Asus PB278QR?

[Justhavocman]

Has anyone had any experience with this specific monitor? I can't seem to find a review on it yet. I'm mostly concerned with the backlight bleed and the input lag on this thing. Thanks in advance.

[Justhavocman]

Bump

[GrimNeo]

Why don't you check the amazon reviews. http://www.amazon.com/PB278Q-27-Inch-LED-lit-Professional-Graphics/dp/B009C3M7H0

[Justhavocman]

Why don't you check the amazon reviews. http://www.amazon.com/PB278Q-27-Inch-LED-lit-Professional-Graphics/dp/B009C3M7H0

You linked the PB278Q model , i was referring to the PB278QR :3

[LinusTech]

I think it's really new still

[GrimNeo]

You linked the PB278Q model , i was referring to the PB278QR :3

OH sorry. http://wecravegamestoo.com/forums/monitor-reviews-discussion/15515-asus-pb278qr-pb278q-2014-review-semi-glossy-pwm-flicker-free-8-bit-ahva.html Here is a comparison review.

[Justhavocman]

I think it's really new still

I'm guessing this means " wait out until more people get their hands on the monitor and we see more reviews coming out" ?

[div033]

I've had the 2014 PB278Q for a few months now, which is basically the same thing as the PB278QR minus a couple display modes.

 

I've noticed a couple issues that I haven't been able to pinpoint if it's the monitor is at fault. One is I occasionally see flickering pixels when looking at certain images. They're very erratic in nature. I'm not sure if it's my GPU, DVI-D cable, or the monitor itself. Similarly, when using DisplayPort and letting it go to sleep, it required to be unplugged and plugged back in before it would actually wake. I think I read something about the EVGA GTX 970s having some DisplayPort issues though so that could've been the cause of that. I also had some light bleed on the lower right corner which I managed to fix by taking off the bezel and strategically placing some electical tape where it'd apply more pressure to the panel, eliminating the bleed almost entirely. Another thing to note is that this panel does exhibit quite a bit of glow, so make sure you're looking at it head on (eyes meet middle of display) for the best results.

 

Aside from those few issues, it's been an incredible display. I really lucked out when I thought I was getting the PLS version but ended up with the AHVA panel instead. I just got a Spyder4Pro which says it covers 100% sRGB after calibration. I don't have the delta-E values since I don't have the elite version, but I am considering upgrading.

[Silent_R493]

I'm guessing this means " wait out until more people get their hands on the monitor and we see more reviews coming out" ?

http://wecravegamestoo.com/forums/monitor-reviews-discussion/15515-asus-pb278qr-pb278q-2014-review-semi-glossy-pwm-flicker-free-8-bit-ahva.html

 

Pretty decent write up.  

 

I was considering one myself since I just upgraded to a 980 Strix.   I'd ROG Swift but their never in stock and more pricey then i'd like.

[Geekazoid]

OH sorry. http://wecravegamestoo.com/forums/monitor-reviews-discussion/15515-asus-pb278qr-pb278q-2014-review-semi-glossy-pwm-flicker-free-8-bit-ahva.html Here is a comparison review.

From that review it seems as though the ASUS PB278Q with its Samsung PLS panel performs better as far as contrast is concerned.

ASUS PB278Q (PLS) Contrast: 950:1

ASUS PB278QR (AHVA) Contrast: 550:1

[Geekazoid]

I think it's really new still

It was mentioned awhile back, but from my understanding ASUS was only going to release it in countries like Australia, UK, but not the USA or Canada unfortunately for you guys.

[div033]

From that review it seems as though the ASUS PB278Q with its Samsung PLS panel performs better as far as contrast is concerned.

ASUS PB278Q (PLS) Contrast: 950:1

ASUS PB278QR (AHVA) Contrast: 550:1

 

That contrast value you pulled (550:1) only occurs when the monitor is set to User color mode, which is not recommended. If it's set to standard, it's 775:1. Still lower than the PLS - this is one area the update is worse in. It does, however, improve significantly in others, like input lag, color accuracy and a lack of PWM flickering. Tbh the biggest disappointment about this monitor is the lackluster displayport performance. The black bezel doesn't bother me as much as it seems to that reviewer.

 

It was mentioned awhile back, but from my understanding ASUS was only going to release it in countries like Australia, UK, but not the USA or Canada unfortunately for you guys.

 

The U.S. got the monitor in the form of a silent update to the existing PB278Q under the same model number. I bought mine completely expecting PLS with PWM flickering and was puzzled when it didn't have it. Lo and behold, I had a new "2014 edition" version - almost exactly the same as the PB278QR minus a couple splendid display modes (and one other OSD setting I believe). Asus is hands down the worst tech company when it comes to customer communication.