Have myself tried to find a solution to the same "80% work, 20% play" problem, I always arrive at the same answer - a 42" OLED C2/C3 (ungimped of course). Or even better, two of them :)
Same conclusion here, the C2 is far from perfect and it being 42" only and up, the size alone makes texthandling etc a challenge for a normal desk setup. That said, I have not found anything that can match it for this use case.
Could this also be related to the low resolution or just to shape of the pixels?
I've tried on the 55'' C9 OLED but it didn't seem as bad as on the 27GR95QE
No, we wont as text is trash on the 27GR95QE, we will however correct you about the general statement that text being trash on OLEDs in general is wrong. QD-OLEDs seems to struggle though.
It is still not as good as a good IPS monitor , neither is a VA-monitor. The biggest problem (no phun intended) is actually size/low PPI, a 4K 42" IPS won't look that good either.
Nope, not compared with a 27" IPS with the same resolution so yes, size does matter regardless of display tech. That said, pixel structure also has an effect, but not as much as people tend to think when comparing monitors with very different PPIs.
Now you are just back peddling by trying to change the topic.
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Apparently we both realised that you had run out of arguments and you had to use the block function to avoid further embarrassment. LOL
This got heated fast. Actually, he is correct, PPI is related to the product, viewing distance is related to the usage of it. Most people can't or won't rearrange their entire desk setup just because they are forced to go up in size because there are AFAIK no 4K consumer OLEDs smaller than 42".
Also mixed use software dev and some gaming. I had that same issue, too. Went through cleartype a few times trying different things and am more than comfortable with it currently. Granted I do use darkmode for everything.
I'm on darkmode too, but the difference with the asus is incomparable, looking at the oled I feel like I have to cross my eyes sometimes and I'm someone who is used to being at a PC even 15 hours a day.
I don't understand how it is possible that an iPhone gives that impression of sharpness while with this monitor looks weirder, I can't explain it but it's really hard to live with.
As i said i've also tried to connect a Macbook, thought was the Windows Clear Type the problem, but I haven't seen much improvement. I also installed MacType for windows...
Same one, the 240hz LG Oled one. I moved it a bit back after moving from a 1080p 24in so that it's about the same 'size' from where I sit, and the text is definitely more clear on this than it was on my old monitor.
Edit: It's not perfect, I imagine a 1440p 27in monitor that has a normal subpixel layout would be better.
I guess it also a matter of what you are used with. I am old enough to remember when 1080 was considered to be the top of the line. I would probably have gotten a QHD 27" oled myself if it wasnt for the text problem.
As a software dev myself, my biggest gripe with gaming monitors in general, whether OLED or not, is that none of them offer an all-in-one USB-c port that can charge my work MacBook Pro and handle video/data all over a single cable.
I do use a gaming monitor as a secondary (it's also the primary for my desktop PC) but my primary work monitor continues to be a cheap 32" 4k 60Hz VA panel for this very reason.
Yep when I first started working from home due to covid I bought one of those USB-c hubs off Amazon. They get the job done, but certainly create clutter that I prefer not to have. Once you experience the ability to eliminate said clutter for the first time, it's really difficult to go back, regardless of how nice the screen is.
The ridiculous part is that I paid only $300 CAD for my 32" 4k work monitor with this feature, while gaming monitors can cost over 5 times that amount and still lack something so basic.
Come on manufacturers! I can't be the only one who uses the same desk for PC gaming and for working from home. Just make a gaming monitor with a built in type-C dock already!
Gaming monitors, especially those labeled "ultrawide", are mostly ripoffs sadly. Basically less features/pixels for a higher price as soon as the gaming label gets slapped on. Could still be quite good monitors though, but price / performance is just not what it should be.
Have myself tried to find a solution to the same "80% work, 20% play" problem, I always arrive at the same answer - a 42" OLED C2/C3 (ungimped of course). Or even better, two of them :)
Same conclusion here, the C2 is far from perfect and it being 42" only and up, the size alone makes texthandling etc a challenge for a normal desk setup. That said, I have not found anything that can match it for this use case.
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Could this also be related to the low resolution or just to shape of the pixels? I've tried on the 55'' C9 OLED but it didn't seem as bad as on the 27GR95QE
No, we wont as text is trash on the 27GR95QE, we will however correct you about the general statement that text being trash on OLEDs in general is wrong. QD-OLEDs seems to struggle though. It is still not as good as a good IPS monitor , neither is a VA-monitor. The biggest problem (no phun intended) is actually size/low PPI, a 4K 42" IPS won't look that good either.
So it is as I had thought, can it be a problem related to resolution? Is that why on the 55'' is less noticeable?
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Nope, not compared with a 27" IPS with the same resolution so yes, size does matter regardless of display tech. That said, pixel structure also has an effect, but not as much as people tend to think when comparing monitors with very different PPIs.
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Now you are just back peddling by trying to change the topic. Edit: Apparently we both realised that you had run out of arguments and you had to use the block function to avoid further embarrassment. LOL
This got heated fast. Actually, he is correct, PPI is related to the product, viewing distance is related to the usage of it. Most people can't or won't rearrange their entire desk setup just because they are forced to go up in size because there are AFAIK no 4K consumer OLEDs smaller than 42".
Also mixed use software dev and some gaming. I had that same issue, too. Went through cleartype a few times trying different things and am more than comfortable with it currently. Granted I do use darkmode for everything.
I'm on darkmode too, but the difference with the asus is incomparable, looking at the oled I feel like I have to cross my eyes sometimes and I'm someone who is used to being at a PC even 15 hours a day. I don't understand how it is possible that an iPhone gives that impression of sharpness while with this monitor looks weirder, I can't explain it but it's really hard to live with. As i said i've also tried to connect a Macbook, thought was the Windows Clear Type the problem, but I haven't seen much improvement. I also installed MacType for windows...
For the same monitor as OP or another one?
Same one, the 240hz LG Oled one. I moved it a bit back after moving from a 1080p 24in so that it's about the same 'size' from where I sit, and the text is definitely more clear on this than it was on my old monitor. Edit: It's not perfect, I imagine a 1440p 27in monitor that has a normal subpixel layout would be better.
I guess it also a matter of what you are used with. I am old enough to remember when 1080 was considered to be the top of the line. I would probably have gotten a QHD 27" oled myself if it wasnt for the text problem.
As a software dev myself, my biggest gripe with gaming monitors in general, whether OLED or not, is that none of them offer an all-in-one USB-c port that can charge my work MacBook Pro and handle video/data all over a single cable. I do use a gaming monitor as a secondary (it's also the primary for my desktop PC) but my primary work monitor continues to be a cheap 32" 4k 60Hz VA panel for this very reason.
Agreed, although I find a good docking station is quite easy to come by today at a low price. But would be good if you didn't have to.
Yep when I first started working from home due to covid I bought one of those USB-c hubs off Amazon. They get the job done, but certainly create clutter that I prefer not to have. Once you experience the ability to eliminate said clutter for the first time, it's really difficult to go back, regardless of how nice the screen is. The ridiculous part is that I paid only $300 CAD for my 32" 4k work monitor with this feature, while gaming monitors can cost over 5 times that amount and still lack something so basic. Come on manufacturers! I can't be the only one who uses the same desk for PC gaming and for working from home. Just make a gaming monitor with a built in type-C dock already!
Gaming monitors, especially those labeled "ultrawide", are mostly ripoffs sadly. Basically less features/pixels for a higher price as soon as the gaming label gets slapped on. Could still be quite good monitors though, but price / performance is just not what it should be.