I think a good way to describe OLED is like having a subwoofer. The low detail is so much clearer with something that can reach down there, and that applies for brightness as well
@@dacel88 I play Tarkov a lot on my C1 oled TV, but I also play it at my work with an ips gaming monitor. I don't really notice a difference in how well I can see the dark areas. Tarkov is so dark that I have to increase the gamma from Nvidia control panel for both of the displays. I think that oled looks similar to VA panels in Tarkov, so it just has more contrast between dark and light areas
the flex is definitely just a party trick or for testing what you want in a shop because you will just find your favourite curvature and then leave it there
Yea, the only use case I can think of are if you wanted to get curvature for immersion in media, and then flat for graphics design/other productivity related needs
I would 100% change the curve: tighter for combat flight sim, more open for RPGs. I just need to fabricate a bracket to get it on my gas strut monitor arm, which shouldn’t be difficult. There are use cases for it, though I accept you’re probably correct for the majority. But even if you are correct, it’s still a good feature because the one model caters to all curve preferences. It means they don’t have to tool the manufacturing line for flat, 1800R, 1500R, etc. models. If you like the panel specs for the Alienware DW(insert rest of model numbers here) but not the curve, then you have to buy a different monitor. For that reason alone, it’s brilliant.
The real party trick is being able to dial in exactly what your favourite curvature is, rather than having to adapt to whatever fixed curvature the manufacturer set it at. Personally, I generally prefer flat panels because I'm bothered by the geometric perspective distortion curved panels introduce when my eyeballs aren't in exactly the right position, but I suspect that problem could be mitigated if I could dial in exactly the right curvature for my exact eyeballs at my exact viewing distance.
Someone needs to get two of these and only bend the left side of the left one and the right side of the right one. I just want to see what it would look like to have two side by side with the ends bent and the middle where they meet still straight. It would be completely impractical but I just want to see what it would look like.
This is such a cool monitor. It has 240hz while at the same having great contrast and color reproduction due to OLED. I would personally really like if they make a smaller version of it like a 27 inch in the future.
This is a great looking monitor, but it didn't render any thing obsolete. The price tag on this thing is going to ensure other cheaper monitors continue to be sold.
@@the_Scarlet_one they clickbait for the first while then change it to something more relevant. always been the way. Algorithm baiting for new viewers is apparently more important than interesting current subs to all Tech channels.
@@CuzImAzz I pretty much refuse to watch the clickbait, and I have enjoyed this channel for years, so I noticed the change before and didn’t realize why.
It's one of those items where, sure it may not do well in the sales category (though I hardly ever expect anything in this sort of price category to sale well anyways), but years down the road when its gimmick is standard people will point back to it.
True but I agree Jay saying it is a very important piece of electronics in your life and it is worth every penny. People upgrade 1,000 dollar phones every two years and being too cheap on the monitors IMAO.
I switched to a 42 inch LG C2 and it is a game changer for real. I thought the size would be too big, but grew accustomed to it the same day. Also there is truth about the eye strain Jay speaks of here, and it is substantially less than my previous VA panel.
@@jonRock That's a shame. With electronics, it's luck of the lottery. I don't game yet on an OLED, but I just bought the 65" C2 for my TV. Absolutely incredible. I can't go back to LCD or LED lol
Honestly Jay, I don't really care about the adjustability. If they just had a set curve and upped the resolution to 4K, I would be sold at asking price. But 45" at 1440p? Nah, no way.
I've been using the 48" CX over two years as a full 4k pc gaming monitor with no issues at all. The picture looks as good as when it was new. Just use a little common since with these and they'll be fine. I'll never go back to a standard lcd monitor. So amazing the difference.
I have two displays for my pc. A 48" standard lcd/led and a 48" oled (on a L shaped desk). All productivity apps, web surfing, email and even game installs are performed on lcd/led monitor. All game play is performed on oled. Game HUDS, life meters etc. can still potentially be a problem but I don't expect any retention for years.
The big loss here for me is the resolution and pixel density. 1440 with a screen this size is pretty noticeable. Especially with a monitor that most people sit closer to than a TV. It will be more impressive once they can get it up to 4K in the future.
WDYM, this is GREAT. Good luck achieving 240hz with 4K Ultrawide. This will be absolutely perfect if you ever owned a 34" ultrawide. Godlike wide and height to inmerse yourself in a game.
@@AnA-js7wv, it's not great. It may be good, but it's not great. My Odyssey G9 has 25 more ppi than this monitor, and supports 240 Hz. Also, stretching 1440 to this screen height IS noticeable. You might be okay with it if you had less before and can't compare it to anything else, but it is pretty dismal. Especially for $2000. For this size, I'd rather have 144 Hz at 4K. Just my opinion though. Other people might be happy with this for the money. I just think it can be better spent right now.
Watching Jay talk about OLED contrast/black levels reminds me of when I first got my OLED TV. The Nightmare Before Christmas was like an entirely new experience on OLED with a movie that's so high contrast black/white for so many scenes.
For those that aren't interested in the adjustable curve, or the fixed stand, LG also has this panel available (for preorder atm) with a fixed 800R curve and VESA mount capability.
OLED really is amazing. I've had OLED TV's and just recently bought the LG C2. I cannot go back to LCD or even LED. Their colors and contrasts are mind blowing.
Going from a VA was a big difference with IPS. Going from IPS to IPS High Frame/HDR was a big step up. I can only Imagine high framerate OLED HDR panels. My wife gets to have the big difference of VA to IPS High Framerate HDR panel this Christmas. Can't wait to give it to her.
I bought a LG C2 and sent it back due to pink tint on the screen on a white background, supposedly common with any of the LG OLED displays. You arent actually missing that much, the contrast is better but most of it is just hype. People take small differences and blow it way out of proportion because the internet is going to internet.
@@BotThot If the difference between oled and qd-oled is the same as oled and non oled it will not be that different. Will wait until I can see one with my own eyes because I am tired of people turning a small difference into a big one.
@spider0804 Bought her a 32in LG Ultragear . She's going from a 27-inch HP. There will be a big difference. Especially since its colors aren't calibrated correctly anymore it's a 5ms Panel it I'd high refresh but feels odd with GSYNC but then mouse inputs feel floaty cuz of the speed of response time. It's gotten extremely heavy use. It's about 9 years old now. I had to send my ASUS PG329Q back 3 times before I got a working one. But once I got one that worked, it was a huge difference between my slow original 5ms 60hz IPS Panel to the ASUS one.
it's cool, just waiting for a 4k 144hz 27 flat or 32" curved. At the price point of the xeneon it has somewhat low dpi and doesn't exactly hit rated peak brighness. Nice to see more oled monitors make it to the market. Oled is just so good, hopefully it comes down in price.
i have a samsung 240ghz 27" curved & never used it . fook gaming & upgrades a con job Since 2019 nothing has really been all that just the gpu 4090 BRB 2025 when they release the Q . . . . . series
I still await the day of 32" 4K with OLED and 120Hz+ Best size for pixel density and closer viewing distances, best format for HDR content, best refresh rate for gaming. The true triple threat monitor.
There's one thats 34" by Alienware that I've been using and really enjoy. Look up the AW3423DWF. There's also the non-f model that's has the g-sync ultimate certification and a higher refreshrate, but you shouldn't really notice a difference between the two if you were to look at them side by side. It also supports 10bit color, but at a lower refreshrate than the max advertised specs; you're gonna be looking at 120hz with the dwf model and 144hz for the dw model
Love that OLED and QD-OLED monitors are getting more common! Still quite expensive of course but definitely worth it imo especially if you also use your monitor to watch movies or videos in general
I love the idea of the base for this monitor. Makes me think they could make them where the screen is hot swappable. So if something happens to it you just unhook it from the base and swap it out or swap it out for a standard 16:9 screen or whatever screen sized they have available that fit that particular base!
My treat to upgrade 2yrs ago to a LG CX on sale was a worthwhile upgrade imo. However, the advancements in modern QLED is definitely offering a very similar visual experience for noticeably less money and a great alternative for more budget minded and discerning people 🥰✊💪👍
2K for a screen is insane. Especially in a world where more and more ppl struggle in general. Still waiting for a 3440x1440p, 34-38" monitor vesa compatible. Glad oled ones are coming and hopefully we'll see cheaper ones in the near future.
im still not sold on a 45" 3440x1440. im currently on a 32" 3440x1440 and the PPI is good, not great. maybe if youre sitting far enough away itll be ok but doesnt that kind of defeat the purpose of a curved monitor?
Have a 32" 3440x1440 aswell I completely agree. What is it with companies making these massive monitors but then having a far too low resolution? I dont care about 240Hz. I would take 5160×2160 @120Hz over 3440x1440 @240Hz any day.
Had one of the best plasma sets ever made, Panasonic VT65, went to LG 65 OLED. 65 is now in the office, and 77 OLED is in the living room. Nothing can touch an OLED. Both are professionally calibrated with thousands of hours on them, zero burn in. Only wish I could afford this for sim racing.
I hope to see this panel tech in a monitor that I can actually put on a VESA mount. I can't care less about the bendable gimmick, I like the panel itself.
@roenie It wasn't really a recommendation just that LG has released a monitor with that panel and VESA mount for $300 cheaper than the Corsair. I have the Alienware 34" QD-OLED and I would recommend that over both of these.
The bending is amazing. When I want to WATCH content, I prefer a flat non curved screen. When I play any game, I prefer curved. This is the best of both worlds!
The website doesn't mention any useable dimensions. Just diagonal, which doesn't tell you anything. Width and height (both all the way down and all the way up on the mount) would be nice.
burn in is definitely a concern. I am shocked that he brushed it off so quickly multiple times. While yea LG does put in great anti burn in features, they arent 100% worry free like he makes them seem. If you are spending your hard earned money on an Oled (like I have) definitely invest in a good warranty plan or do things to prevent it, like no wallpaper, no desktop icons, and no task bar.
I wholeheartedly agree with experiencing OLED. I have always drooled over them at the stores, and this Black Friday I picked one up.. The contrast while gaming and movie watching makes everything pop. Truly an amazing experience.
I have a 34" 21:9 ultrawide, and for my money that's the perfect size and form factor for a desktop PC monitor. Mine is a 2560x1080 panel, which is a bit too low on pixel density at that size, but 3440x1440 would be just about perfect at 34" I reckon.
I'm about $9000 into my custom build and not finished yet. I been wondering what monitor to get. Jay I think you convinced me to buy this one. I've watched quite a few of your videos and they've been very helpful. Thank you
Since I'm a fan of Corsair products and I've kind of been sticking to the Corsair ecosystem this looks like a potential monitor for the future. It may not have the ability to be vesa mountable but since the main screen pedestal is housing all of the monitors components that make it function I like how all of the controls and inputs have been made easily accessible because of it. I like my current 32" monitor a lot as it has gotten me to a larger screen size I've been wanting for a while. But it's mainly just a 1080p monitor I got a really good deal on. Since I'm slowly refreshing my system and making it more premium than when I first built it this screen will compliment it nicely. But my goal is still a new high-end graphics card so this will be a while into the future. I'd love to be able to experience HDR as my XBox ONE S and Windows 10 supports it but my tv and monitor does not.
I have a 55" LG C1 I use for media and gaming on my PS5. The difference is night and day. I could never go back. Hoping that more OLED monitors appear and prices fall substantially within the next few years. It really is a game changer.
Too bad the resolution makes it trash....esp for that price. The LG variant is about $300 cheaper and has the same panel, VESA support. If i had to buy i would definitely go for the LG variant. Its already up for pre order
A pity regarding the resolution, for a panel this size, the pixel density is a deal breaker for me. But I look forward to the upcoming DP2.1 OLED 7680 x 2160 ultra wide panels with hopefully 240Hz would finally let me replace my dual 4K 144Hz panels with perfect HDR OLEDs with a decent resolution. However if that doesn't come true, then I'd have to wait for 2x 4K 240Hz OLEDs powered by the 4090.
I bought a LG 65" OLED, 4k, HDR, Dolby Vision, 6 years ago for my only TV, and I love it. I wanted a beautiful Ultrawide OLED, but at the time of buying the Alienware just wasn't large enough. I'll buy one in a few years, but I would love an OLED for a monitor. The only thing I don't like about this panel is that it's not VESA (I understandable why), but definitely glad more OLED's are coming to market. I'd kill to have a "cinema" OLED TV, but that gimmick came and went. OLED is really beautiful.
I love this concept and design, but two things would be complete deal-breakers for me: the pixel density being so low and the fact that it cannot be VESA-mounted. The price will eventually come down, so not really concerned there, but the other two would keep me from buying this even if it *eventually* dropped all the way down to $1000...
@@fynkozari9271 on the cx night and day. 4k oled has ZERO competition. The Alienware is good as well but 4k oled gaming in HDR is unreal. I don’t think it gets better right now 10/10
The main benefit of OLED and it's perfect infinite contrast ratio is how much more colors pop against dark objects due to no bleed through or halo'ing. Blacks look perfect and colors are perfect because of the contrast.
I really love that adjustability and choice has become so important. The tech on this looks really nice. For me the lack of vesa support is a deal breaker though as I need a tall dual monitor mount as most desks are just too short. I have a really long torso. I have also never been into ultrawide and curved displays myself. Really cool technology and cant wait to see what else they come up with and see pricing come down on this kind of thing as I do want an oled panel.
As cool as this is... I just want to know what the actual panel is so I can go looking for it without the bending thing that probably ads 600+ to the final price :( I can't see myself using that feature enough to justify it as an optional price add... Cool bit of kit, but to feature rich for my needs.
I hope the quality of this Corsair monitor will stand. I just built a new PC no compromise last Saturday, and have spent the last week solving blue screen issues resulted from faulty corsiar ddr 5 memory and a 5000D airflow case with the side panel not manfacuted to fit the case and has gaps.
I couldn't fit this size in my current setup, I'd need something around the 32" mark, but I think I personally would look for something with this level of visual spec, but without the bendability. It's super cool and all, but I don't want to HAVE to use the stand it comes with. I like the extra desk room a monitor mount gives. I'm happy with a flat monitor and would rather have other features than a curve at the size I'm using. Also the price of 2k is a hard pill to swallow for what is, at the end of the day, a hobby.
@@MrGlockshna Terrible, TERRIBLE sub-pixel layout that absolutely ruins the screen for anything other than videos and gaming. Those green lines are horrendous to look at.
But... Alienware? I mean yeah it is 175hz/165hz instead of 240, but their models are also less than half the price and have a more reasonable pixel density at 34". But nevertheless, I am just really excited that OLED has finally made it to the gaming market!
A deep dive is actually better. The Flex is a major upgrade for those on the "traditional" monitor screens that are 34 inch or smaller. But it is also marketed to those who already have 49 inch monitors like the G9 Neo. The Flex looks really good in this video, but I personally am concerned about the low pixels and the no-insignificant drop in resolution from a 5120x1440 32:9 to a 3440x1440 21:9. There are several reviews that point this out and its impact on productivity. I am a bit mixed as to whether to get the Flex or wait for the G9 OLED upgrade.
Dear Jay, writting as an OLED afficionado: LG C1 on 55" is good, but .... I have 16" 3840x2400 OLED in Asus ProArt laptop - and 283 PPI in Win 11 Pro looks amazing. I spent 27 years in front of computers (from 8 to 14h per day). I await 32" OLED 8K made from four of these panels: actually above 8K - 7680x4800.
I bought mine on Amazon with 20% off. I've had it for over a month. Just saw your review, so thanks for agreeing with me regarding my choice. Great monitor!
I want this so bad but $2k for non 4k? Corsair basically said everyone has to pay to play lol. Can't seem to make up my mind between this or the Odyssey Neo. Edit: I bought the Neo shortly after this video and within a month, I noticed quite a few dead pixels. Thankfully, I was able to return it. When the Flex drops in price I may pick it up and pair it with the 57"G9. Sucks that the 49"g9 oled only has 1800r and uses mini hdmi.
LG is going to release the same monitor aka 45GR95QE-B but for 1700 usd. And way more brand are supose to get that exact same panel. MSI/Gigabyte. Even Samsung are supposed to have thier variant during 2023.
It's expensive because it's the only one of it's type give it are year and other brands will bring out their versions which will cut the price of this monitor in half considering the spec's of this monitor is pretty average $2000 is abit much to ask for.
I've been wanting an OLED like this ever since I first saw one on my Galaxy Note 3 smartphone. This is everything I've dreamed of. I truly hope I can afford this guy at some point in the future. It's amazing!
You don’t have to sell me on OLED; I remember seeing my first OLED screen. Back about 2008 at the Sony Style store, Sony had one of the first OLED TVs. It was the size of a license plate but also as thin as a license plate - like a license plate with a miraculous video image blazing out one side of it.
I have a LG OLED CX55. I run it at 35 percent brightness and sometimes the whites still hurt my eyes. It is my main computer and gaming monitor. The silhouette of a few stagnant screen elements(task bar, browser tabs, desktop icons, etc) have burnt in before. But never more than an outline, and the Pixel Refresher to date has not failed to remove the burn in. Cost me 2K but it has been worth it so far.
Did anyone find the height measurements for this one? Currently use my old 42 inch LG tv as a monitor and while I like this very much, I wouldn’t wanna go down a lot in height. Most ultrawide monitors that are ~34 inch are from a height perspective only about a 27 inch 16:9 monitor which I find a little tiny.
This is a little taller than a 32" in 16:9 and a lot wider. Exact Dimensions (when flat) is 17.5" tall by 41.5" wide. Quite big and pushing the 1440p resolution.
So USB C alt mode setting, when set to 4 lane will pretty much invalidate the use of the USB A ports, whereas 2 lane will not. But for 2 lane, DP 1.4 with DSC will be required from the CPU. So that's an interesting consideration. It's great to see the control as most monitors do not have that and may always run in 4 lane leaving useless USB A ports.
I don't get why they really had to go with such huge size, also especially with such small resolution. Very expensive for those specs. I'll wait for 4K 16:9 32" or so size to appear, hopefully on CES we see some !
Upgraded my screen to a 28 inch 4K IPS screen from my old 27 inch TN panel (both 144hz, both have Gsync support). I'm so happy with it and it was so much cheaper on black friday. A good pairing with my GPU upgrade that I waited 2 years for...
I got the Neo G8 for 999 4k 32, Miniled 240hz. Best monitor for me in ages. I was old school and spent 1000 on a Mitsubishi 2070sb CRT monitor back in the day. It's taken a very long time for non CRT to catch up, in my eyes. I also got the 4090, I wanted the 3090 2 years ago when i built my system, but its like fate decided waiting for 4090 would be the best thing. Congrats on both of us finally in the 4k realm!
Jay, it's absolutely stunning that you can see all the details in that 8K HDR mirror dimension clip. ...but I checked on Asus PG279 and MG279 and I can see all the details you point out very well and in 1440p at that! The colors are not the same, for sure. Judging from your footage you also have a lot more contrast (where there shouldn't be as much) - this could be due to filming and youtube though. So umm: "Normally you can't see that" part is straight up false. I remember checking on another one of your monitor videos. Next time please put a nice led monitor beside it and check the details. I'm sure it's MUCH better than older led panels, but not the details part. Love ya still, cheers.
I would love to see VESA points on the back of that electronics box. I'm planning a setup that would have a display like this that I can use for flightsims, then convert it into a standing desk for doing my graphics work. This has been the promise of OLED from the very beginning. Glad to see it's finally here.
I've never had a good experience with OLED. I've *always* has issues with burnin. (for everything other than a mobile device anyway) **edit** .....and now I'm at the anti-pixel retention part of the video haha. Nicely done Jay
Oh boy do I wan't it but its way more expensive than my fairly high-end setup. 5800X3D, 32GB, 6800 XT and 1440p/144Hz panel. Whole setup with all peripherals was 1800$.
As someone who plays on an LG 55" OLED in the living room... I agree with Jay. I've been tempted to buy a 42" for my bedroom PC but I would probably never leave the PC at that point 😅
I bought the corsair xeneon 32qhd at the beginning of this year and I'm having it for 10 months. I remember everybody in youtube was saying it's garbage, which wasn't and I'm really happy with it. But now with this new one, I guess everybody is silent.
I ordered the LG variant that doesn’t bend. It’s fixed 800r curvature but vesa mounting is necessary for my situation and it’s only for gaming. The curve isn’t bad for sim racing which is primarily what I’ll use it for but definitely improves immersion for other games. Can’t wait for it to arrive!
@@nc33228 Yeah the ultra wide. My original intention was to do triple 32” for sim racing but have always been hesitant as I’m spoiled by OLED. I already have a cheap ultra wide which I like for most other games and when I saw that LG announced the 45” ultra wide, I knew that this was going to be the best option…though I did briefly think about doing 3x27” OLED monitors but that’s too expensive right now. Can’t wait for it to arrive!
Hate to break it to you Jay but the xeneon flex doesn’t make any other monitor obsolete for same reason a Bugatti doesn’t make any other sports car obsolete . This is just another segment in the market for those willing to spend
This is basically my niche dream screen, I might prefer a standard 16:9 or even 16:10 ratio but holy crap, I would love to try out a space game with this thing. If only it didn't cost more than my 65" vrr 120hz 4k tv...
I'd love for you to compare this to the Alienware QD-OLED monitors, so hear your opinion on the different approaches to OLED and compare them side by side
Debating between this and the Alienware. Still haven’t made a decision yet and would only be using the monitor for gaming and watching movies. I currently use an ips 34inch LG
I'm using an LG C2 42" for now until a real 4k OLED monitor comes along. I'm not really interested in the ultrawide form factor or the bending but I can definitely vouch for the benefits of OLED. Picture quality is amazing.
The problem is this: You can get two Acer Predator XB283K 28 inch 4k UHD 144 Hz IPS Freesync/GSync capable gaming monitors for $600 dollars cheaper, or 3 of them for the same price, or two 31 inch for the same price - two 31 inch monitors is 62 inches wide. Three 28 inch monitors is 84 inches wide when placed side by side. I personally use the two 28 inch side by side for a 56 inch wide gaming screen. The Acer Predator is also VESA compatible and you can spin it to vertical upright.
man, i might never want to throw the money at this expensive of a panel but man does it make me dream. the future looks bright, im glad panel technology is coming out of the stage o "this is still early technology" and giving us some really really good products so i'd like to thank all the early adopters for that.
I was a skeptic about oled, until I saw one in-person. I was sold immediately, literally. I bought an LG C1. I'm still apprehensive about doing PC gaming on the C1(due to retention), but console gaming and movies on it are amazing.
This would be my dream monitor, but it's a HUGE no go with not taking a VESA mount. I'll never go back to having a monitor stand right in the middle of my desk.
I'm curious what the "mounting accessories" to replace the "removable legs" that are "coming soon" according to Corsair's site will be like. I think I can live with a proprietary mount arm I suppose, but like you said those big honking legs in the middle of my desk are a no-go, especially at at that price point.
BTW if you see pixelly fonts, try turning off cleartype if you have not already done so. Cleartype is unnecessary for OLED which do not need such adjustments and actually makes it worse by smudging fonts.
I had an LG CX OLED. I play MMOs almost exclusively. The TV had every bell and whistle to “prevent burn-in” but I recently had to take it back after only a year and half of use because my hotbar was burned onto the screen. I wouldn’t say you don’t have to worry about burn-in with OLED screens.
I have a samsung CRG9 and this corrected all of the shortcomings of that monitor aka light bleed and fixed curve, don't get me wrong CRG9 is a amazing monitor but this is truly next level. The only drawback is the lack of VESA mount.
Isnt it that OLEDs have a PROBLEM showing enemys in Dark Areas of the picture because they cant display dark grey so good ? Therefore most oleds have the "black stabilizer" function that lifts all dark areas a little brighter for competitive gaming. Also the maximum brightness of OLEDs is 40-50% less than LCD with backlight.
I think a good way to describe OLED is like having a subwoofer. The low detail is so much clearer with something that can reach down there, and that applies for brightness as well
I've been staying off oleds because they say you lose alot of details in the dark. wich would be bad for Tarkov - have i been misinformed or?
@@dacel88 I play Tarkov a lot on my C1 oled TV, but I also play it at my work with an ips gaming monitor. I don't really notice a difference in how well I can see the dark areas. Tarkov is so dark that I have to increase the gamma from Nvidia control panel for both of the displays. I think that oled looks similar to VA panels in Tarkov, so it just has more contrast between dark and light areas
@@Looooordi Thanks for the tip mate, greatly appreciated!
the flex is definitely just a party trick or for testing what you want in a shop because you will just find your favourite curvature and then leave it there
it's mostly to ramp up production of bendable displays in general
Yea, the only use case I can think of are if you wanted to get curvature for immersion in media, and then flat for graphics design/other productivity related needs
It isn't really that good for trying out curvatures. It can be basically any radius in between but you basically have to eyeball it.
I would 100% change the curve: tighter for combat flight sim, more open for RPGs. I just need to fabricate a bracket to get it on my gas strut monitor arm, which shouldn’t be difficult. There are use cases for it, though I accept you’re probably correct for the majority. But even if you are correct, it’s still a good feature because the one model caters to all curve preferences. It means they don’t have to tool the manufacturing line for flat, 1800R, 1500R, etc. models. If you like the panel specs for the Alienware DW(insert rest of model numbers here) but not the curve, then you have to buy a different monitor. For that reason alone, it’s brilliant.
The real party trick is being able to dial in exactly what your favourite curvature is, rather than having to adapt to whatever fixed curvature the manufacturer set it at. Personally, I generally prefer flat panels because I'm bothered by the geometric perspective distortion curved panels introduce when my eyeballs aren't in exactly the right position, but I suspect that problem could be mitigated if I could dial in exactly the right curvature for my exact eyeballs at my exact viewing distance.
Someone needs to get two of these and only bend the left side of the left one and the right side of the right one. I just want to see what it would look like to have two side by side with the ends bent and the middle where they meet still straight. It would be completely impractical but I just want to see what it would look like.
Who cares
@@mikezappulla4092 Probably the guy asking to see it?
@@mikezappulla4092 someone does
Me. Flight sim!
@@mikezappulla4092 yeah the guy asking obviously does, i'd like to see it honestly 🤷♂ be cool for a racing sim or flight sim
This is such a cool monitor. It has 240hz while at the same having great contrast and color reproduction due to OLED. I would personally really like if they make a smaller version of it like a 27 inch in the future.
@@sleepybear7642 since there’s a 27”, the next logical step is 24.5”
There are many 240hz 2k monitors out there, but theyre not OLED. Even Samsung G8 4K 240hz VA.
@@sleepybear7642 not bendable though
There is check lg site
I want this monitor in 34in or at least LGs in 34 maybe even 38. 45 seems way to big
This is a great looking monitor, but it didn't render any thing obsolete. The price tag on this thing is going to ensure other cheaper monitors continue to be sold.
I said the same thing, and now the title of the video is changed.
@@the_Scarlet_one they clickbait for the first while then change it to something more relevant. always been the way. Algorithm baiting for new viewers is apparently more important than interesting current subs to all Tech channels.
@@CuzImAzz I pretty much refuse to watch the clickbait, and I have enjoyed this channel for years, so I noticed the change before and didn’t realize why.
It's one of those items where, sure it may not do well in the sales category (though I hardly ever expect anything in this sort of price category to sale well anyways), but years down the road when its gimmick is standard people will point back to it.
True but I agree Jay saying it is a very important piece of electronics in your life and it is worth every penny. People upgrade 1,000 dollar phones every two years and being too cheap on the monitors IMAO.
I switched to a 42 inch LG C2 and it is a game changer for real. I thought the size would be too big, but grew accustomed to it the same day. Also there is truth about the eye strain Jay speaks of here, and it is substantially less than my previous VA panel.
I did the same thing! Unfortunately my LG C2 42" EVO has unbearable pink spots that are noticeable in gaming. So I'll be getting a replacement.
@@jonRock That's a shame. With electronics, it's luck of the lottery. I don't game yet on an OLED, but I just bought the 65" C2 for my TV. Absolutely incredible. I can't go back to LCD or LED lol
@@wombat5252 yeah...I have the absolute worst freaking luck with electronics.
How deep is your desk, for a 42 inch monitor?
I am considering a 42 oled, but my desk is only 60cm deep (23.6 inches) and I'm afraid it's not enough.
you use the 42" as a desktop monitor?
Honestly Jay, I don't really care about the adjustability. If they just had a set curve and upped the resolution to 4K, I would be sold at asking price. But 45" at 1440p? Nah, no way.
The Osyssey G9 is also 1440p, although it's 49"
I've been using the 48" CX over two years as a full 4k pc gaming monitor with no issues at all. The picture looks as good as when it was new. Just use a little common since with these and they'll be fine. I'll never go back to a standard lcd monitor. So amazing the difference.
I have two displays for my pc. A 48" standard lcd/led and a 48" oled (on a L shaped desk). All productivity apps, web surfing, email and even game installs are performed on lcd/led monitor. All game play is performed on oled. Game HUDS, life meters etc. can still potentially be a problem but I don't expect any retention for years.
Same! I am hooked on my LG48" oled, going on 2yrs, and have had no issues.
The big loss here for me is the resolution and pixel density. 1440 with a screen this size is pretty noticeable. Especially with a monitor that most people sit closer to than a TV. It will be more impressive once they can get it up to 4K in the future.
WDYM, this is GREAT. Good luck achieving 240hz with 4K Ultrawide. This will be absolutely perfect if you ever owned a 34" ultrawide. Godlike wide and height to inmerse yourself in a game.
@@AnA-js7wv, it's not great. It may be good, but it's not great. My Odyssey G9 has 25 more ppi than this monitor, and supports 240 Hz. Also, stretching 1440 to this screen height IS noticeable. You might be okay with it if you had less before and can't compare it to anything else, but it is pretty dismal. Especially for $2000. For this size, I'd rather have 144 Hz at 4K. Just my opinion though. Other people might be happy with this for the money. I just think it can be better spent right now.
@@jkell411 exactly and not sure how it makes every other monitor obsolete as the title says
It’s because he’s sponsored/fan boy Corsair
@@AnA-js7wv Refresh rate is by far the least important metric. I'd take anything over 60hz if this thing was 4K with ZERO complaints.
Watching Jay talk about OLED contrast/black levels reminds me of when I first got my OLED TV. The Nightmare Before Christmas was like an entirely new experience on OLED with a movie that's so high contrast black/white for so many scenes.
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Definitely relate. I just recently purchased a 65" LG C2 OLED. Never going back. The colors and contrast is just absolutely mind blowing.
For those that aren't interested in the adjustable curve, or the fixed stand, LG also has this panel available (for preorder atm) with a fixed 800R curve and VESA mount capability.
Model name, please?
@@RevFilmore LG 45GR95QE-B
@@playerzero0000 legend
OLED really is amazing. I've had OLED TV's and just recently bought the LG C2. I cannot go back to LCD or even LED. Their colors and contrasts are mind blowing.
This monitor looks good but the resolution doesn't make sense, I think that might affect demand. I want this monitor but not at that resolution.
yeah 3440x1440 even on this 👽 QD-OLED panel is almost not pixel dense enough lol, definitely wouldn't go with this same resolution at 11" bigger
34” is good size for that res
@@deminybs Lol you beat me to saying that.
As someone who owns an LG Oled I can vouch for Jay. I didn’t even watch tv anymore but then I got my OLED and it is the best 2k I’ve spent by far
Going from a VA was a big difference with IPS. Going from IPS to IPS High Frame/HDR was a big step up. I can only Imagine high framerate OLED HDR panels. My wife gets to have the big difference of VA to IPS High Framerate HDR panel this Christmas. Can't wait to give it to her.
I bought a LG C2 and sent it back due to pink tint on the screen on a white background, supposedly common with any of the LG OLED displays.
You arent actually missing that much, the contrast is better but most of it is just hype.
People take small differences and blow it way out of proportion because the internet is going to internet.
Oh yeah give it to her bud
@@spider0804I had to return the IPS ASUS 240hz and wait for the Alienware QD-OLED 175hz after being spoiled by my LG C1s. The difference is insane.
@@BotThot If the difference between oled and qd-oled is the same as oled and non oled it will not be that different.
Will wait until I can see one with my own eyes because I am tired of people turning a small difference into a big one.
@spider0804 Bought her a 32in LG Ultragear . She's going from a 27-inch HP. There will be a big difference. Especially since its colors aren't calibrated correctly anymore it's a 5ms Panel it I'd high refresh but feels odd with GSYNC but then mouse inputs feel floaty cuz of the speed of response time. It's gotten extremely heavy use. It's about 9 years old now. I had to send my ASUS PG329Q back 3 times before I got a working one. But once I got one that worked, it was a huge difference between my slow original 5ms 60hz IPS Panel to the ASUS one.
it's cool, just waiting for a 4k 144hz 27 flat or 32" curved. At the price point of the xeneon it has somewhat low dpi and doesn't exactly hit rated peak brighness. Nice to see more oled monitors make it to the market. Oled is just so good, hopefully it comes down in price.
This is too pixelated 14:00, I have LG 32gk650f 32inch 1440p 144hz, 91.79 ppi. Its not that good I prefer 100+.
I have a 4k 144hz, brand new gigabyte m28u for under 500
i have a samsung 240ghz 27" curved & never used it . fook gaming & upgrades a con job
Since 2019 nothing has really been all that just the gpu 4090 BRB 2025 when they release the Q . . . . . series
January Samsung is supposed to come out with one. I think it’s 4k 144hz+ and OLED!! I’ve been waiting forever for those 3 combined in a monitor
@@jackf3619 I want them to do 5k and 6k 120hz+
I still await the day of 32" 4K with OLED and 120Hz+
Best size for pixel density and closer viewing distances, best format for HDR content, best refresh rate for gaming. The true triple threat monitor.
There's one thats 34" by Alienware that I've been using and really enjoy. Look up the AW3423DWF. There's also the non-f model that's has the g-sync ultimate certification and a higher refreshrate, but you shouldn't really notice a difference between the two if you were to look at them side by side. It also supports 10bit color, but at a lower refreshrate than the max advertised specs; you're gonna be looking at 120hz with the dwf model and 144hz for the dw model
Same here
Who the fuck wants some bendable monitor?? Like why do all the stupid stuff that no one asked for
Give us what we want instead smh
I just got the alienware oled ultrawide and it's amazing.
Love that OLED and QD-OLED monitors are getting more common! Still quite expensive of course but definitely worth it imo especially if you also use your monitor to watch movies or videos in general
Do you think you are better off getting a QD-OLED monitor?
I love the idea of the base for this monitor. Makes me think they could make them where the screen is hot swappable. So if something happens to it you just unhook it from the base and swap it out or swap it out for a standard 16:9 screen or whatever screen sized they have available that fit that particular base!
I would be interested in a 32" widescreen version of this monitor.
Same and with a VESA mount
My treat to upgrade 2yrs ago to a LG CX on sale was a worthwhile upgrade imo. However, the advancements in modern QLED is definitely offering a very similar visual experience for noticeably less money and a great alternative for more budget minded and discerning people 🥰✊💪👍
I’m coming from a VA 240hz is the oled 240hz noticeable
2K for a screen is insane. Especially in a world where more and more ppl struggle in general.
Still waiting for a 3440x1440p, 34-38" monitor vesa compatible. Glad oled ones are coming and hopefully we'll see cheaper ones in the near future.
My Alienware aw34dw is pretty incredible
There are tons of 3440x1440 vesa compatible haha
Something you have your eyes pointed at 40+ hours a week for years is not that bad of a deal.
$2000 is only twice what a cell phone costs and this screen will last you years longer.
The LG version that doesn't bend is up for pre-order at $1700 and will likely sell for less after launching.
Jay can you start overclocking these 7900 XTX cards and see what they are really capable of?
Thanks !
im still not sold on a 45" 3440x1440. im currently on a 32" 3440x1440 and the PPI is good, not great. maybe if youre sitting far enough away itll be ok but doesnt that kind of defeat the purpose of a curved monitor?
Have a 32" 3440x1440 aswell I completely agree. What is it with companies making these massive monitors but then having a far too low resolution? I dont care about 240Hz. I would take 5160×2160 @120Hz over 3440x1440 @240Hz any day.
You guys sure it’s 32”? Maybe you meant 34” since that’s ultrawide 3440 x 1440p and 32” is 16:9 ratio that usually comes in at 2560x1440 resolution
Had one of the best plasma sets ever made, Panasonic VT65, went to LG 65 OLED. 65 is now in the office, and 77 OLED is in the living room. Nothing can touch an OLED. Both are professionally calibrated with thousands of hours on them, zero burn in. Only wish I could afford this for sim racing.
I hope to see this panel tech in a monitor that I can actually put on a VESA mount. I can't care less about the bendable gimmick, I like the panel itself.
Then get the LG version. It doesn't bend and is about $300 cheaper.
@roenie It wasn't really a recommendation just that LG has released a monitor with that panel and VESA mount for $300 cheaper than the Corsair. I have the Alienware 34" QD-OLED and I would recommend that over both of these.
The bending is amazing. When I want to WATCH content, I prefer a flat non curved screen. When I play any game, I prefer curved. This is the best of both worlds!
The website doesn't mention any useable dimensions. Just diagonal, which doesn't tell you anything. Width and height (both all the way down and all the way up on the mount) would be nice.
burn in is definitely a concern. I am shocked that he brushed it off so quickly multiple times. While yea LG does put in great anti burn in features, they arent 100% worry free like he makes them seem. If you are spending your hard earned money on an Oled (like I have) definitely invest in a good warranty plan or do things to prevent it, like no wallpaper, no desktop icons, and no task bar.
This is the only reason why I am not going OLED for a monitor, I would love to because OLED looks beautiful.
You don't even need to invest, almost all OLED monitors come with longer burn-in warranties than the actual monitor warranty.
Yeah i have still yet to see an oled display that doesn't suffer image retention , especially if you like retro games
How do I complete hide task bar, I hide and there is still a 2 pixel tall white line at the bottom left
@@nc33228 You can't sadly. Yet even if there was minor burn in from that tiny line, you probably wouldn't even notice it.
I wholeheartedly agree with experiencing OLED. I have always drooled over them at the stores, and this Black Friday I picked one up.. The contrast while gaming and movie watching makes everything pop. Truly an amazing experience.
Right?!?! I just bought an LG C2 about a month ago. Never had OLED before but I'm never going back. The colors and contrast ratios are INSANE.
How will 3440x1440 on a 45 inch display look like though? I wish it were 4k at this size for more PPI.
Yup, either 4k at that size or smaller to fit the resolution better.
I have a 34" 21:9 ultrawide, and for my money that's the perfect size and form factor for a desktop PC monitor. Mine is a 2560x1080 panel, which is a bit too low on pixel density at that size, but 3440x1440 would be just about perfect at 34" I reckon.
@@bartolomeothesatyr yes, 3440x1440 on a 34" is fine, but this monitor is significantly larger at 45".
@@bartolomeothesatyr Interestingly, the ppi is about the same between 34" 2560x1080 and 45" 3440x1440.
I'm about $9000 into my custom build and not finished yet. I been wondering what monitor to get. Jay I think you convinced me to buy this one. I've watched quite a few of your videos and they've been very helpful. Thank you
Since I'm a fan of Corsair products and I've kind of been sticking to the Corsair ecosystem this looks like a potential monitor for the future. It may not have the ability to be vesa mountable but since the main screen pedestal is housing all of the monitors components that make it function I like how all of the controls and inputs have been made easily accessible because of it. I like my current 32" monitor a lot as it has gotten me to a larger screen size I've been wanting for a while.
But it's mainly just a 1080p monitor I got a really good deal on. Since I'm slowly refreshing my system and making it more premium than when I first built it this screen will compliment it nicely. But my goal is still a new high-end graphics card so this will be a while into the future. I'd love to be able to experience HDR as my XBox ONE S and Windows 10 supports it but my tv and monitor does not.
I have a 55" LG C1 I use for media and gaming on my PS5. The difference is night and day. I could never go back. Hoping that more OLED monitors appear and prices fall substantially within the next few years. It really is a game changer.
Too bad the resolution makes it trash....esp for that price. The LG variant is about $300 cheaper and has the same panel, VESA support. If i had to buy i would definitely go for the LG variant. Its already up for pre order
And to "Phil" Who did such an excellent job at reviews, when you were on vacation Jay!
A pity regarding the resolution, for a panel this size, the pixel density is a deal breaker for me. But I look forward to the upcoming DP2.1 OLED 7680 x 2160 ultra wide panels with hopefully 240Hz would finally let me replace my dual 4K 144Hz panels with perfect HDR OLEDs with a decent resolution. However if that doesn't come true, then I'd have to wait for 2x 4K 240Hz OLEDs powered by the 4090.
1440 is fine… don’t be a 4k snob
@@mikerzisu9508 1440 with this ppi is equivalent to a 27" 1080p monitor. Thats not fine. If this monitor was 40" maybe id consider it.
I bought a LG 65" OLED, 4k, HDR, Dolby Vision, 6 years ago for my only TV, and I love it. I wanted a beautiful Ultrawide OLED, but at the time of buying the Alienware just wasn't large enough. I'll buy one in a few years, but I would love an OLED for a monitor. The only thing I don't like about this panel is that it's not VESA (I understandable why), but definitely glad more OLED's are coming to market. I'd kill to have a "cinema" OLED TV, but that gimmick came and went. OLED is really beautiful.
"Bendable" monitor sounds as cool as power seats do. Once you set it, you'll probably never, ever, mess with it again.
Another gimmick to pass on.
I disagree slightly.
Being able to adjust the bend to exactly where you want it seems really nice.
I love this concept and design, but two things would be complete deal-breakers for me: the pixel density being so low and the fact that it cannot be VESA-mounted. The price will eventually come down, so not really concerned there, but the other two would keep me from buying this even if it *eventually* dropped all the way down to $1000...
OLED will ruin you, no truer words have been said. I had a cx 48, now a QD oled by Alienware. I almost want to buy this! Great review!
How much better is it compared to IPS or VA? On a scale 1-10?
@@fynkozari9271 on the cx night and day. 4k oled has ZERO competition. The Alienware is good as well but 4k oled gaming in HDR is unreal. I don’t think it gets better right now 10/10
@@fynkozari9271 10
@@BurntBarbeque So Ips and Va? 5 of 10?
@@fynkozari9271 you said how much better in scale of 1 to 10
The main benefit of OLED and it's perfect infinite contrast ratio is how much more colors pop against dark objects due to no bleed through or halo'ing. Blacks look perfect and colors are perfect because of the contrast.
I really love that adjustability and choice has become so important. The tech on this looks really nice. For me the lack of vesa support is a deal breaker though as I need a tall dual monitor mount as most desks are just too short. I have a really long torso. I have also never been into ultrawide and curved displays myself. Really cool technology and cant wait to see what else they come up with and see pricing come down on this kind of thing as I do want an oled panel.
LG makes this directly from them and is 4k and bendable, but it's $2500 🤣 It moves up and down too! but the price tag is insane.
LG has an identical version of this monitor coming out this week, and it can be vesa mounted.
I'll never own one but man I'm really blown away by the progress of tech!
Now if they made a motorised one that would be perfect 🤤
Add a vesa mount and maybe.
LG makes a 42" version that does
As cool as this is... I just want to know what the actual panel is so I can go looking for it without the bending thing that probably ads 600+ to the final price :( I can't see myself using that feature enough to justify it as an optional price add... Cool bit of kit, but to feature rich for my needs.
Lg45uw something just go to lg’s site not that much cheaper
I hope the quality of this Corsair monitor will stand. I just built a new PC no compromise last Saturday, and have spent the last week solving blue screen issues resulted from faulty corsiar ddr 5 memory and a 5000D airflow case with the side panel not manfacuted to fit the case and has gaps.
I couldn't fit this size in my current setup, I'd need something around the 32" mark, but I think I personally would look for something with this level of visual spec, but without the bendability. It's super cool and all, but I don't want to HAVE to use the stand it comes with. I like the extra desk room a monitor mount gives. I'm happy with a flat monitor and would rather have other features than a curve at the size I'm using. Also the price of 2k is a hard pill to swallow for what is, at the end of the day, a hobby.
The alienware QD oled is probably the best thing on the market around that size right now, much more reasonably priced too.
@@MrGlockshna Terrible, TERRIBLE sub-pixel layout that absolutely ruins the screen for anything other than videos and gaming. Those green lines are horrendous to look at.
I loved the fact during the cable mod advertising all of the cables were out of stock. I guess that means they are popular.
But... Alienware? I mean yeah it is 175hz/165hz instead of 240, but their models are also less than half the price and have a more reasonable pixel density at 34". But nevertheless, I am just really excited that OLED has finally made it to the gaming market!
1440p at such a big size is almost unusable. You can literally see the pixels.
A deep dive is actually better. The Flex is a major upgrade for those on the "traditional" monitor screens that are 34 inch or smaller. But it is also marketed to those who already have 49 inch monitors like the G9 Neo. The Flex looks really good in this video, but I personally am concerned about the low pixels and the no-insignificant drop in resolution from a 5120x1440 32:9 to a 3440x1440 21:9. There are several reviews that point this out and its impact on productivity.
I am a bit mixed as to whether to get the Flex or wait for the G9 OLED upgrade.
Holy cow that is one big monitor
Agreed, usually when it comes to ultrawide, they shrink the height. Here? Absolutely not, which is a pretty big boon at it’s insane price.
Dear Jay, writting as an OLED afficionado: LG C1 on 55" is good, but .... I have 16" 3840x2400 OLED in Asus ProArt laptop - and 283 PPI in Win 11 Pro looks amazing. I spent 27 years in front of computers (from 8 to 14h per day). I await 32" OLED 8K made from four of these panels: actually above 8K - 7680x4800.
Is 3440x1440 enough for 45”? It seemed perfect on 34” models but this might be a bit big
It has about the same pixel density of a 55" 4k tv, and that looks fine.
@@drunkhusband6257 Not even close, the PPI is way higher. Also you sit farther back on a TV.
@@MrMrTravman PPI on a 55" 4k is almost identical to this monitor...sorry....they are both right over 80ppi
@@drunkhusband6257 Yeah my bad, the point still stands about sitting distance though. Makes a big difference.
I bought mine on Amazon with 20% off. I've had it for over a month. Just saw your review, so thanks for agreeing with me regarding my choice. Great monitor!
I like how Phil is a smart shopper with them Wranglers. Good choice Phil.
I wish it was 3840x1600p. I'd probably buy it instantly.
The LG38" I have is just too damn good..
I want this so bad but $2k for non 4k? Corsair basically said everyone has to pay to play lol. Can't seem to make up my mind between this or the Odyssey Neo.
Edit: I bought the Neo shortly after this video and within a month, I noticed quite a few dead pixels. Thankfully, I was able to return it. When the Flex drops in price I may pick it up and pair it with the 57"G9. Sucks that the 49"g9 oled only has 1800r and uses mini hdmi.
LG is going to release the same monitor aka 45GR95QE-B but for 1700 usd.
And way more brand are supose to get that exact same panel. MSI/Gigabyte.
Even Samsung are supposed to have thier variant during 2023.
@@user-Cata7sti7ma7 gigabyte makes amazing quality monitors especially for their price point
If you're going 1440P I don't see why you'd buy this over the LG offerings other than everyone's hard on for OLED.
It's expensive because it's the only one of it's type give it are year and other brands will bring out their versions which will cut the price of this monitor in half considering the spec's of this monitor is pretty average $2000 is abit much to ask for.
I've been wanting an OLED like this ever since I first saw one on my Galaxy Note 3 smartphone. This is everything I've dreamed of. I truly hope I can afford this guy at some point in the future. It's amazing!
You don’t have to sell me on OLED; I remember seeing my first OLED screen. Back about 2008 at the Sony Style store, Sony had one of the first OLED TVs. It was the size of a license plate but also as thin as a license plate - like a license plate with a miraculous video image blazing out one side of it.
I have a LG OLED CX55. I run it at 35 percent brightness and sometimes the whites still hurt my eyes. It is my main computer and gaming monitor. The silhouette of a few stagnant screen elements(task bar, browser tabs, desktop icons, etc) have burnt in before. But never more than an outline, and the Pixel Refresher to date has not failed to remove the burn in. Cost me 2K but it has been worth it so far.
If the "burn in" is disappearing, it's not burn in. It's image retention. Burn in doesn't go away.
Did anyone find the height measurements for this one?
Currently use my old 42 inch LG tv as a monitor and while I like this very much, I wouldn’t wanna go down a lot in height.
Most ultrawide monitors that are ~34 inch are from a height perspective only about a 27 inch 16:9 monitor which I find a little tiny.
This is a little taller than a 32" in 16:9 and a lot wider. Exact Dimensions (when flat) is 17.5" tall by 41.5" wide. Quite big and pushing the 1440p resolution.
Your C2 is 20.35" in panel height while this is 17.73" which is roughly equivalent to a 36" 16:9 monitor.
@@JoviaI1 I measured it, it is almost exactly the size of a 48" TV running a 21:9 aspect ratio.
So USB C alt mode setting, when set to 4 lane will pretty much invalidate the use of the USB A ports, whereas 2 lane will not. But for 2 lane, DP 1.4 with DSC will be required from the CPU. So that's an interesting consideration. It's great to see the control as most monitors do not have that and may always run in 4 lane leaving useless USB A ports.
I don't get why they really had to go with such huge size, also especially with such small resolution. Very expensive for those specs.
I'll wait for 4K 16:9 32" or so size to appear, hopefully on CES we see some !
Cant believe Corsair lied about the price not $2000 a few months back, its $1999.
Upgraded my screen to a 28 inch 4K IPS screen from my old 27 inch TN panel (both 144hz, both have Gsync support). I'm so happy with it and it was so much cheaper on black friday. A good pairing with my GPU upgrade that I waited 2 years for...
I got the Neo G8 for 999 4k 32, Miniled 240hz. Best monitor for me in ages. I was old school and spent 1000 on a Mitsubishi 2070sb CRT monitor back in the day. It's taken a very long time for non CRT to catch up, in my eyes. I also got the 4090, I wanted the 3090 2 years ago when i built my system, but its like fate decided waiting for 4090 would be the best thing.
Congrats on both of us finally in the 4k realm!
Jay, it's absolutely stunning that you can see all the details in that 8K HDR mirror dimension clip.
...but I checked on Asus PG279 and MG279 and I can see all the details you point out very well and in 1440p at that! The colors are not the same, for sure. Judging from your footage you also have a lot more contrast (where there shouldn't be as much) - this could be due to filming and youtube though.
So umm: "Normally you can't see that" part is straight up false.
I remember checking on another one of your monitor videos.
Next time please put a nice led monitor beside it and check the details. I'm sure it's MUCH better than older led panels, but not the details part.
Love ya still, cheers.
Linus and him slip in small white lies to boost sales for his cut of the money. Never once seen a 100% honest review or showcase.
I would love to see VESA points on the back of that electronics box. I'm planning a setup that would have a display like this that I can use for flightsims, then convert it into a standing desk for doing my graphics work.
This has been the promise of OLED from the very beginning. Glad to see it's finally here.
They have a desk clamp coming in Q1 2023.
I've never had a good experience with OLED. I've *always* has issues with burnin. (for everything other than a mobile device anyway) **edit** .....and now I'm at the anti-pixel retention part of the video haha. Nicely done Jay
Oh boy do I wan't it but its way more expensive than my fairly high-end setup. 5800X3D, 32GB, 6800 XT and 1440p/144Hz panel. Whole setup with all peripherals was 1800$.
2000$ for 1440 🤡🤡🤡
If you have the money, why not
@@grimdicer152 If you have the money, that doesn't mean you're stupid
i love how jay admits that a secret passion of his is a specific computer component
Is this clickbait it really feels like clickbait;)
As someone who plays on an LG 55" OLED in the living room... I agree with Jay. I've been tempted to buy a 42" for my bedroom PC but I would probably never leave the PC at that point 😅
I bought the corsair xeneon 32qhd at the beginning of this year and I'm having it for 10 months. I remember everybody in youtube was saying it's garbage, which wasn't and I'm really happy with it.
But now with this new one, I guess everybody is silent.
jay what is your take on this screen "LG 42-Inch Class OLED Flex Smart TV with Bendable Screen 42LX3QPUA" it is already on the market
I ordered the LG variant that doesn’t bend. It’s fixed 800r curvature but vesa mounting is necessary for my situation and it’s only for gaming. The curve isn’t bad for sim racing which is primarily what I’ll use it for but definitely improves immersion for other games. Can’t wait for it to arrive!
The 240hz ultrawide??? I purchased the 27” oled 240 I’m so exited after using the Samsung g7 VA
@@nc33228 Yeah the ultra wide. My original intention was to do triple 32” for sim racing but have always been hesitant as I’m spoiled by OLED. I already have a cheap ultra wide which I like for most other games and when I saw that LG announced the 45” ultra wide, I knew that this was going to be the best option…though I did briefly think about doing 3x27” OLED monitors but that’s too expensive right now. Can’t wait for it to arrive!
Hate to break it to you Jay but the xeneon flex doesn’t make any other monitor obsolete for same reason a Bugatti doesn’t make any other sports car obsolete . This is just another segment in the market for those willing to spend
This is basically my niche dream screen, I might prefer a standard 16:9 or even 16:10 ratio but holy crap, I would love to try out a space game with this thing.
If only it didn't cost more than my 65" vrr 120hz 4k tv...
38 LG Ultrgear user here. the fact it's 3440x1440 means I'll stick with the LG. Nice tech though, and pricey!
I'd love for you to compare this to the Alienware QD-OLED monitors, so hear your opinion on the different approaches to OLED and compare them side by side
Debating between this and the Alienware. Still haven’t made a decision yet and would only be using the monitor for gaming and watching movies. I currently use an ips 34inch LG
I'm using an LG C2 42" for now until a real 4k OLED monitor comes along. I'm not really interested in the ultrawide form factor or the bending but I can definitely vouch for the benefits of OLED. Picture quality is amazing.
welcome back jay hope u & the family had a good holiday
The problem is this: You can get two Acer Predator XB283K 28 inch 4k UHD 144 Hz IPS Freesync/GSync capable gaming monitors for $600 dollars cheaper, or 3 of them for the same price, or two 31 inch for the same price - two 31 inch monitors is 62 inches wide. Three 28 inch monitors is 84 inches wide when placed side by side. I personally use the two 28 inch side by side for a 56 inch wide gaming screen. The Acer Predator is also VESA compatible and you can spin it to vertical upright.
man, i might never want to throw the money at this expensive of a panel but man does it make me dream. the future looks bright, im glad panel technology is coming out of the stage o "this is still early technology" and giving us some really really good products so i'd like to thank all the early adopters for that.
I really like how the ports are attached to the stand.
I was a skeptic about oled, until I saw one in-person. I was sold immediately, literally. I bought an LG C1. I'm still apprehensive about doing PC gaming on the C1(due to retention), but console gaming and movies on it are amazing.
This would be my dream monitor, but it's a HUGE no go with not taking a VESA mount. I'll never go back to having a monitor stand right in the middle of my desk.
I'm curious what the "mounting accessories" to replace the "removable legs" that are "coming soon" according to Corsair's site will be like. I think I can live with a proprietary mount arm I suppose, but like you said those big honking legs in the middle of my desk are a no-go, especially at at that price point.
BTW if you see pixelly fonts, try turning off cleartype if you have not already done so. Cleartype is unnecessary for OLED which do not need such adjustments and actually makes it worse by smudging fonts.
Bought a LG C1, and honestly, the best thing I've ever bought. It's just amazing. I imagine this panel is about the same.
I had an LG CX OLED. I play MMOs almost exclusively. The TV had every bell and whistle to “prevent burn-in” but I recently had to take it back after only a year and half of use because my hotbar was burned onto the screen. I wouldn’t say you don’t have to worry about burn-in with OLED screens.
I feel you with Oled, thinking of selling my Predator X27, for Alienware 34" UW oled.
Considering the 42 LG C2 is $799 now, the premium for the bendable screen is huge.
I have a samsung CRG9 and this corrected all of the shortcomings of that monitor aka light bleed and fixed curve, don't get me wrong CRG9 is a amazing monitor but this is truly next level. The only drawback is the lack of VESA mount.
That peel was JayzTwoHub at its best. What a glorious looking panel, and I'm not normally a fan of the ultrawide, but this..
Isnt it that OLEDs have a PROBLEM showing enemys in Dark Areas of the picture because they cant display dark grey so good ?
Therefore most oleds have the "black stabilizer" function that lifts all dark areas a little brighter for competitive gaming.
Also the maximum brightness of OLEDs is 40-50% less than LCD with backlight.
i just saw an ad recently about a monitor that bends with a motor. is an ultrawide. the lg oled flex.
Got a oled tv from LG back in 2017. Kids and wife caused a TON of burn in issues on the panel. I won't go back to oled for a LONG time.
Wish I had that kind of money, but I don't, but it was nice to see the technology improvements.
IT's funny how you and Linus both did reviews on this and came up with such varying resuts?