Contrast was the main strength of the older C24G1. Whilst contrast on this model was not as strong, it was very impressive for its panel type. Delivering static contrast that was roughly one and a half times the specified value and delivering slightly less ‘IPS glow’ than average for the screen size and panel type. The ‘IPS glow’ was still a feature, though, and contrast in general is certainly an area in general where VA models are worthy of more praise than IPS-type panels. The colour reproduction in this model was really where this model came into its own. It was quite well set up out of the box, delivering a punchy and vibrant image with excellent shade variety and fairly strong colour consistency. Not up there with the strongest IPS-type performers, but noticeably more consistent than VA or TN models. After some minor tweaking, things were nicely balanced – with the generous colour gamut and consistent output of the IPS-type panel providing a vibrancy and richness throughout the screen than competing TN and VA models simply can’t match. And indeed, the generous colour gamut is something which sets it apart from more expensive IPS-type competitors using the 24.5” AU Optronics panel, including the Acer XV253QP and ASUS VG259Q.

The Full HD resolution is quite limiting in some respects, although a higher resolution would demand a significant price premium and is harder to drive This really makes contrast auto adjust and dark scenes much better and colors output is pretty decent. And the good news? Gamers on a budget will finally be able to enjoy competitive FPS titles with excellent image quality, but without any prominent motion blur. COVERAGE: The plan covers all defects & malfunctions under the original manufacturer’s warranty. The plan starts the day after the manufacturer’s warranty ends. It does not cover physical or liquid damage, accessories, consumables or parts that are not covered under the standard manufacturer’s warranty.The bottom line; an accomplished product with vibrant and varied colour output, pleasing contrast and responsiveness for an IPS-type panel and very attractive pricing.

Low input lag, well-tuned pixel overdrive at up to 144Hz and Adaptive-Sync doing its thing on both AMD and Nvidia GPUs to reduce stuttering and tearing Now, this is an entry-level high refresh rate IPS panel display that serves as an alternative to the popular TN and VA models.

We used a small tool called SMTT 2.0 and a sensitive camera to compare the 24G2U (24G2)’s latency with a screen of known latency. To help maximise accuracy, over 30 repeat readings were taken. Using the method, we measured 3.79ms (a bit over 1/2 a frame @144Hz) of input lag. The status of the ‘FreeSync’ (‘Adaptive Sync’) setting in the OSD made no measurable difference to this result and neither did activating the MBR (Motion Blur Reduction) feature. This value is influenced both by the element of input lag you ‘feel’ (signal delay) and the element you ‘see’ (pixel responsiveness). It indicates a low signal delay which shouldn’t bother even sensitive users. We don’t have the means to accurately measure input lag with Adaptive-Sync active in a variable refresh rate environment. Vibrant and varied colour output straight from the box with a generous colour gamut and fairly strong colour consistency Quite a feature-rich OSD, good ergonomic flexibility, very slender top and side bezels and competitive pricing

The OSD (On Screen Display) is controlled by pressable buttons beneath the right side of the bottom bezel. A small forwards-facing power LED is also included in this region, to the right of the buttons. This glows white when the monitor is on and amber when it enters a low power state (signal to the system is lost). The video below explores this menu system.Scanning Frequency VGA/DP1.2/HDMI1.4 : 30 -160KHz (H) VGA : 50 -146 Hz (V) DP1.2/HDMI1.4 :48-146Hz (V)

Results here were variable, with significant deviations recorded towards the right side of the screen. The highest deviation was recorded towards the bottom right (DeltaE 4.3). By eye we could see that this side of the screen and in particular the bottom right corner appeared noticeably cooler (higher colour temperature) than the rest of the screen, when viewing some lighter shades such as white. As with other aspects of uniformity, it’s important to remember that individual units vary and that you can expect deviation beyond the measured points. Another crucial thing to note regarding IPS panel displays is IPS glow,whichis an expected downside of this panel technology. We also made some observations using the film Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This is a title with plenty of high-contrast scenes – or, at least, scenes that show contrasting content and look their cinematic best on models with strong contrast. Explosions ripping through space, light sabers lighting up dark interior locations and suchlike. The AOC provided a decent cinematic look to the film overall, with bright elements contrasting well against darker surroundings. Not comparable to models with much stronger contrast (and there’s ‘IPS glow’ in this case as well) but not bad at all for a non-VA LCD panel. The consistent gamma throughout the screen could also be appreciated, avoiding things appearing ‘flooded’ with extra unintended detail peripherally (especially lower down, on TN models) or too well-masked elsewhere (especially higher up, on TN models). Edit 03.05.2023 : After using it 4 months and comparing with LG24GN650/BENQ EX2510S/ViewSonic XG2405 I can say its a Very good budget oriented monitor if you slightly tweak it. There is some eye strain issue which is caused by 3 things. 1) Overdrive (Make it off) 2) Gsync (Turn off) Freesync (Turn off too) and slightly reduce the contrast or the Blue color by 1 or 2. IPS glow’ ate away at some detail peripherally and the minimum luminance is quite high, which could be problematic for sensitive usersThe gamma is now significantly increased, giving a deep ‘cinematic’ look that is inaccurate but that some users may like. This greatly affects dark shades, masking a lot of low-end details. Alternatively, you can use AMD FreeSync,which provides a variable refresh rate for compatible graphics cards to eliminate screen tearing and stuttering completely. Contrast was also decent overall on Shadow of the Tomb Raider. This is a title where dimly lit interior locations, such as small passageways and caves are common. Often lit by a few point sources of light. As such, it looks its best where contrast performance is strong. Whilst the atmosphere the monitor created on this title wasn’t the same as on a VA model with stronger contrast, it was still respectable. The strong static contrast, for the panel type, and the ‘IPS glow’ being slightly more subdued than normal helped in this respect. But the ‘IPS glow’ is certainly still present and affects the dark regions of this title, if viewing in dimmer lighting conditions. There were no clear shifts in gamma as you’d get on VA models and to a greater extent TN models, though, so detail levels (‘IPS glow’ aside) were well-maintained. Brighter shades contrasted well with darker surroundings, whilst the screen surface imparted only a light misty graininess rather than anything more ‘smeary’ or obvious.