What do I need for better HDR?

adrichardson81 · 21 Nov 2020 at 21:38

Hi all

I've currently got a Benq EW3270U. It's great for sdr, but hdr conent looks very washed out in Windows (less so with my Shield, but still not great).

I'm thinking about upgrading next year, but can anyone find me some pointers on what to look for? Is HDR600 enough, or do I really need HDR1000? For dimming, is 16 zones enough or should I be looking for FALD?

I thought about a TV, but 32" is as much as my desk will take.

Thanks!

adrichardson81 · 22 Nov 2020 at 08:55

Thsnks - I have had the full oled experience, but I was going for something comparable to qled on our TV. I'm guessing I've probably set the bar a bit high?

adrichardson81 · 22 Nov 2020 at 12:05

chaparral said:
Maybe something like the asus PG32UQX or PG35VQ

(But none of them have a HDMI 2.1 input which is a bit annoying)

Thanks - also found the ViewSonic XG320U https://www.monitornerds.com/viewsonic-elite-xg320u-incoming/.

Possibly cheaper and hdmi 2.1. I'm figuring it should be good for 120Hz without DSC, so there's a bit of growing room.

adrichardson81 · 22 Nov 2020 at 17:19

Is there much difference between IPS and VA for hdr? I prefer VA in a darker room, but it doesn't feel as punchy as IPS.

adrichardson81 · 23 Nov 2020 at 12:32

Legend said:
I'd say VA will generally be a better choice for watching any TV/movie content, and games also unless someone is quite sensitive to ghosting/overshoot. Always best to check reviews of an individual monitor as some are better than others. Gamma shift can be evident on most VA panels also, but this isn't really an issue outside of desktop use or professional work. It isn't noticeable in games or watching content.

I've not had too many issues using my current VA panel for photo editing (slight gamma shift but nothing like the ultrawide I tried before), but I'll have to be careful with the reviews in that case.