Nixeus NX-VUE24A Monitor Review

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Packaging, Physical Layout And Accessories

The accessory bundle is small but includes exactly what you need to run at 144Hz and use FreeSync. You get a DisplayPort cable and a connector for analog audio. The power supply is external and comes in the form of a small brick. You also get a printed quick start guide with warranty information. Pay attention to the latter; unless you register your purchase with Nixeus the warranty is only two years.

The stand comes split into a base and upright and is assembled with eight small screws. You’ll need a Phillips-head tool to put it together. Black screws attach the upright to the panel (don’t forget to use the washers), and silver screws attach the base.

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Styling is fairly plain and the NX-VUE24A doesn’t call attention to itself with colored trim or large logos. It’s made from textured black plastic that doesn’t reflect light. The screen’s front layer also doesn’t pick up glare. It’s a little more aggressive than most but the image’s clarity doesn’t suffer. OSD control buttons are along the bottom right and denoted by tiny molded icons that are pretty much impossible to see. You’ll develop a feel for the buttons after a while but we managed to accidentally shut off the power a few times.

The stand is reasonably solid but the height, swivel and tilt adjustments are very stiff. Furthermore, you must press a button to raise and lower the panel after which it locks in place. You can also rotate the NX-VUE24A to portrait mode. If you plan to line up three of them vertically, note that the bezel is a little wider at the bottom than at the top and sides.

The panel is a bit slimmer than many monitors at just under one inch. The tilt function doesn’t have much range but there’s enough to find a position that will work for you. You can see the height lock button just below where the panel attaches to the upright. When you swivel the monitor, the base stays in place.

The NX-VUE24A’s non-descript styling continues around back with a complete absence of logos. The plastic cover tapers smoothly from edge to edge broken only by a small row of vents. Our sample ran cool even when we left it on all day. The upright has a small hole for cable management.

One of each type of video input is included – HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2a, DVI and VGA. An HDMI connection will work up to 120Hz and DisplayPort (required for FreeSync) runs at the full 144Hz. DVI will also run at the top refresh rate but you don’t get FreeSync. VGA is limited to 60Hz. The only thing we miss is a USB hub.

Christian Eberle
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Christian Eberle is a Contributing Editor for Tom's Hardware US. He's a veteran reviewer of A/V equipment, specializing in monitors. Christian began his obsession with tech when he built his first PC in 1991, a 286 running DOS 3.0 at a blazing 12MHz. In 2006, he undertook training from the Imaging Science Foundation in video calibration and testing and thus started a passion for precise imaging that persists to this day. He is also a professional musician with a degree from the New England Conservatory as a classical bassoonist which he used to good effect as a performer with the West Point Army Band from 1987 to 2013. He enjoys watching movies and listening to high-end audio in his custom-built home theater and can be seen riding trails near his home on a race-ready ICE VTX recumbent trike. Christian enjoys the endless summer in Florida where he lives with his wife and Chihuahua and plays with orchestras around the state.

  • utroz
    Not too bad for the price I guess..
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  • iam2thecrowe
    Just cant wait for the day where every monitor is freesync/gsync and dont have to toss up between features/price/panel quality so much to find what suits me best.
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  • thor220
    It's good to see Free-Sync monitors getting larger ranges, especially at this price point. I'm waiting for one's that can use the full Free-Sync spec down into the single digit FPS, that way even people with entry level cards will be able to benefit from this technology.

    No USB isn't a huge deal for 99% of the people and I don't think it should really be a strike against this monitor. Sure it's present on higher end models but who's to say that contributes to a monitor's worth in the first place? USB hubs are so cheap, I don't think anyone uses USB as a metric for picking a monitor.

    While they did fudge the brightness number, this monitor can still go above safe brightness settings. Unless you need to burn out your eyes, most people won't even notice it.

    Perplexed as to why "TN Panel" is listed as a con when in this very review it's stated that being a TN panel isn't indicative of poor quality or color. This monitor has good color, especially considering it's a gaming monitor.
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  • photonboy
    thor220,
    As said "viewing angles" are one drawback. As for color, the TN may not be "poor" but it is not as good as IPS (IPS has drawbacks like more ghosting though).

    Other:
    It should be "LCD panel" not "LED panel" in the article. It is an LED monitor but that just refers to the choice of backlight. The "panel" is the IPS, TN or other technology that filters the backlight to produce individual pixels.
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  • crisan_tiberiu
    Thor220, i dont know about the range of freesync and gsync on the low side, but under 24 Hz the slideshow effect kicks in. It is all about the human eye.
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  • iam2thecrowe
    16877315 said:
    Perplexed as to why "TN Panel" is listed as a con when in this very review it's stated that being a TN panel isn't indicative of poor quality or color. This monitor has good color, especially considering it's a gaming monitor.
    Coming from a TN panel to a VA panel, i would never go back to TN. Considering recent VA and IPS panels have low response (not quite as low as TN but good enough to minimize ghosting/blur), low input lag and high refresh rate capabilities, I would say they are now preferable over TN, but a premium price is normally paid. Maybe some competitive gamers may see TN as preferable for lower response times, but i would say most gamers aren't on a competitive level and can enjoy the higher image quality of a VA or IPS panel.
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  • quilciri
    response time and ghosting are separate issues. Refresh rate helps with ghosting, but response time does not. IPS/PLS panels are unfortunately not as good as TN (on average) with ghosting and overshoot (and of course, response time).

    http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/response_time.htm

    http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/motion_blur.htm

    Both technologies have not yet achieved the gold standard of response an motion clarity that was CRT, though :D
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  • DongleKin
    If you want to test freesync at low frame rates, just underclock the graphics card until you're in the 30s of FPS.
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  • milkod2001
    Unless you are professional FPS gamer who really needs very fast response times you might be better served with 27' 1440 PLS korean imports for the same price.
    Bigger screen and resolution not to mention colours.

    This monitor would be great if sold under $200. $350 for TN 1080p panel even with fast response time is a joke.
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  • quilciri
    16881305 said:
    Unless you are professional FPS gamer who really needs very fast response times you might be better served with 27' 1440 PLS korean imports for the same price.
    Bigger screen and resolution not to mention colours.

    This monitor would be great if sold under $200. $350 for TN 1080p panel even with fast response time is a joke.

    The Last widely manufactured overclockable Korean IPS, the QNIX 2710, has issues; one of which is being hit or miss when overclocking and getting the true frame rate you've overclocked to vs. skipping frames. It also has significant ghosting and overshoot. It's a good monitor, but definitely has compromises. "you get what you pay for" is true here.

    http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/qnix_qx2710.htm

    ...it's a damn shame about overlord computers; I hope Scribby recovers. Even so, I don't think the company was going to be around much longer with the falling prices of 120hz+ adaptive sync monitors.

    That reminds me... Manufacturer refurb'd Acer XG270HU's are on Ebay from the Acer store for $330 & free shipping right now. I totally bought one then posted on slickdeals :)
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