A simple guide to SDR and HDR for AW3225QF

[@keirbourne5323]

Thank you so much for this video. I just got this monitor yesterday, it's my first time with HDR. I didn't find the monitor intuitive to set up and didn't really know what the different options meant. Thanks for making this guide clear and simple to understand!

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw! Congrats on the new monitor. Enjoy!

[@maorsakoury4530]

I didn't know you until today, I have to say that from today on - you are one of my favorites. You have earned a SUBSCRIBER.

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@maorsakoury4530 thank you so much. I really appreciate the kind words 🙏🏻 Have a great weekend.

[@gamestar311able]

Great settings video. You just earned a subscriber . Keep up the great work. 👍🏻

[@TaylorBrauer]

I'm glad you liked it and thank you! Have a great weekend.

[@EunWooChung]

Excellent video! Thanks for this

[@TaylorBrauer]

I appreciate it! Yw!

[@BacchusGlass]

Thank you so much for these settings, I have no clue about these types of things and this was so helpful. I followed your instructions step by step and the whole thing was amazing and my monitor looks amazing! Keep up the good work and the kind way of explaining things, especially for some of us who are older and yet not so wise about the gaming stuff lol

[@TaylorBrauer]

You're very welcome. I'm glad to hear the video was helpful. Enjoy!!

[@Pierre-Irwan]

WOW! I just calibrate on my AW3423DWF and it's amazing. I was on SDR on windows because HDR looks washed up but thanks for your tutorial, now it's looks vivid, bright and just very good! I watched your video because I just ordered an AW3225QF (reason is I need a 16:9 format and 4k) so will do the same settings once I receive the monitor. Thanks again Taylor!

[@TaylorBrauer]

That's awesome! I'm glad this was helpful to you. Hey, congrats on that 4K. Enjoy!

[@Pierre-Irwan]

@@TaylorBrauer Thanks, monitor is awesome! I just subscribe to your channel!

[@jacedragon]

I keep going back and forth between this and the Samsung g80sd. Which is better for movies too? The 34 ultrawide Alienware one for some reason doesn’t look so great watching movies. But heard this one is much better. I’m also gaming on Xbox.

[@thaares]

Isnt creator srgb most color accurate?

[@martyplaysgames949]

@@thaaresit is this guy focused on hdr in this video but he doesn’t understand SDR profiles all that well.

[@cheezyjokester]

Thank you. I got my replacement monitor yesterday after my first was DOA on arrival. But thankfully this one is good and this video helped me quite a bit. I am very techy, but I need help when dealing with settings.

[@TaylorBrauer]

Glad you got a replacement that solved your issue. DOAs are never fun. I’m glad the video was helpful. Thank you!

[@ALFGamingTV]

WOW! thank you for your hard work - this Windows HDR Calibration program and your hints about setting it up - super useful. i hope i will get pg32ucdm and try that on it- looks very useful!

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw! That calibration tool is so handy. It really dials in the hdr since Windows doesn't do a great job handling it out of the box. I'm glad you enjoyed and that pg32ucdm is one great display.

[@lessecretsdelapizzanapolit3834]

@@TaylorBrauerVous conseillez de passer absolument sur Windows 11 pour le hdr et les jeux ? Dois je re installer les jeux ? Ou pas

[@AgrippaMarcus]

Thanks heaps - I've now calibrated my monitor, obviously the image has improved greatly - even though it was pretty good before calibration - it's now excellent - great video and explanation of the complexities of this monitor

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw! Enjoy!

[@crim3y]

Thank you so much! Great video!

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@crim3y you’re very welcome. I’m glad you liked it.

[@jay45680]

Thanks! You had the best walk-through and explanations for the different color settings that really helped me understand my new monitor. Appreciate your hard work!

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw! I'm glad you liked it.

[@miniDrew4]

This video was already A++++... then you took out Ori, and went up to A+++++++++. Used it on my AW3423DWF. Well done!

[@TaylorBrauer]

haha thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed. 🙏

[@Tikrist]

Thank you so much for the Video. I already have this Monitor since Febuary and now it looks better than ever.

[@TaylorBrauer]

You're very welcome. I'm glad you found my video helpful. Have fun!

[@zippytpinhead847]

Good explanation. Thanks

[@TaylorBrauer]

You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed.

[@kevinsecrets]

hey taylor i recently bought the monitor from your recommendation. great monitor! cheers!

[@TaylorBrauer]

Congrats and enjoy!

[@godnamedtay]

Just used your guide, love this monitor. Great vid, great name. Hell yea.

[@TaylorBrauer]

Glad you're enjoying it. Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@shinyhappyrem8728]

2:46 I think it should be mentioned that the monitor supports "variable refresh rate" as a concept both via HDMI ("HDMI VRR") and via DisplayPort ("DisplayPort Adaptive Sync"). It is even certified by NVIDIA as "G-Sync Compatible (40-240Hz via DisplayPort)". Curiously it has no FreeSync certification by AMD (yet?), even though RTINGS reports that it is supported. So as a PC user the only difference is that via DP the computer won't detect the monitor if the monitor is turned off - at least it's like that on my system.

[@TaylorBrauer]

That's a good point. VRR is supported for both. Dell states that FreeSync Premium Pro isn't compatible but there's no mention of the lower tiers which is why basic FreeSync works. It's pretty confusing, ngl.

[@malguskerensky]

Bit late on catching this video, but thank you kindly for the information! I purchased on of these displays, in part after watching your initial videos (and after the packing issue was resolved) and frankly have been thrilled with the display. I recently started having color saturation issues and hoping these adjustments settle that down a bit.

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw! I’m glad to hear you’ve been enjoying the QF Hope this helps you find the right setting.

[@robertob2195]

Great video I would like to know if you have any settings for PS5 Console?

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thanks! I really wanted to include console but it just didn't fit in this video. I'm working on a dedicated video.

[@joaquinarchivaldoguzmanloe1073]

Keep it at hdr peak 1000 turn on game mode hdr setting is set to u don’t have to worry about calibrating hdr . I turn off or on hdr depending on the game thou. Also change to hdr 400 if game is too dark like horizon forbiden west

[@HongLinTan]

thanks dude, useful guide, help me improve my game image

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw! I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@MrDanny1911]

I appreciate the video man thank you!

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw! I'm glad you liked it! 🙌🏻

[@Swanky0rc]

HUGE HELP! Thank you so so very much for making this!

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw!

[@Swanky0rc]

@@TaylorBrauer went from a 5700xt and 3600x to a 4090 and 7950x3d..... Giant jump. But don't upgrade the monitor. From a 1440p 175 Fps IPS. Said screw it one more big purchase and you video made the fear of the new become comfort and excitement! Thanks again!

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@Swanky0rc Dang, you really went all out. That's freaking awesome. Enjoy! What have you been playing on it?

[@Swanky0rc]

@@TaylorBrauer only had the new build about a week I bought the monitor about 5 hours ago and just fascinated at the moment. Mainly making sure I have all the right settings and updates before I burn in anything. So so worried about burn in.

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@Swanky0rc That's totally understandable. It's got a 3 year burn in warranty and I've been using it 8 hours a day with no issues, yet.

[@thedudegamezzz]

I owe you an apology. This is why you dont judge a book by its cover. I saw you multiple times on my youtube feed and thought this kid aint gonna know shit and damnit boy my monitor feels an entire galaxy away now compared to how i got it. Colors are extremely vivid and HDR looks beautiful. Keep doing what you're doing. I hope you your channel grows times 10x in the remainder of the year alone lol thanks again bud.

[@TaylorBrauer]

I really appreciate that, and I'm so glad to hear the video helped you dial in the monitor how you wanted. Enjoy it for many years to come. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@ehergize]

Great video, can't wait for me dual AW3225QF to be deliver by this friday!

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thank you and that is so exciting! Congrats!

[@Josesanchez-qb3cg]

I learned so much watching this video! Thank you!

[@TaylorBrauer]

That's awesome! Yw!

[@mertk.3386]

Excellent video for HDR setup! Many thanks.

[@TaylorBrauer]

You're very welcome! I'm glad you liked it.

[@TimeTraveler343]

Thanks dude, great content

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw! I'm glad you liked it.

[@EdMaldo-me8gn]

Grate video, Thanks for info. I just calibrated. I have it on HDR and Peak 1000 but when I going into the display , it reads 460 nits. How do you get it to the 900s? Thanks

[@Shirodx]

Same. My nits is only 460 too.

[@NateFromIT]

You need to run the Windows HDR Calibration tool to set the max brightness to 1000 nit

[@Asab972]

great video, thank you

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@i360fantasy7]

I commented on your other video about the firmware updates however my monitor seemed to have the newest firmware already out of the box? It was 105, so no need to do an update?

[@TaylorBrauer]

That seems to be the latest. You're good to go! Enjoy!

[@christopherd328]

Great video! Now when you enable Dolby vision doesn’t HDR have to be off on windows?

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thank you! HDR must be on in Windows for Dolby Vision. It's a type of HDR.

[@alexgaspesie350]

Excellent video, everything is there thanks a lot ! I was wondering between dolby vision and peak1000 in terms of brithness and perfection of image in game or when watching a movie...what would you prefer. And about HDMI 2.1 OR Display port 1.4, what is the best to get the best image too and best performance for the 240hz in 4K

[@TaylorBrauer]

For image settings, I like dolby vision game. The HDMI and DP ports are the exact same quality wise. Choose which ever one you prefer. Enjoy!

[@anwar900]

Thank you very much that help me a lot. My monitor color was washed out I was surprised because the color accuracy was good in the chart. Now it’s way way better, I am not sure which setting down it.but the peak brightness still 490 or something like that, didn’t peak to 1000

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw! Glad you got it to your liking. Enjoy!

[@alexanderlajer]

Hey dude great video What preset is best when using hdr1000?

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thank you! I like standard the best. By my colorimeter measurement, it’s also the most color accurate.

[@Turbocrow69]

thank you so much for this video matey. love from a squaddie

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw!

[@DwarDPT]

I just watched this again :) So do a game need to support Dolby vision before you use Dolby vision? :) What about PS5? Do you use dolby vision? Do you make a calibration again after selecting dolby vision? :) Thanks!

[@whfbro3211]

Great Video!

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thank you!

[@Jste75]

Great video, thanks! Subscribed

[@TaylorBrauer]

I really appreciate it. Thank you!

[@joselima7655]

Thank you thank you thank you, you solved problems i did not know i had... VRR for one... I was wondering why it never worked. also every review says turn dolby off... so i just blindly followed.... i dont care about color accuracy, i bought this for gaming and dolby game does look the best to my eyes.. all of the sudden the entire picture is more even and evenly bright.

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw! I'm glad it helped you. Yeah, folks were really against DV for a long time and understandedly so since Dell didn't let you turn it off for a while. It's good that there's that choice to be had between DV and smartHDR.

[@jessegulbranson8936]

Great video. Do you know if the input lag is the same in the more color accurate standard mode and you wouldn't need to be in game mode preset to get the fastest? Also it seems like having Dolby vision game or bright is the brightest overall in hdr even tho the calibration cuts out at 500 nits vs about 1000 in peak 1000? Doesn't seem to matter if the content supports Dolby vision or not, it looks alot brighter on everything vs the other modes. Is something off in that regard?

[@TaylorBrauer]

Since this is OLED the response time is consistent for the hertz you set on the monitor. So 60hz has a slower response time and 240hz has a faster response time. Response times don’t differ between color profiles. If you’re used to an IPS screen having overdrive settings there’s none of that on OLEDs. You’re spot on with Dolby Vision. It’s an overall brighter picture. Having DV off and using the HDR profiles will give you more dynamic range at the cost of less overall brightness.

[@floozy_bot]

Thanks for this! I just bought this monitor and have been losing the plot over how to best use the settings; this explained everything brilliantly. Can I ask your advice on playing games that do not support HDR? Is it best to turn off HDR in Windows and the monitor and use SDR, or use Auto-HDR in Windows settings with Dolby Vision (Game) enabled on the monitor? Thanks.

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw! I'm glad you found it helpful. For games not supporting HDR (or games with crap HDR) I swap between SDR and Dolby Vision game to gauge which looks best. It's a bit of a hassle to swap but I find it works best for me when determining the best image quality.

[@MI-wf1lw]

Thank you for that video. Are you using HDR even for desktop/internet browsing ?

[@TaylorBrauer]

I was using HDR with Dolby Vision for desktop/internet for a long time and recently started using SDR. I'm liking SDR atm.

[@jexx1946]

I've heard complaints about the HDR on this monitor for PS5. I'm very tempted to get this monitor, but I'm a mixed PS5/PC gamer with a preference for PS5, and I wanted to know what you think about the HDR on PS5. I watched your PS5 video as well but you didn't delve deep into that. Thanks!

[@TaylorBrauer]

I haven't had any issues with it on PS5. Some folks have experienced washed out colors. It's been a minute since I've used my PS5 with it, but this weekend I'm going to do more testing for the next video.

[@sureshmilton]

Thanks for this review! Especially the tips on Dolby Vision

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw! I'm glad you liked it.

[@kirilos8]

Really good guide, just one question: what do you do for desktop usage? if i close HDR the image is too saturated because of the hdr calibarion tool icc profile. Do you always leave it hdr on? Thanks

[@TaylorBrauer]

I which it to SDR for everything non-gaming and content consumption. There's a hotkey in Windows to toggle it but the key combo escapes me atm.

[@kirilos8]

@@TaylorBrauer it's windows+alt+b ! The problem remains though, that way the image is way too saturated. I don't mean just a bit... It's eye poppingly saturated, orange becomes red!

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@kirilos8 I misunderstood your question. There's a color management app in Windows that let's you change your ICC profile.

[@kirilos8]

@@TaylorBrauer so what you do is you change your ICC profile every time for sdr and HDR?! It has to be a better way

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@kirilos8 Windows has a lot of improvements to make to the HDR settings. It's useable but still a hot mess. You're not alone in your frustration.

[@dominovoid1]

Have you noticed that Dolby Vision Bright or Game with Smart HDR set to Peak 1000 actually doubles the 500 nits peak brightness and it looks like 1000nits? So its actually the brightest HDR experience while still having those 1000 nits peak highlights. I dont know if theres some black level raise though

[@TaylorBrauer]

Peak 1000 will give you the brightest brights. There's a difference in the darks in that they can get really dark. There's no black level raise since this is an OLED but the dark areas do change with the difference HDR settings.

[@dishcleaner2]

best video on this topic

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thank you! I really appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed!

[@mcmcx5514]

Man that was instructive. Great effort. I have 2 questions if you won't mind answering: 1. When I enable HDR in Win 11, it dims my monitor even with SDR slider to the max. The brightness/contrast option is also disabled. 2. Coming from IPS monitor the whites are warmer. Is this normal or my panel is defective?

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thanks! For your first question, you first want to check which Smart HDR setting you have selected on the monitor. I find that HDR True Black or Peak 1000 looks really nice. You can also turn on Dolby Vision for an overall brighter image. After that, be sure to calibrate in Windows 11. For your second question, yes, it's normal. This panel is on the warmer side.

[@EdgeOfFuzz]

Awesome video. I would love to see the recommended settings for this monitor with a PS5. I can’t seem to get it right with HDR and prefer SDR. It’s got to be something I’m not doing correctly.

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thank you! I think that's something worth exploring. I'm working on a video to hopefully help with consoles.

[@EdgeOfFuzz]

@@TaylorBrauerlooking forward to it!

[@chevonpetgrave4991]

@@EdgeOfFuzzwhat are your PS5 HDR settings?

[@pattip8110]

I just bought this monitor but im not a gamer....what's the best setting for video editing and productivity? New subscriber 🎉

[@TaylorBrauer]

Congrats!! That might be up to you to some degree. Personally, I’ve been editing in SDR in the Standard profile. There’s also a DCI-P3 profile that some editors like too. Try a profile for a week and if it’s not giving you the results you expect switch it up until you find what’s right. Thank you!

[@ginger-viking]

Would love to see your settings for Mac OS programming? Do you have to change the monitor settings when switching between Mac for work and windows for gaming?

[@TaylorBrauer]

Great question. I haven't found a need to set them separate from one another when switching between work and gaming. Perhaps I could explore that more in-dpeth in another video.

[@ginger-viking]

@@TaylorBrauer thanks for clarifying. Really enjoy your videos!

[@ginger-viking]

@@TaylorBrauer I dont really understand what BetterDisplay does, why HiDpi, or the MacOS version of useHDR. Just a video idea :)

[@LurkerCopy]

So let's say you want to go back and forth between HDR True Black and HDR 1000, does Windows HDR calibration auto-switch to the correct calibration you set up before, or do you manually have to switch it? And I assume that calibration automatically goes away when you switch to SDR?

[@TaylorBrauer]

I believe when you set it up initially for either one you can save the profile so when you switch back and forth you load the profile. That way you don't have to re-calibrate everytime. Yeah, SDR should clear the profile.

[@tawdrywriter]

Norton deleted Windows hdr callibration, but i guess thats just Norton. Thanks for the set up help. Got one today and had no idea where to start

[@TaylorBrauer]

I guess it's time to delete Norton, hehe. Yw! Glad it was helpful.

[@Vanxiety12]

True black or peak 1000? what does everyone use mainly? Also, are you using Dolby vison or not?

[@Projeckt]

Great video!💯

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thank you!! I'm glad you liked it.

[@lessecretsdelapizzanapolit3834]

Great video but I have a few questions. Do you use Windows 70 color saturation for the different modes like Dolby Vision, True Black etc.? Which Dolby Vision do you recommend using, bright, dark? Thanks.

[@TaylorBrauer]

You can re-calibrate everytime but I typically set it once and use it for all profiles. I've found no difference between bright and game but I use game. Dark is way too dark for my liking.

[@lessecretsdelapizzanapolit3834]

@@TaylorBrauer Thanks 🙏

[@CS-amegmondo]

Hi! thanks for the great video! Possible to use Dolby Vision in Windows 11? Should we have to setup any program or extension?

[@TaylorBrauer]

Mine worked right out of the box but it is dependent on your graphics card. I only have Nvidia cards so for those it works flawlessly. If you have Intel or AMD graphics you might want to check another source for compatibility.

[@CS-amegmondo]

@@TaylorBrauer I have NVIDIA also. Thanks for answer!

[@XerkoGames]

Does the settings on the OSD save per source output? Let's say I want Dolby vision off when connected to the PC through displayport, but I want it on when connected to a Nvidia shield with a HDMI or do I manually need to config the settings depending on the source?

[@TaylorBrauer]

It won't save between inputs. You'll have to change it each time.

[@hedroxthelegend]

Mine just arrived, I’ve done everything you explained, however peak brightness shows 460 nits on HDR 1000, and 996 only on Dolby. I’m on latest firmware and drivers. Is that supposed to be like that?

[@hisfatness522]

I really appreciate this video. Definitely needed it since I'm getting mine at the end of this month. Questions though, does windows automatically switch between your calibration profiles as you switch HDR modes? Also do you prefer to stay in SDR for desktop use and manually switch to HDR or do you leave it in a specific HDR mode all the time?

[@TaylorBrauer]

Windows won't unfortunately. You can save different profiles and then use them as you change profiles on the display. I find that Dolby Vision is a great sweet spot if I don't want to switch and I used that for a long time. I'm now experimenting with manually switching between SDR and HDR. It's a bit of a chore but I do like the look of SDR.

[@hisfatness522]

@@TaylorBrauer I see. I appreciate the reply!

[@migthefig]

I wonder if I got a problem with mine. Every time I turn on dolby vision or use something that would use dolby vision, I never see the icon Dolby Vision on the top right appearing. I wonder if Dolby is actually working on my screen? Is this something with Windows 10? I don't have 11 yet.

[@davidrogers5443]

As the guy above said, would be great to see a PS5 settings also.. much appreciated

[@TaylorBrauer]

For sure, that's a great idea. It didn't fit for this video but I'm working on a dedicated one for consoles.

[@davidrogers5443]

@@TaylorBrauer awesome!! Thank you.. much appreciated ! would love to get this monitor v soon

[@DwarDPT]

So one thing i dont understand sorry :) If i enable "Auto HDR" Windows wont switch from SDR (Dekstop) to HDR when enable HDR in a game? You have to manually switch in the Dell UI? :( Thanks! And another question. When you have run the "Calibration" in windows and save the profile. Do you need to do more? My "Advanced setting" says "HDR-certification" no found?

[@TaylorBrauer]

Right, Auto HDR doesn't switch in-game and not in-game. I'm not sure what it does tbh. I have to switch if on and off everytime I want to switch between SDR and HDR. That should be all there is to it. Save it and it's good to go.

[@xxStorm613xx]

Thank you!

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw! Enjoy.

[@TheShredGuy]

Very good video ! I'm on PS5, once the calibration is done on the console, and the HDR mode is selected on the monitor, are there any changes to make in game ? For example on Cyberpunk, we have paper white, tone mapping midpoint, maximum brightness and hdr10 pq saturation. Will the game automatically select the most appropriate settings ? Thanks in advance

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thank you. I'm not familiar with CP2077 on PS5. I only have it for PC. I'd recommend trying each out and stick with the one that looks the best.

[@ds_3416]

I am watching movies from my bed and playing on the desk whould you prefer the AW3225QF curved or the pg32ucdm flat monitor, or is it more useful to get a 42' LG C4 Monitor ?thanks

[@TaylorBrauer]

I could see the curve being an issue if you're not at your desk in front of it. I wouldn't be able to game at my desk with a 42" but that's just me.

[@moritztritschler]

Great video! Quick question-if HDR1000 is set permanently on a QD-OLED monitor, could that cause any long-term damage to the screen? Thanks!

[@TaylorBrauer]

Maybe, it’s too soon to tell how these hold up. It’s got a 3 year burn in warranty to lean on should something happen. I’ve been using this monitor day in and day for work and gaming and there’s been no issues, so far.

[@moritztritschler]

@@TaylorBrauer Thanks for youre answer. You use it with HDR1000 all day?

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@moritztritschler I pretty much only use HDR for gaming. SDR is much better on the eyes for everything non-gaming.

[@moritztritschler]

@@TaylorBrauer Sorry for the late reply. But how exactly do you do that? Do you always change manually between SDR and HDR or is there an "automatic" setting on the monitor? Thank you in advance!

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@moritztritschler Unfortunately, there's not. It's a keyboard shortcut win+alt+B.

[@aaron447]

I saw another comment mention this, but how did you manage to keep Dolby Vision on in Baldurs Gate 3? When you launch Baldurs Gate 3, it automatically switches you from Dolby Vision mode to either True Black or Peak 1000 depending on which Smart HDR setting you have on your monitor. This is because Dolby Vision is not technically supported in BG3, however you can still view SDR content via Dolby Vision tonemapping. If you could explain your process, I'd appreciate it!

[@TaylorBrauer]

I didn't do anything outside of just starting the game. FWIW, I am playing on PC. When DV is on in PC I've never experienced any piece of content turning it off whether that be application or game. DV has always remained on for me until I manually turn it off in the monitor.

[@aaron447]

@@TaylorBrauerHave you tested this on firmware M2B105? I have no idea why me and the other guy in the comment section are experiencing this. Very strange.

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@aaron447 I'll check again and report back. I'm not certain I've tried since 105.

[@banditcountry9374]

Thanks for this video, you mentioned HDMI supports VRR, If im using DP 1.4 and have Gysnc with this monitor and a 4090 does that matter?

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw. DP 1.4 supports VRR too though with a 4090 you'll be hitting high fps anyways.

[@maximilianklein2062]

Does BG3 now support Dolby Vision? Google says it doesn't and Copilot also recommended HRD Peak 1000 or True black depending on my preferences...

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@maximilianklein2062 I haven’t tried recently, tbh. I’ll let you know if I find out for sure.

[@rmangoba]

Great video, thanks! It's not clear to me how Windows Home and applications handle switching between HDR and SDR. My Home Theater JVC projector automatically switches between HDR and SDR depending on the content/movie that I play. For example, 4K Ultra HD movies mostly come in HDR, so my projector automatically switches to HDR mode. But if I watch Blu-Ray 1080p movies, my projector switches to SDR automatically. This is the first computer monitor that I have which supports HDR & Dolby Vision. I'm not sure how the Windows OS and Windows applications handle HDR versus SDR. Does Windows automatically switch between HDR and SDR depending on the application being used? For example, when using applications that are not games (such as Word, Excel, email, browser, etc.), do you use SDR or HDR? In Windows Settings, do you have to manually toggle the Settings > System > Display > Use HDR On or Off depending on what application you are using? Or do you just leave Settimgs > System > Display > Use HDR at "On" all the time, so you're always using HDR? Or does Windows switch between HDR and SDR depending on the application being used?

[@TaylorBrauer]

Windows is notoriously terrible at handling HDR in a way that's practical. I've found that I've had to manually turn in off and on whenever I want to switch between SDR and HDR. There's an Auto-hdr setting in the display settings, but I haven't noticed it making any difference.

[@xorycx]

I prefer Creator with sRGB for SDR. For HDR, HDR Peak 1000. I’m using DisplayPort cable.

[@TaylorBrauer]

nice! Creator w/ sRGB is a good combo.

[@Behonest-z1z]

What video card are you using? i have a 4080, will it be able to keep up with this monitor playing games or better of woth 1440 oled monitor.

[@TaylorBrauer]

I use a 4080 and it runs great with this monitor using DLSS.

[@adrianmaurer6491]

Really good video!

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.

[@carlodeangeli6572]

This probably sounds dumb, I'm just new to this. I'm currently using this monitor right now for the PS5, does simply switching off HDR mode on the monitor automatically activate SDR mode?

[@TaylorBrauer]

Not necessarily. Check your display settings to see if HDR is always enabled and if it is you'll want to change that.

[@Isidore22]

Great job! Thank you. =)

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed.

[@damianM3071]

Is your video somehow widened? I feel like my AW3225QF is more narrow and taller :D

[@TaylorBrauer]

It probably appears wider than it is in the video. Compared to an ultra wide this is more square.

[@MrDanny1911]

How do I adjust the colours in the "Custom Colour HDR" mode? In SDR I can adjust the colours in the "Custom Colour" mode but I cannot adjust anything in "Custom Colour HDR" somehow?

[@blacktyzer007]

Hello guys it seems that this monitor has some issue about compatibility with few nvidia gpu when its connect with hdmi 2.1, do you know this ?

[@EdenmanX]

Any advice on why I cant get beyond 460 nits at HDR Peek 1000. Pretty sure I followed this guide well and its on M2B105

[@TaylorBrauer]

I wouldn’t take the Windows calibration report on nits all that seriously. Trust the image over it is my advice.

[@shaddyabdelwahab3190]

when im in hdr true black my peak brightness is 1020 instead of 426 like yours while in the same mode, why is that? also it says the hdr certification is not found so id like to know why that is and if it matters, thank you

[@TaylorBrauer]

It seems Windows sometimes doesn't report nits reliably. So, I wouldn't take that reading too seriously. As for HDR certification, I'm not really sure what that means. The HDR works which is certificaiton enough for me. I'd recommend to keep trying different settings of HDR and find the one that looks best and not read into the numbers too much.

[@applemonkey7305]

Am using game 1 with 100 brightness and hdr 1000 with windows hdr calibration. Looks good 👍

[@TaylorBrauer]

Did you do any specific tuning in game 1?

[@applemonkey7305]

@@TaylorBrauer nope. Previously using creator mode gamma 2.2/2.4 but find it not that great. Any other recommendations you might wanna make a new video for it? 😀

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@applemonkey7305 It's a possibility. I'm working on doing one like this one for consoles next.

[@donjuan2001]

Seconded. Using Game 1 on 100 brightness, 80 contrast with HDR1000 and it looks great.

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@donjuan2001 I'll try it out. Thanks!

[@minecraftprovie5076]

when i use the Windows HDR calibration tool, the things only get completely white at about 2500 and not 1000. i copyed all the same settings you did. but it's still differnent. any idea why that may be? also is it then best practise to just switch on windows hdr when using hdr conten. or should it be just always on?

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@minecraftprovie5076 I’m not sure on the discrepancy you experienced but check your graphics drivers and firmware. HDR will need to be on for HDR content. Windows won’t auto detect HDR content in SDR.

[@minecraftprovie5076]

@@TaylorBrauer got newest graphic drivers already and also tried to update firmware (it said I have the latest). I just put it on 1000 like everybody recommended. Because 2500 is just too bright. Idk what’s going on tbh. And I found that there is a keyboard shortcut for toggling hdr. So that’s not really a problem.

[@monstabishi]

On mine when I use HDR True Black, Windows reports peak brightness at 1000 nits. When I use HDR Peak 1000, Windows reports peak brightness at 460 nits. True Black looks noticeably brighter, even looking at your kitchen in your video. Any idea what's going on?

[@TaylorBrauer]

That’s a new one to me. I wouldn’t put a lot of faith in what Windows measures. If one looks better than the other use that one.

[@monstabishi]

@TaylorBrauer Definitely looks brighter on True Black, weirdly. Anyway, followed the rest of your guide. Warzone was looking a bit washed out previously, but looks fantastic now. Thanks for the video. Subbed. 👍

[@chrisalwayswins]

liking and subbing. so would you say SDR or HDR for Warzone....Just got mine today and i'm finding this thing a bit dark.

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thank you so much 🙏. I've found the brightest overall setting to be Dolby Vision Game.

[@Deadran]

Thank you :)

[@Chebz]

Great video! Liked and subbed :)

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thanks you! I really appreciate it. Have a good one.

[@XerkoGames]

15:45 How do you use DV in game? When I have DV on only my desktop use it. When I start a game like Baldurs gate 3 then it goes to TB400 automatically.

[@TaylorBrauer]

It's automatic and should stay on. Perhaps your firmware needs to be updated?

[@InZa1]

Very good video

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thanks!

[@InZa1]

@@TaylorBrauer I recently purchased it in Denmark and am currently setting it up with the help of your video. Thank you for your assistance.

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@InZa1 No problem. Enjoy!

[@duddy707]

Great video

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thank you!

[@Yessir74680]

Awesome and well informative video of the AW322QF! Do you prefer SDR or HDR?!

[@rickornFZ1]

HDR of course !!!!!!

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed. Have a great week.

[@JK-ul1yk]

My peak brightness is 5,000 nits instead of the 993? Also in windows HDR calibration my lines wont disappear for way longer. Its roughly 2200 until the lines are gone rather than around 1000 in the video. Any ideas?

[@TaylorBrauer]

I'm not too sure what could be happening. One thing to try is updating your graphics card drivers and re-calibrate.

[@lessecretsdelapizzanapolit3834]

Bonjour faut il absolument passer sur Windows 11 pour avoir une meilleur qualité image en hdr ? Et les jeux que je possède sur Windows 10 doivent être réinstallés ?

[@EdMaldo-me8gn]

Creat video, Thanks for info on calibration, I have it on HDR peak 1000. But when I look in the display in window I get peak brightness of 460 nit. How do I raise it to the 900s Thanks

[@TaylorBrauer]

Thanks! and you're very welcome. If Windows is reporting 460 nits then it either needs to be calibrated to get the new value or for some reason Windows is reporting it wrong.

[@huanghuang9815]

sorry technoob here, is this only for windows 11? I cant find some of the settings and the Windows HDR calibration isnt on the store

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yes, only for Windows 11. Windows 10 has HDR but is very bad.

[@der.charttechniker]

Isn’t increasing the brightness to 100 increasing the Danger of Burn in on the long therm?

[@TaylorBrauer]

Probably but it's hard to tell when burn in is going to occur. There's a 3 year burn in warranty with these monitors.

[@bencozeus9177]

16:20 Hi guys, I can't have the HDR True Black activate as the same time with the Dolby Vision. When I put the Dolby on, the HDR get removed. Is it perhaps because I'm using the display port cable? Thanks in advance. The video is wonderful and the explanation are very clear! Thank you so much for your work 🕊

[@TaylorBrauer]

Great question. You can either have Smart HDR on or Dolby Vision on but not both. What you're experiencing is totally normal regardless of which cable or port you use. Think of Dolby Vision as an additional HDR setting outside of Smart HDR.

[@bencozeus9177]

@@TaylorBrauer Thanks for your quick reply! I see, I didn't fully understand. I thought about it because on the time code it looks like both are activated on your monitor/Windows settings. Thanks for the clarification though Much love to you and your family! Your videos are great, keep going

[@Loopydog1]

thank you bro

[@TaylorBrauer]

Yw!

[@bullz1983]

I have Dolby Vision on the windows Screen is by far more bright maybe to much for the eyes but the Nits are still at 426 Nits not 500 Nits like you showed. I have Firmware 1.05. Is my panel damaged ?

[@TaylorBrauer]

DV is a bright setting and I wouldn't put too much stock in what Windows reports for nits.

[@N7_GOW_69]

Does G-sync work for anyone with DP? I've tried with the cable it came with, I've also tried with a cable I already had, BUT it keeps saying the monitor is NOT compatible for G-sync. Really frustrated. Any feedback/tips would help, thanks.

[@TaylorBrauer]

When's the last time you updated your drivers?

[@N7_GOW_69]

@TaylorBrauer I have the latest drivers/firmware for both my 4090 and the monitor now.

[@N7_GOW_69]

@@TaylorBrauer so any ideas beyond driver/firmware updates? Lol g-sync seems to be nonfunctional for a lot of people. This whole "g-sync compatible" slogan seems to be a marketing gimmick. I love how to put g-sync stickers on the stand too 🤣

[@TaylorBrauer]

@@N7_GOW_69 That's definitly frustrating and contacting Dell support is probably going to be your best option. They'll have the resources to get you a solution.