That means if you’re after a high performing monitor for HDR, with top-end LCD capabilities in the monitor space for these purposes, this could be an interesting new mid-tier option. This is the first time we’ve tested a monitor where it’s been combined with the more modest 1440p panel resolution, which is more accessible from a price and system requirements point of view for many people. What sets this screen apart from the competition though is that is also includes a Mini LED backlight for high-end HDR performance, something we have only seen on higher 4K resolution (and ultrawide equivalent) screens until now. That’s not to say any of this is bad, it’s just fairly typical in this space. Then there’s common IPS technology specs like a 1000:1 contrast ratio, wide 178/178 viewing angles and also colour enhancements like wide colour gamut and 10-bit colour depth that you’d find on most modern gaming screens. Some of the specs might be considered fairly standard or common nowadays, with a 2560 x 1440 IPS panel and a pretty modest 170Hz refresh rate – much higher refresh rate 1440p options are available on the market nowadays, such as the recently tested Gigabyte Aorus FI32Q X with 270Hz. Based on our formula, the AOC e2243Fw would cost $7.30 per year to run, compared with the Samsung PX2370's $7.65 per year.The AG274QXM is one of AOC’s most recent additions to their “AGON Pro” line-up of gaming monitors. With both monitors' center point calibrated to 200 candelas per square meter (cd/M2), the e2243Fw drew 19.03 watts, whereas the PX2370 drew a slightly higher number of watts. The consumption delta was closer in our Sleep/Standby test, with the e2243Fw drawing only slightly more power than the PX2370, with 0.29 watt and 0.27 watt, respectively. Power consumption: The AOC e2243Fw achieved good power consumption, with a Default/On power draw of 23.79 watts, compared with the Samsung PX2370's 25.01 watts in the same test. ![]() The more expensive Dell UltraSharp U2711 is a good place to start. If you do have stringent color needs, we suggest you narrow your search to IPS- or PVA-based panels only. For games, we preferred the Game brightness preset with the default color settings and the Auto Detect color boost selected.Īs with most TN-based monitors, the AOC e2243Fw shouldn't be used if pinpoint accurate color reproduction is required however, the monitor is great for watching movies, casually viewing photos, and for general use, although not the best for playing games. In an attempt to bring the picture closer to an acceptable level of color balance, like the PX2370, we settled on the following setting for movies: Contrast: 50 Red: 86 Green: 49 Blue: 50.ĭuring general use, we preferred the standard, default settings. Recommended settings and use: When viewing movies within the Movie preset, we saw a slight green tint mostly noticeable in character faces. The AOC e2243Fw uses a TN panel, and when it is viewed from the sides or bottom, we perceived the screen to darken about 6 inches off from center this is typical for a TN. Most monitors use TN panels, which get overly bright or overly dark in parts of the screen when viewed from nonoptimal angles, making for inaccurate color representation. Depending on the panel type, picture quality at nonoptimal angles varies. Most monitors are not made to be viewed at any other angle. At this angle, you're viewing the colors and gamma as the manufacturer intended. Viewing angle: The optimal viewing angle for a monitor is usually directly in front, about a quarter of the way down from the top of the screen. Also, while within the menu array, the source and menu buttons are used for "back" and "enter," respectively, making an already clunky experience even more so. With only right and left movement options available, maneuvering up or down in the menu takes longer than we'd like. The presets attempt to enhance the vibrancy and color of the onscreen image. The OSD also includes five additional "color boost" presets: Full Enhance, Nature Skin, Green Field, Sky-blue, and Auto Detect. ![]() There's also a set of presets that change the brightness to be appropriate to the task at hand, including Sports, Standard, Text, Internet, Game, and Movie. ![]() The OSD includes typical controls for brightness, contrast, sharpness, color temperature, and red, green, and blue customization. Pressing the menu button brings up the icon-based OSD, with the icons aligned in a three-by-three formation. The buttons consist of a right and left button, a source button, and a menu button. When touched, the OSD sensors glow white and disappear when idle. ![]() On the top front of the foot stand are five sensors that make up the onscreen display (OSD) array and power button.
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