I never wanted a curved monitor, or an Alienware product of any kind, but the aw3225 was literally 40% cheaper than any of the alternatives. For anyone wondering: I don't notice the curve at alle in use.
@@Elkadetoddwhen I switch from my curved panel to my girlfriends flat monitor I notice right away and miss the curved edges - even at only 27” panel size 😭 I need curved monitors now lol
I don’t know about you but my Phone had oled for 12 years and never had issues. My QD-Oled is also fine. Only problem are bad games. If they have extreme 1% low FPS issues, it can lead to flicker which is annoying and I would probably get a headache but that’s a Game issue and the toll of having 360hz. One game I have experienced it is having a bug where certain text boxes are causing the issue of dropping me from 330hz 1% lows to 50hz. What I just did was limit the FPS to 120 in the game and the issue was gone.
There's a TON of deals on OLED and QD-OLED monitors currently, at least in the US. There's 1440p AOC models available for $400, 360 Hz 1440p MSI QD-OLED for $580, and a 165 Hz 4K QD-OLED for $700.
Yeah you guys have no value added tax unlike every EU nation, but soon you guys will have no income tax but will have value added tax again. Which is still nicer then us because we get out wages and products taxed.
@@TeoDasilva-w9i Wulff Den has had his switch and steam deck on, on the exact same screen, at max brightness hdr for years as an experiment and they're still completely usable. A little burn in =/= unusable like if it didn't power on. His battery actually stopped working first. It's a non-issue. Every single high end phone uses an oled display, and now even low and mid-range androids do. If burn in was such a big issue, it would be unprofitable due to warranty claims. Literally every screen is starting to become oled now. Even random gadgets.
I bought an LG 48” B4 for $599! Best Buy had it on sale for $200 off. It’s my first OLED and at 120hz it’s not the fastest panel, but games look amazing. There is also black frame insertion, which I didn’t expect. It seems like LG has brought everything from the C3 to the B4 and it is only missing an incremental processor bump + some AI features. If you’re in the US and have a budget to worry about, try it out!
I got the MSI 341CQP about 2 months ago. FW 0.25 had a terrible bug that ruined the image quality. It introduced a lot of color bending. It took 2 months for them to fix this with FW 0.28(and there was no way to revert to older FW Versions), but the Monitor is now fixed and its pretty much perfect. I love it.
LG C4 42 absolutely amazing especially if you want immersion and you get the benefit of watching 4k dolby vision content without dealing with bs windows drm pains
@drunkhusband6257 looks good in modern games and i was referring to hdr contact on Netflix, hbo max, prime video and such which look amazing because unlike a lot of the monitors this tv has a much higher peak brightness number and mostly displays content around 580+ nits on average which would be the peak brightness those monitors have...
man still dont know which to pick since i play both single player games and competitive gaming for single player i want monitor help me see better at dark scene in video game and see better in the dark since the one i have cant and amazing picture for single player of course but monitor so when i go play multiplayer games i can do that and compete online
Damn, my DWF is still rockin' in this reveal after a year later, good to know. 32-34" is where it's at these days. 32" for flat and 34" for a bit of a curve. Anything higher is silly unless you sit further back but I don't.
You reviewed the LG C1 and C2 a couple years ago, would you ever do revisits of them or pick up a C4 or next years (presumably) C5? As someone who dislikes curved monitors, a 42 inch 16:9 makes more sense than a regular flat ultrawide, because with an OLED you can just run black bars with perfect blacks.
got the 4k MSI one last week. Playing stalker 2 on it now and I don't regret my choice one bit. Absolute banger. Keep in mind folks: 2025 will be a very, very important year for monitors. They will be equipped with the new DP2.1 interface. Meaning no more black screens in between alt-tabbing and uncompressed video due to the 80gbs connector. Let's see which GPU will start to support it, too.
I started having that ever since I upgraded to a RX 6800. Is that why I have those 2-3 seconds black screens between alt tab ? I always thought it was the buggy amd drivers.
It’s a DSC issue (Display stream compression). But actually since you have AMD you shouldn’t have that issue. It’s one of the few things Radeon drivers are great at. With NVIDIA it’s 3 seconds with my amd card it’s basically non existent (maybe 1 black frame but not more)
I recently purchased an LG 34gs95qe on sale and I regret not having made the switch to OLED sooner. While many online express their dislike for the 800r curve, it truly does add to the immersion for gameplay.
I just purchased a Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG from Amazon DE! It’s on a sale at 550€ making it 150€ less and 570-ish $! Amazing steal! It will arrive in 1 week and I’m very excited to see it in action! Especially since I’ve only worked with tiny Laptop screens or budget 1080p monitors my whole life. This is my first step into the OLED family.
ASUS PG32UCDM dropped to 1,000 USD on Amazon for Black Friday, the day this video dropped. I’ve been using the Dell Alienware AW3225QF for 4 months, that I bought at 900 USD + 100 cash back, and been loving this monitor.
I recently bought AOC AG276QZD2, which is a newer model of AOC AG276QZD. It is no longer W-Oled, but it is QD-Oled. It was for a very good price 450 dollars or so.
@@MrKvic_ Try RTX HDR if you have Nvidia card, you can better tune it for you liking. I find it better than some default in-game HDR implementations. I really like it in Destiny 2 for example. I am even using it for WoW, which doesnt officialy support HDR and the picture is much more punchier.
Perfect timing, the ASUS WOLED 1440p is going on sale for £499, I've been eyeing that monitor for a black friday sale and under 500 for an OLED is very good.
We've now had the same HDR specs for OLED monitors for 3 years, it's time they upgrade the brightness, like they do on TVs. 400 nits at 10% just doesn't cut it anymore, TVs are now at 3k nits on that front.
I've been PC gaming for 33 years. Early adopter of 1440p and 4k. With that said, the PG32UCDM has changed my life. The clarity, contrast, and blackness levels are insane.
I know that this channel covers only monitors, but not mentioning 42 inch TVs like LG C4 is not giving a full picture to the potential buyers. The coating is much better than on qd oleds, more mature technology, less pain in the ass and perfect for a lot of gamers.
Thank you so much for highlightiny which monitors have matte or glossy coating, not a lot of reviewers mention that. It is the most important factor for me when purchasing a monitor as I only like glossy screens.
I'm firmly commited into getting a 27" 4K OLED monitor. The plan was, judging from current roadmaps and infos, to wait until 2025Q4 assuming both Samsung QDOLED options and LG RGB OLED options would launch around that time, but if something will be out on 2025Q1 I would assume it's the QDOLED. I don't think I can wait 6 months more and I prefer QDOLED over WOLED anyway, but here's a crystal ball question: what do you think would be the advantages of LG's OLED options?
@@jesperburns I'm on a Gigabyte M27U already while waiting for the OLED options. It's fine. Also, physical space constraints and being greedy on moar pixels.
Bro, once you get it delivered, can you tell me how the text clarity is ? I am REALLY excited about OLEDs but am a bit hestitant about text clarity as I am learning coding 😅.
I own both the PG32UCDM and the Samsung G80SD. Both fantastic with great picture quality, superb HDR. One glossy, the other matte but really two amazing options.
Nice! How’s does the G8 look in comparison as far as colors go? I heard that they need a little tweaking to get them just right. Just bought a G8 a couple days ago (waiting for it to arrive). Was going for the Asus but the Samsung was about 40% cheaper out the door so went with that instead. 😅
@@MOLID2_ They're both fantastic. The semi glossy panel on the Asus sometimes make it feel a bit more "punchier" I would say, but the Samsung has this picturesquey vibe which also is great. Also the built-in speakers are a big plus. Also, I didn't tweak anything. Looks ok to me out of the box.
@ Awesome! Thanks!! Looking forward to checking out the G8. The built in speakers are a nice feature I didn’t even know it had. Since I don’t currently have a headset or sound system atm. 😅
My newly acquired Gigabyte MO34WQC2 in Australia right now cost me $1350.00 with the Black Friday sale. The Alienware AW3423DWF here is still $1260.00, and we basically NEVER see that thing on sale here in Oz. So for me this was an incredibly easy pick. The Gigabyte is the superior monitor; it is 240hz, and it does have excellent build quality and was well packaged and protected with a protective film over the screen etc, something I've heard from disgruntled buyers the AW does not have and people have had scratches as a result. For Australian consumers it definitely pays to look around.
Great video. Thanks. I got a LG 27gp850 IPS and am thinking of upgrading to a Asus XG27AQDMG OLED. I play single player games, and some MMORGPs. In your view, would that be a sensible upgrade to make?
I bought my odyssey oled g8 uw a few months ago and have not used it since, saving it for my new pc in the coming months. can't wait to see it in action soon.
This is the best channel for info and recommendations about monitors, hands down! Thanks for your efforts! One request, would it be possible to add a small section when you mention alternatives compared to your pick and the price at which the alternative would be better/become viable? In my region (the Netherlands) the alienware 34 inch is currently 800 euros and the gigabyte 34 inch 240hz is 730. I understand you can't refer to pricing per region but some additional info/guidance there would be great. Also, can't wait for the new MSI 34 inch review!:)
would have also liked to have seen this for XG27AQDMG vs PG27AQDM. as far as I can tell it's just matte vs glossy, and stand design - but the prices fluctuate a lot here
27' 4k OLED in Q1 of 2025? Time to pass on all Black Friday discounts and be a patient gamer. 24-27' is perfect for gaming imo. I appreciate you adding on that bit of info!
OLED unboxed. Even the last video was best monitors from $100 to $1000 and once we reached to half of the video then boom OLED OLED OLED. So it is not Monitors Unboxed, it is OLED Unboxed.
I picked up a 42" C3 for 700 a couple months back. I'm actually loving it for work at least as much for work as I am for gaming. I know it's not high enough refresh rate for hardcore competitive gamers, but I can't see anything above 120 in any games I play. I am considering the samsung G9 57" DUHD though. It's mini-led not OLED though so...
On my third a23dwf. First one lasted 18months but had a very faint line of lighter pixels. Dell replaced straight away with a brand new unit but had the same problems issue from day one. They replaced with a refurbished unit and it’s been flawless so far. I always find refurbished units direct from the manufacturer tend to be more reliable. Probably because someone has gone hands on and fixed the issues manually.
I don't game as much as I used to. This is exactly why I'm happy with my Odyssey Neo G8. Despite the curve, it's great at both gaming and productivity, and I don't have to worry about burn-in.
I had the Philips Evnia when I was in the US and it is so much better than aw3423dwf which I currently have now. I had to return the Evnia since I was moving, and I couldn't buy it here unfortunately. And the main issue I see on aw3423dwf is the purple QD-OLED tinting in daylight, Evnia didn't have that big of an issue in comparison.
I'm still waiting for 45-inch 5120x2160 glossy OLED gaming monitors. It's about time there are 4K ultrawide glossy OLED monitors available to the market.
Thank You for all of Your reviews and recommendations! I replaced my old 27” TN 1440p monitor with 34” UW 3440x1440 oled Philips Evnia 34m2c8600 because it was just the cheapest uw oled monitor in my country. For its price of $757/711€ (tax incl.) it was no brainer. Even $100 cheaper than Dell Alienware aw3423dwf. In EU it has 3y warranty (burn-in included). Its not perfect monitor without downsides, but an excelent value/performance product. Lacluster speakers, limited ambiglow or absence of HDMI 2.1 ports can be major issues for some, but I dont use any of these features anyway. 90W PD with KVM switch support for my work laptop was more important.
I'm still pretty sold on the MSI MPG 491CQP as my next monitor. Though by the time I'm ready to buy, Id bet theres another gen or even two (I'm probably a year, year and a half out) out by then.
Can you do a video testing Nvidia G-Sync Ultimate vs AMD FreeSync Premium Pro? Please :) AW3423DW (G-Sync Ultimate) vs AW3423DWF (FreeSync Premium Pro) is about $600 difference. If I plan to pair this monitor with a RTX 5090 the obvious choice should be to go with the G-Sync or am I just falling for their marketing? I'm not a high income earner, I just save money for a long time to buy the best I possibly can every 5-6 years or so, saving $600 would be awesome. Edit: Nvm just found your video about G-Sync vs Freesync, I think it answered all of my questions, thanks!
Thanks for the good recommendations! I am planning on buying an ultra-wide Oled next year and i was wondering what you think about the Phillips Evnia 6000/8000, as they are priced only around 640€ in Europe. 175, 1440p ultra-wide QD-Oled panel at that price seems too good to be true right now.
So im stuck between the asus xg27aqdmg and the pg27aqdp. With black friday the prices are really close atm where i live. I do think i'd like the glossy finish more but the higher refresh rate is also tempting. Are there more notable differences and wht do you recommend?
Dude why are you not reviewing the g80d? Ive now bought it because i couldnt wait and in the UK Dell and Samsung were the only 2 under £900 and I didnt want curve
Just ordered AW3423DWF in Black friday deal in CAD 800 only very excited to play on my rig (9800x3d+4080super), Hope that my hardware will handle this 3440 x 1440 resolution.🤞
7:39 in Eurozone and Poland the best value 1440p OLED is Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q2 it cost 579€ or 2499zł and the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG cost 649€ or 3499zł asus should do something with Polish price!!!
Which should I get Aorus FO27Q3 or MSI 271QRX? I play mostly single player and a lot of multiplayer as well, and the price difference between 240hz and 360hz is not big in my country.
I just bought the MSI MPG 341CQPX and it's absolutely stunning. The text clarity issues are overblown in my opinion. If you're on the fence, I recommend giving it a go from any store with a return policy. I knew within 24 hours, I wouldn't be sending mine back!
I think that the 42" category could do with some refreshing in the market: it's indeed niche, but still a good option for people with the space and budget for it.
Im gonna get the msi mag 341CQPX on pay day. Its 200 off now and i had their old 34 inch va panel and it was amazing. I saw the 175hz version of the cqpx in store and it looked stunning.
I really hope we can get a good 21-27in 4K model coming out. Especially one with a glossy coating. I have the need for multiple monitors, but lack the desk space for the 32in ones.
I want a new monitor so bad but the overall brightness on these OLEDs is just too dim (for me). I am very hopeful that CES will show us some sweet new panels for 2025 🤞🏻
The 45” LG WOLED hits up to 1300 nits in small windows and 750 nits in a 10% with 275 nits full screen and minimal ABL. Having returned the 321URX for poor HDR brightness I can say this one really surprised me.
I picked up the Samsung g8 34" for 470ish plus tax this week. Compared to the Alienware which is about 650 plus tax right now, there's not enough difference to consider switching, right?
I have a Samsung g80sd. Not much review content on it. I like it other than the bad UI and occasional random flickering like the cable was plugged/unplugged (happens at least once a day.). Great panel, color saturation and sharpness. Ignore the matte finish hate online.
Im thinking about pulling the trigger on the AW3423DWF... however one thing Im unsure about is: how are games in lower resolutions handled by the monitor? If I start a game in 1080p resolution, will the monitor automatically display back bars?
OLED is so much better now but I am still concerned about burn in. I play a lot of builder/sim/city type games for long stretches and am worried about the effect of static UI and such.
a month ago I bought the Asus PG32UCDP the dual mode one and I noticed the colors were not that vibrant but I found out that if you install the driver the colors look amazing and the performance is batter some how the flicker is way less than before the driver was installed.
I dont think I can bring myself in giving Asus my hard earned cash for their monitors anymore... Ive been burned in the past, and their RMA system was a nightmare... So I'm ok
While kinda niche, can we get a miniled alternative at every price point/category? I do productivity work and gaming, and keep monitors for 5+ years. Thus, I don't want an OLED with risk of burn in and a non-standard pixel layout. The most frequently mentioned options are the AOC Q27G3XMN and the Samsung Odyssey (Neo) line-up. The latter kinda sucks for productivity because of the curved screen. It'd be cool to also get recommendations for us that don't mind spending 400-800 on a MiniLED, even if the OLED competition would look better.
I never wanted a curved monitor, or an Alienware product of any kind, but the aw3225 was literally 40% cheaper than any of the alternatives. For anyone wondering: I don't notice the curve at alle in use.
I noticed for about 2 days. When I switched back to flat several years later the edges were too far away and slightly out of focus for a couple weeks.
Same here. The price was substantially lower and the curve is very subtle.
@@Elkadetoddwhen I switch from my curved panel to my girlfriends flat monitor I notice right away and miss the curved edges - even at only 27” panel size 😭
I need curved monitors now lol
Yeah I don't notice the curve on my display either
@@92F0XBody It's good to have a curvy monitor and a curvy girlfriend.
i've had the alienware aw2725df for about half a year now and the experience is absolutely breathtaking in every single game
hey i wanna ask the The Eye Strain issu
I don’t know about you but my Phone had oled for 12 years and never had issues. My QD-Oled is also fine. Only problem are bad games. If they have extreme 1% low FPS issues, it can lead to flicker which is annoying and I would probably get a headache but that’s a Game issue and the toll of having 360hz. One game I have experienced it is having a bug where certain text boxes are causing the issue of dropping me from 330hz 1% lows to 50hz. What I just did was limit the FPS to 120 in the game and the issue was gone.
You can fix the flickering issue if you disable VRR for that specific game. @@jonasw3130
How does blue light affect eye strain?
I've had it for a week. It's my first Oled monitor. No eye strain at all even after 4-5 hours of gaming.
Still no review of new Samsung G6 OLED 1440p monitor, it has mat screen. It would be great to see the review. Any chance?
i've got mine and yes sadly really small reviewer did review those monitor
Yes! Would love a comparison or review on the G60SD with the ASUS XG27AQDMG and MSI QRX, they are all pretty similarly priced
Check the breakdown on rtings - the tl:dr version though, is that it's like a worse performing AW2725DF
There's a TON of deals on OLED and QD-OLED monitors currently, at least in the US. There's 1440p AOC models available for $400, 360 Hz 1440p MSI QD-OLED for $580, and a 165 Hz 4K QD-OLED for $700.
Yeah you guys have no value added tax unlike every EU nation, but soon you guys will have no income tax but will have value added tax again. Which is still nicer then us because we get out wages and products taxed.
in bulgaria the msi qd-oled starts from 800 $
shhhh... I haven't grabbed mine yet... lol
wat
Where are you seeing $400 monitors? I haven't seen any such thing yet and that's the price range I'm looking for
I would avoid the AOC ones, they are terrible. Here in UK, the XG27AQDMG is only 40-50 more currently. Theres also a Gigabyte one at the same price.
Went OLED after one of those videos a year ago - never regreted that decision. ❤
Oled for life, got a used lg c2 for £350.
I cannot go back
Congrats on the deal!
nice burn in
@@TeoDasilva-w9i sour grapes
@@TeoDasilva-w9i Wulff Den has had his switch and steam deck on, on the exact same screen, at max brightness hdr for years as an experiment and they're still completely usable. A little burn in =/= unusable like if it didn't power on. His battery actually stopped working first. It's a non-issue. Every single high end phone uses an oled display, and now even low and mid-range androids do. If burn in was such a big issue, it would be unprofitable due to warranty claims. Literally every screen is starting to become oled now. Even random gadgets.
@@Rspsand07
For years? Why are you lying? Steam Dec with OLED came out recently
The pixel substructure on the MLA+ Woled dual mode has incredible text rendition. 480hz is OP imo as well.
its only your opinion. not a fact
Agree. Easily the best of the bunch.
I bought an LG 48” B4 for $599! Best Buy had it on sale for $200 off. It’s my first OLED and at 120hz it’s not the fastest panel, but games look amazing. There is also black frame insertion, which I didn’t expect. It seems like LG has brought everything from the C3 to the B4 and it is only missing an incremental processor bump + some AI features. If you’re in the US and have a budget to worry about, try it out!
I got the MSI 341CQP about 2 months ago. FW 0.25 had a terrible bug that ruined the image quality. It introduced a lot of color bending. It took 2 months for them to fix this with FW 0.28(and there was no way to revert to older FW Versions), but the Monitor is now fixed and its pretty much perfect. I love it.
LG C4 42 absolutely amazing especially if you want immersion and you get the benefit of watching 4k dolby vision content without dealing with bs windows drm pains
HDR is trash, leave it off
@drunkhusband6257 looks good in modern games and i was referring to hdr contact on Netflix, hbo max, prime video and such which look amazing because unlike a lot of the monitors this tv has a much higher peak brightness number and mostly displays content around 580+ nits on average which would be the peak brightness those monitors have...
@@drunkhusband6257 its objectively not lol but ok l take
@@drunkhusband6257no way man.
man still dont know which to pick since i play both single player games and competitive gaming for single player i want monitor help me see better at dark scene in video game and see better in the dark since the one i have cant and amazing picture for single player of course but monitor so when i go play multiplayer games i can do that and compete online
Damn, my DWF is still rockin' in this reveal after a year later, good to know. 32-34" is where it's at these days. 32" for flat and 34" for a bit of a curve. Anything higher is silly unless you sit further back but I don't.
You reviewed the LG C1 and C2 a couple years ago, would you ever do revisits of them or pick up a C4 or next years (presumably) C5? As someone who dislikes curved monitors, a 42 inch 16:9 makes more sense than a regular flat ultrawide, because with an OLED you can just run black bars with perfect blacks.
I have the C4 42. However,,i thinking bout getting the Asus. I do love the glossy LG. But i think the size of 32 would be better
got the 4k MSI one last week. Playing stalker 2 on it now and I don't regret my choice one bit. Absolute banger. Keep in mind folks: 2025 will be a very, very important year for monitors. They will be equipped with the new DP2.1 interface. Meaning no more black screens in between alt-tabbing and uncompressed video due to the 80gbs connector. Let's see which GPU will start to support it, too.
Bro? black screen between alt-tab? That look pretty much like windows full screen exclusive mode thing. Does it have to do with the connector????
Thx. Cool Info ℹ️ !
I started having that ever since I upgraded to a RX 6800. Is that why I have those 2-3 seconds black screens between alt tab ? I always thought it was the buggy amd drivers.
It’s a DSC issue (Display stream compression). But actually since you have AMD you shouldn’t have that issue. It’s one of the few things Radeon drivers are great at. With NVIDIA it’s 3 seconds with my amd card it’s basically non existent (maybe 1 black frame but not more)
@@guilhermeg345 It's an nvidia issue, you shouldn't have it on amd. What's your refresh rate and resolution? Maybe when pushing some insane DSC.
I recently purchased an LG 34gs95qe on sale and I regret not having made the switch to OLED sooner. While many online express their dislike for the 800r curve, it truly does add to the immersion for gameplay.
Options are wonderful to have. I like the 1800r better than 800r but then there are folks wanting flat still. To each their own! 🙂
I just purchased a Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG from Amazon DE!
It’s on a sale at 550€ making it 150€ less and 570-ish $!
Amazing steal!
It will arrive in 1 week and I’m very excited to see it in action!
Especially since I’ve only worked with tiny Laptop screens or budget 1080p monitors my whole life. This is my first step into the OLED family.
its not shown to me for that price :(
I can't find the monitor on DE
I‘m eyeballing it too. Deciding between this and the G60SD. Can you share your experience when you get it?
Thinking between this or the 600€ AW2725DF (with corporate benefits)
It's out of stock. Delivery time estimated to Feb 2025
Finally an ultrawide recommendation! Thanks Tim!
I settled for the samsung g80sd a few months ago and its worked very well so far
I do have the Dell Alienware A2725DF and it´s just awesome...
ASUS PG32UCDM dropped to 1,000 USD on Amazon for Black Friday, the day this video dropped.
I’ve been using the Dell Alienware AW3225QF for 4 months, that I bought at 900 USD + 100 cash back, and been loving this monitor.
I recently bought AOC AG276QZD2, which is a newer model of AOC AG276QZD. It is no longer W-Oled, but it is QD-Oled. It was for a very good price 450 dollars or so.
Same here, I probably expected more from hdr, but it's very good so far
@@MrKvic_ Try RTX HDR if you have Nvidia card, you can better tune it for you liking. I find it better than some default in-game HDR implementations. I really like it in Destiny 2 for example. I am even using it for WoW, which doesnt officialy support HDR and the picture is much more punchier.
@@milanurban9625is the monitor as good as other qd-oleds? I cant find any reviews on it so your opinion would be great
Perfect timing, the ASUS WOLED 1440p is going on sale for £499, I've been eyeing that monitor for a black friday sale and under 500 for an OLED is very good.
Great video as always, so many good choices now and at amazing prices for OLED
We've now had the same HDR specs for OLED monitors for 3 years, it's time they upgrade the brightness, like they do on TVs. 400 nits at 10% just doesn't cut it anymore, TVs are now at 3k nits on that front.
I've been PC gaming for 33 years. Early adopter of 1440p and 4k. With that said, the PG32UCDM has changed my life. The clarity, contrast, and blackness levels are insane.
What about VRR flicker? what has been your experience ?
@@overclocked9033 Probably got about ~200 hours on it so far, zero flickering.
I enjoy my LG C4 Oled 4k 144 hz with great Hdr and good sound and dolby vision when not gaming. I really hope you do a review on it some day.
I know that this channel covers only monitors, but not mentioning 42 inch TVs like LG C4 is not giving a full picture to the potential buyers. The coating is much better than on qd oleds, more mature technology, less pain in the ass and perfect for a lot of gamers.
is DP 2.1 completely useless, or worth waiting a few months for?
TVs should be part of the conversation: 4k oled high refresh rate, hdr, vrr, competitive prices... Those are gaming screens too
I just got the asus ucdm yesterday, and it is amazing. It's worth every penny.
Thank you so much for highlightiny which monitors have matte or glossy coating, not a lot of reviewers mention that. It is the most important factor for me when purchasing a monitor as I only like glossy screens.
I'm firmly commited into getting a 27" 4K OLED monitor. The plan was, judging from current roadmaps and infos, to wait until 2025Q4 assuming both Samsung QDOLED options and LG RGB OLED options would launch around that time, but if something will be out on 2025Q1 I would assume it's the QDOLED. I don't think I can wait 6 months more and I prefer QDOLED over WOLED anyway, but here's a crystal ball question: what do you think would be the advantages of LG's OLED options?
4k on 27"? That seems like massive overkill in pixel density but you do you.
@@jesperburns I'm on a Gigabyte M27U already while waiting for the OLED options. It's fine. Also, physical space constraints and being greedy on moar pixels.
@@todestriebu8656 I am personally on the "moar settings" team (while maintaining playable fps with vsync).
Just got an Alienware AW3225QF. Can’t wait for it to be delivered!
Bro, once you get it delivered, can you tell me how the text clarity is ? I am REALLY excited about OLEDs but am a bit hestitant about text clarity as I am learning coding 😅.
@@riichobamin7612 Sure! I’ve been coding for the past 17 years, so I can share my first impressions on text clarity once it’s delivered 😁
@@riichobamin7612you code on an OLED???
pagou quanto?
@@jilherme 10k no ML ☹️. Único OLED 4k que encontrei no Brasil que não seja o Samsung G8
Just ordered the XG27AQDMG for 520€ shipping included, I think it's a hell of a deal, can't wait for it to arrive.
Where????
g6 g60sd please!
I own both the PG32UCDM and the Samsung G80SD. Both fantastic with great picture quality, superb HDR. One glossy, the other matte but really two amazing options.
Nice! How’s does the G8 look in comparison as far as colors go?
I heard that they need a little tweaking to get them just right.
Just bought a G8 a couple days ago (waiting for it to arrive). Was going for the Asus but the Samsung was about 40% cheaper out the door so went with that instead. 😅
@@MOLID2_ They're both fantastic. The semi glossy panel on the Asus sometimes make it feel a bit more "punchier" I would say, but the Samsung has this picturesquey vibe which also is great. Also the built-in speakers are a big plus. Also, I didn't tweak anything. Looks ok to me out of the box.
@ Awesome! Thanks!!
Looking forward to checking out the G8.
The built in speakers are a nice feature I didn’t even know it had. Since I don’t currently have a headset or sound system atm. 😅
With CES25 coming up.. is it worth getting a monitor now? Or just wait?
Id say get it from a retailer with a decent return. Most go all the way till jan 31.
My newly acquired Gigabyte MO34WQC2 in Australia right now cost me $1350.00 with the Black Friday sale. The Alienware AW3423DWF here is still $1260.00, and we basically NEVER see that thing on sale here in Oz.
So for me this was an incredibly easy pick. The Gigabyte is the superior monitor; it is 240hz, and it does have excellent build quality and was well packaged and protected with a protective film over the screen etc, something I've heard from disgruntled buyers the AW does not have and people have had scratches as a result.
For Australian consumers it definitely pays to look around.
Cant wait for the 48 inch variants
Great video. Thanks.
I got a LG 27gp850 IPS and am thinking of upgrading to a Asus XG27AQDMG OLED. I play single player games, and some MMORGPs.
In your view, would that be a sensible upgrade to make?
for what you play i d deffo go with the 32inch 4k UCDM
I bought my odyssey oled g8 uw a few months ago and have not used it since, saving it for my new pc in the coming months. can't wait to see it in action soon.
That sounds risky..... Hopefully you don't have any issues with it. The Samsung's don't have the most stellar reputation for QC.
Bought a LG c3 42 inch last year for a glossy WOLED, and would still go this way today. Matte just doesn't cut it.
This is the best channel for info and recommendations about monitors, hands down! Thanks for your efforts! One request, would it be possible to add a small section when you mention alternatives compared to your pick and the price at which the alternative would be better/become viable? In my region (the Netherlands) the alienware 34 inch is currently 800 euros and the gigabyte 34 inch 240hz is 730. I understand you can't refer to pricing per region but some additional info/guidance there would be great. Also, can't wait for the new MSI 34 inch review!:)
would have also liked to have seen this for XG27AQDMG vs PG27AQDM. as far as I can tell it's just matte vs glossy, and stand design - but the prices fluctuate a lot here
Where did you get the information for the 4k 27 inch OLEDs being released in Q1 2025? (Reference: 7:29)
27' 4k OLED in Q1 of 2025? Time to pass on all Black Friday discounts and be a patient gamer. 24-27' is perfect for gaming imo. I appreciate you adding on that bit of info!
OLED unboxed. Even the last video was best monitors from $100 to $1000 and once we reached to half of the video then boom OLED OLED OLED. So it is not Monitors Unboxed, it is OLED Unboxed.
What are your thoughts on the AOC AG276QZD2? It’s a 1440p 240hz QD-OLED that’s going for 399 on amazon
I picked up a 42" C3 for 700 a couple months back. I'm actually loving it for work at least as much for work as I am for gaming. I know it's not high enough refresh rate for hardcore competitive gamers, but I can't see anything above 120 in any games I play. I am considering the samsung G9 57" DUHD though. It's mini-led not OLED though so...
On my third a23dwf. First one lasted 18months but had a very faint line of lighter pixels. Dell replaced straight away with a brand new unit but had the same problems issue from day one. They replaced with a refurbished unit and it’s been flawless so far.
I always find refurbished units direct from the manufacturer tend to be more reliable. Probably because someone has gone hands on and fixed the issues manually.
I don't game as much as I used to. This is exactly why I'm happy with my Odyssey Neo G8. Despite the curve, it's great at both gaming and productivity, and I don't have to worry about burn-in.
I had the Philips Evnia when I was in the US and it is so much better than aw3423dwf which I currently have now. I had to return the Evnia since I was moving, and I couldn't buy it here unfortunately. And the main issue I see on aw3423dwf is the purple QD-OLED tinting in daylight, Evnia didn't have that big of an issue in comparison.
ROG Strix XG27AQDMG starring down the barrel at me at $550 on Newegg for black Friday but I truly have no business buying it right now 😞
I snagged it immediately lol
I'm still waiting for 45-inch 5120x2160 glossy OLED gaming monitors. It's about time there are 4K ultrawide glossy OLED monitors available to the market.
Exactly this 👍
There will probably be some at CES in January, if not then, later in 2025
Thank You for all of Your reviews and recommendations! I replaced my old 27” TN 1440p monitor with 34” UW 3440x1440 oled Philips Evnia 34m2c8600 because it was just the cheapest uw oled monitor in my country. For its price of $757/711€ (tax incl.) it was no brainer. Even $100 cheaper than Dell Alienware aw3423dwf. In EU it has 3y warranty (burn-in included). Its not perfect monitor without downsides, but an excelent value/performance product. Lacluster speakers, limited ambiglow or absence of HDMI 2.1 ports can be major issues for some, but I dont use any of these features anyway. 90W PD with KVM switch support for my work laptop was more important.
How do you rate this one?
AOC AGON 32" AG326UD QD-OLED 3840x2160 165hz
I'm still pretty sold on the MSI MPG 491CQP as my next monitor. Though by the time I'm ready to buy, Id bet theres another gen or even two (I'm probably a year, year and a half out) out by then.
Can you do a video testing Nvidia G-Sync Ultimate vs AMD FreeSync Premium Pro? Please :)
AW3423DW (G-Sync Ultimate) vs AW3423DWF (FreeSync Premium Pro) is about $600 difference. If I plan to pair this monitor with a RTX 5090 the obvious choice should be to go with the G-Sync or am I just falling for their marketing?
I'm not a high income earner, I just save money for a long time to buy the best I possibly can every 5-6 years or so, saving $600 would be awesome.
Edit: Nvm just found your video about G-Sync vs Freesync, I think it answered all of my questions, thanks!
No negligible difference and def not worth 600$, frankly have you considered other screens if you are even thinking that you can spend 600$ more?
Is there any difference in the picture quality between the msi 321urx and the msi 321up
Thanks for the good recommendations!
I am planning on buying an ultra-wide Oled next year and i was wondering what you think about the Phillips Evnia 6000/8000, as they are priced only around 640€ in Europe. 175, 1440p ultra-wide QD-Oled panel at that price seems too good to be true right now.
So im stuck between the asus xg27aqdmg and the pg27aqdp.
With black friday the prices are really close atm where i live. I do think i'd like the glossy finish more but the higher refresh rate is also tempting. Are there more notable differences and wht do you recommend?
Dude why are you not reviewing the g80d? Ive now bought it because i couldnt wait and in the UK Dell and Samsung were the only 2 under £900 and I didnt want curve
Just ordered AW3423DWF in Black friday deal in CAD 800 only very excited to play on my rig (9800x3d+4080super), Hope that my hardware will handle this 3440 x 1440 resolution.🤞
I got the Samsung G8 Ultrawide for $850CAD at a Canada Computers sale, same panel as yours. Do you use the HDR400 or 1000 mode?
@ 1000 Peak brightness and colourprofile will be true hdr black 400 something
I got the PG32ucdm qd-oled. It's amazing.
What has been your experience with VRR Flicker?
I am kind of missing the LG C2 C3 C4 42" as a viable alternative for OLED monitors.
7:39 in Eurozone and Poland the best value 1440p OLED is Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q2 it cost 579€ or 2499zł and the
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG cost 649€ or 3499zł asus should do something with Polish price!!!
Which should I get Aorus FO27Q3 or MSI 271QRX? I play mostly single player and a lot of multiplayer as well, and the price difference between 240hz and 360hz is not big in my country.
I just bought the MSI MPG 341CQPX and it's absolutely stunning. The text clarity issues are overblown in my opinion. If you're on the fence, I recommend giving it a go from any store with a return policy. I knew within 24 hours, I wouldn't be sending mine back!
I think that the 42" category could do with some refreshing in the market: it's indeed niche, but still a good option for people with the space and budget for it.
Nice to see were getting closer to what im willing to pay, lol.
Lets hope for a good quality 4k 32' OLED with 144hz+ @ $500. Ill buy 2 of those!
Once I pass my USMLE next year March, I'm buying either a beast GPU/CPU or a monitor. Probably an OLED monitor though
Loved the Ultrawide series ❤
Im gonna get the msi mag 341CQPX on pay day. Its 200 off now and i had their old 34 inch va panel and it was amazing. I saw the 175hz version of the cqpx in store and it looked stunning.
Similar price which one is better ASUS XG27AQDMG or GB Aorus FO27Q3?
Will you test the 2024 Odyssey G9 OLED g95SD versions too? Supposedly it's got improved coating...
And maybe the 57" non oled one?
What about a review of the newer AOC Agon pro AG276QZD2 monitor?
I really hope we can get a good 21-27in 4K model coming out. Especially one with a glossy coating.
I have the need for multiple monitors, but lack the desk space for the 32in ones.
I want a new monitor so bad but the overall brightness on these OLEDs is just too dim (for me). I am very hopeful that CES will show us some sweet new panels for 2025 🤞🏻
Which have you tried? Are you in a bright room? If so why XD
The 45” LG WOLED hits up to 1300 nits in small windows and 750 nits in a 10% with 275 nits full screen and minimal ABL. Having returned the 321URX for poor HDR brightness I can say this one really surprised me.
@@MorganReidguitar I’m in a dark room and have tried the PG32UCDM and a few LG TVs
?? Bro I have to turn my brightness down or my eyes hurt what crazy worst case scenario are you using them in?
@@kunimitsune177
Probably direct sunlight on the monitor
I bought the msi321upx this week for 726euros gotta say that was a sweet ass deal.
I picked up the Samsung g8 34" for 470ish plus tax this week. Compared to the Alienware which is about 650 plus tax right now, there's not enough difference to consider switching, right?
Hey there. Do you know if the asus xg27aqdmg is easy to clean ?
Thanks for your feedback and videos !
Just got the MSI 321URX.
First OLED upgraded from a Samsung 32" 1440P QLED. Just enjoying the true black.
Any eye strain? Heard qd harder on eyes than woled
@delatroy Nope, all good here. Gaming and watching movies non-stop. Everything just looks so much better now 😊
Is the samsung odyssey g5 27inch a good budget monitor?
I have a Samsung g80sd. Not much review content on it. I like it other than the bad UI and occasional random flickering like the cable was plugged/unplugged (happens at least once a day.). Great panel, color saturation and sharpness. Ignore the matte finish hate online.
LG UltraGear 27GS95QE-B vs Asus ROG Strix XG27AQDMG ? I dont think Id like glossy coating if its to reflective.
In my region only the AW3423DW is available, the DWF is not. Is it still good pick nowadays?
How does the MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 compare to its competitor?
I would really like to hear your thoughts on the Philips Evnia 27M2N8500.
Im thinking about pulling the trigger on the AW3423DWF... however one thing Im unsure about is: how are games in lower resolutions handled by the monitor? If I start a game in 1080p resolution, will the monitor automatically display back bars?
Is there by any chance a Video for the XG27ACDNG coming or should I just refer to the MPG 271QRX Video, as they appear to have the same panel?
Can we have a review of the samsung g60??
just want one of the affordable 1440p high refresh rate ones but without the weird subpixel layout
I don’t see the Sony Inzone M10S OLED monitor in your tests. Been hearing great things about this new monitor from Sony.
OLED is so much better now but I am still concerned about burn in. I play a lot of builder/sim/city type games for long stretches and am worried about the effect of static UI and such.
a month ago I bought the Asus PG32UCDP the dual mode one and I noticed the colors were not that vibrant but I found out that if you install the driver the colors look amazing and the performance is batter some how the flicker is way less than before the driver was installed.
Is the Acer Predator x32 x3 any good🤔
I dont think I can bring myself in giving Asus my hard earned cash for their monitors anymore... Ive been burned in the past, and their RMA system was a nightmare... So I'm ok
How come u haven’t reviewed the Odyssey G8 G80SD yet? :)
What about a new LG 1440p 480Hz display - LG 27GX790A-B?
Just placed an order for an open box dual mode LG for 920 USD after tax and shipping - lets hope it’s good!
While kinda niche, can we get a miniled alternative at every price point/category? I do productivity work and gaming, and keep monitors for 5+ years. Thus, I don't want an OLED with risk of burn in and a non-standard pixel layout. The most frequently mentioned options are the AOC Q27G3XMN and the Samsung Odyssey (Neo) line-up. The latter kinda sucks for productivity because of the curved screen. It'd be cool to also get recommendations for us that don't mind spending 400-800 on a MiniLED, even if the OLED competition would look better.
Can you guys make a review of the Odyssey G6 OLED? It seems to be the cheapest OLED where I live, and there are no good reviews of it.
Any news on 45" OLED?