IPS monitors & motion sickness

S-Crim · 30 Sep 2020 at 17:12

Hi all,

I bought a Gigabyte FI27Q recently but I've had to stop using it due to getting headaches in normal use and nausea while gaming.

I thought it was just that monitor that was causing the problems, so I decided to get another 27inch IPS monitor, a benQ but unfortunately I noticed more or less immediately the same problems I have using the FI27Q and so I sent it back.

I also have a TN monitor which does not cause headaches or nausea and I've recently bought and settled on a AOC AG273QX VA monitor for all round use, but especially gaming. Having no issues with that either.

Has anyone else had any similar experience with headaches and nausea using IPS monitors?

S-Crim · 1 Oct 2020 at 08:29

Hmm interesting, thanks for the info. However the benQ monitor that I tried was an ex2780q which does not use PWM according to this review https://pcmonitors.info/reviews/benq-ex2780q/

S-Crim · 1 Oct 2020 at 12:09

Thanks for your input Andrew. I have been using 27inch 1440p monitors for many years now. I'm already more than an arms length away from my dual monitor setup for everyday use. I did also try sitting quite far back whilst gaming as well as increasing FOV and using the blue light reduction, nothing worked. The only thing that has solved the problem so far is switching to using a VA or TN monitor

S-Crim · 16 Oct 2020 at 14:17

I did come across BFI but according to this list the BenQ EX2780Q does not use it.

I think I will certainly have to try a few more IPS monitors and see if I get the same problems. On a side note I believe my Honour 10 has an IPS screen which I use frequently and that doesn't give me headaches :confused:

S-Crim · 16 Oct 2020 at 14:21

BTW I still have the FIQ27 if anyone is interested in buying it from me. PM me (If that's allowed here) or find it on er.. ChewTree or it's space friendly competitor.