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Debating between these two. I really don't want to pay the extra $150 for aesthetics, but on the other hand, the Pixio PX277 does have a ridiculously thick bezel. I also saw debezeling, but is that safe?

 

Pixio PX277:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB714894154&cm_re=1440p_144hz-_-9SIAB714894154-_-Product

 

Crossover Model:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIABHJ4DE4509&cm_re=1440p_144hz-_-9SIABHJ4DE4509-_-Product

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You have a thick bezel!

 

I haven't used these before but I think there's a review of one of them on the subforum, IIRC.

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Give it to me I'm worth it, baby I'm worth it

 

 

But the bezel is thinner. Other than that get the Pixio. Not sure if the crossover will give you perfect pixel. I mean what do they mean by pixel being perfect?

 

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Just now, dexxterlab97 said:

Give it to me I'm worth it, baby I'm worth it

 

 

But the bezel is thinner. Other than that get the Pixio. Not sure if the crossover will give you perfect pixel. I mean what do they mean by pixel being perfect?

 

Means no dead pixels.

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Just now, rphawks said:

Means no dead pixels.

wow. 

 

I mean

 

that's good I guess

 

but isn't it?

 

you can also get a rc if you are a couch type person. but personally I wouldn't pay $150

 

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Why don't you go with an actual higher tier brand like Asus? Why go with the lower tier brands if you're looking at potentially spending that much anyway.

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I would suggest a more reputable brand such as Acer, Asus, or maybe monoprice if you want 4k

 

 

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42 minutes ago, dizmo said:

Why don't you go with an actual higher tier brand like Asus? Why go with the lower tier brands if you're looking at potentially spending that much anyway.

Well...yes... but that's a little out of reach.

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39 minutes ago, Chatter_Box said:

I would suggest a more reputable brand such as Acer, Asus, or maybe monoprice if you want 4k

I know...but their monitors are overpriced.

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16 minutes ago, rphawks said:

Well...yes... but that's a little out of reach.

Not really. Asus models are $75 cheaper than the Pixel Perfect model. Acer has several models at the same or lower price point.

15 minutes ago, rphawks said:

I know...but their monitors are overpriced.

They're not over priced. They carry better warranties, better features, better stands, etc.

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1 minute ago, dizmo said:

Not really. Asus models are $75 cheaper than the Pixel Perfect model. Acer has several models at the same or lower price point.

They're not over priced. They carry better warranties, better features, better stands, etc.

Which ones do you recommend?

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1 hour ago, dizmo said:

Why don't you go with an actual higher tier brand like Asus? Why go with the lower tier brands if you're looking at potentially spending that much anyway.

That is possibly insulting. 

I've owned both an ASUS monitor and the Pixio monitor.

Saying one brand is higher tier than the other, to me, is nonsense. I will mention I don't think highly of ASUS' product quality. They do everything, and like most people who do everything, they do nothing well. They just do everything "ok" or worse in my experience. Their monitors, imo, are ok. Their X99 Motherboards are trash, for example.

I actually look down on ASUS products because I've had bad experiences with them. I wouldn't say Pixio is better by default since I only own one of their monitors, but I can tell you, for monitors, between the two, I'd pick Pixio because of the price difference.

This PX277 monitor is pretty cool imo in that it can split the inputs it receives into separate displays. So 1440p is effectively 720p times 4. 

So I can have HDMI1 use 1/4th the screen, HDMI2 use another 1/4th, etc etc. Or I can have two display inputs use 1/2 of each (but weird aspect ratio). 

Why would you want that? IDK. Good for trouble shooting or something similar, but it's a cool feature to have imo. I don't use it much though. Maybe when gaming on Console and still needing to google things or read walkthroughs.

Adaptive brightness doesn't work very well though. I believe the feature is referred to as Dynamic Contrast Ratio. I just have it disabled. If the screen is displaying a notably dark image over 70% of it, the screen literally goes off.

I emailed Pixio about it and they are working on a firmware update to fix it. 

The only reasons I would choose another monitor over this one, as long as that other monitor has 1440hz at 1440p and Freesync, was for a better stand. That's it. I can't give another reason to choose another monitor that I can think of. And imo, a better stand isn't worth $140. 

And I have custom monitor mounts, so that point is moot for me anyway.

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2 minutes ago, Vitalius said:

That is possibly insulting. 

I've owned both ASUS and the Pixio monitor.

Saying one brand is higher tier than the other, to me, is nonsense. 

I actually look down on ASUS products because I've had bad experiences with them. I wouldn't say Pixio is better by default since I only own one of their monitors, but I can tell you, for monitors, between the two, I'd pick Pixio because of the price difference.

This PX277 monitor is pretty cool imo in that it can split the inputs it receives into separate displays. So 1440p is effectively 720p times 4. 

So I can have HDMI1 use 1/4th the screen, HDMI2 use another 1/4th, etc etc. Or I can have two display inputs use 1/2 of each (but weird aspect ratio). 

Why would you want that? IDK. Good for trouble shooting or something similar, but it's a cool feature to have. 

Adaptive brightness doesn't work very well though. I believe the feature is referred to Dynamic Contrast Ratio. I just have it disabled. If the screen is displaying a notably dark image over 70% of it, the screen literally goes off.

I emailed Pixio about it and they are working on a firmware update to fix it. 

The only reasons I would choose another monitor over this one, as long as that other monitor has 1440hz at 1440p and Freesync, was for a better stand. That's it. I can't give another reason to choose another monitor that I can think of. And imo, a better stand isn't worth $140. 

And I have custom monitor mounts, so that point is moot for me anyway.

I heard about shallow VESA holes, is that a problem? And which monitor mount did you use? Glad I finally found someone who owns the PX277.

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27 minutes ago, rphawks said:

I heard about shallow VESA holes, is that a problem? And which monitor mount did you use? Glad I finally found someone who owns the PX277.

My monitor mounts are special. They're expensive and sold by a company named "humanscale" who specifically make mounts for disabled people or people who otherwise have trouble maneuvering such things.

I'm not disabled, but their mounts are very nice (and unfortunately expensive).

https://www.humanscale.com/products/product.cfm?group=mflex

 

I had good reasons for purchasing those when I bought them. I'm not using them for their intended purpose at the time tho.

I wouldn't say the VESA mount holes are a problem. 

Part of the reason they are shallow is because they are built into the frame of the monitor. Some VESA holes don't go into a frame of the monitor and instead go into the casing of the monitor. Which, as you can imagine, is much weaker than what the frame is made of (maybe metal, maybe harder plastic, but generally it's better to have the holes in the frame). 

I wouldn't worry about the monitor falling off because the holes are in the frame, but I would consider if your stand would have issues if the screws don't go in a certain amount. I doubt there's a stand like that, but I don't know about all the stands that exist. 

My stand doesn't have issues with it. 

One other thing to point out is that this monitor's panel is not IPS. It is AHVA. AHVA is a hybrid-like panel type between IPS and TN. It's technically part of the IPS family, but it doesn't have the same characteristics of what you might call "true IPS".

The panel is from a panel manufacturing company named AUO. Many brands use their panels. You can describe AHVA as their version of IPS. AHVA has high refresh rate like TN, better colors than TN, but worse than IPS, and the same viewing angles as IPS. That's why I call it a hybrid.

I own (or used to own) an LG 34UM95 Ultrawide IPS 1440p monitor which I used to compare to this Pixio. 

LG is essentially the ones who have the "true" IPS panels. They're the ones IPS got it's name for anyway. I compared the two to see and the above description of what AHVA is is what I found to be true. 

This Pixio monitor has an anti-glare coating. If you look hard enough, and I mean put a 1440p image on it and look at individual pixels, you will notice a slight blurring. I imagine this is the anti-glare coating diffusing light, since that's what anti-glare does. 

You can't notice it unless you're looking for it. 

In terms of color, this monitor looks slightly yellow compared to "true" IPS as I saw on my LG. I was comparing the same 1440p image on both. I tinkered with this Pixio's settings to get it as close to what the LG IPS was showing. It is still ever so slightly yellow, but I only notice it when I really look for it now. 

Overall, I don't regret getting this monitor over a "true" IPS after owning a "true" IPS for a while.

If you're wondering why I put quotes around "true", it's because it's a weird thing to say. AHVA is part of the IPS family of panels. It's just not what you expect IPS to be when you see it. So it's is and isn't truly IPS in a way. 

I bought my Pixio off their website: https://www.buypixio.com/products/px277 I didn't pay for pixel perfect. You can if you want to there though.

If you want to know how I found the information about the panel out, their website has the specifications for the monitor including the exact panel model number. Google it and you find the manufacturer and such on this website here: http://www.panelook.com/M270DAN02.3_AUO_27.0_LCM_overview_23628.html

 

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5 minutes ago, Vitalius said:

My monitor mounts are special. They're expensive and sold by a company named "humanscale" who specifically make mounts for disabled people or people who otherwise have trouble maneuvering such things.

I'm not disabled, but their mounts are very nice (and unfortunately expensive).

https://www.humanscale.com/products/product.cfm?group=mflex

 

I had good reasons for purchasing those when I bought them. I'm not using them for their intended purpose at the time tho.

I wouldn't say the VESA mount holes are a problem. 

Part of the reason they are shallow is because they are built into the frame of the monitor. Some VESA holes don't go into a frame of the monitor and instead go into the casing of the monitor. Which, as you can imagine, is much weaker than what the frame is made of (maybe metal, maybe harder plastic, but generally it's better to have the holes in the frame). 

I wouldn't worry about the monitor falling off because the holes are in the frame, but I would consider if your stand would have issues if the screws don't go in a certain amount. I doubt there's a stand like that, but I don't know about all the stands that exist. 

My stand doesn't have issues with it. 

One other thing to point out is that this monitor's panel is not IPS. It is AHVA. AHVA is a hybrid-like panel type between IPS and TN. It's technically part of the IPS family, but it doesn't have the same characteristics of what you might call "true IPS".

The panel is from a panel manufacturing company named AUO. Many brands use their panels. You can describe AHVA as their version of IPS. AHVA has high refresh rate like TN, better colors than TN, but worse than IPS, and the same viewing angles as IPS. That's why I call it a hybrid.

I own (or used to own) an LG 34UM95 Ultrawide IPS 1440p monitor which I used to compare to this Pixio. 

LG is essentially the ones who have the "true" IPS panels. They're the ones IPS got it's name for anyway. I compared the two to see and the above description of what AHVA is is what I found to be true. 

This Pixio monitor has an anti-glare coating. If you look hard enough, and I mean put a 1440p image on it and look at individual pixels, you will notice a slight blurring. I imagine this is the anti-glare coating diffusing light, since that's what anti-glare does. 

You can't notice it unless you're looking for it. 

In terms of color, this monitor looks slightly yellow compared to "true" IPS as I saw on my LG. I was comparing the same 1440p image on both. I tinkered with this Pixio's settings to get it as close to what the LG IPS was showing. It is still every so slightly yellow, but I only notice it when I really look for it now. 

Overall, I don't regret getting this monitor over a "true" IPS after owning a "true" IPS for a while.

If you're wondering why I put quotes around "true", it's because it's a weird thing to say. AHVA is part of the IPS family of panels. It's just not what you expect IPS to be when you see it. So it's is and isn't truly IPS in a way. 

I bought my Pixio off their website: https://www.buypixio.com/products/px277 I didn't pay for pixel perfect. You can if you want to there though.

If you want to know how I found the information about the panel out, their website has the specifications for the monitor including the exact panel model number. Google it and you find the manufacturer and such on this website here: http://www.panelook.com/M270DAN02.3_AUO_27.0_LCM_overview_23628.html

 

Okay, thanks for the help!

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9 minutes ago, rphawks said:

Okay, thanks for the help!

I forgot to mention something.

That Crossover model you listed? Same exact panel in that monitor. It's the same panel in the Asus MG279Q too. Any "IPS" or "AH-VA" 144Hz FreeSync or non-FreeSync monitor is almost certainly using this panel. GSync is different though AFAICT.

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3 minutes ago, Vitalius said:

I forgot to mention something.

That Crossover model you listed? Same exact panel in that monitor. It's the same panel in the Asus MG279Q too. Any "IPS" or "AH-VA" 144Hz FreeSync or non-FreeSync monitor is almost certainly using this panel. GSync is different though AFAICT.

Hm. Okay then. Thanks!

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46 minutes ago, rphawks said:

Which ones do you recommend?

The Asus MG279Q is seen as one of the best gaming monitors and is significantly cheaper than the Pixio.

It also has a much better stand.

33 minutes ago, Vitalius said:

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It's kind of odd to be insulted by that.

The price difference? You mean the higher price when compared to a comparable Asus monitor?

 

 

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2 minutes ago, dizmo said:

The Asus MG279Q is seen as one of the best gaming monitors and is significantly cheaper than the Pixio.

It also has a much better stand.

It's kind of odd to be insulted by that.

The price difference? You mean the higher price when compared to a comparable Asus monitor?

 

 

What are you talking about? It's $90 more expensive!

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2 minutes ago, rphawks said:

What are you talking about? It's $90 more expensive!

Ah, I had the Crossover screen open when I looked at the price.

Irregardless, I'd rather have the better stand, USB hub, better support.

They also don't state what the Freesync refresh rates are.

 

Also, if you're really picky, this one's only $17 more.

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28 minutes ago, dizmo said:

Ah, I had the Crossover screen open when I looked at the price.

Irregardless, I'd rather have the better stand, USB hub, better support.

They also don't state what the Freesync refresh rates are.

 

Also, if you're really picky, this one's only $17 more.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236466R&cm_re=asus_monitor_144hz-_-24-236-466R-_-Product

Regardless*

Better stand is arguably worth it if you don't plan on buying a custom mount. 

Not sure what the "better support" thing is about. I emailed Pixio about the Dynamic Contrast Ratio issue I noticed. Where it would go off if the screen had enough black or dark pixels on it. They answered all of my questions in detail and are working on a firmware fix for the issue now. Take that as you will.

@rphawks The Freesync refresh rates are the same for this panel on all the monitors that use it. It's 55hz to 144hz. 

I also want to point out that the ASUS MG279Q is currently on sale for $480 from Newegg. The sale ends in 4 days. Then it (supposedly) will go back to it's $600 price tag. 

If I were you, I'd either make a decision within the next 4 days between the ASUS MG279Q and the Pixio PX77, or I would just get the Pixio PX77 and a custom stand with a USB 3.0 Hub separate. It would cost less overall if you can't buy within the next 4 days, and then you'd have a custom stand that works with all your monitors, so that the crappy stands, if you ever change monitors again in the future, don't matter at all. 

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23 minutes ago, Vitalius said:

Regardless*

Better stand is arguably worth it if you don't plan on buying a custom mount. 

Not sure what the "better support" thing is about. I emailed Pixio about the Dynamic Contrast Ratio issue I noticed. Where it would go off if the screen had enough black or dark pixels on it. They answered all of my questions in detail and are working on a firmware fix for the issue now. Take that as you will.

@rphawks The Freesync refresh rates are the same for this panel on all the monitors that use it. It's 55hz to 144hz. 

I also want to point out that the ASUS MG279Q is currently on sale for $480 from Newegg. The sale ends in 4 days. Then it (supposedly) will go back to it's $600 price tag. 

If I were you, I'd either make a decision within the next 4 days between the ASUS MG279Q and the Pixio PX77, or I would just get the Pixio PX77 and a custom stand with a USB 3.0 Hub separate. It would cost less overall if you can't buy within the next 4 days, and then you'd have a custom stand that works with all your monitors, so that the crappy stands, if you ever change monitors again in the future, don't matter at all. 

Haha. No. Irregardless. It's a word, just because you don't know it doesn't mean you need to correct it.

 

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1 hour ago, dizmo said:

Haha. No. Irregardless. It's a word, just because you don't know it doesn't mean you need to correct it.

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I mean... why would you? Intentionally using a more obtuse word that means the exact same thing?

I understand language evolves and new words get added to it all the time, but there are some things that just don't make sense to do. 

I could use "lol" in regular conversation and it would be understood but only because of its adoption rate. It'd be weird otherwise, and people still choose not to do it because it comes off as strange. 

I will probably never use irregardless in regular conversation unless for this very reason (to explain why I don't), and I will always find it strange when other people do use it. 

I mean people can do whatever they fancy. I'm just saying I have good reasons to find it strange to use that word. I'd even say it's technically a word, but I'd still find the need to correct you regardless.

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4 hours ago, Vitalius said:

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Don't know if my mention got to you, but thanks for dropping by and giving some insight into the Pixio panel.

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6 hours ago, Vitalius said:

Regardless*

Better stand is arguably worth it if you don't plan on buying a custom mount. 

Not sure what the "better support" thing is about. I emailed Pixio about the Dynamic Contrast Ratio issue I noticed. Where it would go off if the screen had enough black or dark pixels on it. They answered all of my questions in detail and are working on a firmware fix for the issue now. Take that as you will.

@rphawks The Freesync refresh rates are the same for this panel on all the monitors that use it. It's 55hz to 144hz. 

I also want to point out that the ASUS MG279Q is currently on sale for $480 from Newegg. The sale ends in 4 days. Then it (supposedly) will go back to it's $600 price tag. 

If I were you, I'd either make a decision within the next 4 days between the ASUS MG279Q and the Pixio PX77, or I would just get the Pixio PX77 and a custom stand with a USB 3.0 Hub separate. It would cost less overall if you can't buy within the next 4 days, and then you'd have a custom stand that works with all your monitors, so that the crappy stands, if you ever change monitors again in the future, don't matter at all. 

Yeah, I noticed the sale. Only problem is... quality control looks worse than Pixio's. Just look at the reviews...

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