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Switch 2 docked output (feddit.uk)

submitted 14 hours ago by ladel@feddit.uk to c/nintendo@lemmy.world

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I don't have a Switch 2 yet, but I wanted to upgrade my screen and would like it to be future-proof for a Switch 2 when I inevitably get one.

According to the specs, docked output can be HDR and it can do 120Hz @ 1080p and 1440p and 4K60. Output at best uses either HDMI 2.0 or 2.1 (it's ambiguous).

Has anyone who's got an HDR-capable monitor comment on whether the HDR is noticeable from what you've seen so far and if HDR gets output regardless of refresh rate? There's a 1440p monitor in my budget that is HDR400 certified that goes up to 120Hz and beyond, but I've also read that the max refresh rate the monitor can handle a 10-bit signal at is 60Hz (not sure if beyond that it does 8-bit + FRC or just doesn't support HDR). I'm not sure if this is perhaps overkill for a Switch 2 or whether I still have scope for a monitor that will make better use of the S2's output.

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[–] heythatsprettygood@feddit.uk 5 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago) (1 children)

I'm running a QD OLED monitor, so take that into consideration with my results. HDR in Nintendo titles seems to be more focused on increasing colour accuracy rather than "pop", which will be something that is down to your personal taste. For example, the sun in Breath of The Wild turns from a white blob in SDR to a well defined sun with rays in HDR. It is definitely noticeable, but not in the same way as a lot of other consoles or PCs do HDR. However, this depends on the game, as Cyberpunk 2077 (I don't own it so have to go off what other people say) has a far brighter and more traditional HDR master that has high contrast.

I would not recommend getting a HDR 400 monitor if you can. The specifications for HDR 400 are significantly watered down (10 bit not required, sRGB colour gamut rather than WCG, high black level luminance allowance, so on) compared to even DisplayHDR 500 certified displays. If HDR is a priority, it would be worth getting maybe a lower refresh rate monitor but with at least DisplayHDR 500, as the HDR will be far better.

I can't comment on HDR at high refresh rates as I have no games at the moment that use both, although I assume it would work fine at high refresh rates.

[–] ladel@feddit.uk 3 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

Awesome, thank you. All good to know. I know HDR400 is the lowest, but much of the other things I'm looking at in the same price range don't have any certification, they just support HDR10 in some way. If I could find HDR500/600 for a small price premium, I could go for it.

[–] heythatsprettygood@feddit.uk 2 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I'm assuming you are in the UK from the instance (same as mine). What sort of budget do you have, and what size do you want? I'll have a look and see if you can scrape in DisplayHDR 500.

[–] ladel@feddit.uk 2 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

Okay, sure. Don't spend too much time on it, though, because I'm sure I'll end up happy with whatever I get.

I was planning to get this Samsung G50D for £242. My reasonable shopping list includes 32-inch screen, wide viewing angles (so probably IPS), a height-adjustable stand since I'll use it for some office work as well and might move it about, [edit: and 1440p]. Preferably I'd like to keep it below £300.

[–] heythatsprettygood@feddit.uk 3 points 8 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (1 children)

Unfortunately couldn't find anything better than DisplayHDR 400, but I would recommend this Alienware AW3225DM instead of the Samsung as it has HDMI 2.1 support, which is most likely needed for 1440p output at 120Hz for Switch 2. The Samsung only has 2.0, so will be a bit flaky when it comes to 1440p 120Hz output - my Alienware AW3423DWF for example has a HDMI 2.0 port, and the Switch 2 only allows me to use either a 4K 60Hz input (downscaled by the monitor to 1440p 60Hz for a better 1440p display) or 1080p at 120Hz.

[–] ladel@feddit.uk 3 points 8 hours ago

Awesome, thanks. I appreciate my budget doesn't give much to work with. I did already think about this one for a while - there are loads of 1000R out there, but I thought it might be a bit much, so would prefer a shallower curve. The AW has better ports and is probably going to have better HDR as well. It's still in the shortlist.