Modest and Affordable 144hz UHD Monitor!

(This is a preliminary review as I have only had the monitor for under a week.) This is a modest and affordable monitor under $300 that offers up to 2560x1440p resolution at 144hz. This is because the monitor uses an AUO (fancy TN-LED) panel while most other similar varieties use an IPS panel which greatly bloats the price at this size. You will hear a lot of debate about viewing angles and color reproduction, but this TN panel seems to fair well in most situations as you have to view the display at fairly steep angles to wash out the picture. An IPS panel is always better, but at $100 ~ $200 cheaper it's hard to complain. Do keep in mind that if you want to run this monitor at 2560x1440p at 144hz it is a requirement that you either run it via HDMI 2.0 or Display Port 1.2a or higher. So be sure to check that your GPU (Graphics Card) and connectors are appropriate! This is my first time using FreeSync so I cannot provide feedback on it at this time. The design of the entire monitor is relatively nice. The ultra-slim design is always appreciated along with a slim bezel to help the display pop out a little more in your workspace. The matte silver finish is a nice departure from your standard glossy black frame which can help make it appear slimmer. Connections are on the side of the back panel of the display which is interesting, but can be useful for those with their computer on the right side of their workspace. The glossy finish on the back is a little intense and attracts fingerprints and dust, but it's on the backside so you don't often see it. Rather than using a direct connection with a power cord it goes through an adapter to a smaller connection which is convenient as it's generally easier to manage. There is a single button analog disc style power selector on the back which feels functional enough to operate power and navigate menus to adjust settings. It seems to fair better than having three buttons on monitors. The stand has a very small footprint on the desk, but manages to keep the large display stable which is very nice as the very large plastic oval foot of most monitors eats up a lot of desk space. Overall, if you're looking for a large monitor that's 1440p that supports 144hz that doesn't break the bank this is a great option! It's also Monoprice which comes with nice end-consumer perks like their Pixel-Perfect Guarantee, Hassle-Free Packaging, and satisfactory customer support!Read full review

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