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Title: Qnix UHD32R Review: 4K Glossy* AUO AHVA Panel with AMD Free-Sync
Post by: NCX on July 26, 2018, 09:57:50 pm
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The Qnix UHD32R uses a glossy 3840x2160 or 4K resolution AHVA panel (AUO's version of IPS) with a glossy coating, and 40-60hz AMD Free-Sync (not tested since I have a Nvidia graphics card).  Check out my Qnix UHD32R Photo Album (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/albums/72157663999644417) with over 100 photos.

Best Reviewed Flicker Free 32" 4K AHVA/IPS/PLS (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/general-discussion/best-32'-4k-3840x2160-ahvaipspls-panels/)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1816/29927315878_d1be94e91d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MAzjmN)
DSC_0153 (https://flic.kr/p/MAzjmN) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

Review Information and Methodology:
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Title: Table Of Treasure
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:05:15 am
Table of Content
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DSC_0170 (https://flic.kr/p/28mnSKF) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

Features & Stand (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=210)
Flicker/PWM Dimming (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=211)
Brightness & Contrast (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=212)
Glossy* Coating (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=213)
Ghosting/Overdrive Performance (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=214)
Input Lag (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=215)
Preset Color Accuracy (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=216)
Calibrated Image Quality (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=217)
Perceived Black Depth & Back-Light Bleed (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=218)
Viewing Angles (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=219)
AHVA Glow (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=220)
Playstation 3 & 4 (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=221)
Xbox 360 & Xbox One (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=222)
Settings & ICC Profile (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=223)
Conclusion (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/?message=224)
Title: Re: Qnix UHD32R Review: 4K Glossy* AUO AHVA Panel with AMD Free-Sync
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:05:47 am
Build, Features & Stand
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 (https://flic.kr/p/21QzSwy)Qnix UHD32R Front View (https://flic.kr/p/21QzSwy) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

The Qnix UHD32R is a very simple monitor in terms of the features and stand it comes with.  The white plastic stand only allows for the monitor to be tilted, but it is quite sturdy, and the stand base has a round indentation for the included round wired remote which has four preset keys, including one to bring up the Input switching menu, four arrow keys and an Ok button the center which acts as an enter key.  The quality of the casing is very poor since it is quite flimsy and thin.  The casing is flimsy enough that it seems like one could easily snap the panel in half, and the silver metal front top and side bezel, and the bottom plastic front bezel piece put pressure on the LCD and cause back-light bleed.  I was able to reduce the back-light bleed by removing the front bezels and loosening some of the screws while viewing a black screen in the dark.

The UHD32R has 1x 3.5mm Audio Out (untested), 1x Displayport (4K @60hz), 1x HDMI 2.0 (4K @60hz) and 3x HDMI 1.4a which do not support 3840x2160 at 60hz.  The video outputs are on the back right side and are face out horizontally.

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Qnix UHD32R Back & Inputs (https://flic.kr/p/LdhDFc) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Fire But No Flicker
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:06:05 am
Flicker/PWM Dimming
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DSC_0069 (https://flic.kr/p/29JdjK2) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

I use the Test UFO Blu/PWM Trail (https://testufo.com/blurtrail) test to check for PWM from 0-100% brightness.  The Qnix UHD32R is indeed LED PWM Dimming or Flicker Free as advertised.
Title: Re: Qnix UHD32R Review: 4K Glossy* AUO AHVA Panel with AMD Free-Sync
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:06:41 am
Brightness & Contrast
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Qnix UHD32R B & C (https://flic.kr/p/Mp1ReG) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

The contrast ratio of 700:1 is below average and quite poor for a modern AHVA/IPS/PLS panel since they tend to offer at least 1000:1.  The measured contrast is in line with the other glossy* 32" 4K AUO AHVA panel I tested, the HP Spectre 32 which offered 800:1 before calibration and 700:1 after calibration, but has a white casing which vastly increases the perceived black depth.

The maximum brightness reaches 297cdm/2 which is suitable for very brightly lit environments, but not direct sunlight on the brightest days.  The lowest brightness of 79.6cdm/2 at 0/100 or 0% in the menu should be low enough for light-less room use, though the contrast is far to low for use in darkness.

I recommend using a bright 2600 lumen Daylight/6500k CFL (Philips example (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/30446929414/)) behind the display while keeping the brightness below 100cdm/2 (2600 lumen light) or 140cdm/2 (5000 lumen light (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/35412499501/in/dateposted-public/)) in order to make black and dark content indistinguishable from the inner black bezel. A bias light can hide IPS glow as well as make an AHVA/IPS/PLS panels black depth equally as dark as a VA panel.
Title: Re: Qnix UHD32R Review: 4K Glossy* AUO AHVA Panel with AMD Free-Sync
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:07:05 am
Glossy* Coating
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1840/43080745044_d7667416b0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28CU5Ah)
Qnix UHD32R The Order 1886 Furnace (https://flic.kr/p/28CU5Ah) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

Compare glare/reflections of 15+ monitors in my The Order 1886 Statue Comparison Album (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/sets/72157688253984751).  Check out my Qnix UHD32R Photo Album (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/albums/72157663999644417) with over 100 photos.

The UHD32R uses a modified almost-glossy or low haze coating very similar to the coating the HP Spectre 32 (https://web.archive.org/web/20171219193053/http://wecravegamestoo.com/forums/monitor-reviews-discussion/15978-hp-spectre-32-review-almost-glossy-4k-8-bit-frc-ahva.html#post1414885) and HP 25-27 CW, er, es and XW monitors use (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/hp-25er-25es-review-almost-glossy-1080p-lg-ah-ips/?message=70).  The coating is equally as clear and vibrant as a normal glossy coating, but less reflective, and a bit of haze can been seen when viewing light colors and shades off angle on the UHD32R.  By off angle I mean when leaning off to the right or left.



Title: Re: Qnix UHD32R Review: 4K Glossy* AUO AHVA Panel with AMD Free-Sync
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:07:52 am
Ghosting/Overdrive Performance
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DSC_0151 (https://flic.kr/p/28CUbyu) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/848/41947522690_63d50fb17a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26UL24Q)
Qnix UHD32R RT Off vs On vs Acer XB321HK vs BenQ RL2460 vs Qnix UHD3216R RTL (https://flic.kr/p/26UL24Q) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

The UHD32R's overdrive is controlled by the Response Time setting in the Picture Quality Settings menu, and is preset to off.  The Response Time Off setting provides slightly slower than average pixel response times for a 60hz AHVA/IPS/PLS panel.  The long pixel transition time results in some obvious color streaking, especially with fast camera pans in a first person shooter when viewing clouds in a blue sky or white lights.  The Response Time On setting gets rid of most of the color streaking, but causes some obvious bright and dark transparent overshoot ghosting on color and shade transitions which the Response Time Off setting struggles with.  UHD32R's matte predecessor, the UHD3216R, offers much better overdrive performance which is far more competitive with the fastest 60hz TN panels like the BenQ Zowie RL2460.

The UHD32R's overdrive flaws will not bother a casual PC gamer, or most console gamers since it still beats most low-mid range TV's which also use LED PWM Dimming or flicker which increase motion blur.  Though noticeably slower than many other 60hz monitors I've tested, I still find the UHD32R to be acceptable for console gaming, and its overdrive flaws do not cause obvious issues with movies and TV shows.  The HP Spectre 32 offers better overdrive performance which is more competitive with 60hz TN panels, but it has a 20ms delay, is less accurate and can't play back blu-ray discs properly when connected to the PS4.
Title: Speed Through The Lasers
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:08:06 am
Input Lag
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DSC_0107 (https://flic.kr/p/29JdmFM) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

Unlike its predecessor the UHD3216R, the UHD32R can be considered delay free or to have negligible input lag since it has a 2.5ms (top screen Leo Bodnar measurement) delay versus the UHD3216R's 30ms.
Title: Too Green
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:08:21 am
Preset Color Accuracy
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DSC_0110 (https://flic.kr/p/26YnwLY) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7903/40132408133_a8ecebf9da_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/249n5Kg)
Qnix UHD32R Preset Chart (https://flic.kr/p/249n5Kg) by Dr NCX (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

Aside from being to green and yellow, the UHD32R offers great preset color accuracy suitable for all but professional color accuracy related work.  The UHD32R can fully cover the REC 709 & sRGB color space, has quite accurate preset *gamma, and is free from color dulling horizontal (VA) and vertical (TN) gamma shift.  Since I'm used to calibrated monitors I do not find the UHD32R to be beautiful since it's too green and yellow, and because I have encountered cheaper monitors which are more accurate out of the box, however, the Qnix comes in 2nd place out of the six 32" 4K AHVA panels I tested which are the Acer XB321HK, BenQ BL3201PH (1st), HP Spectre 32 and Qnix UHD3216R.  The BenQ BL3201PH has excellent preset color accuracy superior to the rest, and both Qnix monitors best the Acer and HP despite costing significantly less, though the Acer and HP do come with a 3 year warranty and can be easily returned and exchanged in most countries.   

*The gamma curve is a bet skewed and less linear than that of the BenQ, Prism and Qnix UHD3216R, but 0-30% white tracks close enough to 2.2 to prevent the UHD32R from looking washed out (sub 2.1 gamma), and prevent black crush (2.3+ gamma).  The preset gamma is closer to linear 2.2 for REC 709/HDTV than it is to an sRGB curve.  The Acer XB321HK's gamma causes some dark shades and colors to be washed out, and brighter colors and shades to be too dark.

HCFR Spectracal C6 HDR 2000 colorimeter measurements:

HCFR Grey Scale
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HCFR Gamma
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HCFR RGB Levels
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Unlocking the color controls by switching the Color Temperature setting to User in the color menu decreases the color accuracy a bit since doing so results in Blue being de-saturated and the green tint becoming slightly more pronounced.

HCFR CIE Diagram
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Title: Re: Qnix UHD32R Review: 4K Glossy* AUO AHVA Panel with AMD Free-Sync
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:08:55 am
Calibrated Image Quality
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DSC_0149 (https://flic.kr/p/28CUcJq) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7820/33222047598_a19852c02d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SBHFj7)
Qnix UHD32R Calibrated Chart (https://flic.kr/p/SBHFj7) by Dr NCX (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

Once calibrated the UHD32R is one of the best looking monitors I've seen thanks to the low glow AHVA panel and glossy* coating, accuracy and white purity.  The UHD32R dies gave lower contrast than the BenQ BL3201PH and Qnid UHD3216R, but the UHD32R still looks better since it has a color vibrancy and clarity enhancing glossy* coating, and a perceived black depth increasing silver bezel.  The calibrated color accuracy is also excellent and without issue since the UHD32R can cover over 99% of the sRGB and REC 709 color spaces, and is free from gamma shift.

*Almost-Glossy or Low Haze coating.

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Qnix UHD32R Calibrated sRGB Color Space Coverage (https://flic.kr/p/2eFcLdh) by Dr NCX (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

Un-Calibrated Versus Calibrated Menu Correction Galler
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ICC Profile not activated in the calibrated photos since the UHD32R was connected to a PS4.  The ICC profile further improves the monitor, but only slightly.  The biggest difference comes from adjusting the blue and green controls

Qnix UHD32R D2 Un-Calibrated 1
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Qnix UHD32R D2 Calibrated 1
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Qnix UHD32R Un-Calibrated 2
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Qnix UHD32R Calibrated 2
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Title: Perceived Anger
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:09:12 am
Perceived Black Depth & Back-Light Bleed
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DSC_1063-2 (https://flic.kr/p/29wyqre) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

Some of the pictures look a bit different since I took the monitor apart and put silver tape under the main bezel to cover the inner black bezel.  Without the tape mod the perceived black depth and contrast of the UHD32R is excellent (when viewed correctly*), despite the low 700:1 contrast ratio.  The dark perceived black depth is a result of the glossy coating and silver bezel.  Even in the dark the silver bezel helps increase the perceived black depth and negate the need for very bright bias lighting, even though my unit suffers from obvious back-light bleed. 

*The top of AHVA/IPS/PLS panels need to line up or be higher than the top of the viewers eyes to avoid seeing glow, and sitting to close can also result in obvious glow in the bottom corners.  I sit around 2.5-30ft or 75-90cm away from the Qnix which sits on a box on my desk.  When on top of the box the top of the Qnix sits around 10cm above my head.  The photos are from my Back Light 25s Exposure album which contains photos of many more monitors.

Acer XB321HK AHVA Panel with 800:1 Contrast
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HP Spectre 32 AHVA Panel with 800:1 Contrast
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The HP Spectre 32 has low gamma averaging under 2.1 resulting in washed out colors.


Qnix UHD32R AHVA panel with 700:1 Contrast
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Qnix UHD32R Review: 4K Glossy* AUO AHVA Panel with AMD Free-Sync (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/qnix-uhd32r-review-4k-glossy-auo-ahva-panel-with-amd-free-sync/)


Samsung 43NU7100 VA Panel with 3,700:1 Contrast
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Samsung UN43NU7100FXZC & Sony 43X750F Review x2: Semi-Glossy 4K VA & IPS  (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/monitor-reviews-by-ncx/sony-43x750f-review-semi-glossy-4k-ips-tv/)

The Samsung reduces the brightness when displaying very dark content including this screen shot from the PS4 exclusive The Order 1886.  The sides of the Samsung look blue-ish, lighter and washed out since VA panels suffer from horizontal gamma shift which causes their gamma to decrease the further away from the center the image is.


Back-Light Bleed

Acer EB321HQ IPS (?) Panel with 900:1 Contrast
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Acer XB321HK AHVA Panel with 800:1 Contrast
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HP Spectre 32 AHVA Panel with 700:1 Contrast
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Qnix UHD32R AHVA Panel with 700:1 Contrast
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Title: Rare Glossy View
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:09:27 am
Viewing Angles
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DSC_1004 (https://flic.kr/p/28r47jb) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/861/42007411500_ff6b9021fe_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2713XVw)
Qnix UHD32R VA 1 (https://flic.kr/p/2713XVw) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/929/43099472324_42b172d46f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/28Ey4yq)
Qnix UHD32R VA 2 (https://flic.kr/p/28Ey4yq) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

The viewing angles are essentially as wide as an AHVA/IPS/PLS panel without an A-TW polarizer can be, and pose no issue for normal monitor use while slight horizontal and vertical head movements result in obvious discoloration on TN panels.  The vertical viewing angles for AHVA/IPS/PLS are very poor if looking down at  them or viewed from above like one must view a TN panel.  AHVA/IPS/PLS can be placed up high or looked up at which allows one to raise their monitor or recline in a chair or on a bed or couch while TN panels look extremely dark and un-viewable if viewed from the same position.  I sit around 2.5-30ft or 75-90cm away from the Qnix which sits on a box on my desk.  When on top of the box the top of the Qnix sits around 10cm above my head.
Title: Neither Osiris Nor I See Glow
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:09:43 am
AHVA Glow
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 (https://flic.kr/p/28mnEmT)DSC_0116 (https://flic.kr/p/28mnEmT) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/936/29946411708_5873904e6f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MCgbTf)
Qnix UHD32R G 1 (https://flic.kr/p/MCgbTf) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

When set at the right height (top lines up with the top of the viewers head or is higher) no white glow can be seen* when viewing dark content, which is a rarity for AHVA/IPS/PLS panels since even the slightest off angle head movements result in white glow in the bottom corners being obvious.  All five of the 32" 4K AHVA panels I tested suffered from far less glow than 99% of AHVA/IPS/PLS panels aside from high end professional oriented monitors (Eizo) with A-TW polarizers and the glow free 2560x1440 Samsung LTM270DL06 PLS panel in my Qnix QX2710 (http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3775/10570519353_244ca70e3d_o.jpg).   

Low glow 32" AHVA panels are the best all around monitors for watching content since VA panels suffer from horizontal gamma shift and black crush in the center which is obvious when viewing them slightly off center.  The UHD32R's silver bezel further helps reducing glow and low contrast perception LCD black looks darker compared to silver and grey than it does versus pure black bezels.

*Seen with my monitor brightness (140cdm/2 display brightness) and room lighting (2600 lumen 6500k ceiling light).
Title: Re: Qnix UHD32R Review: 4K Glossy* AUO AHVA Panel with AMD Free-Sync
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:10:03 am
Playstation 3 & 4
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DSC_0166 (https://flic.kr/p/28mnT6v) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

The Qnix scales 1280x720 and 1920x1080 without issue, but it does lack an HDMI Black Level setting.  The Qnix automatically and correctly reads both the Limited and Full RGB signals sent out by the PS4 and PS4 Pro, but the PS3's RGB Range setting does need to be set to Full to prevent the monitor from being washed out.

PS3:
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PS4 & PS4 Pro:
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Title: Re: Qnix UHD32R Review: 4K Glossy* AUO AHVA Panel with AMD Free-Sync
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:10:25 am
Xbox 360 & Xbox One
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DSC_0108 (https://flic.kr/p/29JdmqB) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

The Qnix scales 1280x720 and 1920x1080 without issue, and it does lack an HDMI Black Level setting which requires one to change the Xbox 360's Color Space setting to YCbCr709 to prevent the monitor from being washed out.

Xbox 360:
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Xbox One & Xbox One X

Not tested.
Title: The Right Set Up
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:10:44 am
Settings & ICC Profile
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DSC_0164 (https://flic.kr/p/28mnTvP) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

Brightness 18
Color Settings>Color Temperature>User:
Red 49
Green 42
Blue 40
Picture Quality Settings>Response Time Off or On depending on preference

ICC Profile (http://www.mediafire.com/file/p229fau8jh5wj9l/Qnix_UHD32R.icm/file)

Use Color Sustainer (https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/application-color-sustainer-icc-profile-enforcer.386325/) to ensure games use ICC profiles.

Title: Impure Gold
Post by: NCX on July 27, 2018, 01:12:42 am
Conclusion
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DSC_0109 (https://flic.kr/p/29JdmbD) by Deepinthesky Teslastorm (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/), on Flickr

Best Reviewed Flicker Free 32" 4K AHVA/IPS/PLS (http://bestmonitorsbyncx.createaforum.com/general-discussion/best-32'-4k-3840x2160-ahvaipspls-panels/)

Check out my Qnix UHD32R Photo Album (https://www.flickr.com/photos/97364704@N08/albums/72157663999644417) with over 100 photos.

+Displayport, HDMI x4 and 3.5mm Audio Out
+Stable stand unlike some competing 32" 4K Korean monitors
+Silver casing increases perceived black depth
+40-60hz AMD Free-Sync
+Glossy* coating is completely grain free when sitting directly in front, and enhances clarity and color vibrancy
+Accurate and vibrant preset color accuracy
+99% sRGB/REC 709 color space coverage
+Excellent calibrated image quality
+Accurate and neutral image quality with only marginal over-saturation
+Wide viewing angles
+Very minimal AHVA glow when the brightness is not cranked in a dark room
+Negligible input lag
-Very thin panel casing barely supports the panel
-Front bezel and casing put pressure on the panel and causes back-light light bleed
-Multiple spots of obvious back-light bleed
-Inner black bezel reduces the perceived black depth
-Some grain visible when viewing glossy coating off angle horizontally
-Overdrive performance forces one to choose between slow (versus the best 60hz 32") pixel response or some obvious overshoot ghosting
-Lack of proper warranty
-Unable to be easily returned and exchanged
? Additional HDMI 2.0 for 3840x2160 @60hz preferable over 3x HDMI 1.4a

The Qnix UHD32R must be ordered from South Korea and lacks a proper warranty, or the ability to be easily returned and exchanged, however these flaws are reflected in the significantly lower price versus big brand 32" 4K AHVA/IPS/PLS panels.  The build quality is also poor since the monitor casing is very thin, barely supports the panel, as well as is designed in a way which puts pressure on the panel and causes back-light bleed.  The last major flaw is the overdrive performance which forces one to choose between slow pixel response times (Response Time Off) versus the best 60hz AHVA/IPS/PLS panels, which there are many of, or some obvious overshoot ghosting (Response Time On).  The UHD32R is even slow compared to Qnix's previous 32" 4K monitor, the UHD3216R I tested in 2016.  The last major flaw is the preset green dominance, which is worse than the dominance the UHD3216R suffered from but par for the course for most non-professionally oriented monitors, included far more expensive 32" 4K monitors such as the Acer XB321HK with Nvidia G-Sync.
 
Currently (Junly 27th 2018) UHD32R's only big brand glossy* competitor is the HP 32 Spectre (https://web.archive.org/web/20171219193053/http://wecravegamestoo.com:80/forums/monitor-reviews-discussion/15978-hp-spectre-32-review-almost-glossy-4k-8-bit-frc-ahva.html) I tested in 2015 which suffers from a similar preset green tint, lacks AMD Free-Sync, has much higher input lag (20ms vs  less than 3ms), as well as can not display Blu-Ray properly when played back through an external device such as the PS4.  The HP Spectre 32 is a better choice for casual gaming and media viewing if using a PC since it has much better build quality and can be easily returned and exchanged in most countries.

The UHD32R is a flawed monitor, but it is still a good monitor, as well as one of my favorites since it uses a clarity and vibrancy enhancing glossy* coated AHVA panel with low glow and no color dulling gamma shift.  The UHD32R also has negligible input lag and can display Blu-Ray properly which is very important to me since I play console games often, as well as use them (PS4 Pro & Xbox One S) for Blu-Ray and Netflix viewing to avoid PC related lag. While not up to par with the best AHVA/IPS/PLS panels, including 150$ panels, the overdrive performance is passable and adequate enough for my console gaming (I use an overclocked 96hz 1440p PLS panel for PC gaming). 

Matte 32" 4K AHVA/IPS/PLS panels such as the Acer XB321HK (better for PC gaming), BenQ PD3200U and LG 32UD99 are definitely better, but they cost more and can not match the vibrancy and clarity of a glossy panel which brings panels alive, and are worth sacrificing a bit of performance for.