electriq 39" QHD 165Hz Curved Monitor?

Steven Rimmington · 16 Sep 2021 at 12:00

Just looking to buy a new monitor and atm I'm using a 42' Samsung 4K TV. This is brilliant for games minus the poor refresh rate and shocking text quality when normal day-to-day use other than that it's been brilliant to use.

I am looking for something with a much-improved refresh rate and response time, I'd ideally like to keep as much screen size as possible,

I have spotted a 39' 165Hz monitor 39CVQHD165VAFSGH

I cannot find any reviews of this so a little hesitant to go ahead and buy it, I have a budget of £450 this is £299

Screen size: 39"
Resolution: 2560* 1440
Panel type: VA
Audio Output : X1 (Headphone Socket)
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 350cd/m 2
Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
Dimensions: 1008 * 252 * 643 mm
165Hz Refresh Rate

Minstadave · 16 Sep 2021 at 12:05

ElectriQ have had some really dubious QC in the past so make sure if you do buy it, that it can be easily returned.

Steven Rimmington · 16 Sep 2021 at 12:12

Thanks, I will be buying this online so should have good return rights, I always like to see a user review on YouTube before I buy something, sad I know

You never know how it differs from the pictures/specs.

Is an Ultrawide monitor difficult to use having always used traditional screen sizes? I may look into ultrawides.

Zeebedy · 16 Sep 2021 at 14:15

Do you know if the arm on this is adjustable vertically?

Zeebedy · 16 Sep 2021 at 14:24

Scratch that. Just found it.

It doesnt.

harmattan · 21 Sep 2021 at 12:06

Steven Rimmington said:
Thanks, I will be buying this online so should have good return rights, I always like to see a user review on YouTube before I buy something, sad I know You never know how it differs from the pictures/specs.

Is an Ultrawide monitor difficult to use having always used traditional screen sizes? I may look into ultrawides.

Can't comment on that Electriq, but I've found Ultrawide ratio superb for day-to-day and productivity. This is mostly because you can easily autofit two full-size screen frames in side-by-side view. Maybe I'm lazy, but with 4k, you need to do some setup moving screens in place, and scaling is still more of an issue in some apps. I was using an UW monitor, then a 4k monitor, but switched back to the UW for this reason (and because it's more immersive in games).

The issue with UWs is there is a general dearth of panel and model options compared to 4k.

JediFragger · 21 Sep 2021 at 13:08

Give this thread a nudge if you went ahead and bought this, I'm kinda curious about it...

Steven Rimmington · 21 Sep 2021 at 15:32

JediFragger said:
Give this thread a nudge if you went ahead and bought this, I'm kinda curious about it...

No not yet but it's at the top of my list. I will go ahead and buy it next week. If anyone is interested I'll post some pictures/mini review.

I have not found a monitor that comes close to this screen size - price. Been 165Hz it should hopefully be smooth. The only worry I have is backlight bleed I cannot find any user reviews.

JediFragger · 21 Sep 2021 at 15:40

Steven Rimmington said:
No not yet but it's at the top of my list. I will go ahead and buy it next week. If anyone is interested I'll post some pictures/mini review.

Sounds good. Especially test any possible ghosting if possible, it's likely it has some but the overdrive might be decent.

Steven Rimmington · 21 Sep 2021 at 16:42

JediFragger said:
Sounds good. Especially test any possible ghosting if possible, it's likely it has some but the overdrive might be decent.

Thanks will do. Will the UFO tester be enough for this?

Black Dog · 22 Sep 2021 at 11:48

The res looks to be low for this size but maybe okay.

Looks a nice size though so would be interested to see how you get on with it.

Zeebedy · 23 Sep 2021 at 11:42

Just pulled the trigger on this. Should be here tomorrow. Really curious to see how this is, especially for the money.

JediFragger · 23 Sep 2021 at 12:26

Zeebedy said:
Just pulled the trigger on this. Should be here tomorrow. Really curious to see how this is, especially for the money.

Nice one. Looked at the manual and can see it does have Overdrive settings so could be alright.

Zeebedy · 23 Sep 2021 at 12:46

JediFragger said:
Nice one. Looked at the manual and can see it does have Overdrive settings so could be alright.

That’s cool. It seems to have decent specs for the money. And like I said, I have had a electricQ monitor before and quality was pretty good.

JediFragger · 23 Sep 2021 at 14:07

Zeebedy said:
That’s cool. It seems to have decent specs for the money. And like I said, I have had a electricQ monitor before and quality was pretty good.

Took a punt at £279 with an eBay voucher, just to have a look at it really!! Few good Reevoo comments, it's just the responsiveness I'm concerned about but it may be acceptable;

electriq 39 QHD 165Hz Curved Monitor Reviews and Prices (reevoo.com)

Zeebedy · 23 Sep 2021 at 14:16

Yeah, same here mate, I used that voucher too, although I did cave in and pay the extra tenner to get it tomorrow! Me and waiting doesn't mix!

Steven Rimmington · 23 Sep 2021 at 14:55

Don't buy them all! They will be out of stock when I pull the trigger

I'll be able to collect one. Not sure why I'm waiting!

Please let us know how it performs. Stonking price for a 39' 165Hz display.

harmattan · 23 Sep 2021 at 14:59

Do report back on your experience. Electriqs I've seen/used have been hit or miss: they either have some deal-breaking flaw e.g. response time, or they're excellent (esp. for the price).

I'm more familiar, from being from the US, with Monoprice displays and they seem to be in the same vein. The company basically sources proven hardware, whitelabled, from China at cost. Some good, some absolute toilet.

Zeebedy · 24 Sep 2021 at 13:42

@JediFragger When is your estimated delivery date mate?

Im a bit disappointed that I paid for next day, but looks like the courier is having some issues, so might be next week before I get it!

Zeebedy · 24 Sep 2021 at 16:11

Scratch that!

delivered a few hours ago..

must say im impressed for the money, just mabye 4K on this might have been a little better, but even though im close to it, its not a pixel-fest at this distance..

Im a bit confused though, in a good way, as the details I seen suggested there was no VESA mount, or adjustability, for, vertical, left-right swivel and pivot..but there is!

The remote isnt the best but hey, it has a nice little nipple at the bottom to navigate..also the strips on the back are RGB

not that I will see mine, but for the £300~ mark, this has a lot to offer!