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Office Depot/Office Max [officedepot.com] has the Lenovo 31.5" QHD IPS AMD Freesync LED Monitor (C32q-20) back on sale for $179.99 + Free Delivery
https://www.officedepot.com/a/pro...D-Monitor/
Also available at urlhasbeenblocked for $179.99 + Free Shipping (sold/shipped by Office Depot):
https://www.urlhasbeenblocked.com/shop/offi...t/6838505/ OOS
Matches price from
previous FP Deal from December
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Some Specs:
- 31.5" QHD IPS LED display delivers crisp, vibrant visuals. Supports up to 1.07 billion colors.
- 178° viewing angle promotes a comfortable view from every direction.
- 2560 x 1440 maximum resolution at 75Hz. Creates a high level of picture detail for a clear, bold display.
- 4 ms response time allows pixels to change colors quickly. Helps avoid streaking in fast-moving scenes.
- HDMI 1.4 and DP1.2 ports make it easy to enjoy high-quality media (cables sold separately).
- AMD FreeSync™ technology ensures stutter-free games.
- Certified for Low Blue Light by TÜV for comfortable viewing.
- 100mm x 100mm VESA mount support for easy wall mounting.
- Backed by the manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty.
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Stand is "meh" and wobbles a little when I type, but it does tilt a little and there is VESA support. I will probably end up going the VESA mount route anyway.
I have it side-by-side with a 1440p 24-inch Acer IPS Free-Sync monitor. Of course, by comparison the Acer seems a lot sharper because of the higher PPI, but this one is still pretty sharp. I was concerned about the pixel density, since a 27" is more ideal for 1440p, but this one still looks pretty good despite the pixels being slightly more visible. It is massive compared to my little Acer, which was a bit small for work/games.
The screen looks less vibrant on this Lenovo than with the Acer, and the colors are more reddish overall. I'd have to do some tests/calibration to know which is actually more accurate. Curiously, the colors look almost the same if I turn the Blue Light filter ON on my Acer and leave it OFF on this Lenovo and then up the Lenovo's brightness/contrast. The menu controls are terrible and there are less options overall, especially compared to the dedicated knob on the back of the Acer and the wider range of options. It isn't a big deal but it is something to consider. Edit: Also, for some reason, the button that is labeled with a back arrow is the one that goes forward, and the one that looks like it goes forward is the one that goes back. Just to make it more annoying for the user I suppose.
Overall, seems pretty sweet for the price and it will be nice to have a larger display for gaming/work. VESA mount support makes up for mediocre stand, and the colors look pretty good even if they might need a little tweaking. No dead pixels or flicker problems, or anything of that nature. I'd say it is a good buy unless you really want a faster refresh rate for gaming instead of an IPS display, or would prefer a 27" for a slightly more ideal pixel density.
Haven't really tested response time as I am not using it as a gaming monitor, but for general use including watching photos and videos. Brightness is more than adequate for regular use. Haven't noticed any issues with screen uniformity or light bleed.
Couple of things to keep in mind - it does not have built-in speakers and the stand is completely non-adjustable. Overall I am happy with the monitor.
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Can anyone give some first hand reviews of this monitor? I have $50+ in rewards to burn and looking for reasons not to use them up on this deal.
Haven't really tested response time as I am not using it as a gaming monitor, but for general use including watching photos and videos. Brightness is more than adequate for regular use. Haven't noticed any issues with screen uniformity or light bleed.
Couple of things to keep in mind - it does not have built-in speakers and the stand is completely non-adjustable. Overall I am happy with the monitor.
Edit: Specs from Lenovo [lenovo.com]
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Stand is "meh" and wobbles a little when I type, but it does tilt a little and there is VESA support. I will probably end up going the VESA mount route anyway.
I have it side-by-side with a 1440p 24-inch Acer IPS Free-Sync monitor. Of course, by comparison the Acer seems a lot sharper because of the higher PPI, but this one is still pretty sharp. I was concerned about the pixel density, since a 27" is more ideal for 1440p, but this one still looks pretty good despite the pixels being slightly more visible. It is massive compared to my little Acer, which was a bit small for work/games.
The screen looks less vibrant on this Lenovo than with the Acer, and the colors are more reddish overall. I'd have to do some tests/calibration to know which is actually more accurate. Curiously, the colors look almost the same if I turn the Blue Light filter ON on my Acer and leave it OFF on this Lenovo and then up the Lenovo's brightness/contrast. The menu controls are terrible and there are less options overall, especially compared to the dedicated knob on the back of the Acer and the wider range of options. It isn't a big deal but it is something to consider. Edit: Also, for some reason, the button that is labeled with a back arrow is the one that goes forward, and the one that looks like it goes forward is the one that goes back. Just to make it more annoying for the user I suppose.
Overall, seems pretty sweet for the price and it will be nice to have a larger display for gaming/work. VESA mount support makes up for mediocre stand, and the colors look pretty good even if they might need a little tweaking. No dead pixels or flicker problems, or anything of that nature. I'd say it is a good buy unless you really want a faster refresh rate for gaming instead of an IPS display, or would prefer a 27" for a slightly more ideal pixel density.
For under $200 after tax, I don't think you can beat it.
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Check the monitor settings. The default color mode is literally called "reddish". If you change it to "neutral", you might get a more natural color from it out of the box.
Also, thank you for your review! Very detailed.