Every self-respecting gamer should have at his disposal a good, high-quality gaming monitor. Choosing a truly worthy model is not so easy, since so many manufacturers offer a variety of options at attractive prices. However, far from everything is decided by the price, because expensive - does not mean high quality. In today's review, we’ll just talk about several really high-quality monitors, which are in different price segments. Go!
How to choose a game monitor
Before moving on to the point, I would like to say a little about what you should pay attention to when choosing a monitor for a gamer. There are 3 main points that need to be emphasized: refresh rate, matrix response and matrix type. The first parameter affects how smoothly and smoothly the picture will be displayed on the screen. It is very important for a gamer to follow what is happening without jerking and twitching, especially if it comes to some kind of dynamic shooter. The second parameter is response time. It is responsible for how quickly the colors of the pixels of the matrix will change. The smaller this parameter, the better. For example, if the response time of the monitor does not match the refresh rate parameter, then instead of a beautiful picture, color artifacts will appear on the screen. Well, the last parameter is the type of matrix. In the gaming environment, two varieties are most popular - TN and IPS. The first has the smallest response time, but slightly worse color rendering. IPS-matrices, on the contrary, have a slightly worse response time, and color rendering is one of the best. What is better to choose - everyone decides independently. Well, now you can go, finally, to modern monitors.
BenQ ZOWIE XL2411
So, it opens a review of BenQ's Zowie XL2411 gaming monitors. This model, by the standards of gaming devices, is in the budget price segment, which is why it is in great demand among beginner gamers.
Description and specifications
The monitor design is made in the traditional style of the company. The display has a matte finish on which virtually no prints remain. The frames around are ordinary, not too wide. The control unit is located in the lower right corner. At the back is a built-in power supply and 3 interfaces for connecting: DVI, VGA and HDMI. On the left side there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The screen size of this model is 24 inches, the resolution is 1920 x 1080. The refresh rate corresponds to the gaming models - 144 Hz. The response time is 1 ms. There is a flicker-free backlight made by Flicker-Free technology.
The matrix type for this PC gaming monitor is TN. Color reproduction, in principle, is not bad, but inferior to IPS. The brightness margin is decent, there are no complaints about the contrast. Viewing angles are close to maximum.
Of the additional features, it is worth noting the presence of a wall mount, the ability to rotate the monitor 90 degrees, adjust the angle and height, as well as configure and save individual game profiles.
Features of the Zowie XL2411 gaming monitor:
- The type of matrix is TN.
- Screen resolution - 1920 x 1080.
- The backlight type is WLED.
- The brightness level is 350 cd.
- The contrast level is 1000: 1.
- Dynamic contrast - is, 12000000: 1.
- The response time is 1 ms.
- Viewing angles - 170 ° and 160 °.
Eizo Foris FS2434
The next monitor to be discussed is the Eizo Foris FS2434. The Japanese company Eizo has long been famous for its magnificent monitors for designers. Models of this brand possess not only good characteristics, but are also one of the best in the world in color reproduction. The company never had gaming devices, so they decided to bridge this gap by releasing 2 gaming monitors for the PC. Just about the "youngest" version and will be discussed below.
Monitor Specifications and Description
Externally, the monitor looks very cool and very attractive. The main feature of this model is a very thin frame around the display, which creates a feeling of framelessness.
Below the screen there is a separate unit, on which the manufacturer has made built-in speakers and 4 buttons: power on, volume control, signal source selection. The headphone jack is also located on the left side of this unit. At the back of the monitor is a DVI connector, 2 HDMI inputs, audio connectors and 2 USB ports.
The monitor has a diagonal of 24 inches. The standard resolution is 1920 x 1080. The refresh rate here is not too high, only 71 Hz, but due to the support of Flicker-Free and G-Sync, the image is transmitted very smoothly, without jerking or twitching, even in the most dynamic scenes.
The matrix is set to IPS, which is why the response time slightly increased to 5 ms. But then the picture quality, saturation and color reproduction here are beyond praise. The stock of brightness is not too large, but it is enough. There were no problems with contrast either. Viewing angles are almost maximum.
Features of the game monitor Eizo Foris FS2434:
- Type of matrix - AH-IPS.
- Screen resolution - 1920 x 1080.
- Backlight type - LED.
- The brightness level is 250 cd.
- The contrast level is 1000: 1.
- Dynamic contrast - no.
- The response time is 5 ms.
- Viewing angles - 178 °.
LG 34UC89G
Well and completes the rating of gaming monitors LG 34UC89G. It’s worth saying right away that of all the monitors presented today, this is the most expensive. But to be honest, it’s worth the money: a large diagonal, a curved screen, high resolution, excellent picture quality and much more allowed the LG 34UC89G to take its place of honor in the leaders of the high price segment.
Description and specifications of the model
At first glance, the monitor is not particularly noticeable and is even somewhat similar to models for the home and office. The true "essence" gives high quality materials and colors - black with red.
Like the previous model, the display has very thin frames around the edges, except for the bottom, on which the company logo is located. The screen coating is matte, anti-reflective, prints on it almost do not remain.
All connectors and interfaces are located, as always, at the rear: HDMI, Display Port, 2 USB ports, audio connectors and headphone output.
LG 34UC89G has a diagonal of 34 inches. The screen resolution is 2560 x 1080. The matrix is installed IPS with very high-quality color reproduction. There is enough margin of brightness and contrast, there are no problems with saturation.
The refresh rate of the monitor is 144 Hz with the possibility of acceleration to 166 Hz. The response time takes 5 ms, which is quite acceptable for IPS matrices. Viewing angles are close to maximum - 178 degrees, and for a curved display this is a very good indicator. Flicker-Free features and support for G-Sync are.
In general, the monitor produces a very good picture, with the correct color reproduction and without any artifacts.
Features of the LG 34UC89G gaming monitor:
- The type of matrix is IPS.
- Screen resolution - 2560 x 1080.
- The backlight type is WLED.
- The brightness level is 300 cd.
- The contrast level is 1000: 1.
- Dynamic contrast - no.
- The response time is 5 ms.
- Viewing angles - 178 °.
Conclusion
That, in general, is all. It is impossible to single out one leader from the monitors presented today, because each of them is good in its own way. In any case, the purchase of any of these models will be justified and not make you regret the money spent.