Just bought 30" 2560x1600 monitor, thoughts

[invidious]

I didn't find much information on large format monitors while I was making my decision so I figured I would offer the benefit of my experience to the community.

 

 

I bought the 30" 2560x1600 LED IPS monitor over on monoprice, PID 10734. I was previously running a dual 21" 1080p setup, now the two 21" monitors are in portrait mode on either side of the new one. I bought three desk clamp stands to accommodate the portrait mode and to free up desk space (only $15 each).

 

 

As for the monitor itself... The form factor is nice and tight, fairly thin, light (for the size), no excessive bezel. The controls are on the back of the monitor which doesn't matter for the menu buttons, but the power button should not be back there. Black levels are good but not great, anyone who is very concerned with black levels would probably not like this monitor. Brightness is a little on a high side for me, but I have my rig in a light controlled room with my projector so I don't need much brightness in general, I have mine at 10%. Sharpness and colors are great. No dead pixels.

 

 

Overall I'm very happy with the purchase, especially for the price ($700 shipped). It's definitely not perfect but for the price no one should expect it to be. I was very reluctant to purchase a monitor through a Korean distributor in case I needed to RMA the unit, I didn't want the hassle of the language barrier and the delays/cost of international return shipping.

[bp9801]

Always been curious how the Monoprice monitors compare. Sounds like you're happy with the purchase. How is it during gaming?

[invidious]

Just got it set up yesterday and I've only run Diablo 3 and Starcraft 2 which both looked great. I need to fire up an FPS to do a proper test for for ghosting, I'll give CSGO and BF4 a try tonight and let you know.

[IVIYTH0S]

Eagerly awaiting your FPS results

 

My next monitor will certainly be a 30" 2560x1600, I will not be holding back

[VaporX]

The bright ness is often a complaint expressed by someone making the move from a TN setup to IPS. IPS monitors require a little effort to fine tune them to the user but the results are outstanding.