Performance - Part II
Brightness and contrast
Contrast performance is generally very good, beating most IPS-type panels we've tested in the past. On the other hand, we would expect slightly better numbers for a VA-type panel but, as with most display quality metrics, the translation between better numbers and real-world usage is negligible.
Brightness uniformity struggled just like colour uniformity with the centre of the display being about 20 per cent brighter than the left section and 15 per cent brighter than the right side. The curve makes it fairly difficult to discern the brightness variations but users with sharp vision may be able to spot it.
Input latency
As a gaming monitor on a VA-type panel the numbers are genuinely impressive, able to match the TN-based Acer XG270HU gaming monitor. Broadly speaking, gamers will still get a more responsive experience on a TN-based panel but currently there are no TN panels capable of being curved so trade-offs have to be made.
Power consumption
The modest resolution means energy usage is fairly low, 50W is consumed at the stock 100 per cent brightness while only 23W is used at 18 per cent brightness, which translates into 120 nits.
