how is the burn in situation? ..a year is not a long time but i use my monitor mainly for regular PC stuff and very rarely game and i don´t wannma think about if i am doing something harmful to the monitor or not. a size above 32 inch in 16:9 also would be nice.. i mean if i upgrade from 27 inch i want it to be a massive upgrade.
I had a high end IPS monitor and picked up an ASUS OLED monitor last month. I cannot put into words how big of an upgrade it's been. Gaming on this thing has been an incredible experience so far.
Yeah I have the MPG321URX and the panel is incredible! OLED for a monitor honestly I find more impressive than a TV. Mainly cause I spend more time on it than a TV.
@@shininngg I was scared of burn in too. I held off on buying one for almost 3 years but after watching all of the long-term burn in tests on UA-cam, I decided that burn in is something I should no longer be scared of. The technology has matured enough that I felt confident spending the money on it. Plus, with all of the pixel shifting and pixel cleaning features built into modern OLED monitors, burn in is virtually a non-issue these days. And if for some reason you do get burn in, almost every OLED monitor comes with a 3 year burn in warranty that will replace the monitor.
@@Spealer I agree! We have a LG C1 OLED tv in my house and it's nice to watch, but these newer high-end OLED computer monitors are on an entirely different level. I got the ASUS PG34WCDM OLED Ultrawide and this thing completely blows away the LG OLED TV we have.
I have the ROG PG24QP 540hz monitor and the biggest positive I got out of it was my aim! To have a monitor respond to every movement in my mouse and to be able to see fast moving enemies and see what I'm looking at BLEW MY MIND! Crazy to think OLEDs will be at this level soon!!
Oleds probably will be above sooner than later, tn took decades to reach 480hz and oleds what, 5 years? The low response times also make a huge difference so im pretty sure where gonna see oleds with 600+ hz in no time (the only problem is the GPUs and games that could run like that)
@@Slixbrah true to an extent, 480hz will still look better than say regular 240hz even if you're not hitting 480fps at all times and dyac/blackframe insertion isn't for everyone(causes eye-strain/fatigue for some) to add to that colour/contrast on an oled is going to be way better than what any lcd gaming monitor is going to produce.
do you think he's working alone or does he have a team behind him ? Because god damn all of his videos are super super qualitative, concise and straight to the point
Hey man. I started watching your videos 4 months ago. I have always been a fan of pc building but your content really sparked my curiosity to finally build one, it was challenging specially since I got a defective ram module and took me days to diagnose. Thanks for your content I have supported you with some wallpapers but still wanted to thank you for your great content. Also bought the Ikea desk of your setup it's so sick!!! My dream setup
The LG32GS has been an absolute life saver. I can code with a massive workspace then prac/compete in CS with a button. I got so tired of switching these damn monitors lmao
You have no idea how much I appreciate you making these kinds of videos. Your knowledge for gaming products helps a lot of people including me into deciding. Keep doing your thing king 👑
Glad to hear that a word of advice though when you play competitive games in the 1080p mode up the render resolution in game to 1440p and it’ll look like 1440p 480hz 🫡
@@kylemckenna Yeah man. First people are complaining about the matte display it is a non issue this thing is super clear and sharp. Only people that actually own and use this monitor will appreciate it. The one thing I would suggest is turning on pixel shift just to give yourself an added layer of protection not sure why it's not on by default. Honestly, everything else is pretty much setup perfectly out of the box. If you play a lot of dark games you also might want to bump up black stabilizer a few ticks. Somewhere in the 55 - 60 range is prob good.
yo! your videos are getting better with every upload, this not-too-distracting ambient music and the way you have set up the lights (especially the red stripe on the wall haha😅) is just awesome! absolutely looking forward to your future reviews, every single one is a banger😁
Yeah, should out to set design & lighting. I loved the amber glow of some of the past sets. The red splash on the wall and the highlight here was a solid option!
I bought the LG dual mode monitor despite everyone calling it trash because of the matte coating and I just have to say that if you have never even tried it there's no way you can tell me that the matte coating is even noticeable compared to glossy it's just people who have never even experienced it saying that, easily the best monitor on the market right now and your the only youtuber who I've seen agree with that thanks for being realistic in your monitor reviews
When you open your browser or have a white or grey window open like Figma, can you see the sand like grain? Like in the matte asus 1440 240hz? I understand people don’t see this is gaming but if you can see it on desktop or other apps it’s a deal breaker for those who want both
that LG 27GS was $570 USD brand new on Amazon Canada during prime sales, great deal for a 1440p 240hz OLED. I personally just picked up the LG 34GS95QE-B which is a 34 inch 3440x1440 240hz OLED monitor for $690 USD during prime sale, it’s been incredible for immersion.
@@AD-sg9tr actually works fine for me but you can just set the specific game to 1440p and it’ll function as a 27” 16:9 Like valorant defaults to 16:9 mode but cod can run ultrawide if you want
@@AD-sg9tr It’s been great so far for fps games like cod/battlefield/destiny, but for competitive fps like cs/val it’s obviously not the best pick. also the 800R curve is not for everyone.
@@Kryptix0III Yeah my bad I was talking especially about FPS games. Every pros has 24.5 or 27inches maximum, 34 just involve too much head movement. But I got you, I guess it's an insane monitor for solo games ( Ghost of tsushima, Assassin's Creed, The Last of us etc..). ;)
540hz TN is not a meme at all and I'm glad you mentioned it in your top 3. I just can't adjust to 27 or 32 inch monitors... they are way too big. Also my only use case is competitive games at high refresh rates so the 540hz TN makes sense for me and the size is amazing.
I used to play competitive games all day on 17, then 19, then 22, 24 inch monitors. It wasn’t hard to switch to 27 and then 34 and now 38” ultrawide….. immersion is more important in my damn 30’s…
Having recent gone with a 32" 4K OLED (G80SD). OLED really is a game changer. I do competive gaming with it and basically turn it into a 29" ultrawide (1600P 21:9) from in game settings for CoD. The G8 OLED even has a toggle for that aspect ratio. Really great for competitive FPS where its so clear with its high PPI but also extends FOV so much further than regular 16:9. Full 4K for everything else, work, videos, browsing, single player games.
I was timid to upgrade to OLED for a long time as I find I've gotten used to leaving my IPS/TN monitors on for long periods of time, but OLED has changed my life. I'm actually watching content on my main monitor again (youtube videos, tv shows, etc) that I found I wasn't when using a benq TN for the competitive edge it offers. I think this is the perfect balance of leaning towards a really strong competitive monitor, but being really solid for media consumption too. I just use all the OLED health features I can, and turn the monitor off when I walk away from my desk although my PC may still be on. I went with the 1440p 360hz MSI btw, and I couldn't be happier with my decision.
Hello Dave, the Benq monitor you used had DyAc+ right? How does that motion clarity compare to the one on the OLED for competitive? That's the only thing that's holding me back from getting an OLED, the Asus PG27AQDM precisely.
i’m switching from a 1080p 240hz Benq Zowie to the 1440p 360hz MSI model. This video hypes me up for it even more considering I bought the no. 2 recommended monitor before watching this video. can’t wait to see the difference from my 1080 TN to a 1440 OLED!!
Love the 27" Alienware AW2725DF QD-OLED 360Hz monitor. Perfect contrast, 0.3ms response times, brilliant vivid colors, glossy finish, lightning responsiveness, all in a beautiful incasing with typical gaming features and a solid 3 year warranty. Best purchase in years. Go with a WOLED panel if you're in a bright room, it's a brighter panel good with reflections. If brightness isn't a main concern QD-OLED makes games and content pop with it's incredible color gamut and volume. It's beautiful,
the 540hz being one of your favourites isn't really a surprise, that smoothness just makes the game feel natural and you will eventually get used to the resolution and just focus on clicking heads
Keep in mind what games you mainly play when you get one of these monitors though and what your PC can handle. Apex for example is hardcapped at 300 FPS, and that's if you can even reach that high.
I still don't understand what got into these glossy defenders. We've been fine using IPS monitors with matte coating for years, then OLED comes along and all of a sudden matte coatings are the worst thing to ever happen even though they are even better than on IPS monitors...
@@Avioto It's tribalism. The internet is rampant with it and it just keeps getting worse. So many confidently incorrect people too. Just a lot of trash out there.
Hey! I kinda forgot about it but seeing you talk about monitors again made it resurface in my mind, but thank you for your recommandations. I bought the aoc agon pro ag276qzd oled monitor you recommended quite some time ago, and i have to say i'm incredibly happy with this purchase. it was the only oled within my price range but i honestly have no complains about it, it also being my first oled purchase. As an example i've played Elden Ring in hdr with it and have been mindblown how beautiful it looks. Even without HDR, the contrast is simply exceptional and i feel like i couldn't go back to a classic panel. So yeah, thank you for your work, it definitely helped me make a purchase i'm happy about!
@@starc. I know, thats why they dont make anything good, because the competition have the same panel but in a better package and most of the time cheaper
@@G0A7 they dont have it in non curved mode / curvable like corsair do and its still the same panel not made by corsair they just dress it up like asus do
The MSI MAG 271QPX is a godsent. Love playing FPS game on it due to how fluid everything is. I got it for 700€ and love it. The fact they've listened to the community and now allow firmware updats is HUGE!
@@dantay_____tv If you set it up to max hours that is 16. you will get forced to do the cycle. So either you have to choose between pest or kolera. Get the popup in the middle of your screen every 4 hours able to postpone/cancel up to 16 hours max. or put 16 hours and not beeing able to cancel it. This is very annoying when you play competative games. I have sent MSI an ticket to make them change this popup so it dont pop up in the middle of the screen. And i also suggested them to put 15 hours use and make it possible to postpone 30-60 mins.
@@dantay_____tv You have to chose between the following: Get popup every 4 hours: max postpone to 16 hours which will force you to do the pixcel cleanup. Or put 16 hours max, that will also force you. I chose the last one. And try watch the timer. Have sent MSI a ticket to try get the popup on bottom of screen instead so it will not ruin your game and make it able to postpone it 1 hour and get the warning at 15 hours.
better than LG 27GS? I mostly do productivity/a little gaming/youtube watching. I just want a QD-OLED over an LCD. But i also really want a 27" 4K QD-OLED with the new RGB design for text fringing
I had the alienware 1440p 360hz oled and sold it for the 540hz zowie and lemme tell u he is not wrong about this thing being one of the most fluid looking monitors. The cost was out there but It looks as smooth as real life.
The LG has a cleaner aesthetic without any logo on the front but no USB-C port which is very annoying. Would buy it in a heart beat if it had a type C to connect my work laptop when I work from home. Almost perfect
FYI there are tail-less USB-C female to DisplayPort male (or HDMI) adapters that can make this easy, and they also have USB-PD input that they forward to the laptop. This could be a nice way to connect to such a display. I prefer the bring my own cable boring nice Thunderbolt cable vs having specialized cables for this kind of thing. The downside is they are only rated to 4k60 but I'm not sure if that's really a limit or just what usb-c was rated for at the time; I tend to think it's a pure electrical connection & not going to limit things more than what your laptop would do. My model is listed as ChenYang CY.
Not an issue. I am using it for work and connect to my laptop and gaming pc. I just bought a displayport to usb c cable for the laptop and it solved the issue. 10 bucks only.
Bro it’s so weird how every single time I look up a certain subject matter trying to figure out the best thing this dude makes the exact video im looking for the day after and it pops up on my fyp😂 and ik he’s one of the only people you can trust because most people don’t know actual statistics and performance or are just sponsored
@@Natureboy8383 never had a c3. We have a 65" C2 and and it looks pretty close to the same. Maybe just a little bit better. But I think the main thing about the C4 is it does 144hz where the C2 and C3 do 120hz.
The best gaming monitor is the one I have. Because I have it and can game on it it is much better than the best monitors that I don’t have and cannot game on. This is my monitor. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
I've had an oled tv as my main monitor for over two years now and it's been really great. I think people get too caught up on the gaming aspect when what they really want is more fidelity over speed. If you can afford it, oled is such a huge upgrade for content consumption followed by the resolution and the screen size .
one thing to note about the QD-OLED panels is that it can cause really bad eye strain. countless people, including me, have experienced this and have had to return the monitor for this reason
All you had to do was adjust the settings in the monitor to alleviate that. I actually just got a hold of one of the qd oled asus monitors for cheap because someone returned it complained about eye pains and they wouldn't take it back so the guy left it and charge back on his card. The store manager didn't want to deal with it decided to sale it half off as an open box.
I just bought Gigabyte's version of the 32" 4K 240Hz OLED. It's great, but be prepared to be very annoyed at the text fringing if you use it for anything but games. It's very noticeable and almost made me return it. It applies to all the QD-OLED panels, so it doesn't matter which one you get.
I got the ASUS XG27AQDMG some days ago and couldn't be happier. Is my perfect monitor. Being WOLED and glossy makes the blacks extremely deep even in a bright room.
Honestly i found optimum just through pc building stuff but now I’m thoroughly enjoying watching videos of monitors, keyboards, and everything inbetween that i probably wont buy
Best gaming/tech youtuber easily. Probably the only person on this entire platform who's opinion I trust on these things. I used to like hardware unboxed but I just can't get over tim saying the text is better on the 4k qd oled's than w oleds, it's just mental imo. I tried both and the qd oled colour fringing was TERRIBLE
A 32 inch or UWQHD monitor that I can use in a bright room (Window at my back and I cannot avoid that - plus it needs to be open in hot humid summer for air) would be good to know. But all I hear about is OLED and W OLED .... latest, massively expensive and not great in s bright room. Any suggestions or is that old tech now
I got the LG coming from 540hz /360hz/ 4K 144hz. I can confirm that the LG is worth every penny It's like having 2 monitors in one. If u have a high-end PC & Money just buy it, it will take you a few days to get used to it due to the size but I ended up pushing it a bit further, and that worked for me. You can switch from 4K to 1080p mid-game with no issue unless u have a second monitor Sometimes ur game will switch to 2nd me monitor just saying
Optimum’s initial review of the LG 1440p 240hz OLED convinced me to buy it around Black Friday and I’m beyond happy with it. It’s the perfect blend for cinematic singeplayer games and competitive games. I don’t see I point in buying 240hz+ monitors when most games don’t even reach those frames. The value of it is amazing for premium the performance is for the dropping price. Definitely recommended for wanting an amazing monitor that’s not beyond overkill
Well you just talked about competitive games…esports monitors are designed with the intent of having the lowest input lag and latency possible which incidentally means having the highest refresh rate. Besides the competitive advantage it gives you the best experience as well. Anywho that’d be the point of monitors with a 240hz+ refresh rate. Games like cs2 valorant cod Fortnite and many others run at over 240hz.
its crazy ever since Oled hits the monitor market we been getting so many good monitor in other panel type at a very competitive price, even the top tier OLed isn't too bad considered mini-led flagship from years ago can cost way more then 1k.
I got the LG OLED in January, least responsible financial decision i have made this year, but DAMN. It looks SO good. My expectations were high, but it delivered everything I expected and more. I was using UltraGear 27GP850-B (1440p 185hz IPS) which is pretty decent, but the oled blew just me away. Never going back to older technologies for my primary display. One thing worth researching before you buy however is the flickering issue with freesync/gsync, Im not sure about the newer generation, but you cannot really use variable refresh rate on the older LG models - the brightness noticeably flickers all the time. So even if the panel is g-sync compatible, you will have a bad time if you expect it to work flawlessly. I personally just turned it off all together.
Pixel Sound seems like such a huge win. Yeah i want my display to be a large speaker! Such a huge value add versus needing a clunky expensive soundbar.
Followed your advice before you even gave it lol. Picked up the newer LG 27” OLED for right around $500 used on Prime Day. It was damn near perfect when I received it.
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my wallet doesn’t appreciate me watching this video
The best part of new TOTL OLED monitors launching is that the older models become more affordable.
don't worry about it, some days I just have 360hz oled for dinner it works out for me
wait until they releases new monitor that has 10000Hz, n that day 540hz will be a regular cheap 10$ monitor for u to buy :kek:
im afaird burn ins will happen on older oleds, so idk bout that
Asus price is 1300 but I live in egypt , guess how much is it in egypt 1400 nope 1600 nope 1800 nope its 2100 it's crazy
Committed to an OLED last year and I have no regrets, thank you for your informative videos to help me make that decision!
same! rocking the asus 27inch i love it
@@dunny_420 to me, even if i had the money, it seems like i'd be paying for burn-in. albeit i don't know the extent of it.
Were you just playing or were you still working on this monitor?
how is the burn in situation?
..a year is not a long time but i use my monitor mainly for regular PC stuff and very rarely game and i don´t wannma think about if i am doing something harmful to the monitor or not.
a size above 32 inch in 16:9 also would be nice.. i mean if i upgrade from 27 inch i want it to be a massive upgrade.
@@sebastianm.2901 I have Aorus FO48U, been using it daily 8-12h for more than a year, no burn-in, I use it for work and games
I had a high end IPS monitor and picked up an ASUS OLED monitor last month. I cannot put into words how big of an upgrade it's been. Gaming on this thing has been an incredible experience so far.
same, went 1440p 180hz ips to 1080p 240hz ips to now 1440p 240hz woled and the deep blacks was the main reason
I would love to upgrade to an OLED monitor but im too scared of burn in
Yeah I have the MPG321URX and the panel is incredible! OLED for a monitor honestly I find more impressive than a TV. Mainly cause I spend more time on it than a TV.
@@shininngg I was scared of burn in too. I held off on buying one for almost 3 years but after watching all of the long-term burn in tests on UA-cam, I decided that burn in is something I should no longer be scared of. The technology has matured enough that I felt confident spending the money on it. Plus, with all of the pixel shifting and pixel cleaning features built into modern OLED monitors, burn in is virtually a non-issue these days. And if for some reason you do get burn in, almost every OLED monitor comes with a 3 year burn in warranty that will replace the monitor.
@@Spealer I agree! We have a LG C1 OLED tv in my house and it's nice to watch, but these newer high-end OLED computer monitors are on an entirely different level. I got the ASUS PG34WCDM OLED Ultrawide and this thing completely blows away the LG OLED TV we have.
always a good day when optimum posts
real
@@diego_fih4680 facts
Always a good day when Dantic posts
Not this time tho.. He recommends shitty 4k monitors.. Unsubbed after years of sub.
love that
This is the first time I hope that those are affiliate links. You deserve every success!! Keep going
thank you
I have the ROG PG24QP 540hz monitor and the biggest positive I got out of it was my aim! To have a monitor respond to every movement in my mouse and to be able to see fast moving enemies and see what I'm looking at BLEW MY MIND! Crazy to think OLEDs will be at this level soon!!
Oleds probably will be above sooner than later, tn took decades to reach 480hz and oleds what, 5 years? The low response times also make a huge difference so im pretty sure where gonna see oleds with 600+ hz in no time (the only problem is the GPUs and games that could run like that)
unless you are using ulmb2 480hz Oled is already better.
@@blakkpatron but you need to push 480fps to get that clarity, whereas a 240hz dyac monitor will look clearer and only need 240fps
@@Slixbrah true to an extent, 480hz will still look better than say regular 240hz even if you're not hitting 480fps at all times and dyac/blackframe insertion isn't for everyone(causes eye-strain/fatigue for some)
to add to that colour/contrast on an oled is going to be way better than what any lcd gaming monitor is going to produce.
seriosly and my 360hz oled i thought was good when i tried 540 hz i was blown away but i still prefer the 360hz oled its better in my opionion
my top 3 fav youtubers right now : optimum
1 mouse review Optimum
2 monitor review Optimum
3 hardware review Optimum
do you think he's working alone or does he have a team behind him ? Because god damn all of his videos are super super qualitative, concise and straight to the point
Optimum tech
Optimum muscles
Optimum cars
Thanks, Steve
the price of 540hz monitors is outrageous, acer XV242F is much cheaper, then you have to like the little shiny artifacts of the eTN coating
Hey man.
I started watching your videos 4 months ago. I have always been a fan of pc building but your content really sparked my curiosity to finally build one, it was challenging specially since I got a defective ram module and took me days to diagnose.
Thanks for your content I have supported you with some wallpapers but still wanted to thank you for your great content.
Also bought the Ikea desk of your setup it's so sick!!! My dream setup
The LG32GS has been an absolute life saver. I can code with a massive workspace then prac/compete in CS with a button. I got so tired of switching these damn monitors lmao
Coming from a fellow swe, how’s the text clarity?
@Ziteyt yeah it's fine. I've had no problems.
@@tanaKaado you see the glossy coating on white background with black text? Thanks 🙏
@@tivtag Nah. Honestly wish I did. It gets too damn bright on the highest setting imo
No burn in concern? I am in the same situation. Thanks in advance :).
In the market for a new monitor and urs is the first channel I went to learn about the current best options
You have no idea how much I appreciate you making these kinds of videos. Your knowledge for gaming products helps a lot of people including me into deciding. Keep doing your thing king 👑
Just bought the LG 32GS95UE yesterday. Stoked for it to come in!
Glad to hear that a word of advice though when you play competitive games in the 1080p mode up the render resolution in game to 1440p and it’ll look like 1440p 480hz 🫡
@@Prioz__ oh snap nice!
I have had it for a few weeks you will love it.
@@ShawnLangford should come tomorrow! Any advice/suggestions?
@@kylemckenna Yeah man. First people are complaining about the matte display it is a non issue this thing is super clear and sharp. Only people that actually own and use this monitor will appreciate it. The one thing I would suggest is turning on pixel shift just to give yourself an added layer of protection not sure why it's not on by default. Honestly, everything else is pretty much setup perfectly out of the box. If you play a lot of dark games you also might want to bump up black stabilizer a few ticks. Somewhere in the 55 - 60 range is prob good.
yo! your videos are getting better with every upload, this not-too-distracting ambient music and the way you have set up the lights (especially the red stripe on the wall haha😅) is just awesome! absolutely looking forward to your future reviews, every single one is a banger😁
Yeah, should out to set design & lighting. I loved the amber glow of some of the past sets. The red splash on the wall and the highlight here was a solid option!
Hes got a million subs lol...hes not a new youtuber by any means lmao
I bought the LG dual mode monitor despite everyone calling it trash because of the matte coating and I just have to say that if you have never even tried it there's no way you can tell me that the matte coating is even noticeable compared to glossy it's just people who have never even experienced it saying that, easily the best monitor on the market right now and your the only youtuber who I've seen agree with that thanks for being realistic in your monitor reviews
When you open your browser or have a white or grey window open like Figma, can you see the sand like grain? Like in the matte asus 1440 240hz?
I understand people don’t see this is gaming but if you can see it on desktop or other apps it’s a deal breaker for those who want both
@@user32352 no u can’t
I have it as well and the matte coating is a non issue. This monitor is amazing and the speakers are a stand out feature and can actually be used.
@@ShawnLangford exactly only people who have it understand, most people who hate on it have never even tried it lmao
@@Irreluhvant Completely agree. 99% of people would not be able to find a flaw with this monitor it's damn near end game.
Could you do an updated guide to budget monitors?
watch monitors unboxed or techless.
wrong target buddy
I would love to watch budget monitors too !
@@Video2014s not really he did some similar vids for budget target before
why does your pfp match so well with the comment hahahahaha
that LG 27GS was $570 USD brand new on Amazon Canada during prime sales, great deal for a 1440p 240hz OLED. I personally just picked up the LG 34GS95QE-B which is a 34 inch 3440x1440 240hz OLED monitor for $690 USD during prime sale, it’s been incredible for immersion.
I have the same one. Literal perfection
depends of your use. Awesome monitor for sure but 34inch is way too big if you want to play any competitive game.
@@AD-sg9tr actually works fine for me but you can just set the specific game to 1440p and it’ll function as a 27” 16:9
Like valorant defaults to 16:9 mode but cod can run ultrawide if you want
@@AD-sg9tr It’s been great so far for fps games like cod/battlefield/destiny, but for competitive fps like cs/val it’s obviously not the best pick. also the 800R curve is not for everyone.
@@Kryptix0III Yeah my bad I was talking especially about FPS games. Every pros has 24.5 or 27inches maximum, 34 just involve too much head movement. But I got you, I guess it's an insane monitor for solo games ( Ghost of tsushima, Assassin's Creed, The Last of us etc..). ;)
Yesterday I had just been watching over your last monitor videos to see which is the best and you upload this. Kinda spooky tbh
540hz TN is not a meme at all and I'm glad you mentioned it in your top 3. I just can't adjust to 27 or 32 inch monitors... they are way too big. Also my only use case is competitive games at high refresh rates so the 540hz TN makes sense for me and the size is amazing.
It’s a bit easier for me to use the bigger monitors on most games but the smaller 25 in is the best one and the one I’m most comfortable with
I agree. Paying $1,000 for the Zowie makes no sense. But, Acer has a $500 version that is a rehash of their previous 390hz version.
I dont mind 27. But I have. A 32 and I hate it.
I used to play competitive games all day on 17, then 19, then 22, 24 inch monitors. It wasn’t hard to switch to 27 and then 34 and now 38” ultrawide….. immersion is more important in my damn 30’s…
big fan me and my dad watch you, you gave us the inspiration to build a pc
Watching this on the M4 iPad pros tandem OLED panel, it’s actually crazy bright
Having recent gone with a 32" 4K OLED (G80SD). OLED really is a game changer.
I do competive gaming with it and basically turn it into a 29" ultrawide (1600P 21:9) from in game settings for CoD. The G8 OLED even has a toggle for that aspect ratio. Really great for competitive FPS where its so clear with its high PPI but also extends FOV so much further than regular 16:9. Full 4K for everything else, work, videos, browsing, single player games.
The Samsung Odyssey G8 is a beast loving it
@@michaelwilkerson2345 Same. Its my endgame monitor.
So chuffed with how good itg looks, the technology and how affordable OLED's have become.
competitive and COD is not good, the only competitive game is CS2
Nice to see you play The Finals! Great recap btw.
I was timid to upgrade to OLED for a long time as I find I've gotten used to leaving my IPS/TN monitors on for long periods of time, but OLED has changed my life. I'm actually watching content on my main monitor again (youtube videos, tv shows, etc) that I found I wasn't when using a benq TN for the competitive edge it offers. I think this is the perfect balance of leaning towards a really strong competitive monitor, but being really solid for media consumption too. I just use all the OLED health features I can, and turn the monitor off when I walk away from my desk although my PC may still be on. I went with the 1440p 360hz MSI btw, and I couldn't be happier with my decision.
Hello Dave, the Benq monitor you used had DyAc+ right?
How does that motion clarity compare to the one on the OLED for competitive?
That's the only thing that's holding me back from getting an OLED, the Asus PG27AQDM precisely.
@@kevan4259I’m pretty sure that most oled have amazing motion clarity but I’m not sure if the exact model you mentioned does
Yeah optimum time!
Always nice to see optimum post
i’m switching from a 1080p 240hz Benq Zowie to the 1440p 360hz MSI model. This video hypes me up for it even more considering I bought the no. 2 recommended monitor before watching this video. can’t wait to see the difference from my 1080 TN to a 1440 OLED!!
How’d it go
@ it’s amazing
Optimum really deserves WAYYY more subs than he has, hands down among the best YT tech channels out there. ❤
I was just looking to upgrade my LG monitor to a OLED and look what you upload!
The visual quality on these videos are unmatched
Love the 27" Alienware AW2725DF QD-OLED 360Hz monitor. Perfect contrast, 0.3ms response times, brilliant vivid colors, glossy finish, lightning responsiveness, all in a beautiful incasing with typical gaming features and a solid 3 year warranty. Best purchase in years.
Go with a WOLED panel if you're in a bright room, it's a brighter panel good with reflections. If brightness isn't a main concern QD-OLED makes games and content pop with it's incredible color gamut and volume. It's beautiful,
i always appreciate ur b roll, its actually so well done
they were thought carefully before recording, and retaken if not satisfactory, but videos turned to be that way, not sure if i have to retake or not
most/all are the game at lowest settings raytracing enabled, visually/video graphic, but i got actual fps for the system written
@@iikatinggangsengii2471 I think ur 2nd comment didn't go to the correct place
Coming to a video about Oled and walking away more impressed by a TN panel is crazy, but that 540hz is something else
short and explains everything with crazy good production value, thats why he's the GOAT 🐐
i can do better, but thanks, optimum gives cool ideas too, i also recommend old linus and jayz2cents videos, theyre alot more entertaining
your ability to explain difficult concepts in an easy way is unparalleled!
Optimum is what I actually wanted when I was watching LTT
I'm currently using the PG27AQDM. I've had all sorts of high performance monitors for my time - this one trounces them all. Incredible.
the 540hz being one of your favourites isn't really a surprise, that smoothness just makes the game feel natural and you will eventually get used to the resolution and just focus on clicking heads
Imagine buying an ugly ass TN panel in 2024...
@@drunkhusband6257 imagine buying an ugly ass ultrawide
@@drunkhusband6257that's true but also the price is so way off I can't even comprehend
@@klever891 I can't fathom buying a TN panel for $1000 that's high grade OLED territory.
@@drunkhusband6257 haha then we are two 🤣
Keep in mind what games you mainly play when you get one of these monitors though and what your PC can handle. Apex for example is hardcapped at 300 FPS, and that's if you can even reach that high.
2:06 Destiny mentioned 💯💯💯🗣🗣🗣
Yo buddy, you gotta drop that workout routine man! You look absolutely massive!
1440p high refresh rate is the way to go!
I need more
Asus PG27AQDP
I've bought the Aorus FO27Q3, 360 Hz 1440p 27 inch OLED, one button KVM switch, one button switch to 24 inch mode. No complaints, absolute dream unit
Thank u for mentioning the antics of the glossy vs matte neurotics.
For real they are insane… just get what you want everyone has different preferences…
@@dustinnguyen5901 they make it hellish for first time buyers to decide on a monitor
It was mostly glossy fanbois that have zero experience with these new semi-matte ones. They're just spewing nonsense.
I still don't understand what got into these glossy defenders. We've been fine using IPS monitors with matte coating for years, then OLED comes along and all of a sudden matte coatings are the worst thing to ever happen even though they are even better than on IPS monitors...
@@Avioto It's tribalism. The internet is rampant with it and it just keeps getting worse. So many confidently incorrect people too. Just a lot of trash out there.
Hey! I kinda forgot about it but seeing you talk about monitors again made it resurface in my mind, but thank you for your recommandations.
I bought the aoc agon pro ag276qzd oled monitor you recommended quite some time ago, and i have to say i'm incredibly happy with this purchase. it was the only oled within my price range but i honestly have no complains about it, it also being my first oled purchase. As an example i've played Elden Ring in hdr with it and have been mindblown how beautiful it looks. Even without HDR, the contrast is simply exceptional and i feel like i couldn't go back to a classic panel. So yeah, thank you for your work, it definitely helped me make a purchase i'm happy about!
I actually hoped for this video to come out since I'm choosing a monitor right now
cant top the 45" OLED 240hz corsair xeneon 45WQHD240 im loving this thing it makes the old 34" ultrawides look tiny next to it by comparison
@@starc.Corsair doesnt make good monitors
@@G0A7 the panel is made by someone else you can get it with others like LG irrc
@@starc. I know, thats why they dont make anything good, because the competition have the same panel but in a better package and most of the time cheaper
@@G0A7 they dont have it in non curved mode / curvable like corsair do and its still the same panel not made by corsair they just dress it up like asus do
i picked up the samsung odyssey g6 with the insane 1440p 360hz panel thanks to your reviews 👍 thanks for the great videos
The MSI MAG 271QPX is a godsent. Love playing FPS game on it due to how fluid everything is.
I got it for 700€ and love it. The fact they've listened to the community and now allow firmware updats is HUGE!
untill you get the 16 hours pixel clean popup on screen not beeing able to cancel it. 10 Min black monitor for doing the cycle.
@@DRIFT9LE you can cancel it. Just set it up correctly.
@@dantay_____tv If you set it up to max hours that is 16. you will get forced to do the cycle. So either you have to choose between pest or kolera. Get the popup in the middle of your screen every 4 hours able to postpone/cancel up to 16 hours max. or put 16 hours and not beeing able to cancel it. This is very annoying when you play competative games. I have sent MSI an ticket to make them change this popup so it dont pop up in the middle of the screen. And i also suggested them to put 15 hours use and make it possible to postpone 30-60 mins.
@@dantay_____tv You have to chose between the following: Get popup every 4 hours: max postpone to 16 hours which will force you to do the pixcel cleanup. Or put 16 hours max, that will also force you. I chose the last one. And try watch the timer. Have sent MSI a ticket to try get the popup on bottom of screen instead so it will not ruin your game and make it able to postpone it 1 hour and get the warning at 15 hours.
better than LG 27GS? I mostly do productivity/a little gaming/youtube watching. I just want a QD-OLED over an LCD. But i also really want a 27" 4K QD-OLED with the new RGB design for text fringing
I had the alienware 1440p 360hz oled and sold it for the 540hz zowie and lemme tell u he is not wrong about this thing being one of the most fluid looking monitors. The cost was out there but It looks as smooth as real life.
The LG has a cleaner aesthetic without any logo on the front but no USB-C port which is very annoying. Would buy it in a heart beat if it had a type C to connect my work laptop when I work from home. Almost perfect
FYI there are tail-less USB-C female to DisplayPort male (or HDMI) adapters that can make this easy, and they also have USB-PD input that they forward to the laptop. This could be a nice way to connect to such a display. I prefer the bring my own cable boring nice Thunderbolt cable vs having specialized cables for this kind of thing. The downside is they are only rated to 4k60 but I'm not sure if that's really a limit or just what usb-c was rated for at the time; I tend to think it's a pure electrical connection & not going to limit things more than what your laptop would do. My model is listed as ChenYang CY.
Not an issue. I am using it for work and connect to my laptop and gaming pc. I just bought a displayport to usb c cable for the laptop and it solved the issue. 10 bucks only.
Bro it’s so weird how every single time I look up a certain subject matter trying to figure out the best thing this dude makes the exact video im looking for the day after and it pops up on my fyp😂 and ik he’s one of the only people you can trust because most people don’t know actual statistics and performance or are just sponsored
I went with a 42" c4 OLED and Loving it so far
I’ve had the 42” c3 oled for about a year. Not sure if you owned the c3, but if so, is it much of an upgrade to the c4?
@@Natureboy8383 never had a c3. We have a 65" C2 and and it looks pretty close to the same. Maybe just a little bit better. But I think the main thing about the C4 is it does 144hz where the C2 and C3 do 120hz.
@@oakfig gotcha, thanks for the response
Thank you, sir. Good post as usual. I can't wait for those 1440p 480Hz W-OLEDs to drop - my kidney is prepared.
Love these high quality videos
many channels uses high quality cameras actually since like 2019-ish, but can only be seen with 1billion colors of oled
12m ips simply lacking in accuracy, or you dont get actual what they upload
@@iikatinggangsengii2471 informative information i guess lol
Can you recommend some ultra wide screen OLED Gaming monitors?
The best gaming monitor is the one I have. Because I have it and can game on it it is much better than the best monitors that I don’t have and cannot game on. This is my monitor. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
I finally upgraded my PG279Q this year to the PG32UDM and I’m in love. It had been a long time since I bought a new gaming monitor
I’m wondering how the setup for orange light ? How and where or what are you using can i know ? Because it’s amazing
I've had an oled tv as my main monitor for over two years now and it's been really great. I think people get too caught up on the gaming aspect when what they really want is more fidelity over speed. If you can afford it, oled is such a huge upgrade for content consumption followed by the resolution and the screen size .
one thing to note about the QD-OLED panels is that it can cause really bad eye strain.
countless people, including me, have experienced this and have had to return the monitor for this reason
How long did you use it? I have had one for about 3 weeks and it went away. It really intrigues me that some people can't get used to it.
I bought pg32ucdm before 4 days and i got same problem, my eyes got tired so quickly 😢
All you had to do was adjust the settings in the monitor to alleviate that. I actually just got a hold of one of the qd oled asus monitors for cheap because someone returned it complained about eye pains and they wouldn't take it back so the guy left it and charge back on his card. The store manager didn't want to deal with it decided to sale it half off as an open box.
@@Dugga_Official What settings?
You need to see an optometrist, something else is wrong with your eyes.
Dual resolution monitors, or being able to switch to two different resolutions based on needs is awesome!
Would you still recommend the ViewSonic AG2431 as the best budget 240hz 24in monitor?
Already gonna love this video, but love from Guam 🇬🇺
I have a big window on my room and having a matte monitor helps a lot when gaming during the day.
Got the 32' Alienware QD-OLED and it's the best upgrade I could've done for my system. Insanely good looking screen.
I just bought Gigabyte's version of the 32" 4K 240Hz OLED. It's great, but be prepared to be very annoyed at the text fringing if you use it for anything but games. It's very noticeable and almost made me return it. It applies to all the QD-OLED panels, so it doesn't matter which one you get.
I have the same monitor and the text is extremely clear and well defined.
@@dahe8883same here!
I got the ASUS XG27AQDMG some days ago and couldn't be happier. Is my perfect monitor. Being WOLED and glossy makes the blacks extremely deep even in a bright room.
only thing that bugs me about it is the text is blurry on things like youtube etc.
Turn off cleartype in Windows@@willsheedy6606
I need your opinion on alienware AW2725DF , I heard the fringing is alot better in it and considered super good!
Ive had it for a month and im about to return it, maybe i got unlucky but mine is getting cracks all over the screen
As someone who mainly games om console it feels like we are literally decades behind 😂 500hz is so insane id love to see what that plays like
idk either, only optimum plays at 540hz
Was hoping to see a monitor that deserves praise which doesn't cost u a limb and a half. Oh well
Honestly i found optimum just through pc building stuff but now I’m thoroughly enjoying watching videos of monitors, keyboards, and everything inbetween that i probably wont buy
PLEASEEEEEEE WHAT IS THAT WOOTING CASE
either alu tofu case or just some alu case from kbd
@@aixy-no.0548 nope ive checked, he said its a custom case in a video like 3 months ago and that he wld announce it but nvr did
Best content creator alive
id like to get a top 5 1440p monitors under 500 euro/dollars video
Best gaming/tech youtuber easily. Probably the only person on this entire platform who's opinion I trust on these things. I used to like hardware unboxed but I just can't get over tim saying the text is better on the 4k qd oled's than w oleds, it's just mental imo. I tried both and the qd oled colour fringing was TERRIBLE
you can even see in in his comparison photos in his videos, pretty funny really
theres actually been these channels since forever for those planning to buy pc, tech deals and techyes channel, theyre imo best
A 32 inch or UWQHD monitor that I can use in a bright room (Window at my back and I cannot avoid that - plus it needs to be open in hot humid summer for air) would be good to know. But all I hear about is OLED and W OLED .... latest, massively expensive and not great in s bright room. Any suggestions or is that old tech now
Appears to still be an issue.
I got the LG coming from 540hz /360hz/ 4K 144hz. I can confirm that the LG is worth every penny It's like having 2 monitors in one. If u have a high-end PC & Money just buy it, it will take you a few days to get used to it due to the size but I ended up pushing it a bit further, and that worked for me. You can switch from 4K to 1080p mid-game with no issue unless u have a second monitor Sometimes ur game will switch to 2nd me monitor just saying
my bank account slapped me as soon as i clicked this video
This is exactly what i wanted thank i can’t say how much i needed this
my bank acc gave me a warning before when i clicked on this video
could you do budget monitors next?
The Alienware 360hz 1080p ips are pretty budget rn like 329$ anything oled is going to be in the 500$ range and up
can't wait till OLED monitors will finally be affordable in a few years.
If you don’t have a good pc these monitors aren’t for you anyways tbh these monitors are specifically for high end gaming rigs
Please please please make a top 3 video about monitors for a more budget setup. Cheers for the amazing vids!
Why are monitor in store with dead pixel still a thing i had 3 Asus screens all over 1000 bucks and dead pixel ._."
I just ordered ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM, cant wait for it to arrive. been gaming on 25 240hz TN for 6 years.
Share your face wash routine bro
Optimum’s initial review of the LG 1440p 240hz OLED convinced me to buy it around Black Friday and I’m beyond happy with it. It’s the perfect blend for cinematic singeplayer games and competitive games. I don’t see I point in buying 240hz+ monitors when most games don’t even reach those frames. The value of it is amazing for premium the performance is for the dropping price. Definitely recommended for wanting an amazing monitor that’s not beyond overkill
Well you just talked about competitive games…esports monitors are designed with the intent of having the lowest input lag and latency possible which incidentally means having the highest refresh rate. Besides the competitive advantage it gives you the best experience as well. Anywho that’d be the point of monitors with a 240hz+ refresh rate. Games like cs2 valorant cod Fortnite and many others run at over 240hz.
I seen Destiny 2, is it worth hopping back in ?
This guys voice is so pleasant to listen to.
6:33 cheaper and ASUS are mutually exclusive, slightly less expensive is the best you can hope for.
1440p 360hz glossy sounds like a dream. Might try get my hands on that msi
Zowie is the best for me . ( For FPS )
Thx for the vid .
Nice work, great monitors, great editing, it's easier for me to make a choice now. Thank you
its crazy ever since Oled hits the monitor market we been getting so many good monitor in other panel type at a very competitive price, even the top tier OLed isn't too bad considered mini-led flagship from years ago can cost way more then 1k.
Been rocking the Samsung 34" Odyssey G85SB QD-OLED since release, and it's phenomonal!
You should do a setup review, i loved watching those videos
I got the LG OLED in January, least responsible financial decision i have made this year, but DAMN.
It looks SO good.
My expectations were high, but it delivered everything I expected and more.
I was using UltraGear 27GP850-B (1440p 185hz IPS) which is pretty decent, but the oled blew just me away.
Never going back to older technologies for my primary display.
One thing worth researching before you buy however is the flickering issue with freesync/gsync, Im not sure about the newer generation, but you cannot really use variable refresh rate on the older LG models - the brightness noticeably flickers all the time. So even if the panel is g-sync compatible, you will have a bad time if you expect it to work flawlessly. I personally just turned it off all together.
Pixel Sound seems like such a huge win. Yeah i want my display to be a large speaker! Such a huge value add versus needing a clunky expensive soundbar.
got the LG one because of the stand - flat small stand is important when you want to use the desk for stuff
its pretty good!
Picked the Aus monitor, absolutely love it :) it’s my end game set up !
I payed 1162 euro for the LG.
Very happy with the monitor!😊
Followed your advice before you even gave it lol. Picked up the newer LG 27” OLED for right around $500 used on Prime Day. It was damn near perfect when I received it.