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AOC presents affordable Q3279VWF 31.5in 1440p monitor
AOC presents an affordable all-rounder monitor in 31.5” (80.01 cm) size and QHD (2560x1440 pixels) resolution: the Q3279VWF, member of the 79 Series. This monitor has an ultra-slim design with an elegant stand in a silver finish which fits perfectly into a living room setting.
Its FreeSync support and 5 ms response time will satisfy the needs of most casual gamers. With an MSRP of just £249 / 275 Euro / 260 USD, the Q3279VWF will become available in November this year.
QHD resolution is becoming increasingly popular, as it nicely closes the gap between Full HD and 4K resolution. Whilst the latter is difficult to drive for most games with current GPU’s, Full HD resolution, which has been the standard for years nowadays feels pixelated especially on larger displays. With the Q3279VWF AOC has come up with a perfect solution in a huge 31.5” size at a 2560 x 1440 resolution, resulting in a high pixel density of 93.24 ppi. In comparison, a 24”display in Full HD resolution has similar pixel density at 91.79 ppi.
MVA for the win
The Q3279VWF boasts a 31.5” MVA panel in QHD resolution with a 5 ms response time and 60 Hz refresh rate. This panel has real 8-bit colour depth + FRC (Frame Rate Control), resulting in the perception of 1.07 billion colours, equal to 10-bit monitors. Up from conventional displays with 16.7 million colours by an order of 100, the Q3279VWF is therefore capable of displaying more depth, richer colours and achieving colour grading in a seamless fashion.
The large 31.5” display size of the Q3279VWF brings ample screen real estate. From home users who enjoy watching a 1080p video and multitasking with different applications, to prosumer/designers who need more screen space both in resolution and size for an image/video editing software would be satisfied with the Q3279VWF. The MVA panel of the Q3279VWF also has a staggering 3000:1 static contrast ratio for an excellent immersion and picture quality.
While similar affordable monitors come with TN panels that have inferior viewing angles, the Q3279VWF’s MVA panel offers wide viewing angles of up to 178°/178° horizontally/vertically, which is near IPS panel levels. With best colour uniformity at any viewing angle, even bystanders can enjoy the rich colours and high details. Thanks to AOC’s WCG (Wide Colour Gamut) technology, the Q3279VWF can cover 88 % of the NTSC colour gamut.
Gamers should also take note, because the Q3279VWF is a very capable gaming monitor and it’s equipped with AMD’s FreeSync support. By matching the frame rate of the graphics card to the frame rate of the monitor, this technology gets rid of stuttering, tearing and choppy gameplay. Therefore users won’t need to enable V-Sync in their games to artificially match the GPU’s frame rate output to the monitors refresh rate and in doing so dealing with increased input lag. Next to the affordable price tag, the Q3279VWF comes with a 5 ms response time and 60 Hz refresh rate, which makes this monitor suitable for most casual gamers. More competitive FPS/shooter gamers should look for AOC’s AGON monitors for higher frame rates from 144Hz up to 240Hz instead!
Good for your eyes
Just like many AOC monitors, the Q3279VWF also comes with Flicker-Free technology. After prolonged time, conventional monitors, which use PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) to adjust brightness, can cause eye-strain and discomfort because of the resulting flicker. Flicker-Free technology uses a DC(Direct Current) backlight system to improve users’ comfort.
Q3279VWF specifications
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Model |
Q3279VWF |
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Size |
31.5” |
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Resolution |
2560 x 1440 @ 60Hz |
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Panel |
MVA |
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Colours |
8 bits + FRC = 10bits |
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Brightness |
250 cd/m2 |
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Viewing angles |
178º/178º |
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Response time |
5 ms GtG |
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Inputs |
1 x VGA 1 x DVI Dual Link 1 x HDMI 1.4 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 Headphones jack |
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Speakers |
No |
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VESA Mount |
No |
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Power |
Internal |
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Others |
FreeSync technology |
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European launch date |
November 2017 |
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MSRP |
£249 |
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#5485180 Posted on: 10/25/2017 10:02 AM
quite reasonable? --> Bro it's a STEAL
1440p almost 10Bit and one downside tho the 60Hz, but it will be enough most of the time.
For FPP i'd like to have min. of 70FPS/70Hz FS
$260? That seems quite reasonable.
quite reasonable? --> Bro it's a STEAL
1440p almost 10Bit and one downside tho the 60Hz, but it will be enough most of the time.
For FPP i'd like to have min. of 70FPS/70Hz FS
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#5485211 Posted on: 10/25/2017 11:27 AM
Yeah pretty good price lads.
Yeah pretty good price lads.
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#5485219 Posted on: 10/25/2017 11:44 AM
For $260 USD I'm considering this monitor assuming they don't go full robber and price it at $400 here or something. I'm just extremely hesitant to buy any VA panel, or anything that's not a variety of IPS for that matter (like PLS or AHVA which is not VA just to confuse us). If it was anything above 60Hz or was certified for any HDR standard (and confirmed working, unlike past VA BS) I'd definitely buy it.
I'm in the market for a new monitor but what I really want is 1440p, GSync, 120Hz+, IPS variety, and HDR compliant. That doesn't exist as far as I know and the upcoming monitors with specs like that are 4K. I'd buy a non-HDR monitor with those specs in the meantime if they didn't cost their weight in gold. I'd feel dumb spending so much on a temporary monitor. $260 USD however... that doesn't sound too bad for a temporary monitor.
I could also save a block of gold if nVidia weren't extortionists with their GSync module/license costs which seem to add a minimum of $250 to everything it exists in the same dimension as.
For $260 USD I'm considering this monitor assuming they don't go full robber and price it at $400 here or something. I'm just extremely hesitant to buy any VA panel, or anything that's not a variety of IPS for that matter (like PLS or AHVA which is not VA just to confuse us). If it was anything above 60Hz or was certified for any HDR standard (and confirmed working, unlike past VA BS) I'd definitely buy it.
I'm in the market for a new monitor but what I really want is 1440p, GSync, 120Hz+, IPS variety, and HDR compliant. That doesn't exist as far as I know and the upcoming monitors with specs like that are 4K. I'd buy a non-HDR monitor with those specs in the meantime if they didn't cost their weight in gold. I'd feel dumb spending so much on a temporary monitor. $260 USD however... that doesn't sound too bad for a temporary monitor.
I could also save a block of gold if nVidia weren't extortionists with their GSync module/license costs which seem to add a minimum of $250 to everything it exists in the same dimension as.
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#5485238 Posted on: 10/25/2017 12:34 PM
I wonder if it overclocks at all. 60Hz is too low. 75Hz should be the bare minimum these days, especially if you slap freesync on it.
I wonder if it overclocks at all. 60Hz is too low. 75Hz should be the bare minimum these days, especially if you slap freesync on it.
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#5485270 Posted on: 10/25/2017 01:43 PM
Like a higher res version of my Samsung tv i`ve been using happily for over 4 yrs although this isnt 40" i`ll settle for nearly 32" for that price....defo considering this for new screen after i move home in a few weeks.
Like a higher res version of my Samsung tv i`ve been using happily for over 4 yrs although this isnt 40" i`ll settle for nearly 32" for that price....defo considering this for new screen after i move home in a few weeks.
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#5485398 Posted on: 10/25/2017 06:58 PM
@Neo Cyrus
See if you can find the asus pb32q.
Has amva+ panel, colors look close to ups but not fake, can do 60hz@10bit and 75@8bit, 12bit lookup, flicker free and one of the best non professional screens, even beating the benq using same panel..
@Neo Cyrus
See if you can find the asus pb32q.
Has amva+ panel, colors look close to ups but not fake, can do 60hz@10bit and 75@8bit, 12bit lookup, flicker free and one of the best non professional screens, even beating the benq using same panel..
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#5485499 Posted on: 10/25/2017 10:43 PM
Yeah, 60hz is too little. And I wonder if even at that size the resolution should be 4k
Yeah, 60hz is too little. And I wonder if even at that size the resolution should be 4k
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#5485507 Posted on: 10/25/2017 11:13 PM
This AoC has been consistently great for me since I bought it awhile back. I like the idea of a 31.5" screen, but I do worry a bit about the dot pitch. At 27" it's perfect, really, as individual pixels are not visible. But this 31.5" is the same price as my 27", the same native res, but the TN panel (gorgeous) has a 1ms timing GTG, while the 31.5" has a 5ms timing, GTG. (Yes, that is an accurate timing number--
I was skeptical at first, but it's accurate--no ghosting at all, not even a hint of it.) Would love to see HH do a review of this monitor if they'll send him one!
This AoC has been consistently great for me since I bought it awhile back. I like the idea of a 31.5" screen, but I do worry a bit about the dot pitch. At 27" it's perfect, really, as individual pixels are not visible. But this 31.5" is the same price as my 27", the same native res, but the TN panel (gorgeous) has a 1ms timing GTG, while the 31.5" has a 5ms timing, GTG. (Yes, that is an accurate timing number--
I was skeptical at first, but it's accurate--no ghosting at all, not even a hint of it.) Would love to see HH do a review of this monitor if they'll send him one!
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#5485536 Posted on: 10/26/2017 12:47 AM
Hey, That looks nice with a nice price too!
Hey, That looks nice with a nice price too!
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#5485567 Posted on: 10/26/2017 03:39 AM
Going by ppi, a FHD at 24" is like 91, 1440@32" is 93ppi.
Unless you sit with you face sub 1ft away from the screen, no need for UHD res (as almost no one is running 4096 on monis) until you getting a bigger screen like in the 35-40" range.
Im picky, and cant see pixels on my pb32 (1440p) until im closer than 22-23"..
Going by ppi, a FHD at 24" is like 91, 1440@32" is 93ppi.
Unless you sit with you face sub 1ft away from the screen, no need for UHD res (as almost no one is running 4096 on monis) until you getting a bigger screen like in the 35-40" range.
Im picky, and cant see pixels on my pb32 (1440p) until im closer than 22-23"..
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#5496156 Posted on: 11/28/2017 04:25 PM
FYI the screen runs 75Hz out of the box (running a gf960 gpu and DP). Got mine yesterday, paid $240. The only complaint I have is that when sitting closer than an arms lenght there is some gamma shift visible at the edges, not at all bad tough, like barely noticeable. Image quality is great, colors are fine, response time feels good, no ghosting to speak of. It's an impressive screen for this price that's for sure.
FYI the screen runs 75Hz out of the box (running a gf960 gpu and DP). Got mine yesterday, paid $240. The only complaint I have is that when sitting closer than an arms lenght there is some gamma shift visible at the edges, not at all bad tough, like barely noticeable. Image quality is great, colors are fine, response time feels good, no ghosting to speak of. It's an impressive screen for this price that's for sure.
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#5496165 Posted on: 11/28/2017 04:57 PM
I saw a review about viewing angles being poor, and a blue tinge. Any opinions on that?
FYI the screen runs 75Hz out of the box (running a gf960 gpu and DP). Got mine yesterday, paid $240. The only complaint I have is that when sitting closer than an arms lenght there is some gamma shift visible at the edges, not at all bad tough, like barely noticeable. Image quality is great, colors are fine, response time feels good, no ghosting to speak of. It's an impressive screen for this price that's for sure.
I saw a review about viewing angles being poor, and a blue tinge. Any opinions on that?
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#5496448 Posted on: 11/29/2017 11:00 AM
When sittning very close to the screen there is gamma shift at the edges wich makes the colors appear a bit washed out. I think thats what he meant, viewing angles are fine all-in-all. I'd recommend about 3ft viewing distance, at that distance the shift is not a problem. Regarding the blueish tinge.. I can't see it, maybe very very slightly, but really not noticable to me.
I saw a review about viewing angles being poor, and a blue tinge. Any opinions on that?
When sittning very close to the screen there is gamma shift at the edges wich makes the colors appear a bit washed out. I think thats what he meant, viewing angles are fine all-in-all. I'd recommend about 3ft viewing distance, at that distance the shift is not a problem. Regarding the blueish tinge.. I can't see it, maybe very very slightly, but really not noticable to me.
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$260? That seems quite reasonable.