Dreaming of the Perfect OLED Monitor

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Was I Right in wanting a Glossy OLED Gaming Monitor?

Dawid Does Tech Stuff

Jul 27, 2024

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Science & Technology

Glossy coating improves OLED monitor experience

  1. The author tries out a new Asus OLED gaming monitor, which includes a feature they have wanted for a long time.
  2. The author has previously experienced issues with OLED monitors, specifically the 'dirty screen effect' caused by matte coatings.
  3. The 'dirty screen effect' makes solid white images appear grimy, which the author found problematic.
  4. The new Asus monitor features a glossy panel, which the author hoped would resolve the 'dirty screen effect'.
  5. The Asus XG 27 monitor was provided by Asus for the purpose of this review.
  6. The Asus monitor has similar specifications to an LG monitor the author previously reviewed, but with a glossy panel and a different stand.
  7. The stand of the Asus monitor is considered a step back in terms of height adjustment but includes useful features like a quarter 20 mount for cameras and a slot for resting a phone.
  8. The initial impression of the glossy coating is positive, as it manages reflections well.

Glossy OLED has better vibrancy but oversaturated colors

  1. The light bar is very visible on both the glossy and matte displays, but the glossy one handles smaller ambient light reflections fairly well, though not as good as the matte display.
  2. The initial stark difference in picture quality between the two displays was primarily due to different picture profiles, with the glossy display having a slightly more punchy appearance.
  3. The glossy coating did not completely fix the dirty screen effect but did make it slightly better, reducing the sparkle effect on white surfaces compared to the matte display.
  4. When displaying a solid white image, the glossy display showed a little less weird reproduction of white, though the problem is not significant on either display.
  5. The glossy display offers more vibrant and punchy images compared to the matte display, but this was partly due to the default 'scenery' picture profile on the glossy display, which oversaturates colors and crushes black levels.
  6. The 'scenery' picture profile on the glossy display is designed to make the display stand out in a shop setting, but it results in overly vivid colors that may not be suitable for regular use.

Glossy OLED monitors offer vibrant visuals

  1. The author discusses the importance of accurate color reproduction in displays, criticizing some color profiles for being overly stylized and not useful for gaming.
  2. The author finds the 'night vision' color profile particularly strange and unnecessary.
  3. Ultimately, the author settles on the user preset color profile, which is flat and allows for a fair comparison between the glossy Asus OLED and the matte LG display.
  4. Both displays are praised for their gaming performance, with the author noting that we are close to peak gaming display quality.
  5. The author prefers the glossy finish of the Asus OLED, describing it as providing clearer and more vibrant visuals compared to the slightly murky appearance of the matte LG display.
  6. Glossy displays, including the Asus OLED, do not hide glare well, but the Asus monitor's coating handles reflections adequately when the display is on.
  7. The author notes that glare is an issue for both glossy and matte displays, particularly in bright environments, but finds the glossy finish more appealing overall.

Seeking opinions on glossy displays

  1. The speaker is interested in hearing about others' experiences with glossy displays, whether positive or negative.
  2. They are curious about the audience's thoughts on the comparison of glossy displays.
  3. The video ends with a thank you message and a farewell.