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Users wanting a 3D-capable display have few choices, but after spending time with two of the newest examples, it’s gratifying to know that the format is very much alive and receiving the support it deserves. Glasses-free 3D isn’t new, but until now, it wasn’t the equal of the technologies associated with polarized or shutter-type glasses. Thanks to Samsung, SpatialLabs, and Acer, it is now possible to enjoy 3D content and the conversion of 2D material on the desktop.
Comparisons to the Samsung 3D G9 are inevitable, so I’ll sum them up here. Both screens are excellent 4K monitors for 2D content. They have wide color gamuts and bright, sharp images. However, the PSV27-2 takes a hit for its missing HDR support. Both monitors offer excellent video processing, with smooth motion resolution and low input lag. Acer does have a better backlight strobe implementation, though. It is one of the very best I’ve experienced. And the PSV27-2 has the best integrated audio I’ve ever experienced from a computer monitor, thanks to its external speaker boxes and convincing spatial sound effects.
In the 3D realm, the PSV27-2 offers significantly more support for creative applications in the design and presentation genres, thanks to Acer’s partnership with SpatialLabs. Both Samsung and Acer allow the conversion of 2D video to 3D, but the PSV27-2 provides the user with more control over the effect through on-the-fly adjustments. Acer also offers more game support through TrueGame, with 185 titles available at the time of writing.
Both monitors cost the same at around $2,000, so a buyer’s decision comes down to, “What do I want a glasses-free monitor for?” If it’s fantastic audio, creative applications, and wide game support, the answer is Acer’s PSV27-2 Predator Spatial Labs PSV27-2.
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