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#288550 7-Jul-2021 19:44
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Recently I purchased a new monitor online - a BenQ 27" and although it's a great monitor, the bottom 1/3rd of the monitor doesn't seem as white as the rest. Is this a common thing with displays these days, do I have a slightly faulty monitor, or is it caused by backlight? It's not a huge variation in white, but enough for me to notice it most of the time. I'm currently running the monitor off an HDMI cable, but would a Display Port cable make a difference? Thanks


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  #2740801 7-Jul-2021 20:17
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Maybe bright leds in a section of the backlight.  You see it a lot on LED LCD TVs.




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  #2740944 8-Jul-2021 09:53
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What model is it? Unlikely to be cable related.


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  #2740951 8-Jul-2021 10:13
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arcon:

 

What model is it? Unlikely to be cable related.

 

 

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  #2740953 8-Jul-2021 10:16
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gehenna:

 

Maybe bright leds in a section of the backlight.  You see it a lot on LED LCD TVs.

 



I'll just put up with it then. 


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  #2740955 8-Jul-2021 10:17
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That's if I'm right :) 


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  #2741067 8-Jul-2021 11:04
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Is it definitely not a head level / viewing angle issue? Sorry if that sounds dumb but I've noticed this even on IPS panels. Most panels esp in the cheaper range have some level of variation from the manufacturer but I guess it depends how bad you think it is if it warrants replacement.

 

RE cables note that HDMI on that panel will only get you 60Hz with the panels full 8bit+FRC color capabilities. If you want 120Hz for better gaming then you would need a DP1.4 cable so it might be worth getting one anyway.


  #2741097 8-Jul-2021 12:13
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Does the monitor management have any back light equaliser and calibration options?

 

 





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