I didn't see any black smear during my (limited) tests, but as soon as I saw the pixel-row interference I knew it was going back. Way too high a price.
Very disappointed. The X34 S uses the same panel with the same flaws (BGR layout and pixel-row interference) as the other 43"-class 4k monitors. Moreover, it adds a new and exciting flaw where grey text on a grey background will have a super bright pixel at the bottom of the character in HDR mode.
So, got the CG473K S in today! Awesome!
Dead LCD driver board. :( Going to exchange. (Woo, Amazon agreed to ship a replacement and will pick up this one.)
Your posts were invaluable in helping me figure out what I was seeing.
I'm somewhat hopeful that this is a new panel, as it's a 42.5" panel instead of a 43".
What did you wind up going for? I'm looking at Acer's 38" X38 S ultra-wide as a potential alternative, but it's only HDR600
Hello! I'm taking a look at the new Acer C7 model that's just been released. Can't find any details, but it's a different panel (at 42.5") and maybe, just maybe, it's an RGB layout. I've just recently purchased the Gigabye Aorus 43", and processed my return this morning because of the...