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Kogan 27" QHD 144hz FreeSync HDR400 Curved Monitor $449 + Delivery (Free with First) @ Kogan

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Kogan 27" QHD 144hz FreeSync HDR400 Curved Monitor $449 + Delivery (Free with First) @ Kogan
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LDMak92 on 01/07/2020 - 14:58 kogan.com (1882 clicks)
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A monitor I bought last October thats price has dropped discovered through an email I got lol The picture is fantastic and only gets enhanced more with settings changed on your pc. When you easily smash 144 frames on games in the 2560x1440 resolution you play with it looks pretty good for being "Just a Kogan" Monitor.

I am new as a poster here but i'm more than happy to talk and give info on anyone potentially wanting the monitor. I've used it with my PC for gaming and part of my streaming setup (TTV/DunkyMak shameless plug yes) and it's still performing great 8 months later!

  • Stunning 27” curved display with QHD 2560 × 1440
  • Swift 144Hz refresh rate and 5ms (OD) response time
  • 1500R Curve allows eyes to track smoothly across the screen
  • Uncompromising colour quality with 99% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3 colour gamut
  • Intense colour display and dynamic imaging with HDR
  • Eliminate tearing and stuttering with FreeSync

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  • tonyjzx on 01/07/2020 - 15:03
    +5

    Colour Gamut DCI-P3 90%
    Colours 16.7M
    Contrast Ratio 3000:1
    Curvature 1500R
    HDR HDR400
    Monitor Resolution QHD
    Native Aspect Ratio 16:9
    Panel VA
    Panel Manufacturer Samsung
    Refresh Rate 144Hz
    Resolution 2560 x 1440
    Response Time OD: 5ms
    Size 27"
    Viewing Angle 178° / 178°

    VA, also looks like comes with a vesa adapter

    • huuuuugo on 01/07/2020 - 16:30

      One potential problem with VAs is the low brightness. I got an AOC CQ27G2 recently and it's too dark to use in a sunny room during the day. Make sure you have at least 300cd/m2, better yet 350cd/m2, if you are not using the monitor in a basement only.

      • jimbojambo on 01/07/2020 - 16:40
        +1

        I sit next to a window and have my brightness on this monitor set at 50%, otherwise it's way too bright on my eyes.

      • Phoebus on 01/07/2020 - 16:57
        +2

        I thought VA is brighter and higher contrast than IPS

        • ATangk on 01/07/2020 - 17:31
          +1

          The Recent Kogan QHD IPS panel seems so very dim…

      • Balmaino on 02/07/2020 - 10:04
        +1

        HDR400 means 400cd/m2, i have a similar HDR400 (aoc ag273qcx), plenty bright enough

        • huuuuugo on 02/07/2020 - 11:52
          +1

          TIL. Thanks!

    • jasswolf on 01/07/2020 - 19:00

      Eh, the latest iteration of Samsung VA panels is more interesting. Their upcoming QHD 240Hz monitor seems to be as speedy as IPS options at the price point, and while it sacrifices contrast to do that (and perhaps inky blacks) it's probably still a better viewing experience than comparative IPS implementations (unless you're viewing from an angle).

      I'd wait and see if that tech trickles down to other resolutions and refresh rates. If they set it up so you can alternate between a high contrast mode and fast response time mode, it could be the ultimate gaming panel until we can grab microLED options in 3-7 years.

  • congo on 01/07/2020 - 15:04

    What is the historical low?

    • raisinberry777 on 01/07/2020 - 15:06

      $429 according to Price Hipster.

      https://pricehipster.com/product/yjl8GpNVSTCP5V6SpGLGMg~rJeR…

      • tonyjzx on 01/07/2020 - 15:08
        +37

        more money than i'd want to spend on a kogan branded product to be honest… you're into big brand money here

        • congo on 01/07/2020 - 15:17

          Agreed. Better to wait for stock from the Samsung portals

        • klaw81 on 01/07/2020 - 15:21
          +8

          For all the hate they get on here, my small collection of Kogan-branded products (including a similar gaming monitor) have been very satisfactory.

          IMO this is a good deal, and comparable products are considerably more expensive.

          • tonyjzx on 01/07/2020 - 15:25
            +1

            @klaw81: yeah me too. I'm ok with spending $129 on a basic Kogan FHD 24" LCD that was going a while back… and the kitchen stuff I got from them was ok but I'd rather go with more majors at $400… I mean even crap like Acer lol.

          • SwarleyAUS on 01/07/2020 - 15:29

            @klaw81: Ahhh Samsung with the same panel can be had for <400 and Viewsonic IPS can be had for around the same money…

          • pinkybrain on 06/07/2020 - 15:46

            @klaw81: what brand is their screen / panel ?
            how is the picture quality compared to known brands?

            how is their warranty?
            And dead pixel policy?

        • drew442 on 01/07/2020 - 16:06
          +3

          What is the $450 27/Curved/QHD/144/HDR400 monitor we're comparing this to?

          • Zephyrus on 01/07/2020 - 19:04
            +2

            @drew442: https://www.samsung.com/au/monitors/curved-gaming-c32jg54qqe…

            You lose HDR, but Samsung instead of Kogan

            • tonyjzx on 01/07/2020 - 21:37

              @Zephyrus: as people have said, HDR400 isnt real HDR.

              With the Samsung as low as $459 your choice should be clear.

              • plague69 on 02/07/2020 - 01:21

                @tonyjzx: Because panels are 8bit + 2bit. But better than just 8-bit. 90% DCP can be had cheapest on Gigabyte 27" for $529 at the moment, so not bad since gigabyte is 1080P. Gigabyte is 400ccd. Brightness wise, you don't want under that for HDR

                This Kogan is 280 so you're really not going to get the contract experience of the HDR

            • drew442 on 02/07/2020 - 16:50

              @Zephyrus: ty

      • DMak92 on 01/07/2020 - 17:31
        +1

        I paid $380 in october 2019

    • jv on 01/07/2020 - 15:54
      +12

      What is the historical low?

      Donald Trump winning the presidency…

      jv on 01/07/2020 - 15:54 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
  • Xistn on 01/07/2020 - 15:18
    +2

    ^ this, plus 5ms response time. far better quality monitors for similar value.

    • Mines on 01/07/2020 - 15:22
      +1

      recommendations? looking at getting gaming monitor in the near future
      TIA

      • Xistn on 01/07/2020 - 15:27

        All personally choice really.

        I went for the Viewsonic VX3258-2KPC-MHD, its $50 more that this Kogan, but you get 4.5 more inches and Freesync.

        also i just realised that response time is Overclocked for 5ms! (Overdrive) on that Kogan

    • iseeyou1312 on 01/07/2020 - 19:02

      5ms response time

      4-5ms response time is the minimum for IPS/VA panels. The "1ms response time" IPS/VA panels are lying.

      • screwball on 02/07/2020 - 11:17
        +1

        I'll have you know that 1ms response times are absolutely as advertised.

        Just ignore the fact that in order to achieve it, you need to overdrive the bajeezus out of it and the error rate is through the roof and the ghosting is absolutely unlivable.

        It's 1ms bro don't be a hater

    • plague69 on 02/07/2020 - 01:22
      +1

      1ms monitors don't really equate to 1ms most of the time since the panel can't keep up

  • mynamewahhhwahh on 01/07/2020 - 15:26

    I've been eyeing this one off for a while, so may need to pull the trigger on it now.

    Apart from Samsung 27" curved QHD 144Hz screens through their portals, which could just be the same panel as this one, I struggle to find these features in a screen for this price.

    Anyone suggesting people should buy something else, I'm keen for your suggestions please!

    Edit: I should have waited 5 mins to post - some good Viewsonic options if you don't mind waiting for stock.

    • snep on 01/07/2020 - 20:35

      The Samsung 27 from scorptec is a similar price, not sure about shipping though. Could well be the same panel, in which case you'd be mostly paying extra for the brand — and maybe better qc

      • plague69 on 02/07/2020 - 01:23
        +2

        But it's $449 on Samsung and you can get $50 off using newsletter coupon

  • MrScavenge on 01/07/2020 - 15:26

    Wonder how it compares to the viewsonic vx2758 you can get it for around 500 with shipping and the reviews I have seen are really good

    https://www.centrecom.com.au/viewsonic-vx2758-2kp-mhd-27-144…

    • mynamewahhhwahh on 01/07/2020 - 15:27
      +1

      I spoke too soon, this guy delivers a great option at $469! Shame it's been on pre-order for a while.

      • LukeB on 01/07/2020 - 16:10

        I see them going for the same price on Ebay from NSW. With a 5-10% voucher that is, just make sure you don't buy tech on Ebay without.

    • Xistn on 01/07/2020 - 15:28
      +2

      You'd be better off with the VX3258-2KPC-MHD as its only another $50.

      also Kogan response time is 5ms with Overdrive on, i think stock is 8ms!!

      • MrScavenge on 01/07/2020 - 15:33

        I haven't got a monitor bigger then 24" but I have read a few things saying 32" is to big for a gaming monitor even if it's curved. How has your experience with it been?

        Edit: I should specify for fps games not rpgs

        • Xizor on 01/07/2020 - 19:07

          Total nonsense. I use a LG GK650F 31.5" eyes about 70cm away, It's flat screen, no issues at all. FPS is great.

      • caprimulgus on 01/07/2020 - 15:35
        +1

        You'd be better off

        "Better off" is entirely subjective…(and largely dependent on your usage).

        I would take the 27" 1440p Viewsonic over the 32" 1440p Viewsonic any day of the week. Especially at $50 less (but even at the same price).

        (Between the 27" and 32" versions of the Viewsonic monitor, I am referring to)

        • garage sale on 01/07/2020 - 18:20

          yep, 32” is a bit big and pixels spread out …..27” is nice and tight resolution ….. go 4k if you want a big screen but you won’t get the speed for gaming …

          • Xizor on 01/07/2020 - 19:09

            @garage sale: 32" is fine for 1440p. It's an adjustment compared to 4K (i have both), but other than losing a bit of real estate its fine for 90% of use case.

        • BenR31415 on 02/07/2020 - 09:14

          Yep, I bought the 27" IPS VX2758-2KP-MHD over the VX3258-2KPC-MHD when they were the same price, and I'm extremely satisfied with the purchase.

          On the larger monitor you've got a lower pixel density, worse viewing angles from it being VA instead of IPS, and the curve on 16:9 monitors is a gimmick that just makes multi monitor setups painful. Lower colour gamut as well.

      • Void on 01/07/2020 - 16:02
        +1

        5ms is perfectly acceptable for 144hz, that's within the 6.944ms window. Everything else might feel like it has less input lag, but there should be no noticeable ghosting.

    • SwarleyAUS on 01/07/2020 - 15:38
      +2

      vx2758-2kp-mhd is IPS which is superior for colour accuracy and response times. Theyre both reviewed on rtings.com

      • MrScavenge on 01/07/2020 - 15:39

        Thanks will have a look

      • 3liminate on 01/07/2020 - 16:02

        Yeah I've got the Viewsonic and It's been top notch

      • Void on 01/07/2020 - 16:13

        Isn't the one linked the MHD?

      • iseeyou1312 on 01/07/2020 - 19:05

        TN panels are superior for response times. IPS and VA have very similar response times, with VA having slower transition times due to much greater contrast.

    • simesonw on 01/07/2020 - 19:19

      This seems to be a good deal=-=My primary usage will be gaming. I'm thinking of a 27G2 for $390…I'm not sure which one to choose now lol.

  • shellshocked on 01/07/2020 - 15:58

    Hope the Aldi deal with the Medion Erazer monitor with the 144hz, QHD, PLS panel comes back this year. Those were an amazing price for the panel.

    • drew442 on 01/07/2020 - 16:08

      The Erazer was in the recent ebay plus sales.

    • Sunproof on 01/07/2020 - 16:23

      How much was that one?

      • shellshocked on 01/07/2020 - 22:09
        +1

        Ebay was selling seller refurbished for $299. I have seen other refurbished ones for $229, but sold out. Original Aldi price was $379 but some managed to get it on clearance for $199, depending on the location. This video review by "Tech Yes City" was very positive.

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXctmPvN6GQ

  • drew442 on 01/07/2020 - 16:10

    Hmmm, buyers remorse… Does anyone want to buy my 34" LG WQHD so I can get a couple of these? Less than a month old…

    • ATangk on 01/07/2020 - 16:25

      Depends how much, but as a fellow OzB, it will have to be quite a bargain.

    • Ryballs on 01/07/2020 - 20:56

      Why? Your monitor is probably better than this..

  • Grosey on 01/07/2020 - 16:18

    I have an i5-8400 and a RX580. Will I see a noticeable difference to my current 23 inch LG IPS monitor from 2013? Would I even be able to run 144hz properly with my specs?

    • tonyjzx on 01/07/2020 - 16:24
      +2

      depends on what game

      CS:GO? without a doubt

      Cyberpunk 2077? Lol

      144hz is good even on a 2d Win10 desktop.

      I think 144 is worth it even for a non gamer but I wouldnt trust this brand.

    • steven231 on 01/07/2020 - 16:25
      +1

      A bit underpowered for 1440p 144hz. I would recommend a gpu with the power of at least a rtx 2060

      • drew442 on 02/07/2020 - 16:51
        +1

        lol, rtx2060 1440p 144hz

        • steven231 on 02/07/2020 - 16:55

          Completely doable for e sport titles. Which is where high fps matters most

          • drew442 on 02/07/2020 - 17:01

            @steven231: 2060 is just a 1660S for more money… you can't use RTX on a 2060 and the performance increase between the two isn't worth the extra $200~$300.

            I don't know how any of them have been sold.

    • Viper8 on 01/07/2020 - 17:04
      +2

      580 will struggle to maintain 60FPS at 1440p on max settings. It will never reach 144Hz.
      E-Sports on low settings will largely shift the bottleneck to your CPU. In this scenario being able to hit 144Hz is definitely achievable, and will be game-dependent.

      • tonyjzx on 01/07/2020 - 17:34

        I like the 580… I got one but its like 3 gens behind? and even in its day it was a medium quality FHD 60 card.

        Its upgrade bingo for many of us if we truly want to get behind 144hz even at FHD.

        • Grosey on 01/07/2020 - 18:43

          Very good bang for buck card. Don't consider myself a graphics snob so couldn't justify paying $1000+ for a GPU. Built my rig in the midst of the bitcoin mining boom.

    • Yuri Lowell on 01/07/2020 - 18:37
      +2

      I have an RX570 which is about 15-20% slower than a 580 and run a 1440p 144hz 32" LG monitor for gaming on it.

      It really depends on the game. I can get 144fps pretty easily in games with lower visual quality, indies or older games. It can generally achieve around 100fps if you turn down something like shadows to medium in some more demanding games. For example, you can get 90-100fps in Forza Horizon 4 with a few tweaks to the settings (nothing drastic). You will still get the full benefit of 100fps and enabling freesync makes the experience almost indistinguishable from the full 144hz experience.

      You're not going to be running any high fidelity games at 144fps though, but then those games would require a 2080 or 2080 Super anyway.

      Overall I'd say it's well and truly worth it even with low to mid end hardware. The general desktop experience at 1440p 144hz is great too.

      • Grosey on 01/07/2020 - 18:42

        I play mostly COD warzone, dota 2, CSGO and a lot of indy games on steam. Will probably get cyberpunk but am realistic with the detail I will achieve.

        Thinking of getting a 28-32 inch 75hz 1440p monitor since I can't get near 144hz anyway, I might as well get 1440p with a larger screen and have low fps but nice resolution. Is my logic flawed?

        Didn't really think about the desktop experience for refresh rate…Is it THAT noticable?

        • Viper8 on 01/07/2020 - 19:31
          +1

          1440p @ 75Hz on max settings is perfection at the present time without blowing the bank.
          Personally I can't play with everything on low, and there's no point in chasing triple-figure FPS unless you get paid to play (sorry all you self-proclaimed "pro's"). Yea high-speed motion is more "fluid", but the difference pales in comparison to the loss in visual realism IMO.

  • Phoebus on 01/07/2020 - 16:57

    Looks good but I think I'd rather a flat panel if not ultra wide.

  • [Deactivated] on 01/07/2020 - 17:01
    -1

    Has anyone tried removing the kogan engraving? I'm trying to scratch the logo of out steam cleaner bought.

  • DMak92 on 01/07/2020 - 17:28
    +2

    I also have a 27" 240Hz Samsung 1080p Monitor and I still prefer the Kogan one to play on, The MS response time in all honesty feels like a facade if you want to spend hundreds of $ more for a 1ms monitor. I play fast paced games like SIege, Overwatch Valorant and CoD and dont feel at any disadvantage due to the monitor, i mean the 144Hz is still the bigger gain even with a slight ms "delay"

    And idk about that lowest it's been site/link, I bought it last october for $380 but the reason I posted was because I think it's ok for what it is and being a kogan monitor of a certain spec it exceeded my expectations for sure.

    • iseeyou1312 on 01/07/2020 - 19:23

      The MS response time in all honesty feels like a facade

      It is. A lot of monitors advertise 1ms response times, when they're actually 5-6ms average, or even higher. There's no consistent standard on reporting response times, so whatever the manufacturer says can be taken with a huge grain of salt. It's always best to check out reviews and see how the monitor actually performs.

      The absolute minimum GTG response time for a VA/IPS panel might be 1ms, but the average response time is highly unlikely to be below 5ms.

      I bought it last october for $380

      At $380 it's a good price. At $450 it's up against a lot more established brands and probably not worth it.

  • braddy on 01/07/2020 - 17:43

    Do people really rate curved monitors?

    • iseeyou1312 on 01/07/2020 - 19:27

      It helps with regards to colour consistency from different viewing angles across the screen, especially for VA panels. 27" probably doesn't need to be curved though.

  • Ryballs on 01/07/2020 - 21:10

    Personally I'd buy a non-HDR Samsung or Viewsonic over this. I have a dozen or so local dimming zones on my monitor and HDR still looks fairly underwhelming. You really need 100+ zones or OLED to get decent HDR performance.

  • LucarioniteAU on 02/07/2020 - 10:39

    Can anyone confirm if they know anything of the panel quality? I can see its a Samsung manufactured panel, I don't know if Samsung uses the same panels in the JG50s, which would mean typical brightness would be 300 nit with a minimum of 250, which would make for a questionable HDR400 experience.

    Don't get me wrong for this price even without HDR400, it would still be pretty good. Does anyone have experience with this particular one?

    Edit: If you don't need HDR, go for this deal if you can: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/549071

  • profile on 02/07/2020 - 10:56

    remember no Phone support and it take a long time for a response if any thing goes wrong. I got a monitor. Had a Dead pixel and I feel so let down by Kogan response.I know that this can happen it the action from them to fix the problem. I payed Freight care waste of money. So just be careful as 3 weeks and still waiting. Took over 2 and a half weeks just to get them to agree to return it. They emailed the delivery information to repair shop and they paid for post but not for packaging. Because it was new I still had that. I payed extra for fast delivery they pay standard.

  • RustyOz on 02/07/2020 - 11:55

    I bought a gas lift arm/stand (via Amazon) and had to do a bit of DIY to get it attached. Perhaps there was a vesa bracket in the box that I had binned several months prior!

    For $37 dollars, changing of the stand was a real improvement of this monitor for me because I like to get that curved shape perfectly lined up.

  • primal89 on 03/07/2020 - 09:47

    anyone recommend AOC CQ32G2E 31.5inch VA Curved 144Hz FreeSync QHD Gaming Monitor?

    https://www.scorptec.com.au/product/Monitors/25plus-inch/821…

    Not sure if it's the best price

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