[pulcsi]

So I have a pretty good IPS monitor, Gigabyte m27Q2 QD – it has a contrast ratio of 1700:1. It is 200hz. Viewing angles are just like the m27UP that PCM tested.
I dont know if going OLED would be like a really big difference. This monitor has good contrast, compared to the typical 1000:1 ratio of IPS panels.
I also dont know if VRR flicker will be a problem or not.
I also heard 3rd gen QD-OLEDS are less sharp? Like not with text, but the whole image less sharper than an IPS at the same size and resolution.
I will use my laptop for development if I get the OLED, because I dont want to risk burn in.

I could get a Trueblack 400 OLED(msi 273 qd oled x24) for 500 euros.

[PCM2]

Hi pulcsi,

It’s ultimately very subjective, but I wouldn’t hesitate to go for an OLED monitor for entertainment purposes. I’ve recommended them to people for a few years already and continue to do so as newer models surface for both gaming and movie watching. They aren’t perfect and you’ve identified the two key issues (VRR flicker and what I assume must be subpixel related fringing issues). But I personally use QD-OLEDs and find the exceptional viewing angles and colour consistency, contrast performance, HDR characteristics and responsiveness (let alone the glossy screen surface of some options) greatly enhances my enjoyment. The vast majority of people I recommend them to and provide feedback are very happy with them, mirroring broader responses on other sites. And also why they’re being pushed so heavily by monitor and panel manufacturers now.

Everybody’s sensitivities are different and it also depends on lighting. For example, comparing an IPS monitor with 1 dimming zone (a single backlight) and ~1700:1 contrast to a model with millions of dimming zones and infinite contrast is truly no contest on paper or to my eyes when viewed in dimmer lighting. Although it depends on the content you’re viewing and importantly your room lighting. If your room is bathed in light then the contrast advantage is less apparent, though can still be noticed for some scenes. It can enhance the ‘inky’ appearance even there, to both darker and medium shades. It’s just not as striking as in dimmer lighting. You have to consider the QD-OLED ‘lightening up’ of the screen surface covered in our reviews, too.

[pulcsi]

Thank you for replying. Since posting I have been thinking about getting the OLED (I had to mentally prepare because I never had an OLED anything before except my phone).

Are OLEDs worth it over mini leds in your opinion?
I could get the AOC q27g3xmn(VA) , xiaomi g pro 27i (IPS), or msi mag 274updf(IPS).
My only problem with the msi, is that its 4k, and in price it is extremely close to the OLED.
It would be nice to use my monitor for productivity too, i guess that is whats holding me back from switching.

[PCM2]

It’s a bit of an apples to orange comparison really and quite subjective. Many of the points made above still apply, you’re just now comparing a monitor with millions of dimming zones (OLED) to one with ~400 to ~1000 (Mini LED). Observing in a dark room still gives a significant edge to the OLED, particularly in scenes with complex mixtures of light and dark. And the OLED also has an edge in the colour and responsiveness department. The Mini LED models are much better at displaying bright-dominant scenes at high brightness, if that’s your thing. But that isn’t for everyone and I don’t personally enjoy using the high brightness modes of OLED models even (let alone Mini LED) for prolonged periods because I find it accelerates eye fatigue. Again, this is subjective and mileage may vary.

I use my own QD-OLEDs for productivity and Tim from Monitor’s Unboxed has successfully torture tested his with a more extreme regime than what I put mine through. Not everyone will find them optimal for productivity – take for example the user in this thread. As I mentioned to them there I do consider them in a minority, but I don’t want to pretend there aren’t some others there who will share their feelings when using OLEDs.

[pulcsi]

One more question – should I buy an OLED for 500€ now or wait for the new RGB models?
Also, is an OLED like really a huge upgrade? I am a uni student right now, and gaming is my #1 hobby, and an OLED is a huge financial investment for me, and I dont know if it would be that much worth it, even though there is a Resident Evil bundle with the monitors rn.

[PCM2]

Just a general tip – don’t say “one more question” then ask two! 😉

The RGB stripe models are going to offer reduced brightness output and it isn’t clear how widely they’ll be adopted in the gaming market or exactly how limited they might be in terms of brightness output in practice. Or perhaps if there are other issues associated with them that will only become clear during testing. The initial models will be higher priced ‘4K’ UHD options as well, which isn’t what you’re interested in.

I don’t have anything to add that I haven’t already said above or covered in reviews regarding OLED. It’s your money and your decision, it’s clear I recommend the technology and feel it is superior. But I’ve made it clear it’s subjective.

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