Acer XB270HU - Worlds First IPS, 1440p, 144hz, Gsync

Sylver123 · 7 Apr 2015 at 18:12

Hello guys,

Is the software UDPixel good for checking this type of screen for dead and stuck pixels?
http://udpix.free.fr/

Or is there a better software out there that is meant for these type of screens for this?

Baddass · 7 Apr 2015 at 18:24

No real need for software. You could just create a couple of colour blocks in paint and view those full screen. Although not sure if it's a good idea to go looking for defects like that. If you don't see any issues during actual use, why worry about it?

HACO · 8 Apr 2015 at 09:12

My XB270HU is out for delivery today

HACO · 8 Apr 2015 at 10:28

Just arrived, 11 dead/stuck pixels.

pooey · 8 Apr 2015 at 10:31

HACO said:
Just arrived, 11 dead/stuck pixels.

Ouch, how noticeable is that during general use?

Mine has just began its journey from Italy, may get here on Saturday.

HACO · 8 Apr 2015 at 10:37

pooey said:
Ouch, how noticeable is that during general use?

Mine has just began its journey from Italy, may get here on Saturday.

Very noticeable. Most of them are right in the middle, one of them is actually bigger than one pixel, I guess 4-5 at the same place are stuck. This big one is right in the middle and is just black (so clearly visible in windows, browsing, explorer, etc).

HACO · 8 Apr 2015 at 10:49

This is a picture:

This is like 7-8 stuck pixels right next to each other.

wunkley · 8 Apr 2015 at 10:55

HACO said:
This is a picture:

This is like 7-8 stuck pixels right next to each other.

Ugh. That's awful, unlucky bud. Sending it straight back I presume?

HACO · 8 Apr 2015 at 10:59

wunkley said:
Ugh. That's awful, unlucky bud. Sending it straight back I presume?

Yeah, already contacted the store.

I just fired a game, and OMG. I'm coming from an overclocked Qnix (120Hz) and the difference is night and day. Everything is far more fluid, colours are much better and overall it's awesome. I just wish Acer had done better QA on these monitor. Hopefully the next one won't have these issues though

dasimpse · 8 Apr 2015 at 13:12

Yeh I think I am deffo going for one of these, just need to see how people get on with the dead/stuck pixels.

Sethos · 8 Apr 2015 at 13:13

Have you tried both massaging the pixels and running a pixel de-stuck software? It's worth a shot before you send it back. Has helped me on previous monitors.

LambChop · 8 Apr 2015 at 13:29

Sethos said:
Have you tried both massaging the pixels and running a pixel de-stuck software? It's worth a shot before you send it back. Has helped me on previous monitors.

Does that actually work, I'd be very interested for future ref if it does ?

HACO · 8 Apr 2015 at 13:49

Sethos said:
Have you tried both massaging the pixels and running a pixel de-stuck software? It's worth a shot before you send it back. Has helped me on previous monitors.

Yeah, didn't work this time (it had worked on my past monitors though).

andybird123 · 8 Apr 2015 at 13:49

LambChop said:
Does that actually work, I'd be very interested for future ref if it does ?

Can do. Not guaranteed but I've had a stuck pixel on a couple of monitors fixed either with software or a little nudge or both.

On Holiday · 8 Apr 2015 at 13:50

That's disappointing

Do we have any official word on OcUKs stance on dead pixel policy with this monitor?

Brutus · 8 Apr 2015 at 14:10

Mine showed up today and after few hours of game play I'm simply blown away by it, almost speechless the difference it makes over my old Benq xl2420t and easy worth every penny of the sub 600 i paid for it. After quick input of TFT central calibrated settings its cherry on the cake. Been over the screen with fine tooth comb and found zero dead pixels, smudges and not noticed any BLB as of yet. Will post some pictures later.

Baddass · 8 Apr 2015 at 14:10

HACO said:
This is a picture:

This is like 7-8 stuck pixels right next to each other.

Doesn't look like dead pixels to me. Either something trapped under the coating (dust maybe) or a Panel defect / smudge

HACO · 8 Apr 2015 at 14:20

Baddass said:
Doesn't look like dead pixels to me. Either something trapped under the coating (dust maybe) or a Panel defect / smudge

Yeah. Either way, it's super annoying and the result of poor QA... Really unacceptable for a monitor of this price range. The store was very reasonable though, they quickly accepted the fault and covered the return costs across Europe as well. Hopefully my replacement will be fine.

Baddass · 8 Apr 2015 at 14:31

yeah worth returning certainly, just didn't want people to assume it had a load of dead pixels as having 11 dead pixels would be very rare

HACO · 8 Apr 2015 at 15:19

Baddass said:
yeah worth returning certainly, just didn't want people to assume it had a load of dead pixels as having 11 dead pixels would be very rare

Clarification, apart from this, there are 10 other dead pixels as well. I counted this as just one.

Acer XB270HU - Worlds First IPS, 1440p, 144hz, Gsync

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