The design of the Q17+ is identical to the Q17 in every way. The base still houses the transformer and the DVI, VGA, audio in, headphone and USB connectors. The monitor is satisfactorily finished, like its direct competitor the Samsung 710T. Hyundai hasn't taken any risks with the design so as not to put off its habitués.

Ergonomics

The Q17+'s ergonomics are fairly good. The monitor's tilt can be adjusted over a wide range, and also its height, to a lesser degree. The heavy, stable base includes all the connectors you could want. It also includes two useless 2 x 2 W speakers - so useless that Hyundai hasn't even taken the trouble of mounting them far enough apart to provide stereo separation. The headphone outlet is a welcome addition, though, above all for gamers who don't want to disturb their neighbors. The volume control is accessible via the OSD. And even more of a welcome addition, the Q17+ has a USB hub - with only 2 ports, but they're self-powered, which is another plus. The OSD is not the best we've seen, but it does what it's supposed to. On the other hand, Hyundai has decided not to provide VESA compatibility. This is not really a problem for a monitor aimed at gamers. In short, the ergonomics of this monitor are well above average for the products we tested for this article.