Panel Uniformity

Squink · 16 Feb 2019 at 09:52

I've taken delivery of a new AOC 27" IPS Gsync monitor. With all the issues regarding IPS panels, I'm confused as to whether I've got a good/bad or indifferent model. I've taken a photo which shows glow or bleed in the bottom-right. It's sometimes visible and I don't know if I want to live with it or begin the returns process.

Any observations/opinions appreciated.

Squink · 16 Feb 2019 at 09:53

Maybe some help getting the image to post as well.

Here's a link

Squink · 16 Feb 2019 at 10:20

It goes when i look straight at it. There are a few studs of definite bleed at the top and bottom which don't bother me too much, but the glow isn't ideal. The thing is, I've got the brightness right down to 24 our of 100, so it's not like I've got everything turned up to maximum glare.

Squink · 18 Feb 2019 at 13:09

I've been using the monitor for a week or so now and I've grown quite fond of it.

In the interests of comparison, I ordered a 32" curved VA, thinking I'd end up returning the IPS. In the end, the VA blacks weren't that black (appearing far lighter than on my 40" philips monitor), panel uniformity wasn't amazing, the text was blurry and too low-res and the curve seemed to give me motion sickness. That monitor is on its way back to OCUK. It looks like a bit of glow (which I don't really notice now that I've stopped searching for it) is the compromise I'll have to make.