Iiyama ProLite GB2888UHSU review monitor for all occasions

Iiyama decided to release the monitor with 4K resolution in a more or less acceptable to users and the cost for this went to some tricks – Monitor received TN matrix, which all considered second-rate. Today, users want to use the IPS matrix with chic viewing angles and true color, rather than TN matrices, but Iiyama ProLite GB2888UHSU built precisely on the basis of this display type.

Call it a big disadvantage can not, because if you’re sitting right in front of the monitor, but most likely it is, then you have problems with viewing angles will not have, as in the rest of the matrix TN copes with its tasks. In addition, many have called the best budget option gadget for games in 4K – the cost is not that big, excellent resolution, response time and other characteristics, too, will suit all players, even very picky.

Iiyama ProLite GB2888UHSU: Specifications

Diagonal of the monitor screen Iiyama ProLite GB2888UHSU is 28 inches and it is quite a lot, especially if you work for a standard office table, where the distance from the user to the monitor is not very large. The display resolution is 3840 to 2160 points, ie Ultra HD or 4K, as you call it is more convenient, the brightness is 300 cd per square meter, the response time of the matrix is 1 ms, the figure is worth remembering, and contrast ratio of 1000: 1.

Of course, the manufacturer has indicated the level of dynamic contrast, but this figure more a marketing ploy than a characteristic by which you should choose a product. It is worth noting that the response time of 1 ms is ideal for gaming users, 4K resolution, together with the contrast of 1000: 1 and a diagonal of 28 inches do monitor the best solution for their money for gambling problems.

Iiyama ProLite GB2888UHSU: Design

For the sake of reducing the cost of the developer decided to save money on materials and housing, although this is not a very important element, as for me. The frame on the front panel is made of black glossy plastic, there is a company logo and designation of the control keys on the side face. Stand massive, acceded to the leg of the same black plastic, there is a slot for the cables, so you can complement them nicely. Thanks to a special mount, you can control the level of the tilt of the monitor, its height and even rotate 90 degrees. A nice opportunity to adjust the monitor by yourself.

Iiyama ProLite GB2888UHSU: Features

Monitor Iiyama ProLite GB2888UHSU received a special technology to reduce the blue light and the flicker of the matrix, as it is these two aspects of protecting your eyes from overvoltage during prolonged work at the computer. Another parameter, which confirms that the monitor can be and play – Support AMD FreeSync technology. To connect the monitor Iiyama ProLite GB2888UHSU to your computer has an HDMI port, VGA and DP, as well as USB 3.0 for connection to external media. It is worth noting that connect the monitor VGA or DP is not the best solution, because the image is transferred to HDMI markedly better and flicker-free.

Result

The price Iiyama ProLite GB2888UHSU is $ 700, and, as for me, developers managed to keep the product in a segment of available monitors. Find similar decision from 28-inches in diagonal and a resolution of 4K will be difficult, although many do not like the TN matrix. So advise the product to those who work with photos or video, we still will not, but if you want to monitor for yourself cool toys in high resolution and you are not very important to the design of the monitor Iiyama ProLite GB2888UHSU, then this is the most acceptable solution on the market. In its category, of course.

Source: iiyama