ASUS PB258Q Frameless 25" WQHD IPS Monitor

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If you are thinking about upgrading your monitor, head on over to PC Perspective and check out their review of the ASUS PB258Q Frameless 25" WQHD IPS monitor.

But it’s the quality of the IPS display that really makes this monitor stand out. A 2560x1440 IPS display with accurate color and a fully adjustable stand to be readily available for under $400 creates a compelling option in a crowded display market, especially at this rather unusual 25-inch size.
 
It's too bad it's not "frameless" on the bottom too.

I imagine three of these side by side in portrait orientation could have been quite nice.

That being said, 2560x1440 at 25" is a bit high dpi wise for desktop use, unless you really like scaling...
 
Zarathustra[H];1041808317 said:
It's too bad it's not "frameless" on the bottom too. (...)
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uhm... read the review. The "frame" may be very thin around the three sides, but it actually has a "bezel" surrounding the image. A real cop-out if you ask me.
 
phaze_italy said:
uhm... read the review. The "frame" may be very thin around the three sides, but it actually has a "bezel" surrounding the image. A real cop-out if you ask me.
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I find it hilarious that they embedded a ruler into the bottom bezel as a constant reminder of the 1/4" you've lost.
 
The tiny bezels would be really impressive if they weren't claiming they didn't exist.
 
5msec response? 60-75Hz max refresh? Has a bezel but says its frameless? Not worth $400.
 
Zarathustra[H];1041808419 said:
Wow, yeah, that is lame.
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They have monitors like this at Costco. You're impressed until you turn them on and realize it's just a trick.
 
anyone know of some other options for 2560x1440 resolution with a size under 27 inches?
 
illli said:
anyone know of some other options for 2560x1440 resolution with a size under 27 inches?
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There are a bunch of 25" models. I'm guessing they all use the same panel.

IMHO, the DPI is already too high on a standard 27" 2560x1440 screen. Not sure why you'd want to go any smaller at that resolution.

My old 30" 2560x1600 was about as high dpi as I wanted to go.
 
personal preference.
seems like dell has both a 24" 1440p P2416D and 25" 1440p U2515H, but i doubt the difference in 1 inch would be noticeable between the two.
theres also an acer but has crappy integrated speakers.
and I just found a Samsung UE590 which is 23.6" and has a 3840x2160 resolution, now that one might be too dense for me http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/monitors/LU24E590DS/ZA
 
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Actually, it seems like a good monitor (especially at the price) for non-gamers.
 
"Advertised as a frameless monitor, the design of the PB258Q is actually more impressive-looking when the display is off. "

^^ Sounds like a review summary to me.
 
This is a clone of the U2515H with a thicker bottom frame. Also if the specs are correct, without stand the Asus measures 570x240mm while the Dell measures 512x205mm. Since they use the same panel, the Asus is a worst solution for triple portrait setups.

But on the other hand the Asus has DL-DVI and VGA for legacy systems
 
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The hidden bezel is a dirty trick, but the Dell U2515H is guilty of the same thing, so meh....as long as you know what you're getting.

I'm tossing up between the Asus PB258H and the Dell U2515H. The Dell stand and frame certainly looks nicer and sturdier (the Asus looks outdated), but Asus is advertising "low blue light" and a flicker-free feature. These seem like useful features if they're not gimmicks. Any thoughts? How easy would it be to manually achieve the same results on the Dell?
 
I'm a proud owner of the PB258Q and it's a well built monitor. The colors are great which is expected since it's an IPS monitor and is using the same (if I'm not mistaken) panel as the U2515H, but cheaper. The stand is very sturdy. Only downside is it adds quite a bit of weight to the whole thing, but that could be agood thing for not having to deal with a shaky monitor.

As for the frameless gimmick, it is a sneaky one. There is still a very thin border around the actual screen, but looks great if you have it next to another "borderless" monitor. I have mine seated next to a Dell S2415H (1080p) which is "borderless" as well and they look really cool next to each other.
 
Personally, I can't stand to go with anything less than a 27" monitor. This one would look nice but thar stupid ruler at the bottom is retarded.
 
Well to answer my own question, the "flicker-free" feature on the Asus seems to be the result of a lack of 'pulse width modulation', and according to TFT Central the Dell also discards PWM for a flicker-free experience.

As for low blue light, it seems this is no different than adjusting the blue levels with RGB controls. A bit more finicky than a dedicated button, but at least it's possible.
 
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