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Ok, I bought the AOC 24G2 for 190€ (~210$).
It's a beautiful monitor, it could well be a primary display!
And I haven't had any problem due to position or noticed any bleeding either!  ;D

The only drawback is that seeing it vertical, now I dream of a 16:9 monitor with that height lol   ::)

Thanks for the great suggestion again, NCX!

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EDIT
Some minor annoyances:
- the OSD remains horizontal despite the display being vertical.
- turning on the secondary monitor causes the main one to becomes black for a few secs every time, while the pc adjusts the resolution (this didn't happen with the old one using DVI). Disabling DDC/CI didn't fix this.
- I use an AVR with HDMI and a virtual display, and I had to configure resolutions and refresh rates for different combo.

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I recommend the AOC 24G2
Do you know how long is the base? Those protruding "spikes" could be a problem as a sideway display (my XB241H has those things too).

Also, on Amazon in my country that monitor is 200€, do you think I could wait for some more discount? (it was added only 2 months ago)

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"it's unrealistic to expect to get a completely back-light bleed free display for under 1000$"
 [..] "AHVA/IPS/PLS panels can not be viewed from above or while being looked down upon without suffering from obvious contrast loss or white glow or vibrancy loss."
Thanks for replying.

I use my monitors when sitting (normal), standing up (during exercise), laying down (from the bed).
TNs have the opposite annoyance of bad colors when looked from below, like in the third case.
Maybe an IPS could be useful for that.

For normal usage, I set my monitor's height so my eyes' level is at the above-middle part of them.
It seems the only position that doesn't cause neck pain after some time.
I imagine that IPS won't still have problems at such height.

The glow\bleed though.. I checked some videos and I quite dislike it.
Dark scenes aren't exactly uncommon in movies.
Also, I imagine it's going to get worse in time.

I'll have to think about it.

If a second 144hz monitor is a must I can only recommend [..]
Ah no, 144Hz isn't probably fundamental for a secondary monitor.
Do you have any additional recommendations at lower refresh rates?

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Hello, I'm new to this forum.
I remember NCX's old thread, so I'm glad he decided to continue his monitor reviews even after the site debacle.
I chose my Acer XB241H thanks to him a few years ago. :)

Anyway, my ancient secondary monitor (1050p 60Hz) is breaking (flickers when turning on and it's getting worse) and I'm looking for a new one.
I use it mostly for OBS, or to watch videos while I do other things on the main display.
My GPU is a GTX 1070, btw.

Can you suggest me anything? My budget is around 150-250 $\€.

I think the Asus VG248QE had a good review by you and it's currently 200$.
It's a 144Hz and can be adjusted + rotated vertically (I'm short on space).
It doesn't include G-Sync (VG248QG has it at 250€), but I don't think it's necessary here.

However, it doesn't show up in the current "Best Reviewed Flicker Free 24-25" 1080p IPS/PLS Monitors".
I checked some of those models, but maybe only AOC I2490PXQU seemed ok for my needs?
I'm curious about IPS, but I'd hate to see glow\bleed on my display..


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