HDR Monitors

Daniel - LG · 27 Oct 2016 at 13:41

Hi All,

just after some feedback - is HDR something that people are waiting for / looking for in a new monitor?

andicole0 · 27 Oct 2016 at 13:43

Yes, at least to have the option.
Andi.

Nexus18 · 27 Oct 2016 at 13:46

Yes, however...... only if it becomes wide spread and by the looks of it, it will, at least for films.... Games wise, it is hard to say, personally I think it will take a long time until we see it being used commonly for gaming. So yeah atm, don't care but for future proofing, definetly.

I would much much much much much much much much.... rather have OLED displays over HDR though

Of course, you could always have both

yanielliot · 27 Oct 2016 at 14:09

Most definitely. Really want a HDR 34" super wide with freesync support. OLED would be amazing too!

bimbleuk · 27 Oct 2016 at 14:23

My plasma TV being 10 years old will probably be replaced fairly soon and HDR will be on the list. Same for my next monitor but I have a 34" Predator from last year so that won't be for a few months unless it becomes widely adopted sooner.

LambChop · 27 Oct 2016 at 15:36

waste of time and manufacturers will charge a premium for it due to the artificial buzz.

FTL · 27 Oct 2016 at 15:42

HDR would be great! An Ultra-wide with it would be approaching perfection.

faheemrazzaq · 27 Oct 2016 at 15:59

OLED + 4K + 120Hz + HDR + DP1.3
Yes please

PCM2 · 27 Oct 2016 at 16:06

HDR would be a nice bonus for many users I feel, but it's more the capabilities required by a monitor that would properly support this that would be appealing. In particular the exceptional contrast which would be of huge benefit regardless of whether the content being viewed was HDR or not.

Orangey · 27 Oct 2016 at 16:35

faheemrazzaq said:
OLED + 4K + 120Hz + HDR + DP1.3
Yes please

Mhm.

Squid Vicious · 27 Oct 2016 at 17:12

Definitely something I'd consider on my next monitor, as mentioned so would OLED.

Love my LG OLED tv, would be great to see some of those capabilities available on a monitor

ToTheMax · 27 Oct 2016 at 17:18

Yes definitely, I gave up waiting though and now have a Samsung KS9000 for a combined monitor/TV. Playing Shadow Warrior 2 in HDR is amazing.

Greebo · 27 Oct 2016 at 17:31

PCM2 said:
HDR would be a nice bonus for many users I feel, but it's more the capabilities required by a monitor that would properly support this that would be appealing. In particular the exceptional contrast which would be of huge benefit regardless of whether the content being viewed was HDR or not.

PCM2 hit the nail on the head. Its not so much the HDR but the rigid definition of what a Ultra HD Premium HDR screen gives you which is a minimum contrast, 10 bit, 90% of P3 colours colour gamut unlike most monitors atm which are 80% and

OPTION 1: More than 1,000 nits peak brightness and less than 0.05nits black level

OPTION 2: More than 540 nits brightness and less than 0.0005 nits black level

Option 2 just been for OLED screens.

SOme monitors been sold today probably already hit these requirements and are HDR monitors already.

Of course what will happen is what has happened with TVs in that more than half of the TVs which say "HDR" are just HDR ready and will just accept a HDR signal and even dont have better contrast. In 2015 there was bearly enough HDR TVs to count on one hand which met the Ultra HD Premium standard

Nexus18 · 27 Oct 2016 at 17:38

The sad thing is, monitor manufacturers are just milking LCD tech big time now so it is going to be a long time until we see OLED monitors (which don't cost a fortune)

Sampsy · 27 Oct 2016 at 18:50

faheemrazzaq said:
OLED + 4K + 120Hz + HDR + DP1.3
Yes please

+ Low response time.

RidingTheFlow · 27 Oct 2016 at 20:33

PCM2 said:
HDR would be a nice bonus for many users I feel, but it's more the capabilities required by a monitor that would properly support this that would be appealing. In particular the exceptional contrast which would be of huge benefit regardless of whether the content being viewed was HDR or not.

This. Even without HDR content, high contrast support would be very nice.

For example, local dimming could eliminate "IPS glow/bleed" issues to large extent - because backlight would be toned down/switched off on black areas of the screen. This could give best of both worlds - viewing angles & colours of IPS, *and* high contrast.

JediFragger · 27 Oct 2016 at 21:59

Displayport 1.3 on TV's would be a nice middle ground for me

Would open LG TV's upto a whole new market imo :cool:

Legend · 27 Oct 2016 at 22:03

I'd FAR rather see ultrawide developed beyond the slim pickings we have at present, break the 100Hz barrier and more than just one panel! OLED would also take priority for me, but I know that's just wishful thinking. HDR is a bonus, but absolutely is not going to be the deciding factor for me upgrading from the X34. In fact, screw all of this, just figure out how to make monitors WITHOUT HORRENDOUS BACK LIGHT BLEED and you'll have a happy customer for life!!

ScottyJKB · 27 Oct 2016 at 22:11

faheemrazzaq said:
OLED + 4K + 120Hz + HDR + DP1.3
Yes please

Yes!

Greebo · 27 Oct 2016 at 22:29

Legend said:
I'd FAR rather see ultrawide developed beyond the slim pickings we have at present, break the 100Hz barrier and more than just one panel! OLED would also take priority for me, but I know that's just wishful thinking. HDR is a bonus, but absolutely is not going to be the deciding factor for me upgrading from the X34. In fact, screw all of this, just figure out how to make monitors WITHOUT HORRENDOUS BACK LIGHT BLEED and you'll have a happy customer for life!!

Slim pickings? Every monitor that has come out in last 6 months seem to be ultra wide! Where is the normal love?

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