First thing I should mention is I'm using an HDMI (GPU) to DVI (Monitor) wire. I'm not sure if a plain DVI wire could fix the issues I'm having with ghosting/blur, but I'm guessing it wouldn't.
If I replace this monitor, I like the 21.5" 1920x1080p models for the higher pixel density, larger models are cumbersome on my current desk, I can't see the whole monitor at once with bigger panels.
I've noticed in certain darker parts of games there will be either large or small portions of the screen that look perfect when you stop moving, but once you start moving they become darker in this unpleasant way, and then return to their intended brightness once you stop moving.
There's some examples on YouTube:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g97urWo-u4
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtOJSRwkUI0
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3FgkezWSHU
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3UBVsvGYEE
I've read some reviews on higher priced VA panels and it sounds like either the reviewers didn't notice the issue, or it isn't present due to superior technology being implemented to get rid of this issue.
I'm assuming at this point that inexpensive VA panels, including this AMVA+ variant will inherently possess this flaw. If that is not the case however, and returning it for a replacement of the same model could result in not having this problem, I'd like to know, the image quality is very good in many ways, but this issue does bother me a good amount.
Besides this issue it does have ghosting due to poor response times, especially in darker scenes, which VA panels are known for. There is a noticeable blur even in brighter scenes, that I can live with I suppose. I currently have the impression that this particular monitor looks and functions better with AMA Overdrive turned off (image seems less shaky to my eyes), but it doesn't resolve the major issues.
I'm not sure if I should contact the manufacturer with this information, I don't know if they are capable of answering the question of if this is an issue that these monitors are expected to possess. It seems good for things like reading (due to the superior contrast over TN & IPS panels), watching slower paced movies, and looking at still images, not particularly good for games or fast movies, especially of they are of the stylistically dark variety. Although the contrast of VA panels does make it so there is very little glow compared to TN or IPS panels, I've also experienced some "black crush", where it seems like there is a loss of detail in darker scenes, although you could consider this a feature that makes everything kind of moody.
If I were to go for an IPS panel I'd probably have to pay more for similar image quality I assume, and put up with some IPS glow. It sounds to me like this VA panel is a pretty good deal for the quality you get in general image-wise, but there's just those few issues related to ghosting/blur that are making me second-guess this purchase. I'm still within the 30-day period since purchasing it but I'd need to decide not too long from now what I'm going to do. I have also considered getting a TN monitor, although the experience with this model and its deep blacks combined with much improved colors makes me wonder if I'd regret it.
I've enjoyed my share of competitive gaming in the past in some online games, so I'd benefit from the response time, but I'm not sure if it's enough reason to not opt for an IPS monitor. If whatever cheap IPS monitor I get in the same price range, has noticeable blur or input lag where I'd otherwise see a solid image on a TN panel, I might opt for the TN in spite of the color quality reduction. From what I heard you might need to pay a few hundred or so to make IPS worth the price difference compared to the value a cheap TN is able to provide.
I do indeed like that I can be standing or squatting with this VA monitor and not have to adjust the screen at all to enjoy what I'm watching. TN's do suck for that, but I also notice blur easily, and I've no experience with IPS monitors so I'm not sure how bad the blur/ghosting might be. From what I've seen it can vary from model to model, and lower cost ones are more likely to have issues (perhaps there is a model around the same price that is great though?), whereas you can be pretty much certain that a 1ms TN that you buy for around the same price as my current model won't give you issues. I suppose the only way to know how well IPS models work is to go into a store and try it out, assuming I can conduct some proper tests with games or something.
Anyway, this is long enough, hope to get this sorted.
Thanks to anyone who reads this.
If I replace this monitor, I like the 21.5" 1920x1080p models for the higher pixel density, larger models are cumbersome on my current desk, I can't see the whole monitor at once with bigger panels.
I've noticed in certain darker parts of games there will be either large or small portions of the screen that look perfect when you stop moving, but once you start moving they become darker in this unpleasant way, and then return to their intended brightness once you stop moving.
There's some examples on YouTube:
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g97urWo-u4
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtOJSRwkUI0
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3FgkezWSHU
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3UBVsvGYEE
I've read some reviews on higher priced VA panels and it sounds like either the reviewers didn't notice the issue, or it isn't present due to superior technology being implemented to get rid of this issue.
I'm assuming at this point that inexpensive VA panels, including this AMVA+ variant will inherently possess this flaw. If that is not the case however, and returning it for a replacement of the same model could result in not having this problem, I'd like to know, the image quality is very good in many ways, but this issue does bother me a good amount.
Besides this issue it does have ghosting due to poor response times, especially in darker scenes, which VA panels are known for. There is a noticeable blur even in brighter scenes, that I can live with I suppose. I currently have the impression that this particular monitor looks and functions better with AMA Overdrive turned off (image seems less shaky to my eyes), but it doesn't resolve the major issues.
I'm not sure if I should contact the manufacturer with this information, I don't know if they are capable of answering the question of if this is an issue that these monitors are expected to possess. It seems good for things like reading (due to the superior contrast over TN & IPS panels), watching slower paced movies, and looking at still images, not particularly good for games or fast movies, especially of they are of the stylistically dark variety. Although the contrast of VA panels does make it so there is very little glow compared to TN or IPS panels, I've also experienced some "black crush", where it seems like there is a loss of detail in darker scenes, although you could consider this a feature that makes everything kind of moody.
If I were to go for an IPS panel I'd probably have to pay more for similar image quality I assume, and put up with some IPS glow. It sounds to me like this VA panel is a pretty good deal for the quality you get in general image-wise, but there's just those few issues related to ghosting/blur that are making me second-guess this purchase. I'm still within the 30-day period since purchasing it but I'd need to decide not too long from now what I'm going to do. I have also considered getting a TN monitor, although the experience with this model and its deep blacks combined with much improved colors makes me wonder if I'd regret it.
I've enjoyed my share of competitive gaming in the past in some online games, so I'd benefit from the response time, but I'm not sure if it's enough reason to not opt for an IPS monitor. If whatever cheap IPS monitor I get in the same price range, has noticeable blur or input lag where I'd otherwise see a solid image on a TN panel, I might opt for the TN in spite of the color quality reduction. From what I heard you might need to pay a few hundred or so to make IPS worth the price difference compared to the value a cheap TN is able to provide.
I do indeed like that I can be standing or squatting with this VA monitor and not have to adjust the screen at all to enjoy what I'm watching. TN's do suck for that, but I also notice blur easily, and I've no experience with IPS monitors so I'm not sure how bad the blur/ghosting might be. From what I've seen it can vary from model to model, and lower cost ones are more likely to have issues (perhaps there is a model around the same price that is great though?), whereas you can be pretty much certain that a 1ms TN that you buy for around the same price as my current model won't give you issues. I suppose the only way to know how well IPS models work is to go into a store and try it out, assuming I can conduct some proper tests with games or something.
Anyway, this is long enough, hope to get this sorted.
Thanks to anyone who reads this.