Vortex Gaming

· Shares the experience that a monitor closer to a square aspect ratio is more efficient for work than a 16:9 ratio.
· The 28-inch 4.5K screen of the Surface Studio, in particular, is the reason many have wanted to use it as a standalone monitor.

· Attempted to create a standalone monitor by disassembling the Surface Studio and installing a board that supports DisplayPort and HDMI output.
· However, the first board purchased broke, and the second board was also found to be defective, leading to the frustration of a project that took months and hundreds of dollars.

· After the dream of a square monitor was dashed, I started using a 32:9 ultrawide monitor. This gives the effect of placing three square monitors side-by-side.
· The advantage is building a seamless triple-monitor environment, but the operating system doesn't recognize them as individual monitors, causing inconvenience in separating workspaces or managing the taskbar. Also, while the high refresh rate of 240Hz was good, the DPI was disappointing.

· Expresses great interest upon hearing the news of the Kuycon P20 monitor, which has the same specifications as the Surface Studio.
· Mentions that the Surface Studio panel is manufactured by Samsung and can be obtained unofficially.
· Decides to try it out after receiving a review unit through ClickClack.

· The Kuycon P20 has a design similar to the Apple Pro Display XDR and is sold for about $800 including the stand.
· It boasts excellent specifications for its price, including 4.5K resolution, 10-bit color depth, 99% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and HDR support.
· However, the 60Hz refresh rate is somewhat disappointing for a monitor in this price range.

· While integration with Apple devices is smooth, having to control all settings except the power button via remote control is somewhat inconvenient.
· The overall build quality is solid, and the thinner bezels than the Surface Studio suggest a custom manufacturing process.
· It lacks built-in speakers but provides a 3.5mm audio output jack.

· A faint hiss noise occurs when the power is turned on, and a high-frequency sound is audible even when the power is off if the plug is connected.
· This may be related to the 'cheese grater' design to prevent fan noise, and a passive cooling solution might be necessary.

· The USB-C port does not support video output; it only functions for charging and as a hub.
· The HDMI port only supports up to 30Hz at 4K resolution; to use 60Hz, the resolution must be lowered.
· Currently, only DisplayPort connection fully supports 4K 60Hz.

· After using it as a main monitor for a week, the overall satisfaction is high due to the vivid colors and contrast, square aspect ratio, and high DPI.
· Especially for older games, the 4:3 aspect ratio fits well, providing an experience comparable to CRT monitors.

· The HDR function is not as useful as expected, and while the glossy screen enhances sharpness, reflections can be bothersome.
· There is some backlight bleed, and the biggest disappointment is the low 60Hz refresh rate.

· Concerns about technical support due to the Chinese manual and unclear answers.
· Difficulty in obtaining clear answers regarding HDMI and USB-C issues, and a lack of information on product disassembly.
· The unclear origin of the panel means potential defects cannot be ruled out.

· The Kuycon P20 is not perfect, but it can be an excellent alternative for users who wanted to use the Surface Studio screen as a standalone monitor.
· If you prefer a high refresh rate, BenQ's 3:2 monitor can also be considered.
· Overall, it's an appealing monitor with excellent image quality and design.