This is a great monitor. It’s all a content creator and a content consumer can ask for. It works really well with my 14” MacBook Pro as a secondary screen for productivity such as video editing, color grading and photopping. It’s a great gaming monitor as well, compared to my gigabyte M32U, the colors just pop a bit more and I can easily pick off enemies when I’m on the Warzone. I was hesitant on pulling the trigger for many years and finally decided to give Dough a chance, they’ve delivered. (Also, Literally delivered because I got the product in 2 - 3 business days). That is all for my text review. I’m looking forward to the 32” 4K OLED monitor.
I got this monitor because it has the ability to play Xbox series x at 4k 120hz and I can work from it with the thunderbolt connection to my MacBook also getting the full 4k. This is a fantastic monitor and I am very impressed. I did not purchase the stand but the monitor itself is very clean and doesn’t look over the top with gamer logos and which fits the look I was going for. All business but great performance for gaming as well. The only thing I wish was that the monitor stand was included with it instead of an extra add on.
A nice chunk of solid metal (in two parts), claiming minimal desk space. Love it.
I have the glossy version, which I only recommend if you can keep the lights down in your work space, but it does provide incredible clarity and detail for the display. The industrial design is minimalist and beautiful with no gamer bling. The power brick is big and heavy but has a nice long and skinny cord that runs to the monitor. High frame rate is good for more than just gaming, it also gives a smooth desktop experience. For me, at least, it is truly the perfect monitor!
I know some people might of had some back luck in the beginning, but my whole process was very smooth. Customer service was very helpful and responsive with giving me updates to my order. My Dough monitor was delivered in 3 days after purchase. I have had no issues at all with this monitor. I needed a monitor that would allow me to do all of my graphic design work, but then the ability to switch right over to my gaming pc and ps5. This monitor has done all of these task flawlessly. On top of all of this, the Dough monitor is the slickest looking display on the market.
My monitor and stand arrived in Northern Virginia, US via UPS today. I paid November 25, 2021 and cancelled my order May 4, 2022. After months of not receiving a refund I had my order re-instated on August 29, 2022. I received an email October 10th that shipping would be commencing soon.
The monitor shipped on November 8th from Edison, NJ and the shipper was ShipBob Inc.
So far I have unpackaged the monitor and tested it out with my M1 Macbook Air. No dead pixels and the monitor seems to work fine. Date of manufacture is February 2022 and shipped with firmware 105.
Just unboxed. Like it so far. Here's some pics of the set up.
Took delivery of my Eve Spectrum 4K Glossy! I just finished getting it set up, and while my first impressions of the product itself are overwhelmingly positive, I’m planning on writing more detailed thoughts after a few days living with the monitor and getting to know it’s quirks.
Off the bat however, I’m very impressed with the colors and overall picture quality. Uniformity seems excellent with little backlight bleed or DSE.
Things I’m a little less impressed with include the overall brightness, which is a bit dimmer than I had hoped, and the HDR implementation which appears to be pretty bad. I will likely keep HDR off.
Also, I seem to be stuck at 4K60 on macOS using a DisplayPort cable. The same box supports 4K144 fine when booted into Windows. Curious.
Anyways, here are some pics to mark the milestone!
I just finished getting it set up, and while my first impressions of the product itself are overwhelmingly positive, I’m planning on writing more detailed thoughts after a few days living with the monitor and getting to know it’s quirks.
Off the bat however, I’m very impressed with the colors and overall picture quality. Uniformity seems excellent with little backlight bleed or DSE.
Things I’m a little less impressed with include the overall brightness, which is a bit dimmer than I had hoped, and the HDR implementation which appears to be pretty bad. I will likely keep HDR off.
Also, I seem to be stuck at 4K60 on macOS using a DisplayPort cable. The same box supports 4K144 fine when booted into Windows. Curious.
Till now i don’t get any problems on ps5 or pc , but the calibration of color settings and switching to ps5 is annoying. Still trying to figure it out. Left side spectrum eve glossy , right side lg gp950 love them both. Time to play story games on ps5. anyone wanne know something about it , i’m all ears. ordered first week of January upgraded to glossy on first or second day.
I absolutely love everything about the Spectrum monitor, from the sleek and minimalistic design to the packaging. Setting it up was a breeze, but it's important to use high-quality cables to prevent any problems. I first learned about Spectrum from a friend when I was searching for a monitor that would be suitable for both gaming and work. I initially ordered the Matte version in February 2022, but due to a significant delivery delay, I didn't receive it until December 2022. Although I was frustrated with the delay, I was thrilled with the monitor once I received it. I decided to order another one, but this time with a glossy finish, which I prefer for work purposes because of the white color and sharpness. For gaming, both matte and glossy are excellent. Overall, I am extremely happy with both monitors and look forward to eventually ordering an OLED version (once all the shipping issues have been resolved).
Today I want to show you guys my second setup ( I don't usually sit here). I have shown you guys months ago.
I want to keep everything as organized as I can. And do you guys think I should make more content with this setup?
I use my mousepad for hours on end every day, so I need one that can withstand a lot of use. The mouse pad doesn't wear down easily, even with constant use
I love the Cordura mousepad for its sleek and minimal design. It complements my workspace perfectly without drawing too much attention to itself. The surface is also smooth and provides excellent precision for my mouse movements.
Update: got my glossy 4K monitor yesterday from DHL. Paid everything (duties/taxes) in advance so no issues. The box was fully intact, no scratches, marks or anything. Handled perfectly.
Everything present in the box (power brick and cable). Even some vintage Eve stickers.
Hooked the monitor up to my M1 Mac Mini (macOS 12.2.1) with a USB-C cable I got with an LG monitor back in 2018. Connected it, my Mac recognised it, instantly got full 4K resolution with variable 48-144 Hz refresh rate and HDR options. Not a single problem or hick-up. Absolutely perfect.
I downloaded and now use MonitorControl, a Mac app which allows you to control monitor brightness with the brightness controls on Apple keyboards. Works flawlessly. Monitor gets plenty bright and reflection are not a problem at all, but I knew/checked this beforehand.
Display performs beautifully, no issues (yet). Hopefully I don’t jinx myself but so far so good. 10/10 recommend for creative/productivity work and gaming. It really is an all-round beast. Such a shame the company is still clouded by its rep and logistics issues.
Like the product so far.
My set up! Can't wait to share it here.
This is what it looks like when i first got it. Don't mind my cable management!
Everything seems to be working fine, this is hands down the nicest looking and feeling monitor I’ve owned so far. Shipping issues aside it’s a great product. Can’t wait till everyone else gets theirs and everything goes smoothly.
Running it on 1440p scaling within MacOS and it looks much sharper than my native 1440p 27” that this replaced, which I’m sure the glossy only enhances.
Turning it on again this morning and being reminded I have a beautiful glossy screen was a very nice experience. Only downside (so far) except for it being a fingerprint magnet is that I have had some occasional flickers whilst running on Displayport. I have read this happens to other users and with other monitor brands too when using Displayport and HDR sometimes. I have ordered a new 40gbps USB-C with DP alt mode cable to test this out tomorrow, as well as a high quality DP 1.4 cable to test my PC and some fibre optic hdmi 2.1 cables to test 4K, 120hz, HDR, and VRR on my PS5 - will post results maybe tomorrow.
