Is a gaming IPS monitor comparable to other productivity based IPS monitors in the same price range in terms of color accuracy and image quality?

[PRATZiLLA]

I am planning to purchase a new monitor for gaming and photo editing and decided on the Benq MOBIUZ EX2510 which has an IPS panel, 99% sRGB, as well as 144hz refresh rate. I would like to know how much of a difference would there be between the Benq and other monitors (in terms of photo editing related work) in the same price range such as the Dell U2415.

[Chris Pratt]

Whether it's a "gaming monitor" or not has no bearing. You'd have to compare the sRGB/DCI-P3 coverage for each monitor. I will say BenQ makes cheaper displays, that are almost always inferior, and 99% sRGB is pretty pedestrian. For true photo editing work, you'd want to be 90%+ DCI-P3 and 120%+ sRGB.

[SolarNova]

Depends on the price range.

 

Generally speaking on the cheaper end of the spectrum there is a distinction, however as you go up in price the displays potential are the same.

 

If your in a hobby or professional industry that requires colour accuracy then you should also already be aware that you cant just buy a Monitor with an advertised (or tested) colour gamut of X,Y, and Z and then plug it in and use it and expect good results.

Calibration is a necessity. In that regard ANY monitor can be accurate within its colour gamut capability. What ur buying when u look at high Gamut numbers, is a wider colour range , not accuracy, as accuracy is something u need to calibrate into the display yourself.

Also as explained in the pinned thread on "How to choose a monitor" , advertised specs should be taken with a grain of salt. Check tested reviews.