Color performance after a full software calibration
Of course I couldn’t resist and had to put my fingers on the OSD menu. I used the user mode and adjusted the RGB balance very subtly and carried out an sRGB calibration (ICC profile) using Calman Ultimate. As you’ll see in a moment, this is only slightly better than the factory calibration in sRGB mode. Please note: The pre-calibrated sRGB mode can only be adjusted in terms of brightness – this is why I use the User1 mode.
OSD Setting D65 @ 200 Nits (User 1 Mode)
To improve the very slight drift with regard to the RGB balance, you should adopt the RGB settings from me. In addition, adjust the brightness (see pictures) to achieve 200 nits full white.
Full calibration with Portrait Displays Calman Ultimate
The sRGB mode in the OSD was already very good from the factory and what I have now made of it in user mode is almost within the measurement tolerance. You should also not forget that an ICC profile is not supported by all applications. From my point of view, you should use the sRGB mode in the OSD and you’re done. A note on the side: The EV3450XC achieves a contrast ratio of 1132:1 at 200 nits @ D65, which is a good IPS value.
Spectral distribution and “Eye-Safe”
Unfortunately, nobody from EIZO wanted to tell me which manufacturer the built-in IPS panel comes from. I can’t easily assign the spectral image to a manufacturer either, so guessing doesn’t help in the end. Important: according to EIZO, there is only one panel supplier for the EV3450XC.
Spectral distribution @ D65, 200 Nits (100 % White Window)
The peak here is at 455 nm – i.e. in the blue light spectrum. Unfortunately, I can’t say with certainty to what extent this can already be described as eye-safe. However, as this is a monitor from EIZO, which is specially made for the office sector, I assume that we can speak of eye-safe here.
Uniformity
An EIZO monitor that uses an IPS panel also struggles with the typical problems associated with IPS – slight glowing. The image uniformity is nevertheless good, the slight deviations on the left edge are generally imperceptible to the human eye.
Image errors and other issues
You won’t find FreeSync or G-Sync here. A fixed 60 Hz is the order of the day here and EIZO will not adapt to the trend of ever increasing refresh rates in the future. For power saving reasons alone. I couldn’t find any other problems with the EV3450XC.
Sound reproduction
The built-in speakers certainly fulfill their purpose if you have no other audio solution available. They are simple monitor speakers that beat any good headset or headphones hands down. You don’t need to say much more than that.
Webcam and microphone
Today, many meetings take place online and what doesn’t the boss want? Right, no picture – no sound, we already know that! EIZO has thought straight away and installed both a webcam and a microphone. In my opinion, the webcam is perfectly adequate for an online meeting. But don’t expect miracles!
And the microphone?
Recorded from a distance of 80 cm and I have to admit, it doesn’t sound bad at all. Some gaming headsets fail at this task or are clearly beaten by the EV3450XC.
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