IPS 240hz -> Acer Predator XB253QGXbmiiprzx ??

[ItwasLuck]

Hi guys, can someone provide me with the best settings to use in this monitor? I can't find a calibration for it anywhere. All i did was turning off the sharpening effect.

The best settings are going to be specific to your monitor. However, the sharpening effect for sure needs to go. As far as color, you would need to calibrate your monitor specifically. You can try my settings though, from when I calibrated my monitor. Green is at 46 and blue is at 49. Brightness is at 32, because I calibrate to 150 cd/m2. I ended up leaving the "dark boost" at the default 5 and allowing the calibration to fix it. However, the difference was only a very slightly darker picture. Of course, there is a profile that was created when I calibrated it, that is specific to my monitor, but the changes in the monitor's colors above brought the display into the following calibration:

Color temperature 6500
150cd/m2
gamma 2.2

Interesting! I'm very curious about panel variance on the Acer panels because I believe it has much better consistency than the other manufacturers. I'll be doing some more tests and see how close your panel matches with mine.

[Max_hz]

Hi guys, can someone provide me with the best settings to use in this monitor? I can't find a calibration for it anywhere. All i did was turning off the sharpening effect.

The best settings are going to be specific to your monitor. However, the sharpening effect for sure needs to go. As far as color, you would need to calibrate your monitor specifically. You can try my settings though, from when I calibrated my monitor. Green is at 46 and blue is at 49. Brightness is at 32, because I calibrate to 150 cd/m2. I ended up leaving the "dark boost" at the default 5 and allowing the calibration to fix it. However, the difference was only a very slightly darker picture. Of course, there is a profile that was created when I calibrated it, that is specific to my monitor, but the changes in the monitor's colors above brought the display into the following calibration:

Color temperature 6500
150cd/m2
gamma 2.2

Interesting! I'm very curious about panel variance on the Acer panels because I believe it has much better consistency than the other manufacturers. I'll be doing some more tests and see how close your panel matches with mine.

Noticed that you are talking about "Acer panels" in difference threads, I assume "hope" that you be aware of the fact that Acer is not a panel manufacturer! better mention the name of the panel manufacturer in this case AU Optronics, just to be clear for readers.

[STOPchris]

Hi guys, can someone provide me with the best settings to use in this monitor? I can't find a calibration for it anywhere. All i did was turning off the sharpening effect.

The best settings are going to be specific to your monitor. However, the sharpening effect for sure needs to go. As far as color, you would need to calibrate your monitor specifically. You can try my settings though, from when I calibrated my monitor. Green is at 46 and blue is at 49. Brightness is at 32, because I calibrate to 150 cd/m2. I ended up leaving the "dark boost" at the default 5 and allowing the calibration to fix it. However, the difference was only a very slightly darker picture. Of course, there is a profile that was created when I calibrated it, that is specific to my monitor, but the changes in the monitor's colors above brought the display into the following calibration:

Color temperature 6500
150cd/m2
gamma 2.2

Interesting! I'm very curious about panel variance on the Acer panels because I believe it has much better consistency than the other manufacturers. I'll be doing some more tests and see how close your panel matches with mine.

I'll probably do another calibration soon, after giving the panel a few days of hard use.

[ItwasLuck]

Hi guys, can someone provide me with the best settings to use in this monitor? I can't find a calibration for it anywhere. All i did was turning off the sharpening effect.

The best settings are going to be specific to your monitor. However, the sharpening effect for sure needs to go. As far as color, you would need to calibrate your monitor specifically. You can try my settings though, from when I calibrated my monitor. Green is at 46 and blue is at 49. Brightness is at 32, because I calibrate to 150 cd/m2. I ended up leaving the "dark boost" at the default 5 and allowing the calibration to fix it. However, the difference was only a very slightly darker picture. Of course, there is a profile that was created when I calibrated it, that is specific to my monitor, but the changes in the monitor's colors above brought the display into the following calibration:

Color temperature 6500
150cd/m2
gamma 2.2

Interesting! I'm very curious about panel variance on the Acer panels because I believe it has much better consistency than the other manufacturers. I'll be doing some more tests and see how close your panel matches with mine.

Noticed that you are talking about "Acer panels" in difference threads, I assume "hope" that you be aware of the fact that Acer is not a panel manufacturer! better mention the name of the panel manufacturer in this case AU Optronics, just to be clear for readers.

Of course. I should be saying Acer clones instead because they use the same panel.

[STOPchris]

I re-calibrated and the blue was still too high. I took it down one more notch to 48. Brightness stayed consistent, which is nice to see as it usually drifts on my previous monitors. Colors ended up at .09 average dE. I do notice the top corners are a bit darker than the lower corners. That's to be expected with an IPS though, as you will also notice that is where the majority of IPS glow is as well.

[ItwasLuck]

I re-calibrated and the blue was still too high. I took it down one more notch to 48. Brightness stayed consistent, which is nice to see as it usually drifts on my previous monitors. Colors ended up at .09 average dE. I do notice the top corners are a bit darker than the lower corners. That's to be expected with an IPS though, as you will also notice that is where the majority of IPS glow is as well.

Thanks for the update. Fortunately my panel doesn't have much ips glow but it has the typical vignetting around each corner. I can only see it when I take a photo of the screen otherwise it's not noticeable to my eyes.

Those are some really accurate colors! If you don't mind me asking but what colorimeter/software are you using?

[STOPchris]

I re-calibrated and the blue was still too high. I took it down one more notch to 48. Brightness stayed consistent, which is nice to see as it usually drifts on my previous monitors. Colors ended up at .09 average dE. I do notice the top corners are a bit darker than the lower corners. That's to be expected with an IPS though, as you will also notice that is where the majority of IPS glow is as well.

Thanks for the update. Fortunately my panel doesn't have much ips glow but it has the typical vignetting around each corner. I can only see it when I take a photo of the screen otherwise it's not noticeable to my eyes.

Those are some really accurate colors! If you don't mind me asking but what colorimeter/software are you using?

Display Cal with a Spyder 4 Elite. Display Cal Really makes a huge difference from the Spyder software. Mine doesn't have that much IPS glow at all, just a small amount around the edges probably like yours. It really is a great panel as far as QC goes. Also, I didn't know this, because I've always used Gysnc monitors with the module, but if you turn off Adaptive Sync in the monitor settings the input lag is even more improved. I'm used to just shutting it off in control panel, like with Gsync module displays. Now, with Adaptive Sync off in the settings, the input lag does feel better than my PG279Q. The monitor is really fast! The only downside is a tad bit more blur than TN. For me, the lower input lag is far more worth it than the slightly lower motion blur.

[ItwasLuck]

I re-calibrated and the blue was still too high. I took it down one more notch to 48. Brightness stayed consistent, which is nice to see as it usually drifts on my previous monitors. Colors ended up at .09 average dE. I do notice the top corners are a bit darker than the lower corners. That's to be expected with an IPS though, as you will also notice that is where the majority of IPS glow is as well.

Thanks for the update. Fortunately my panel doesn't have much ips glow but it has the typical vignetting around each corner. I can only see it when I take a photo of the screen otherwise it's not noticeable to my eyes.

Those are some really accurate colors! If you don't mind me asking but what colorimeter/software are you using?

Display Cal with a Spyder 4 Elite. Display Cal Really makes a huge difference from the Spyder software. Mine doesn't have that much IPS glow at all, just a small amount around the edges probably like yours. It really is a great panel as far as QC goes. Also, I didn't know this, because I've always used Gysnc monitors with the module, but if you turn off Adaptive Sync in the monitor settings the input lag is even more improved. I'm used to just shutting it off in control panel, like with Gsync module displays. Now, with Adaptive Sync off in the settings, the input lag does feel better than my PG279Q. The monitor is really fast! The only downside is a tad bit more blur than TN. For me, the lower input lag is far more worth it than the slightly lower motion blur.

That's great I am picking up a X-rite i1Display Studio and I'll be using Display Cal as well.

As for turning off Adaptive Sync from the OSD, that is the first thing I did. Adaptive Sync adds exactly 0.04ms so this monitor is perfect for you if you were able to tell the difference!

There are monitors with better response time leading to less motion blur ie. MSI MAG251RX but I stuck to the Acer because it has the lowest input lag of any monitor period. I am extremely happy with it and yes I have slight vignetting on the lower corners of my screen. IPS Glow is barely noticeable on the bottom right corner of mine but that's only if I'm looking for it at a certain angle.

The Q/C is quite amazing on the Acer, I agree 100%. I thought I would have to exchange a couple before I settle on a good panel but thankfully my first panel came out perfect!

[STOPchris]

I re-calibrated and the blue was still too high. I took it down one more notch to 48. Brightness stayed consistent, which is nice to see as it usually drifts on my previous monitors. Colors ended up at .09 average dE. I do notice the top corners are a bit darker than the lower corners. That's to be expected with an IPS though, as you will also notice that is where the majority of IPS glow is as well.

Thanks for the update. Fortunately my panel doesn't have much ips glow but it has the typical vignetting around each corner. I can only see it when I take a photo of the screen otherwise it's not noticeable to my eyes.

Those are some really accurate colors! If you don't mind me asking but what colorimeter/software are you using?

Display Cal with a Spyder 4 Elite. Display Cal Really makes a huge difference from the Spyder software. Mine doesn't have that much IPS glow at all, just a small amount around the edges probably like yours. It really is a great panel as far as QC goes. Also, I didn't know this, because I've always used Gysnc monitors with the module, but if you turn off Adaptive Sync in the monitor settings the input lag is even more improved. I'm used to just shutting it off in control panel, like with Gsync module displays. Now, with Adaptive Sync off in the settings, the input lag does feel better than my PG279Q. The monitor is really fast! The only downside is a tad bit more blur than TN. For me, the lower input lag is far more worth it than the slightly lower motion blur.

The Q/C is quite amazing on the Acer, I agree 100%. I thought I would have to exchange a couple before I settle on a good panel but thankfully my first panel came out perfect!

This is why I almost didn't buy any new monitor, I am getting tired of having to deal with returning monitors to find one that is worth what I am paying for (doesn't have pixel issues, or bad back light bleed).

[ItwasLuck]

Thanks for the update. Fortunately my panel doesn't have much ips glow but it has the typical vignetting around each corner. I can only see it when I take a photo of the screen otherwise it's not noticeable to my eyes.

Those are some really accurate colors! If you don't mind me asking but what colorimeter/software are you using?

Display Cal with a Spyder 4 Elite. Display Cal Really makes a huge difference from the Spyder software. Mine doesn't have that much IPS glow at all, just a small amount around the edges probably like yours. It really is a great panel as far as QC goes. Also, I didn't know this, because I've always used Gysnc monitors with the module, but if you turn off Adaptive Sync in the monitor settings the input lag is even more improved. I'm used to just shutting it off in control panel, like with Gsync module displays. Now, with Adaptive Sync off in the settings, the input lag does feel better than my PG279Q. The monitor is really fast! The only downside is a tad bit more blur than TN. For me, the lower input lag is far more worth it than the slightly lower motion blur.

The Q/C is quite amazing on the Acer, I agree 100%. I thought I would have to exchange a couple before I settle on a good panel but thankfully my first panel came out perfect!

This is why I almost didn't buy any new monitor, I am getting tired of having to deal with returning monitors to find one that is worth what I am paying for (doesn't have pixel issues, or bad back light bleed).

The Acer Predator XB3 line of monitors have pretty good Q/C. So far I've heard of 5 people who had great experience with their monitor. Not a single case yet of anyone having issues.