32" Monoprice Dark Matter QHD 165Hz 1ms IPS Gaming Monitor

deftpwnz

Nov 18, 2022 1:49 AM

134 Comments

Joined Nov 2014

deftpwnzNov 18, 2022 1:49 AM

134 Comments

This monitor or the Samsung 32" G5 Odyssey?

https://www.samsung.com/us/comput...7tqwnxdc/?

2

Nooblit11

Nov 18, 2022 2:52 AM

516 Comments

Joined Aug 2013

Nooblit11Nov 18, 2022 2:52 AM

516 Comments

Quote from TheAlchemist10

:

Wouldn't this be better than the LG monitor (VA vs IPS) that was on Walmart for $200 too even tho this is sort of a no name brand?!?

there is no HDR on this particular model, so it really depends on what you're looking for. i think for 200 it's not a bad deal, but be forewarned:

i once tried 4 times in a row buying a monitor from monoprice, and despite their "pixel perfect guarantee" every single unit they shipped me had at least 5 dead/stuck pixels on it. the price and everything is always incredibly enticing, but you need to understand that brands like this, pixio, and a lot of others that seem way too good for the price are using b-grade panels that samsung sells wholesale to these companies to make their own housing for. the chance of you getting one that is actually flawless is slim to none, and these companies really bank on you not noticing.

5

Korbo

Nov 18, 2022 5:32 AM

335 Comments

Joined Apr 2015

KorboNov 18, 2022 5:32 AM

335 Comments

There's a review on the site that helpfully confirms the stand can sorta rotate into portrait mode, except it's not tall enough for the screen to clear the table unless you put the base on a raised platform.

Quote from Grassmudhorse

:

This is entry level IPS, possibly with b rate panels. It likely looks worse than LG's VA

Their site claims it "features an A+ grade panel", FWIW.

1

canyonheights9

Nov 18, 2022 6:33 AM

3.6K Comments

Joined Dec 2017

canyonheights9Nov 18, 2022 6:33 AM

3.6K Comments

Quote from thomasbaal

:

Can you also check if FTX can recover while you're at it? 😧

Yes it will. But only if more rubes buy vapor bitcoins with real money.

GannMan

Nov 18, 2022 7:17 AM

763 Comments

Joined Nov 2020

GannManNov 18, 2022 7:17 AM

763 Comments

A lot of people been looking at crappy monitors for more money, this is the deal I been suggesting to wait for

2

WiseLeopard609

Nov 18, 2022 9:30 AM

380 Comments

Joined Dec 2019

WiseLeopard609Nov 18, 2022 9:30 AM

380 Comments

Solid deal but I'm going to hold too see if I can't do a little better on Black Friday.

I have never had an issue with monoprice. The open box monitor I purchased over a year ago had no dead pixels, and I have never read any evidence that monoprice is selling b-grade product. Then again, with 3 million pixels it is possible a couple are bad and I would never notice.

2

Paradisesales

Nov 18, 2022 9:55 AM

657 Comments

Joined Jan 2020

ParadisesalesNov 18, 2022 9:55 AM

657 Comments

Thanks in 4 1

1

quangnguyen93

Nov 18, 2022 10:41 AM

71 Comments

Joined Jul 2015

quangnguyen93Nov 18, 2022 10:41 AM

71 Comments

Quote from smacky00

:

The specs look good for a casual gamer with a Series X, right? Only question is if it's HDMI 2.1 but the person I'm buying it for plays Fall Guys and Elden Ring, currently. Not a competitive, pro gamer by any means.

The price and size seem good since this person was torn between a TV or a monitor since it will be on their desk and they plan to connect their laptop to it too from time to time.

It has 2X HDMI 2.0 and 2X Display Port 1.2

1

Zizka

Nov 18, 2022 4:22 PM

3.5K Comments

Joined Feb 2017

ZizkaNov 18, 2022 4:22 PM

3.5K Comments

Seems like an awesome deal.

Zizka

Nov 18, 2022 4:23 PM

3.5K Comments

Joined Feb 2017

ZizkaNov 18, 2022 4:23 PM

3.5K Comments

Quote from Nooblit11

:

there is no HDR on this particular model, so it really depends on what you're looking for. i think for 200 it's not a bad deal, but be forewarned:

i once tried 4 times in a row buying a monitor from monoprice, and despite their "pixel perfect guarantee" every single unit they shipped me had at least 5 dead/stuck pixels on it. the price and everything is always incredibly enticing, but you need to understand that brands like this, pixio, and a lot of others that seem way too good for the price are using b-grade panels that samsung sells wholesale to these companies to make their own housing for. the chance of you getting one that is actually flawless is slim to none, and these companies really bank on you not noticing.

Good point.

Doctor_Drago

Nov 18, 2022 5:38 PM

875 Comments

Joined May 2015

Doctor_DragoNov 18, 2022 5:38 PM

875 Comments

No brightness listed on site. Any monitor brightness lower than 400 is not gonna be great.

Still a decent deal for a cheap starter monitor

Last edited by Doctor_Drago November 18, 2022 at 09:41 AM.

JustinMKN

Nov 18, 2022 6:45 PM

224 Comments

Joined Dec 2004

JustinMKNNov 18, 2022 6:45 PM

224 Comments

I love monoprice monitors, I have 3 different, two 32" one curved, and one 49" dark matter ultra wide that has met every gaming need I've wanted and office productivity. Multiple inputs PIP for my 49". 32" my wife uses for work. The only catch is I typically ordered all of mine through target market place, so I could return it to a target store if I ever had a problem like dead pixels, which I have not.

Gaming with RTX 3090 @ 1440p 120hz has been great for me, I notice 80hz and below, but couldn't tell a difference much above 120hz. So the fact that his is 165hz awesome.

Best wishes.

1

StefanM9365

Nov 18, 2022 8:36 PM

23 Comments

Joined Aug 2015

StefanM9365Nov 18, 2022 8:36 PM

23 Comments

Purchased their 34" UW one 1.5 years ago, and it had serious issue with backlighting and osd a few months ago. Return was easy and simple (about 2 weeks total time).

bonapartist

Nov 19, 2022 2:54 AM

2.3K Comments

Joined Nov 2009

bonapartistNov 19, 2022 2:54 AM

2.3K Comments

Really torn as to buy this or any of the comparably priced 32 inch 1440p 144hz-165hz monitors currently on SD, like the Walmart LG for $200. Being IPS with apparently quite good black levels according to a review posted by another member on page 1 seems promising. I'm leaning toward this one, but it's such a hard call!

TotalKonfuzion

Nov 20, 2022 5:59 AM

2.4K Comments

Joined Dec 2006

TotalKonfuzionNov 20, 2022 5:59 AM

2.4K Comments

Quote from bonapartist

:

Really torn as to buy this or any of the comparably priced 32 inch 1440p 144hz-165hz monitors currently on SD, like the Walmart LG for $200. Being IPS with apparently quite good black levels according to a review posted by another member on page 1 seems promising. I'm leaning toward this one, but it's such a hard call!

The motion blur and smearing with blacks made me return the Costco model of the LG at Walmart. It was horrendous.

32" Monoprice Dark Matter QHD 165Hz 1ms IPS Gaming Monitor

$200

$400

Editor's Notes

Original Post

Editor's Notes

Original Post

Community Voting

Top Comments

Join The Conversation

50 Comments

Join The Conversation

Related Deals

Related Searches

Popular Deals

Trending Deals