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Uncalibrated – Maximum Backlight Level
The PSV27-2 is a very bright monitor, but so are its competitors, which are all IPS panels. Its direct competitor, the Samsung 3D G9, is slightly brighter, but not enough to make that a deciding factor. 447 nits is more than enough output for any indoor environment. The PSV27-2 takes third place in the black level contest, giving it a class-average contrast ratio of 1,025.2:1.
After Calibration to 200 nits
Contrast takes a slight hit from calibration, but that is true of the other screens too, so the PSV27-2 moves up to first place. In practice, you’ll have a hard time telling these monitors apart, though the Asus’ deepest blacks will look a tad grayer.
The PSV27-2 holds onto first in the ANSI test with an excellent score of 947.6:1. Among IPS screens, it doesn’t get much better than that.
Test Takeaway: I can’t wait for glasses-free 3D to come to an OLED monitor. But until that day comes, the PSV27-2 will serve up plenty of dynamic range for a bright, saturated and textured image. It compares well with its competition, 2D and 3D alike.
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