Nixeus EDG27S

First day review. Will update if any problems occur or if I'm coming back on things I didn't go over.The EDG 27-inch is my first IPS 1440 x 144 hz monitor (have not experienced any of those until now!), it levels modern features of a good gaming monitor for a competitive price. I moved on up from a Dell 2014H (had not known the importance of a good monitor, haha...) so it is a great fresh breath of air. Good enough to make me elaborately gush about it.I needed something to replace my 2014h for Black Friday, it wasn't pushing my RX 480 to its potential. I needed something with Freesync, 144hz, 1440p, IPS, and a good price. My browsing led me here. I literally took a full day to decide between the ASUS MG279Q, the VIOTEK 32", or the EDG 27. I chose the EDG 27 because it was not only cheaper, but better regarded by those who bought it. 279Q seemed to have a problem of being limited from 144 hz, caused by a bug. You shouldn't have to unlock something that's advertised, EDG 27 scored here simply because it has a flexible 30-144hz range that comes native right out of the box. No hassle. Freesync was also enabled from my RX 480 natively. Just plug it in and call it a day after customizing settings in OCD. The Viotek might have been 5 inches bigger, but the lack of IPS is a loss in my book (even if the curved aspect and VA is trying to circumvent it.). EDG 27 did not disappoint.OUT OF THE BOX:-Monitor came in good condition. No dead pixels or any problems, consider me lucky.The height-adjustable stand was already attached to the monitor, but you had to install the feet yourself. It's a bit tricky to line up the small little screws, but after you get the first screw in the rest aren't as much of a hassle. Be aware that this thing is kinda heavy! It's practically a behemoth.The On-Screen Display is just as lame and generic as everyone says it is. I wouldn't consider OSD to be a buying point, but even the 2014h had better OSD than this. It's still workable, but it leaves something to be desired. It also feels awkward to control. Not enough to hamper my review, but still... Work on that if possible, Nix.The case holding the monitor is very nice, it has a handle on it that makes it easy to tote it around like a briefcase. Not sure if this is standard, but it's nice enough to keep it around.PROS:-IPS (though technically this is an AHVA, just barely different from IPS so I've heard) makes viewing from multiple angles much easier, and colors noticeably don't wash out or distort as much as a TN panel would.The better viewing angles are great for spectators watching a game. Combined with the height-adjustable stand, you can achieve practically every angle you need to suit your comfort. Viewing angles from above still looks a bit weird, but nowhere near as awful as a TN.Colors look very vibrant. I've heard AHVAs have slightly less better coloring than a IPS, haven't had a pure IPS so I can't confirm. Still looks fantastic.-This thing is BIG. Compared to my old 19" 2014h, it practically dwarfs it.1440p looks great, but it seems to have a general problem with jagged-y pixels that don't look right on some textures. Not a problem stemming from Nix, but from 1440p itself. Other than some sprays or models looking weird sometimes, it's not that bad really. I didn't buy this for 4k anyway.Like I mentioned earlier, Freesync works natively and there's no hassle trying to set up anything. I haven't actually turned it off to see what games look like without it, but from my experience it feels buttery-smooth turned on. Absolutely minimal screen tearing, and the 144 hz makes it all the much better. Haven't tested the overdrive feature much, will update later on that.CONS:-Really no problems thus far. Rotating the monitor feels super sketchy the first time you try (likely out of the box), but it will ease up after you "break it in" and rotate it a couple times.The OCD is pretty lackluster.I kinda wished they used bigger screws for the feet of the stand, I felt like I was playing Operation trying to line up those screws.1440p has a problem for jaggedness, if you have an absolute hate for that I'd go buy a 4k.This monitor comes included with DisplayPort, but remember that HDMI is unfavorable for reaching 144 hz since it usually limits monitors to 60 hz depending on the version of HDMI.Other than these problems which aren't even very remarkable, this is a MUST buy for those investing in a 1440p 144 hz Freesync monitor. One of the very few with IPS.If I didn't cover something, please let me know.I'm willing to answer questions every so often for those who need answers, this monitor has my greatest approval and I have nothing but love for it now :)Thanks, Nix.

First off, I am not someone who write reviews often but the arduous experience of trying to find a quality monitor for gaming, work, and photography much harder than it should be for spending this much money.TLDR: I tried 4 IPS monitors and this is the one I ended up keeping. I tried two ASUS MG279Q WQHDs, one Acer XF270HU 27-inch WQHD and finally the NIXEUS 27' EdgeAbout me: I am a software developer who's hobbies are gaming and photography. Which means I look at a screen all day every day. It means I understand technology, demand performance, and need visual accuracy.Monitor 1: ASUS MG279QOf the monitors, this was the best looking visually. The colors were vibrant, accurate and pleasing to look at. The screens menu system was the best of the three, and I like the build quality the most out of the three. Why did I return two of them? Backlight bleed. and a lot of it. IPS glow is often mistaken for backlight bleed. Backlight bleed will cast a yellow hue over the edges of the screen while IPS glow affects the luminance of the area, making the edges of the screen seem slightly brighter and almost a blue hue. I can deal with a little backlight bleed but it bleed through a good 8 inches from the lower right corner and about 3 inches from the upper right.Monitor 2: ASUS MG279QThis monitor was pretty much the exact same as the first. less backlight bleed but still present in the same locations.Monitor 3: Acer XF270HU 27-inch WQHDMore money, better screen right? not really. This screen had NO backlight bleed, but the IPS glow was very strong. Which I was willing to deal with but I had a few issues with the screen. 1) the box arrived with the box obviously opened (Acer security tape cut and box all beaten up) 2) the screen didn't have as much punch when it came to the colors. 3) the monitor had difficulties syncing with free sync. The free sync wasn't as smooth as the Asus screen, and some games like destiny would only sync up to 60 fps, where the Asus would sync up to 72 fps (these were settings just in Destiny 2). So I ultimately returned it.Monitor 3: Nixeus 27' EdgeNow I had my reservations with Nixeus. I had previously owned a Nixeus and wasn't that impressed. The speakers were tinny, the colors were meh, and the black were horrible and "crushed", that was the old Nixeus. The new Edge looks GREAT. The colors aren't as good as the Asus but on par with the Acer. The menu system is meh, and the stand is a bit ... silly. (It looks like one of Batman's throwing stars). But there was ZERO blacklight bleed, and the IPS glow was the best managed of the three screens I tried. The screen synced at 144hz (freeSync) in Destiny two and all implementations of freeSync must not be created equal because I was taken aback by how much smoother and crisp the image was in games compared to the other two monitors (each around $100+ more than the Nixeus).Back To Back Comparison:ASUS MG279Q: Best overall picture, best menu structure, and great build quality. Best features (I loved its in-game features including the sharpening boost) I would recommend for someone that was only using the screen in a bright room and who cares about the best color representation.Color: 5Stand: 5FreeSync: 4 (smaller sync range)Dark Room Viewing: 2 Acer XF270HU 27-inch WQHD:Great picture, ok menu structure, best speakers of the group. The stand was meh, the features were ok, and an overall a good performer, but since this screen was the MOST expensive of the group I was expected great. not 'OK' I would recommend for someone that is squeamish about going to an 'off-brand' like Nixeus, but wants a screen with decent quality control.Color: 4Stand: 3FreeSync: 3 (smallest range of the group and it didn't work that well;Dark Room Viewing: 3Nixeus 27' Edge: Great picture (although requires calibration), worst speakers of the group, the stand is ok, the menu structure is not great, but the lack of backlight bleed and controlled IPS glow is amazing. Top it off with a noticeably smoother and crisper freeSync performance and you have a winner.Color: 4Stand: 3FreeSync: 5Dark Room Viewing: 4

Was expecting to dislike this monitor compared to the absolutely amazing IPS panels used in iMacs and was pleasantly surprised.Apple controls their screen brightness automatically, which you won't get with an external monitor like this (that lacks light sensors and such) but color replication, ultimate brightness and IPS Glow are all well within tolerable limits -- In my particular case, the display arrived without any dead pixels.Others have/will mention the confusing/backward On Screen Display controls, and rightfully so -- it's definitely an annoyance, but one that you become accustomed to fairly quickly and I don't find myself altering the monitor settings very often, so it's only an occasional annoyance. Definitely not enough to not recommend this excellent monitor.