[jthurmond3]

I understand the difference between the two, but does the glossy really produce a much, noticeably, better picture? I prefer less or no glare, but I don't want to sacrifice too much picture quality. Side by side would the glossy be noticeably better? Im referring to a qnix 1440p.

 

[bcham]

i always go for glossy now,better color and more vibrant ,compared to other coated washed out ones.

 

[MikeHawk]

Enjoy:
Qnix QX2710 Review: 2560x1440 96hz+ Matte (Semi-Glossy) PLS by Fabelhaft NCX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EMmNmvFcAA

 

[wevsspot]

Count me in as a glossy panel user.

 

[Kinaesthetic]

Semi-gloss. The best of both worlds. I.e. the type of matte coating that is found on monitors such as the Asus PB278Q and the Dell U2713HM. It is incredibly close to a glossy finish, but doesn't have any of the reflection that a glossy panel is plagued with. And it doesn't wash out colors either.

 

[twerk]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kinaesthetic

Semi-gloss. The best of both worlds. I.e. the type of matte coating that is found on monitors such as the Asus PB278Q and the Dell U2713HM. It is incredibly close to a glossy finish, but doesn't have any of the reflection that a glossy panel is plagued with. And it doesn't wash out colors either.

This. Glossy definitely gives you better picture quality but for me, the glare is just not worth it. I love the coating on my Dell.

 

[kevinsbane]

I haven't found a glossy monitor that I prefer to my matte monitors yet.

And the one monitor that I do use that's glossy, I use because of other considerations (1440p 27").

 

[mott555]

I'd say matte has better picture quality, because I can actually see the picture. With a glossy screen, instead of the picture I see my face, or the lamp, or the window...unless it's the middle of the night and all lights are out. Then maybe a glossy is better.

 

[PCM2]

You may find this article a useful read. It explores the visual differences between the image on a matte and glossy screen and why that's the case. It also goes on to explore so-called 'semi glossy' screens and some funky alternatives that have or are being researched.

 

[jthurmond3]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeHawk

Enjoy:
Qnix QX2710 Review: 2560x1440 96hz+ Matte (Semi-Glossy) PLS by Fabelhaft NCX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EMmNmvFcAA

So is the QNIX QX2710 Matte is semi-glossy and not purely matte? I can only find that monitor in glossy or matte.

 

[MikeHawk]

Per the vid the matte is semi gloss, but one of the best mattes out there. It's also discussed in the main thread.