How to buy an 8bit panel monitor?
JTL i guess the hard part is finding out what panel model is in a monitor, for me I've been entering service menu on monitors which will say which model. For the datasheets I usually Google "PANELMODEL datasheet pdf" and sometimes you can find them posted on a random site. Also if you ask a seller which I've found some random Chinese sites that sell panels, I email and ask for datasheet and they hand them over so far at least
The Dough spectrum one LCD monitor uses a 8+2frc panel so 8 bit forced should be safe btw. The pwm is crazy high too. Someone on the eye strain telegram group uses it perfectly.
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@AlanSmith I'm not sure what your source is for this list you've compiled, but it's not entirely accurate.
The S2522HG, for example, as per this review is not a true 8-bit panel as you've mentioned.
In particular, the LM245WF9-SSA3 that is.
It uses static dithering, leading to a green tint (check review, use google translate for more information)
Oh, and something which people on this forum completely neglect is the description of lagom.nl in regards to dithering:
Source: http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/black.php
For anyone coming across this list above, be cautious.
Oh and also, output depends on the GPU used.
Non-Quadro, RTX 30 series and below do not support true 10-bit output (from what I've understood)
I don't know how AMD is in regards to this.
Example of S2522HG (6bit+FRC - static dithering, LF245WF9-SSA3) VS AW2521HF (true 8-bit, M250HAN01.7)
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the aoc q24g4e (q24g2 suggessor) uses the SG2381G01-3, the same 1440p180hz panel as the ktc q24t09 and sanc g52. it was mentioned in a review where the back was torn down and the model of the panel was revealed. it seems to be 8+frc since it does hdr10 yet 10bit native is rare
I find it hard to trust ANY monitor at this point stating it is true 10-bit. Simple skepticism. I don't have proof to prove them wrong, but Everything I have checked claiming either HDR, P3 color, etc.. is all natively 8 bit.
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Clokwork I agree. ViewSonic says true 10bit on one of theirs but when asking them over support they first said yes 10bit but then said oh it's 8+2frc. even the up2720q dell which says true 10bit which I'm not sure if that's true either. LCD replacements online say 8+2 for that model. I guess someone would need to tear it down to see if it's true 10 based off panel model.
I think OLED or maybe some larger sized LCD panels like 30"+ would be higher likely to be true 10. Wish all this was easier to figure out. I called uperfect out for claiming true 10bit on one of theirs and they ended up changing their advertising to 8+2.
What's the best monitor in terms of high strain from that list in sizes 25-27? Specifically from Asus?
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Clokwork Because there are more important things which affect eyestrain than bit depth and FRC.
Namely, the brightness flicker every refresh cycle and color gamut impact more people.
All OLEDs have this for now, for unknown reasons to me (a few speculations have shown up but nothing concrete)
I assume the information is out there somewhere in patents, books, articles or studies but I haven't come across them yet.
This is what i'm talking about.
This is a very apparent drop in brightness which can easily trigger eyestrain in people.
Thanks for your help. I checked the panels from LG (they are actually 6-bit). Updated the table.
Acer VG252QXbmiipx 240Hz = LG LM245WF9-SSA2 (6bit+FRC)
Dell S2522HG 240Hz = LG LM245WF9-SSA3 (6bit+FRC)
ASUS VG249QL3A 180Hz = LG LM238WF6-SSA4 (6bit+FRC)
LG 24GS60F-В = LG LM238WF6-SSA5 (6bit+FRC)