AOC 31.5" QHD 2560x1440 Monitor, 10-Bit IPS Panel, 4ms, 75Hz, Freesync, DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI-D/VGA

I've had this for about a month now, and I am very glad I made this purchase. I needed a big screen for Adobe applications... and I got it. Not cheaply constructed, either. I am using it with a Mac Mini (and it works wonderfully with it), so I also purchased a Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort Display Cable, to get the most out of it (and to be sure I tried it with an HDMI to HDMI, and the Mini to Displayport cable is a much better picture, so I recommend buying the additional cable or if you already have an adapter that does this, then you are set!) You probably don't need the additional cable if you are using this on a PC, but for Mac products, I think it's wise to go that route (as you get the higher refresh rate that way). Also, if you have a Mac Mini (from 2014, like I do), when I was researching monitors (and what the highest level my Mac Mini could handle without having to upgrade anything else in it), this monitor has the best specs that can be used to it's fullest potential, AND it's a really great price on top of that. I know the Apple Retina displays are always going to be the best fit for Macs, BUT if you are on a budget, and need something as close as possible, this is your option. It is anti-glare, but not that heavy matte kind of anti-glare where it can make things look fuzzy, it's just right.I am confident this would be a great monitor for many different set-ups that aren't Mac, but I can say (without a doubt) that it works with a Mac Mini without issue (as long as you have the aforementioned cable or adapter). It came with both a HDMI and VGA cable.

This monitor is SUCH a step up from my old 22" Asus, and my old Sapphire Radeon HD 5770 has no trouble at all pushing the maximum resolution (2560 x 1440), Hz (75) and color depth from my Ubuntu Linux desktop over DisplayPort (using a new Syncwire 6.5' DP 4K cable for about $11). I have my work laptop connected via HDMI at max resolution (1440p), as well (using a newer 6' Amazon Basics HDMI 4K cable for about $7) . For $250, I couldn't be more pleased. Delivery was fast with no damage, whatsoever. The color depth is truly amazing, as is the clarity, and I prefer the matte surface that this monitor has to the glossy, reflective surface that so many others are making.I think it's important to note that the Amazon description says this is an MVA Panel, but it's actually an IPS Panel, which is obvious from the sharpness, color depth and clarity from multiple angles and, of course, the detail description from AOC included above. Also, the pictures don't properly show the actual inputs/output on the back of the panel-- Looking at the back of my panel, only the power connection is to the left of the pedestal stand and all the other connectors are side-by-side on the right. The power connection, by the way, is a standard C13 3-prong connector like you've seen on any power supply or monitor (not shown in the pictures for the product at the time of my review).My only regret is that when I work from the office, I now have to look at what I KNOW are 3 inferior monitors. Perhaps I can find a way to get my employer to allow me to buy one of these for the office...

I've bought a lot of monitors in my time. I'm somewhat obsessive about monitors. I have several computers, most of them with 2 monitors. I have a computer just for playing FPS PVP games which has 144hz TN panels (27") in the 1080p format. I have a casual game and homework computer that has 2 x, 1440p monitors, also 27" but IPS panels. And I have a 3 screen set up that I do everything on when I'm in the basement. I replaced the main screen on this setup with this monitor. The 75 Hz response time is lackluster for competitive FPS but adds a nice little boost over 60 Hz standard. The colors are great (a little oversaturated at default, however). The IPS aspect of great viewing angles and uniform brightness is wonderful. The only problem I have with it is the brightness level is subpar to all my other monitors. My main gaming monitor is also an AOC, albeit a TN panel at 1080p and 144 Hz, and does not have this problem. I have bought 3 different VA panels before and they all suffered from this problem so I sent them back. I also hated how VA panels had terrible ghosting effects even if they had a 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms access time (or at least they claimed they did). This panel has none of those bad VA effects so I'm pretty sure it's an IPS panel. So I am keeping it and it looks great. I just feel it's a little underpowered in the brightness category. If it were a single monitor by itself I don't think I would have even noticed, but next to my other 1440p monitor and my 4k monitor, it looks kind of dim and pale.