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To compare the P2712V’s performance, I rounded up speedy 4K screens, mostly 27-inch and one 32-incher, the BenQ PD3226G. Two of them are also dual-refresh: Acer’s XB273K V 5 and Alienware’s AW2725QF. Fixed at 160 Hz are Gigabyte’s GS27U and Asus’ XG27UCS.
Pixel Response and Input Lag
At 160 Hz, the P2712V is 1ms slower to draw a full white field than its most direct competition. But that is made up for by its overdrive, which is extremely precise. Visually, it’s enough to eliminate the 1ms deficit. The P2712V is very smooth with only the tiniest bit of motion blur at 160 fps. At 320 Hz, there’s no blur to speak of. And that is also true of the Acer and Alienware.
In the lag test, the P2712V is a tad slower than the rest, but it is still within the realm of very fast. Hardcore competitors might prefer the Acer or Alienware for ultimate speed, but most of us won’t be able to perceive a difference between them and the Titan Army. I found it very responsive in all scenarios.
Test Takeaway: If you want the lowest possible input lag and panel response, you’ll have to buy an OLED. But for $325, it’s hard to beat the P2712V. It’s more than quick enough for all but those with very high skill levels. And you can ramp up the fun with the dual-mode switch. The overdrive works very well at 160 and 320 Hz and delivers solid blur reduction without ghosting on its first three levels. The P2712V’s performance compares well with that of more expensive displays.
Viewing Angles
The P2712V’s viewing angles are slightly better than those of the average IPS monitor. At 45 degrees to the sides, there’s a slight red tint which impacts content less than the more common green shift. There is little change in brightness or gamma, so detail and clarity remain high. From the top, you can see a blue tint and a roughly 30% reduction in brightness with light gamma.
Screen Uniformity
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My P2712V sample showed excellent screen uniformity with just a 6.01% deviation from the center zone. This exceeds expectations for a $325 4K display. The competition shows solid performance too, but also costs more.
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