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ASUS PA248Q or Korean Monitor?

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#1 ·
I see Newegg has the new Asus PA248Q Monitor in stock for $339.99 and for the price point of its features, it's very tempting. Does anyone know if there are very bad backlight bleedings like its predecessor the Asus 246Q? And does this model have a scaler to use for game consoles? I know my Dell U2410 doesn't have a scaler for 16:9 while using the PS3. It looks pretty unnatural.

Pros and Cons compared to its Korean Monitor counterpart from what I see:

Pros
-ASUS Brand
-Warranty in the U.S.
-Color Calibrated out of the box
-HDMI, D-Sub, DisplayPort, DVI-D Inputs
-Height, Pivot, Swivel, Tilt Stand Adjustments

Cons
-Not 27" but 24"
-Unknown (to me at least) if the ASUS PA248Q has a built-in scaler for 720p/1080p content from a game console
-Not 2560x1440 Resolution
-A bit more expensive because of tax and recycling fees compared to buying a Korean monitor off eBay for about $300 straight

As for the Korean monitors I have researched, most of the consumers who have purchased a Korean monitor have been happy and there are those who are, excuse my profanity, anal about the imperfections or problems they have encountered when it finally arrived on their doorstep. The only saving grace compared to buying one in the U.S. are most of the Korean monitors are about $300 instead of spending $1000 on one.

Pros and Cons compared to buying the ASUS PA248Q:

Pros
-Pricepoint is very attractive
-27" 2560x1440 Native Resolution

Cons
-Not color calibrated out of the box (have to try out color profiles in this section)
-Shipped from South Korea, and so good luck paying return shipping costs should any problems occur and who knows how long a customer will have to wait to get another monitor shipped back
-Not yet tested on how long these monitors will last (I'll be using one of these monitors everyday for about 8 hours 7 days a week)
-Power Brick may cause problems upon receiving the monitor and then forced to look for a stable power brick
-Customer Support is a major concern since a customer will have to talk directly to the seller they bought it from
-Most of the Korean monitor stands are built poorly
-Multiple Input Korean monitors can cause high input lag

So what do you think so far for looking at a monitor for under $400 for my needs? My primary use is watching Blu-Ray content, anime, GW2 when it comes out next month, using a PS3 (scaler IS A MUST) and doing some Visual Basic coding projects after this summer is over.
 
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#2 ·
The Asus will have the same amount of input lag as the 1440p displays with extra inputs (a little over 1 frame, just like your Dell U2410, except when using game mode).

The Korean displays with a scaler and OSD start around 450$ (CrossOver 2720MDP), ACHIEVA Shimian QH270-IPSMS, Yamkasi Catleap Multi).

No one has a PA248Q yet, so your back-light bleeding question can't be answered. No one can answer your long term reliability questions either. Since you are coding the 1440p resolution will be very helpful.

Keep in mind that the Korean displays are glossy while the Asus is matte and uses a very grainy matte coating=less sharpness/clarity and grainy whites+light colours, but since you have a U2410 which uses the same coating I assume you aren't bothered by it. This image should give you an idea of how the matte coating affects the pixels and makes them look grainy/sparkly compared to the 27Q LED-P which is a glossy 1440p CrossOver.

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Assuming you get a Korean display with good colour presets, it will have much, much nicer and clearer colours and text than a matte IPS panel due to the lack of the grainy coating.

My (former) 27Q LED-P supports consoles when set to 720p and the HP ZR27440w also does, the other OSD-less dual-link DVI models also should. I also have a CrossOver 2720MDP and Samsung S27A850D, both have the same amount of input lag (around 20ms, measured with the SMT Tool 2.0) as pretty much every other high res (1200-1600p) IPS/PLS panel (check PRAD.de for accurate input lag results).
 
#3 ·
thanks for your informative post. the CrossOver 2720MDP might be the one i get since it has a scaler and OSD and red-cap provides a free 100v-240v adapter.

so you say your 27q LED monitor supports 720p content when scaling. how about 1080p? will also changing the color profile in windows 7 affect a second monitor hooked up to the same computer or just the primary monitor (korean monitor in this case).
 
#4 ·
The Dual-link DVI models only support 720p (black screen for other resolutions), you have to set your console to 720p on a different display before connecting a dual-link dvi only model to a console. You can assign different colour profiles to each display you hook up. My CrossOver 27Q LED-P profile which corrects the blue tint is up on the first page in the CrossOver Club thread.

The Asus PA248Q is basically just a U2410 with good sRGB emulation (the PA248Q is a native sRGB display while the U2410 is wide gamut. Extended colour [wide gamut] spaces are not supported by games and movies=over saturated and unnatural colours).

A 1440p Korean display with extra inputs would be a better choice for console use, unless you can't stand your U2410's non-game mode input lag. An OSD-less display is quite risky since you will be stuck with the preset colours when hooking it up to a console.
 
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Originally Posted by surfbumb View Post

let us know how the monitor performs, I am thinking about ordering one as well.
Sure will. I'm not familiar with all the things a professional monitor can do (such as CAD work or photography). I'm mainly buying it for the quality screen, 1920x1200 resolution and very adjustable stand. All I'm going to use it for is RPG and MMO gaming. I can tell if it looks poor or has bad backlight bleeding though!
 
#10 ·
Very interested to see how that turns out. In the market for a new monitor myself and was thinking about U2412M, PA248Q, or some 120Hz screens.
 
#13 ·
Got my PA248Q on Monday. Its very nice. The colors are brilliant, the contrast is good and blacks are deep. I do have a Spyder colormeter and used it just to see what the difference would be on "User" mode. It warmed up the colors a bit and helped with contrast in games. Out of the box its fine though. There is just a bit of backlight bleeding in the corners, but its not excessive or even noticeable in gaming. The only time I see it is in a dark room when Win 7 is booting. No dead or stuck pixels (it has a zero bright dot warranty). Response time is no worse than my 2008 5ms HP 22 inch TN monitor (so its fine for RPG and MMO gaming). I have Trace Free set on the default 60.

The stand is freaking awesome! I can't get over all the ways it adjusts and how smooth its operation is. Plus its very stable on the desk in any position. That alone is worth something (so sick of monitors that only tilt a bit). Construction is very solid - its definitely built to last.

All in all a very good monitor for $339.99. I don't do any sort of professional graphics or photo work, so I can't comment on that, but its head and shoulders above my old HP. I'd highly recommend it.
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Originally Posted by Koehler View Post

ASUS monitors usually suffer from poor color quality.
I would get the Yamakasi monitors.
That's definitely not the case with the PA248Q IPS coming precalibrated from the factory.
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Originally Posted by Hydros View Post

A nobrainer
The Koreans...
1920x1200 is just way to low resolution these days.
Absolutely not on a 24" monitor. Its a perfect resolution for that size.
 
#14 ·
I've been waiting long enough now - seems like more than a few weeks of searching and debating. I am confident that the Asus PA248Q will be very good to handle my needs for the near future.

Thanks for the update on your PA248Q tests Jeffredo, much appreciated my friend. I will be joining the PA248Q group of enthusiasts as soon as I log out of here. DirectCanada has a nice price of $334.21 for it and I will finally commit to a new monitor. See ya, all !
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#15 ·
Again, it does have a very small amount of backlight bleeding - that's the only caveat, but its not an unusual amount for a monitor. I'm really, really fussy about backlight bleeding and it doesn't bother me. When I got my last monitor 3 1/2 years ago I actually took three back to Staples, BB and Circuit City because of that issue (Samsung and HP TNs). My 22 inch HP that I settled on had just a minimal amount on the extreme left and right edges. This ASUS is definitely no worse than it is and actually seems to be getting better (darker) each day. As anal as I am if I can live with it anyone can!
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Edit: Every time I start it up the backlight is getting darker and more uniform. Is it possible for them to "break in" after a few days?
 
#20 ·
Hi folks,

I received my PA248Q last week and have been using it since Saturday (7/21). I've actually had a conversation with Jeffredo about the bleed issue I'm experiencing. Other than that, the monitor is great. Mind you, I'm not an expert and this is the first IPS monitor I've bought. My last monitor was 5 years old lol. I went with this b/c of the resolution and also for the good reviews it's received. I'm attaching a picture of the back-light bleed. The company I bought it from are willing to give me a full refund within 30 days if I choose to return. I'm leaning towards the return only b/c the bleed is noticeable whenever I'm at a dark/black screen and especially noticeable on windows boot screen. I want to use it for at least another week or more with the hopes that maybe it might "break in" and might even out. Any advice is appreciated.



 
#22 ·
Update: After taking an even closer look at the side of the monitor where the light is bleeding the most, I noticed that the bezel is somewhat "pinched" in the middle where the usb ports are on the left. It's almost as if they tightened it too much which is causing the bezel to squeeze in that spot and then making the rest of the bezel not sit as flush. Please excuse my ignorance if I'm using the wrong term when I refer to bezel.

I don't want to chance prying it loose a little just for the sheer fact I might damage it and then lose any chance of getting a refund.

@Jhnlngn: I did buy it from NewEgg and as far and I remember, I think they will be paying for the shipping back. However, I will confirm tomorrow and send you a PM.
 
#24 ·
Hi guys, has anyone tried playing their PS3 on this monitor at 1080p/720p? Does it still look good? Do we get black bars on the top and bottom?
I am really not sure how the scaler in this thing works with a 1900x1200 resolution.

I am really inbetween this screen or one of the Korean Shimian 27" IPS screens to use with my video capture card (to record PS3 with)
 
#25 ·
This is my first post. I joined this site just because of this thread.

So here I am. And I must loudly ask:

WELL??????????!!!!

I can't imagine I'm the only one waiting to hear what happened. It's been more then half a year since the last post in this cliffhanger. What happened?????????????

Did the backlight problem resolve itself, as some people claims happens after a burn-in period?

This thread comes up when Googling the Asus, so I suspect many have come here searching for a real review from a real user who had a few real problems.

However, like tens of thousands of other threads since the earliest days of the internet, it is left unresolved and/or forgotten.

In the name of all that is holy, and for the scores of people over the next many years who will end up hear whilst searching for info about this specific monitor:

CLOSE THE CIRCLE!
 
#26 ·
I would also be interested to know if the PA248Q is a good monitor when jumping into the 16:10 24" market now that IPS is becoming somewhat affordable. This thread popped up on an OCN search as a "Recent" thread, actually!

EDIT: Also, what's this about only having 720p on dual link DVI? I thought the whole point of dual link was to speed up being able to display high resolutions.
 
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