[PCM2]

Yes, it’s contained on the EDID.

[radosuaf]

I saw an interesting discussion here: https://forum.pcmonitors.info/topic/hdr-sdr-switching-issues-and-icc-profiles/

This monitor is HDR400 certified, so I know it’s not real HDR (no local dimming, low peak brightness etc.), but if have the colorimeter anyway, it would be nice to calibrate for HDR as well. As I understand, the i1Display Pro + i1Profiler combo are not able to calibrate HDR properly at all?

[PCM2]

Calibrating HDR “properly” would require hardware calibration support on the monitor itself, though some useful adjustments could be made even without that and the right software. The i1Profiler software can’t do that.

[radosuaf]

Looks decent? 🙂

[PCM2]

Yup, looks like a solid profiling!

[radosuaf]

Last question, really, I’m sending the colorimeter back today :). Are these “decent” measurements or not really?

Sorry, I switched to Polish in the meantime but I think the results are quite understandable. Is there a way to somehow improve it (by physical intervention in the monitor, like bending it or something) or is it better to leave it as is?

[PCM2]

There’s absolutely no point in obsessing about uniformity readings, they aren’t going to be something you can change significantly by calibrating the central region of the display. And I wouldn’t recommend trying to physically pressure the display to change them as you might just end up making things worse. Plus, with the VA colour consistency inconsistencies measured readings are only part of the equation.

[radosuaf]

Alright, I’ll be just having fun with what I have. Lower right corner increased brightness is a bit visible, but only on a dark background. With edge lit panels I guess there’s not much you can do anyway.

[PCM2]

Our review [video] of the Q27G3XMN has now been published. Which I consider to be a very good budget 27″ 165Hz+ flat VA model, especially if you’re interested in HDR.

[radosuaf]

I would consider this one, IF I hadn’t bought a new monitor half a year ago… 🙁

[savingstimes]

There seems to be a contender for this segment with the AOC Q27G4XN. 27in 1440p 180hz flat “fast VA” 127.8% sRGB and 93.1 DCI-P3 listed at around $170 USD on Amazon.com.

https://aoc.com/us/gaming/products/monitors/q27g4xn

No mention of local dimming, mini-led, or DisplayHDR 1000, so despite the naming it’s not just a newer iteration of the Mini-LED AOC 27G3XN.

Spec page wise it use the term “fast VA” instead of “VA” and lists both a faster response time and higher static contrast ratio as well.

Not sure if anyone else has any other information on it.

[PCM2]

Unfortunately the Q27G4XN isn’t available from AOC Europe, so we won’t be reviewing it. They have the Q27G4X here which is an IPS alternative.

The Q27G3XMN is the Mini LED alternative. AOC uses “M” to designate “Mini LED”.

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