Is this monitor good for digital artists? I'm looking for something with accurate color/value representation.
891194
I cannot recommend this monitor. It has a defect and flickers after you turn it on or take it out of sleep mode. This is a known issue and Samsung hasn't corrected it.
891195
I had an issue with this monitor right out of the box. I returned it and went with two LG 27EA63 IPS LED. Very happy with the LG's in a dual monitor setup. I later read horrible reviews about the Samsung. Many horrible reviews. I was shocked, because I have purchased many Samsung products, especially being corporate IT, and haven't had any issues.
591860
The monitor is great, James. The colors are bright, vivid and the edges are clear and crisp. The 1900x1200 resolution is also more beneficial than a typical 1920x1080 (or 1080p) because you get better vertical resolution. I have this as my primary display in place of a Samsung 24" 1920x1200 LCD and I would have to say that the image on this display is actually better. I suppose that is the luxury you get with an IPS panel!
222254
Yes it is, it has been by far the best monitor I have purchased. I recommend it for anything!
968171
It depends on what level of visuals you would like to have. It is a good size screen, the matrix is active, meaning you don't need to sit directly in front of it and the color fades, blackens and/or inverts as you step out of the "sweet spot" in the center. I have a few screens like that and it sucks. I mean, just as an audiophile needs and desires pristine, unmatched sound quality, with balanced harmonics and all that stuff, a "visualphile" would desire the same when it comes to his/her screen. Its apparently not on that level, but it a very good screen. I would game on it any day! I use it for HQ wave visuals, meter movements, etc for professional audio work. Refreshes fine with no issues. Meters, waves and analyzers are as clear and responsive and accurate as they should be. As far as cables, it comes with two. A VGA cable and an DVI cable and the screen has connections for both. Thats analog or digital. I Love it! Get it and Game and be happy!
1038814
i do a lot of photo editing this is hands down the best monitor on a budget i loved it so much i bought two ... im a graphic designer you can see examples of my work at http://www.graphicdesigner4hire.com
137165
I'm a wedding photographer full time and this monitor is excellent. I would say the photos come out a bit more vibrant on other screens, but it's nothing that ruins the image. Hope that helps!
1412550
This, and any 22" or larger LCD monitor, is going to give a softer image when using an analog input like VGA. It really can't be avoided when you get to these sizes and resolutions in LCD, unless you get a truly expensive monitor meant for graphic design artists. It will work, but it won't be as crisp or clear as if it were connected via HDMI or DVI. That's just what you deal with when you switch to large LCDs. However, for a VGA image, this looks pretty darn good. The review you read might have neglected to calibrate the monitor properly once connected via VGA. It's not washed-out at all... It's just not as crystal-crisp as a digital source.
741883
In my opinion the colors are very good out of the box, it does need some tweaking if you're looking for 100% color accuracy but it is more than capable. Personally when I got mine it was close enough that I haven't touched it since I'm not doing anything requiring perfect colors. I will say that I did a bunch of research on this monitor before I bought it and some people have said that their backlight can be somewhat uneven which can impact the colors. I don't seem to have that problem but be warned that some units may have the issue.
1648200
I bought 2 of these monitors a week ago and I'm blown away by the quality of the picture compared to the other 5 AOC monitors in my studio. I have had no problems thus far but will repost in a few weeks after I've put them to the test.
248203
They are saying it is one billion colors, it does not matter if TN or IPS or whatever, once you can show a billion colors, then it should be good for graphics. Note: Windows is not capable for showing 1bilion colors, it can show only 256*256*256, only Photoshop can show them when set at 30 bits after install
1419252
image is color when there is enough light in the room - black and white when in infrared/night mode. image is good ..... but I've had problems with the monitor .... twice .... and have given up on the system. I went to a pure internet based system by dlink and have yet to have any issues
1873784
Yes! I am a hard core PC gamer and I am very happy with this monitor! The IPS panel provides clean, accurate and vibrant colors in all my games, from RPGs to racing simulators.
1531520
If you did read my review, the colors are good AFTER you calibrate the monitor properly with proper equipment. Ofcourse the older TN panel can not match the IPS panels in colors, but the IPS panels are all currently (the affordable ones anyway) 60Hz. My previous monitor was an IPS monitor and after calibrating this properly i prefer this BenQ, but i think mostly because its bigger. So when you get your monitor, the colors are off, after calibration, theyre great. However do some research, maybe you dont really need a 120Hz panel and there might be something else out there for you, but im more than happy with mine. Mine: Gamut coverage 97.7% sRBG Gamut volume 115.2% sRBG The results are great.
1802808
The main downside to this monitor is that it is a TN matrix panel. I have had nothing but IPS panels and I never realized TN panels could be so bad. Here's an example. Basically, I am looking at a white screen with my head level with the monitor. The middle of the screen is white, the bottom of the screen is a bit cyan/blue-ish white, the top of the screen is a pinkish-red white. I am about 2 feet away from the screen. If you can find a 120hz IPS panel, I'd say go for it. That's really the only downside. Getting the color, gamma, contrast, and brightness levels correct while not crushing blacks or washing out whites can be pretty difficult, but there are plenty of programs and calibrators and settings that you can find online that are quite suitable. Honestly, it's a turn off but I am getting used to it.
637230
it certainly doesnt have the same quality as ones such as Retina Displays or the new galaxies but its damn close. make sure you set the settings on both the monitor and the computer display or else the monitor would continuously try to adjust color because it the settings aren't set right.
2266091
So sorry I can't answer this for you. I bought this as a gift. It was highly recommended but the folks I bought it for wanted the digital monitors so I returned it. Good luck.
43930
It does give you images in color. Not sure if the monitor you choose a factor.