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The GNV32DBE’s User mode is the only one that allows any image adjustment. This is something I’d love to see included with every monitor, but the feature is surprisingly rare. Once you’ve dialed in the GNV32DBE to your liking, save the settings in one of the three memory slots for easy recall.

You get a set of countdown timers, crosshairs in multiple shapes and colors, and a frame rate indicator that sits largely in the screen's top right corner. DCR (dynamic contrast) is available for SDR content only.

The GNV32DBE switches automatically when an HDR10 signal is detected, but there is no real difference in image quality. This menu also has an HDR control which should be set to Auto Detect if you plan to use HDR. Motion was smooth, and there were no frame tears. Leaving Adaptive-Sync on with overdrive set to high was the best choice. It cuts brightness by around 50% and adds some ringing to moving objects which I found distracting. In Gaming Setup, you can toggle between Adaptive-Sync and MPRT, which is a blur-reducing backlight strobe. During my tests, I could not calibrate the GNV32DBE to a standard better than its out-of-box condition, which has a minor grayscale issue.

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You’ll find a full set of those in the Color menu where you can choose between five color temps and four gamma levels. It is also the only mode that lets you adjust brightness and other image parameters. There are seven picture presets, of which User is the default. I never had a problem seeing in the dark when gaming. You won’t need it, though the GNV32DBE has deep blacks rich with detail. The first menu has the brightness and contrast sliders along with a Black Equalize control to raise the black level for better visibility. At the top, you can always see the input resolution, refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync status. It has a gaming look to it but does not sacrifice efficiency. The GNV32DBE’s OSD is almost identical to the menu found in the other Viotek monitors I’ve reviewed. A 3.5 mm jack accepts headphones or powered speakers. You also get an HDMI 2.0, but the USB port is only for firmware updates it does not support peripherals. The input panel features two DisplayPort 1.2 inputs which is unusual in a good way. I found that it enhanced all forms of entertainment. But it comes into play when gaming or watching video by creating a subtle wraparound effect. When doing text-based work, you don’t notice it. But the curve is ideal for the GNV32DBE’s size and shape. You can get more tightly curved screens, especially if you get into the 21:9 aspect ratio. The top-down view shows the 1500R curvature, which isn’t significant. I only had to tilt it slightly upward to meet my eyes. There is no height adjustment, but the panel sits at a good position for typical desk furniture. The stand is quite solid, made from crinkle-finished aluminum, and offers 5/20 degrees of tilt. The grills on the sides suggest speakers, but there are none, nor are there USB ports or LED lights. A round bit sets off the stand’s attachment point. In the back, Viotek announces its logo more proudly and adds a few molded-in lines and textures along with red trim at the top and bottom. A long press toggles power while a click calls up the OSD. Around the back right is the joystick, which is the monitor’s only control. A bright blue power LED shines at the bottom right. The bezel is flush and thin at just 8 mm around the top and sides. Only a logo, printed front and center on the panel’s trim, indicates the branding. It isn’t the brightest screen out there at less than 300 nits peak, but its size somewhat makes up for that. That, coupled with a large color gamut that covers almost 87% of DCI-P3, gives this monitor a vivid picture with strong saturation, deep blacks and a lot of dimension. I measured a good deal more than that, nearly 5,000:1 in fact, which is among the highest of any LCD panel in my experience. The GNV32DBE starts with a 1500R curved VA QHD panel sporting a claimed 4,000:1 contrast ratio. Viotek GNV32DBE (Black) at Amazon for $299.99 (opens in new tab).