contrast, decent responsiveness and vibrant colour output. The Gigabyte G24F uses an Innolux panel which is quite similar in terms of colour characteristics (just a touch less vibrant – slightly lower gamut) but offers weaker contrast and stronger pixel responsiveness. In my experience more people will more readily notice the stronger contrast of the AOC compared to the responsiveness of the Gigabyte, but it comes down to personal preferences in that respect. The Gigabyte is also ‘Eyesafe’ certified, so the blue light peak is shifted to a less energetic wavelength to potentially improve viewing comfort. There are many factors to consider in that respect, though, and I haven’t received any specific complaints about the AOC for viewing comfort as it ticks many of the boxes.

I prefer the AOC 24G2SP/24G2SPU overall for a few other reasons. It also has a slightly smoother (less grainy) screen surface and offers superior build quality, with more solid feel to the stand and better ergonomics (swivel and adjustment into portrait). I’ve also received quite mixed feedback and generally negative feedback in terms of Quality Control on the Gigabyte. This feedback mainly relates to the original G24F rather than the ‘G24F 2’, however. I have only received limited feedback on the ‘G24F 2’ which is available in some regions. It boosts the overclock to 180Hz, has a slightly wider gamut (slightly more vibrant – similar to the AOC) and has a 1100:1 specified static contrast. It is not ‘Eyesafe’ certified like the original and based on the specifications it may actually be based around the same Panda panel as the AOC. Either way, I’m still inclined to recommend the AOC over the Gigabyte as I’ve actually reviewed it and can confirm they put the panel to good use with good calibration (based on my unit and some other feedback received), good pixel response tuning for higher refresh rates and superior build quality and ergonomics to the Gigabyte G24F 2.

[Gregda]

It’s difficult to gather much info about the G24F 2, as far as the out of the box color accuracy is concerned and the overall responsiveness performance.

My usage will be mainly gaming and some basic desktop use (Youtube,Movies)

Your valuable input will be highly appreciated

[PCM2]

Hi Gregda,

I’ve merged your thread with this one as it covers that monitor in as much detail as I can. I ultimately stick by my recommendation of the AOC 24G2SPU over the Gigabyte, but if that isn’t an option the G24F 2 is probably a decent fallback.

[Gregda]

Thank you for your feedback

I was able to find out the exact panel of the G24F 2, which is the LC238LF4F panel by BOE/Panda.
Is your AOC recommendation using the same one ?

Hopefully it will have a high contrast ratio , which is what i am really after (aside from the wide color gamut).

The AOC 24G2SPU is not available in my region apparently

[PCM2]

Yes, I can see the original source of that is reliable as it is confirmed in the service menu by a Taiwanese user. The 24G2SP(U) is ‘based on’ the same panel – it uses the CELL version and has a custom backlight fitted. So the gamut is slightly wider on the AOC as noted earlier in the thread and the contrast characteristics may be slightly different, but I wouldn’t expect a massive difference there. You can expect a lot of the strengths of the panel such as decent responsiveness, colour consistency and screen surface to carry over to the Gigabyte as this panel is the main factor there. 🙂

[Gregda]

Once again thank you very much.

I’ve been trusting your judgment on monitors for quite a long time and you never disappoint.

Keep up the excellent job.

[Gregda]

One last thing i forgot to ask.

G-Sync compatibility shouldn’t be an issue correct ?

Even if it’s not certified

I’m using an RTX 3070Ti

[PCM2]

Definitely shouldn’t be any issues with that and it should be very similar to the FreeSync experience that the G24F 2 offers. 🙂

[Gregda]

I pulled the trigger and got the G24F-2 last week.

I wish i had the technical skills to go into an in-depth review but i can give my feedback so far.

Out of the box color accuracy is simply excellent. I can’t see any noticable serious color deviation (white is really white without any yellow or blue tint)
On the default setting of the OD, there’s only but minimal trailing which is perfectly bearable.

IPS glow is also minimal, it’s only visible on the upper left top corner on a very dark scene or while lights of my room are completely off.
Did not notice any backlight bleeding and color uniformity appears to be top notch across the panel.

G-Sync compatibility works perfectly.

HDR mode is washing out the color accuracy by a lot , so i don’t even bother using it.

My only complain, is that after a week of usage, there’ve been 3 dead pixel that popped up , which are only visible upon VERY close inspection on a white background.

I am still within the DOA period, and i could exchange it with a new unit, but i am really afraid of getting an overall worst unit (worst IPS glow etc) , with again some dead pixels showing up eventually.

Based on your experience, are the dead pixels common on new IPS monitors ? Or is it the bad QC of Gigabyte for example, as previously mentioned ?
Would you try your luck personally by replacing a monitor with 3 dead pixels that appeared a week after its first use ? Even if you would risk getting a worst unit ?

[PCM2]

Thanks for sharing your feedback on the Gigabyte G24F-2, I’m glad it’s mainly very positive!

I wouldn’t replace it based on a defect which is only visible upon “VERY close inspection”. Such mild defects are not uncommon and getting a unit with good dark uniformity and a good neutral white point plus no clear light uniformity issues is actually something of a blessing. Stick with that unit. 😉

[PCM2]

For those interested, Monitors Unboxed has posted a review of the Gigabyte G24F 2. It isn’t as well tuned as the AOC for higher refresh rates (significantly slower using optimal mode without too much overshoot) – better for lower refresh rates (lower overshoot, though reduced overdrive settings on the AOC are alright there per the review). Input lag is slightly higher than the AOC as well, but not exactly ‘high’ (~6ms vs ~3.8ms using their methodology). It isn’t as well calibrated, either, with significant gamma tracking issues. So really I see the 24G2SP(U) as the superior option and that is what we’ll continue to recommend.

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