Cutting-edge 3D gaming monitor assessment: Acer Predator SpatialLabs View 27 PSV27-2 delivers both advanced technology and robust performance in gaming
The Acer Predator SpatialLabs View 27 PSV27-2 offers nearly perfect color, grayscale, and gamma tracking out of the box, making it an ideal choice for professionals seeking immediate accuracy without the need for calibration. With a native color gamut that covers about 90% of DCI-P3, the PSV27-2 is well-suited for professional content creation with wide gamut support.
In comparison, monitors like the Alienware AW3425DW, which uses a WQHD QD-OLED panel, provide incredible contrast and black levels due to OLED technology. However, they require calibration for nuanced grayscale and gamma accuracy. The Alienware also lacks variable brightness control for SDR, but offers superior contrast with infinite black levels.
| Aspect | Acer PSV27-2 | Alienware AW3425DW | Other pro monitors (Asus, Gigabyte) | |--------------------|----------------------------------|---------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Grayscale Accuracy | Nearly perfect out of box | Very good with calibration | Varies, but often requires calibration | | Gamma Tracking | Nearly perfect, with optional 2.2 or 2.4 presets | Good, adjustable RGB sliders for improvement | Typically adjustable, depends on model | | Color Gamut | ~90% DCI-P3 native, accurate sRGB mode | Wide gamut QD-OLED, excellent contrast | Wide gamut (sRGB, AdobeRGB, DCI-P3) varies by model | | Contrast & Blacks | Standard LCD contrast (~1000:1 typical) | Near infinite black due to OLED | Usually lower than OLED, varies widely |
The PSV27-2's sRGB mode is "spot-on," ensuring accurate standard gamut reproduction. However, the sRGB chart shows just a bit of red oversaturation. Despite this, the PSV27-2's grayscale and gamma accuracy are impressive, with every value below 2dE in grayscale tests and no calibration required in any of its gamut modes.
In grayscale out-of-box tests, the PSV27-2 almost takes the top spot with a 1.01dE score, but is pipped by the Asus with a 0.58dE result. The PSV27-2's color is excellent in both calibrated and uncalibrated states, with calibration making a slight improvement in color accuracy, but the visual difference being small.
The PSV27-2 performs well in color gamut accuracy tests, but requires calibration for optimal results. The PSV27-2 has the same red and green saturation as other screens, but gives away a little blue. Without adjustment, gamma is lighter and deviates by 4.54%.
After calibration, the PSV27-2 rises to the top with a reference level 0.40dE result, improving further after adjustments with all values now below 1dE, which is reference-level. The compromise made to improve gamma produces a solid and accurate image, with a 0.15 range of values and a fair 4.09% deviation.
In summary, the PSV27-2 stands out for immediate grayscale, gamma, and color accuracy with wide gamut near DCI-P3 coverage. The Alienware QD-OLED focuses on contrast and black levels with good calibration capability. Asus and Gigabyte pro monitors typically require calibration to approach this level of accuracy but may offer wider color gamut options depending on model and price tier. The PSV27-2's specific advantage is its out-of-box accuracy and 3D gaming capabilities with color precision.
- The Acer Predator SpatialLabs View 27 PSV27-2, with its impressive out-of-box accuracy in grayscale and gamma, could be considered a smart-home-device, as it delivers optimal performance without the need for user intervention, similar to other household gadgets and technology.
- While the Alienware AW3425DW offers impressive contrast and black levels due to OLED technology, it falls short in the category of smart-home-devices, as it requires calibration for nuanced grayscale and gamma accuracy, contrasting with the PSV27-2's 'set-and-forget' performance.
