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EPP/EDU LG Partner Store 45″ LG Ultragear QHD 200Hz 1ms Curved Gaming Monitor (45GR65DC-B) $445.50 using perks10 promo code
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I saw this monitor on sale from their partner store using an EPP/EDU discount and using promo code perks10 to drop it down to $445.50 before tax. Shipping is free.
https://members.us.lg.c
Product Specs:
Resolution: 5120 x 1440
Refresh Rate: 200Hz
Panel: VA
Color Grade: DCI-P3 95%
Brightness: 400nits
Curvature: 1500R
VRR: FreeSync Premium Pro
Ports:
2 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
2 x USB-A 3.0 Ports
1 x 3.5mm 4-Pole Headphone out w/ DTS HP:X
Model: 45GR65DC-B
A bit cheaper than the previous front page deal but requires a EDU/EPP account and perks10 promo code.
https://members.us.lg.c
Product Specs:
Resolution: 5120 x 1440
Refresh Rate: 200Hz
Panel: VA
Color Grade: DCI-P3 95%
Brightness: 400nits
Curvature: 1500R
VRR: FreeSync Premium Pro
Ports:
2 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
2 x USB-A 3.0 Ports
1 x 3.5mm 4-Pole Headphone out w/ DTS HP:X
Model: 45GR65DC-B
A bit cheaper than the previous front page deal but requires a EDU/EPP account and perks10 promo code.
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I saw this monitor on sale from their partner store using an EPP/EDU discount and using promo code perks10 to drop it down to $445.50 before tax. Shipping is free.
https://members.us.lg.c
Product Specs:
Resolution: 5120 x 1440
Refresh Rate: 200Hz
Panel: VA
Color Grade: DCI-P3 95%
Brightness: 400nits
Curvature: 1500R
VRR: FreeSync Premium Pro
Ports:
2 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
2 x USB-A 3.0 Ports
1 x 3.5mm 4-Pole Headphone out w/ DTS HP:X
Model: 45GR65DC-B
A bit cheaper than the previous front page deal but requires a EDU/EPP account and perks10 promo code.
https://members.us.lg.c
Product Specs:
Resolution: 5120 x 1440
Refresh Rate: 200Hz
Panel: VA
Color Grade: DCI-P3 95%
Brightness: 400nits
Curvature: 1500R
VRR: FreeSync Premium Pro
Ports:
2 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
2 x USB-A 3.0 Ports
1 x 3.5mm 4-Pole Headphone out w/ DTS HP:X
Model: 45GR65DC-B
A bit cheaper than the previous front page deal but requires a EDU/EPP account and perks10 promo code.
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Samsung NEO panels use a Mini-LED Backlight to boost the peak brightness as high as an eye scorching 2000 nits, while benefitting from the near OLED black levels.
LG has taken to using an Edge Lighting on these panels and really most of their QNED TVs, and much like Sony they've done a very good job at manipulating the contrast curve in real time so you won't always be able to tell it isn't FALD or Mini-LED Backlit.
The color volume on these monitors has been measured between 94% and 96% of DCI-P3 levels which is pretty impressive because it isn't using the Quantum Dot technology.
The response time is on par with most 240 Hz non OLED panels even if the refresh is slightly lower. To be fair, Samsung's 240 Hz Non-NEO models really couldn't use the 240 Hz mode either without having artifacts and screen tearing.
The average brightness of this panel was 400 nits out of the box, where calibrated is generally 200 nits, and the Peak Brightness is 800 nits.
Black levels were measured where most VA panels are, at 0.07 vs OLED 0.00, so probably too dim for you to really see the difference and given that the Peak Brightness is similar the effective Contrast ration should be sufficient.
I couldn't find much on motion blur or smearing at all, so you might want to review that.
There is some glow, because it is edge-lit and not backlit and this causes the screen uniformity to be slightly worse than average.
The PPI of this 32:9 Aspect Ratio Monitor is 118, so it is sharper than most 49" screens.
This is just what I could gather from the reviews online really quick, and despite the few flaws, it is actually very good for the money.
Oh and 32:9 isn't always great for multiplayer gaming as some games don't support it.
IPS is better for viewing angles (not really relevant for a monitor), and Motion Blur, but way worse with contrast ratios and black levels. These are viable options and not really any worse than most IPS panels, plus they're a lot cheaper than an equivalent sized IPS panel. It simply is a better bang for the buck.
Oh and I'm typing this on a Quantum-Mini-LED Samsung display... Those technologies are just laid over the VA panel.
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VA (Vertical Alignment) Panel: This is a type of LCD panel technology known for its high contrast ratios, decent color accuracy, and better viewing angles than TN panels but not as good as IPS. VA panels are commonly used in gaming monitors and TVs because of their deep blacks.
Mini LED Panel: This refers to the backlighting technology used in LCD displays. Mini LED backlights use thousands of tiny LEDs to improve brightness, contrast, and local dimming, reducing issues like blooming and improving HDR performance. Mini LED can be used with both VA and IPS panels.
So, you can have a VA panel with Mini LED backlighting, but they are not the same thing. One is about how the pixels align (VA), and the other is about how the screen is illuminated (Mini LED).
You ever think maybe you just don't know what you're talking about and others have already done this research.
You ever think maybe you just don't know what you're talking about and others have already done this research.
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The reason they use the VA panel is the near OLED black levels of that technology.
The reason they use the VA panel is the near OLED black levels of that technology.
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