When comparing iiyama ProLite B2783QSU-B1 vs ASUS MG24UQ, the Slant community recommends ASUS MG24UQ for most people. In the question“What are the best FreeSync monitors?” ASUS MG24UQ is ranked 1st while iiyama ProLite B2783QSU-B1 is ranked 8th. The most important reason people chose ASUS MG24UQ is:
You can easily adjust the height of the monitor, and you can also rotate it and switch between landscape and portrait mode.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Sharper than Full HD
The B2783QSU-B1 uses a sharp 1440p resolution which is a noticeable improvement over Full HD in terms of desktop size and in-game image quality. Compared to Full HD, there are 1.7 times more pixels displayed on the screen. This screen measures at 108 pixels per inch (ppi), while a Full HD resolution would result in a noticeably less sharp 82 ppi.
Pro Good brightness levels
Although Iiyama claims this panel provides a brightness of 350 cd (candela) per square meter, test results have shown that the actual result is even better than specified. With a a maximum brightness of 378 cd/m², this display outperforms the majority of its competition with similar displays only capable of reaching 300 cd/m². Especially for working environments with large amounts of natural light, a screen with a very high brightness such as the B2783QSU-B1 is very helpful.
Pro Great image quality
The image quality provided by the B2783QSU-B1 is excellent, as shown in multiple benchmarks. One of the ways this can be measured is by color temperature. The temperature of 6500 Kelvin is considered to be ideal for normal usage, as is corresponds to the color temperature of daylight. This display manages to achieve 6301 K - a 97% result. The same can be said of the gamma value which measures at 2,25 - the ideal result is 2,2. Contrast-wise, this monitor is also impressive with a result of 433:1 in the 'checkerboard test' - the most extreme situation for contrast testing. For comparison: the average results of the checkboard test is 300:1. In a more realistic contrast environment where images aren't either extremely black or extremely white, the monitor also holds up very well with 995:1.
Pro Fast response time ideal for fast-paced action
With a response time of just 1ms, the iiyama ProLite B2783QSU-B1 is one of the fastest monitors on the market. Ideal for fast-paced gaming situations such as first person shooters.
Pro Low power consumption
Compared to other 27 inch displays with this resolution, the power consumption of the B2783QSU-B1 is fairly. At maximum brightness, the screen will require 45,7 watts of power, which is slightly below average. However, this display really shines in stand-by power consumption with only 0,4 watts of usage.
Pro Easily adjustable stand
You can easily adjust the height of the monitor, and you can also rotate it and switch between landscape and portrait mode.
Pro DVI and DisplayPort cable included
Both a DVI-D and a DisplayPort cable are included in the box, with the latter ensuring the best possible image quality and features.
Pro Easily adjustable stand
You can easily adjust the height of the monitor, and you can also rotate it and switch between landscape and portrait mode.
Pro Works well in brightly lit environments
The MG24UQ features an anti-glare panel, which significantly reduces or eliminates reflections, loss of clarity due to light, fingerprints and smudges.
Pro Detailed OSD menu's for easy navigation
ASUS has handled the on-screen display (OSD) of the MG24UQ very well in a clear and easy to navigate interface. You can choose from a different number of presets on the fly, and all attributes such as brightness, contrast and refresh rate are adjustable. The blue light filter can also be adjusted in intensity. You can also create your own presets for easy switching between settings.
Pro Excellent viewing angles
The viewing angles of the MG24UQ are excellent; no color shifting (distortion of colors) occurs when looking at the display from a horizontal or vertical angle.
Pro Well built and designed
The design of the MG24UQ is quite sturdy and the base of the monitor contains seven large rubber pads to prevent accidental sliding of the display. The panel itself slides into the base via a metal insert, but VESA wall-mounting options are available as well. In terms of design, the base provides an easy way to route cables out of sight and all connections are clearly labeled.
Pro Great color reproduction, reaches 100% of the sRGB spectrum
Thanks to the IPS panel ASUS has used in its MG24UQ, color reproduction is excellent. This monitor can display the full 100% sRGB color range -good for graphical editing. Without calibration, the MG24UQ is able to reach 78% of the AdobeRGB coverage. For comparison: an average monitor reaches about 76% of the AdobeRGB color spectrum. After calibration however, over 79% of the spectrum can be achieved and the average color accuracy delta E can also be reduced significantly from a little over 2 to 1.06 which results in an even better color reproduction. Anything less than 1 deltaE is imperceptible to the human eye. As a result, color accuracy is near perfect in practice.
sRGB is the color spectrum that is most commonly used on cameras and prints, and is also used for most images on the web. AdobeRGB however offers a wider color spectrum and as a result, more vibrant and lifelike colors.
Pro Extremely sharp
The MG24UQ uses a 4K-display with a resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels, which is four times the amount of pixels of a Full HD display. This results in an extremely sharp image. The fact that the MG24UQ is relatively small further increases pixel density and thus sharpness. In terms of pixels per inch (ppi), the MG24UQ measures at 183 ppi. For comparison: a Full HD monitor of the same size would only reach half of that - 91 pixels per inch.
Cons
Con Mediocre vertical viewing angles
As the ProLite B2783QSU-B1 uses a TN-panel which has the characteristic of having mediocre viewing angles compared to IPS-panels. Some color shifting occurs when viewing the monitor at vertical angles.
Con Maximum refresh speed limited to 70Hz
The iiyama ProLite B2783QSU-B1 is not as fast as some other gaming monitors, despite the fact that is supports AMD FreeSync. The minimum refresh rate is 48 Hz, with a maximum of 70 frames per second. Some of the more fast-paced games don't look as fluent on this iiyama as on other displays with a higher refresh rate.
Con 4K resolution doesn't scale well with all software
Due to the native 4K resolution and the relatively small 28 inch screen size, text can be hard to read in Windows and other non-gaming environments, such as Adobe's software. Not everything scales well in 4K (yet).
Con Low maximum refresh rate of 60 Hz limits fast-paced action
Compared to some other gaming monitors, this ASUS display isn't as fast. The maximum refresh rate is limited at 60 Hz, which is the industry standard for all monitors. Some fast-paced games greatly benefit from a higher refresh rate such as 120 or 144 Hz as it increases fluidity.
Con Slower response time adds extra lag
The MG24UQ uses a panel with a response time of 4 ms, which is excellent for normal usage but less satisfactory for gaming. Some competitors offer a much quicker response time of 1 ms and are thus more ideal for fast paced action.