Acer XB271HU

[bekyuubi]

Will it go off when viewing at different angle?
If it will then it is just ips glow

https://www.monitornerds.com/backlight-bleed-ips-glow-pixel-dead-stuck-pixel/

Maybe you can read out more here

I think upper left is slight bleed, lower right excessive bleed. No matter where I view it from, the lower right edge is affected quite badly, and the colors are washed out/hue change by 5% at the extreme right corner due to the brightness, and it's visible even when I view bright webpages or watch videos under daylight.

Upper left maybe 1%, not really visible unless you have dark background or watching real closely at it. Almost not visible during daytime.

The other corners are minimal bleed/ips glow. These areas need black background, plus you must be in night time with the lights turned off to see a real change. It's not going to be a problem if I turn on the lights.

If it's not for the excessive delay from hachi tech, and there's a real firmware issue (starting from July 2016 batch acer fixed a 'line down the middle issue' and mine is the Feb batch), maybe I can think about accepting my fate, lol. In any case, I am going to try and return this model and see if I can get a more recent batch, to at least fix the firmware issue and play the monitor lottery again.

PS: Just FYI, I'm not sure how subjective my eyes are compared to the normal public, I always did feel that I'm more sensitive to light changes. Still, the monitor is $1000 and it better be the best frigging monitor ever.

 

[m0n0n0ke]

i see u buy this kind of monitor i very scared. this monitor is like $600+

Wait till you see how much worst the more costly asus pg279q qc and blb is then you know why more people choose to get xb271hu instead

 

[m0n0n0ke]

I think upper left is slight bleed, lower right excessive bleed. No matter where I view it from, the lower right edge is affected quite badly, and the colors are washed out/hue change by 5% at the extreme right corner due to the brightness, and it's visible even when I view bright webpages or watch videos under daylight.

Upper left maybe 1%, not really visible unless you have dark background or watching real closely at it. Almost not visible during daytime.

The other corners are minimal bleed/ips glow. These areas need black background, plus you must be in night time with the lights turned off to see a real change. It's not going to be a problem if I turn on the lights.

If it's not for the excessive delay from hachi tech, and there's a real firmware issue (starting from July 2016 batch acer fixed a 'line down the middle issue' and mine is the Feb batch), maybe I can think about accepting my fate, lol. In any case, I am going to try and return this model and see if I can get a more recent batch, to at least fix the firmware issue and play the monitor lottery again.

PS: Just FYI, I'm not sure how subjective my eyes are compared to the normal public, I always did feel that I'm more sensitive to light changes. Still, the monitor is $1000 and it better be the best frigging monitor ever.

Not all earlier batch fw has middle line alignment issue

 

[DriftKing]

I have the Aug 2016 batch, have BLB at the center-bottom shooting right out like a 'V' shape from the 'Predator' logo.

Other than that, nothing to complain, surprisingly my previous AOC 23" ips have better uniformity and BLB containment, but really all this nitpick, doesnt really affect day to day use unless you pixel peep every single page/video you play.

My other option was the Dell U2717, but with the recent drop in price from Hachi, really worth upgrading with G-sync and 165hz capability i'd guess.

 

[bekyuubi]

Not all earlier batch fw has middle line alignment issue

Interesting. Well that's a bit of a relief, I'll see what hachi tech comes up with their response first and I'll see how it goes. I'm starting to feel that I can never get a minimal blb monitor with all the internet horror stories.

 

[bekyuubi]

I have the Aug 2016 batch, have BLB at the center-bottom shooting right out like a 'V' shape from the 'Predator' logo.

Other than that, nothing to complain, surprisingly my previous AOC 23" ips have better uniformity and BLB containment, but really all this nitpick, doesnt really affect day to day use unless you pixel peep every single page/video you play.

My other option was the Dell U2717, but with the recent drop in price from Hachi, really worth upgrading with G-sync and 165hz capability i'd guess.

Driftking can you take some photos and let us see your BLB?

 

[seankua]

Hi guys, anyone knows if Im able to go for self collection since i will pass by NEX challenger tonight even though I opt for standard delivery?

 

[ZrE0_Cha0s]

Hi guys, anyone knows if Im able to go for self collection since i will pass by NEX challenger tonight even though I opt for standard delivery?

Call hachi and check with them.

 

[bekyuubi]

I got to exchange another set with hachi (great after service, the dude actually emailed back on a sunday); went down to challenger today. This time the monitor is better than the previous one I had, both in panel uniformity (the previous monitor I had got this slight blue tint? in the right area that was big) and BLB, and I think it's acceptable enough this time. Not the absolute perfect monitor without flaws, of course.

I think this monitor is obviously the best for nvidia gaming, which is part of my reason for getting it, but from a pure design/illustrator's pov, I think there are monitors that are more suitable. If there are no further issues (have not tested displayport, cough.), I'm satisfied.

Edit: Yup, no problems on displayport (GTX 1070). Haven't test the USB ports, but headphones out (I used speakers), hdmi and displayport both working fine.

 

[tidus792]

I got to exchange another set with hachi (great after service, the dude actually emailed back on a sunday); went down to challenger today. This time the monitor is better than the previous one I had, both in panel uniformity (the previous monitor I had got this slight blue tint? in the right area that was big) and BLB, and I think it's acceptable enough this time. Not the absolute perfect monitor without flaws, of course.

I think this monitor is obviously the best for nvidia gaming, which is part of my reason for getting it, but from a pure design/illustrator's pov, I think there are monitors that are more suitable. If there are no further issues (have not tested displayport, cough.), I'm satisfied.

What batch did you get?
Did you exchange your Feb for an Aug batch?

 

[bekyuubi]

What batch did you get?
Did you exchange your Feb for an Aug batch?

Aug batch.

I did tell them that I wanted July batch and more recent in case of that firmware problem that hit some of the monitors though.

 

[raysusan]

Aug batch.

I did tell them that I wanted July batch and more recent in case of that firmware problem that hit some of the monitors though.

well done.
Aug batch are good. Enjoy your monitor

 

[Gattberserk]

I got to exchange another set with hachi (great after service, the dude actually emailed back on a sunday); went down to challenger today. This time the monitor is better than the previous one I had, both in panel uniformity (the previous monitor I had got this slight blue tint? in the right area that was big) and BLB, and I think it's acceptable enough this time. Not the absolute perfect monitor without flaws, of course.

I think this monitor is obviously the best for nvidia gaming, which is part of my reason for getting it, but from a pure design/illustrator's pov, I think there are monitors that are more suitable. If there are no further issues (have not tested displayport, cough.), I'm satisfied.

Now I feel like going down to exchange too... Mine isnt doing very well with the BLB as well as the glow... Orange and blue...

 

[bekyuubi]

Now I feel like going down to exchange too... Mine isnt doing very well with the BLB as well as the glow... Orange and blue...

Usually BLB is not noticeable if you turn on your room light or you're in daytime (and XB271hu's default brightness is way too high). If you take a photo with bad settings, the orange and blue will appear easily which doesn't reflect real life, and generally speaking if you game or watch videos, it won't really matter because the frames are moving fast.

If you take a photo to check, you must also adhere to a particular setting to kind of match what you see and stand at a good distance. I turned up my camera settings and snapped it pretty close to kind of see what's wrong, but that's not what's happening IRL for sure.

If you really can see a blue tint with your own eyes, that's a panel uniformity issue (I think). I kind of associated BLB with panel uniformity, but I'm not sure if that's really the actual case and are actually two separate issues. Best for other experts to give their comments.

 

[raysusan]

Now I feel like going down to exchange too... Mine isnt doing very well with the BLB as well as the glow... Orange and blue...

All ips will glow no matter how many you change. What orange blue you mean?

 

[Gattberserk]

All ips will glow no matter how many you change. What orange blue you mean?

The glow on my left is blue while the right is orange. Its not exactly obvious but u can see it in complete darkness.

There is also a small v shape extending upward blb at the btm of the panel...

 

[raysusan]

The glow on my left is blue while the right is orange. Its not exactly obvious but u can see it in complete darkness.

There is also a small v shape extending upward blb at the btm of the panel...

This sounds strange. Got picture to see?

 

[nuky8181]

Anyone know where I can check then buy this monitor from?

If I order from Hachi Tech, is it safe to say that they will definitely do a replacement for BLB, any number of dead pixel / bright pixel say within 7 days?

 

[shadow84]

Anyone know where I can check then buy this monitor from?

If I order from Hachi Tech, is it safe to say that they will definitely do a replacement for BLB, any number of dead pixel / bright pixel say within 7 days?

For your last statement, it is better to check with them or challenger instead of assuming. Or you may read up on Acer's dead pixel/bright pixel policy.

BLB is subjective and will be present in ALL IPS panels. Only difference is how minimum it will be and it seems to be a lottery draw for all. But, unless your BLB is very very very bad, i doubt Acer will change for you. Same goes for other brands.

 

[nuky8181]

For your last statement, it is better to check with them or challenger instead of assuming. Or you may read up on Acer's dead pixel/bright pixel policy.

BLB is subjective and will be present in ALL IPS panels. Only difference is how minimum it will be and it seems to be a lottery draw for all. But, unless your BLB is very very very bad, i doubt Acer will change for you. Same goes for other brands.

Thanks. Yup. I understand that Acer may not change. Hence I want to know if Hachi Tech will have like this 1 week exchange policy for such thing. Cos in the past, we can check on the spot. But from what I read, it seem now they wont entertain such thing.