Since the whole G-Sync/FreeSync thing is all the rage right now, I thought about starting a new thread for this review, but figured I'd put it here first so people have some counterpoints to consider:
http://techreport.com/review/28073/b...nitor-reviewed
I won't personally buy a TN panel since IPS/AHVA are so much nicer to look at. But, as TN panels go this one is apparently very good. And, more importantly, this review does seem to clear up some of the misinformation/hyperbole out there about the differences between G-Sync/FreeSync....
A couple observations from the summary:
"Spending time with a FreeSync monitor and walking through the gauntlet of supposed issues has crystallized my thoughts about some things. AMD and its partners have succeeded in bringing variable refresh technology to market using an open, collaborative approach. The concerns we've seen raised about niggling problems with FreeSync displays in specific cases, such as low-FPS scenarios and ghosting, are really nibbling around the edges."
"...the BenQ XL2730Z is good enough that I think it's time for the rest of the industry to step up and support the VESA standard for variable refresh rates...there is no technical reason why today's GeForce GPUs can't support variable refresh on Adaptive-Sync displays. All it would take is a driver update. If Nvidia really believes G-Sync offers compelling advantages over Adaptive-Sync, it should show that faith by supporting both display types going forward. Let consumers choose."
The upshot of this review for me is now I'm eagerly awaiting a review of the Asus MG279Q (IPS panel) before making a purchase decision. After viewing the differences with my own eyes, I do slightly prefer G-Sync (mosty because of the VERY slight differences at the "below 40Hz" threshold. The "ghosting problem" is a total non-issue from the looks of it). But proprietary is bad & right now that means nVidia is the one causing the problem. The other way for that problem to be solved is for a display manufacturer to come out with a display that will work with both techs. In the meantime, as the reviewer noted, nVidia should issue a driver update to enable VESA Adaptive Sync (FreeSync) compatibility on their GeForce GPUs & let consumers decide. Of course, what nVidia should do & what they will actually do are probably very different things. My guess is they won't give up this proprietary fight until the market forces them to...