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Uncalibrated – Maximum Backlight Level
Titan Army rates the P2712V at 350 nits, but my sample couldn’t quite get there. It’s close, though, at 334 nits, more than enough output for any indoor space. If you need more than that, the competition promises over 400 nits, which is very bright.
Black levels are solid for an IPS panel, resulting in a decent contrast ratio of 1,026.8:1. That’s an average result and good enough for second place here. The P2712V would certainly benefit from a Mini LED backlight, but then it would cost more.
After Calibration to 200 nits
I didn’t calibrate my P2712V, just lowered brightness to 200 nits. That maintained a consistent contrast of 1,020.7:1, putting it in the top spot. In practice, there are no significant differences among the monitors in the group.
The P2712V also wins the ANSI test with a consistent 936:1 result. It is value-priced but still maintains good QC with well-selected components and solid build quality.
Test Takeaway: The P2712V provides solidly average brightness and contrast when compared to other 4K IPS gaming monitors. It’s average among IPS screens but slightly better than its most direct competitors. It maintains good black levels and a consistent contrast ratio in both static and intra-image tests.
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