What kind of monitor do you use when you play games?
The “Jlink F32FR1K-17B” that I am reviewing today is a Full HD monitor with a high refresh rate of 240Hz, a response time of 1.0ms, and it is a curved monitor. I highly recommend this to those who play games where victory or defeat is decided in an instant, such as FPS games!
Pochipp
- Curved display
- Supports up to 240Hz!
- HDR support
- 1.0ms response time (MPRT)
- Wide 21:9 aspect ratio
- Easy and intuitive installation!
- Includes a 36-month warranty
- Panel color tone is slightly reddish
- Height cannot be adjusted
- Those who want a cost-effective curved gaming monitor
- Those who play FPS, TPS, or similar games
- Those who want a curved gaming monitor with a high refresh rate and fast response time
Basic Information
What kind of manufacturer is Jlink?
Jlink is a monitor manufacturer headquartered in Guangdong, China.
They primarily develop and sell high-performance, low-cost gaming monitors and have expanded into overseas markets including Japan and the United States.
They offer monitors with distinctive designs such as curved and ultra-wide, as well as excellent performance features like high resolution and high refresh rates, creating a comfortable environment where you can focus on gaming and work.
Specs
| Display Size | 32 inches | Color Gamut | sRGB: 123% |
| Panel Type | VA, Curved, Matte | Response Time | 1.0ms (MPRT) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | HDR | Supported |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 (Full HD) | Body Dimensions | 71.1×52.88×25.18 (cm) |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | Adjustable Range | Tilt: -5 to 15° |
| Contrast Ratio | 4000:1 | Connection Ports | HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, 3.5mm Aux, USB, DC |
| Brightness | 350cd/m² | Speakers | Not included |
I previously explained how to choose a gaming monitor, so please check out that article as well.
| HDMI Version | FHD | WQHD | 4K | 8K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra High Speed (HDMI 2.1) | 240Hz | 240Hz | 144Hz | 60Hz |
| Premium High Speed (HDMI 2.0) | 240Hz | 144Hz | 60Hz | 30Hz |
| High Speed (HDMI 1.3–1.4) | 144Hz | 75Hz | 30Hz |
Please note that an HDMI cable is not included. Also, if you want to run it at 240Hz, please purchase an HDMI 2.0 or higher cable.
Pochipp
Included Items
- Stand neck
- Base
- Screws
- Power cord
- AC adapter
- DP cable
- Instruction manual
Review of the Jlink F32FR1K-17B
The display is curved
The “Jlink F32FR1K-17B” features a VA panel, a curved display, and a matte finish.
Mr.GadgetsPersonally, I prefer matte over glossy, so this was a plus!
| Panel Type | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| IPS | ・Wide viewing angles ・Beautiful color reproduction | ・Slower response time |
| VA | ・High contrast ・Beautiful color reproduction ・Decently wide viewing angles | ・Response time is slower compared to TN |
| TN | ・Fast response time ・Cheap | ・Narrow viewing angles ・Low contrast |
Because it’s a VA panel, the contrast ratio is high at 4000:1, allowing for deep black expression.
Also, because it is curved, it shortens the distance your eyes need to travel, which increases immersion when gaming.
However, curved displays can often make people feel motion sick, and they require some getting used to.
Mr.GadgetsIf you are prone to motion sickness, please be careful.
However, the “Jlink F32FR1K-17B” is 16:9, so it’s not that wide horizontally, and I didn’t feel sick.
Pochipp
Supports up to 240Hz!
As I mentioned in the specs section, the “Jlink F32FR1K-17B” supports up to 240Hz.
Basically, if it supports 144Hz, you can play comfortably, so I think you can use it with peace of mind regarding the refresh rate.
In the image above, I set it to 120Hz to confirm if it would be recognized correctly.
I also did a simple test at https://www.testufo.com/ghosting, and it was recognized as 120Hz.
HDR support
HDR (High Dynamic Range) is a technology that expands the range of brightness. Simply put, when a display supports HDR, the images look more realistic.
“Jlink F32FR1K-17B” supports HDR.
Response time: 1.0ms (MPRT)
Response time refers to how fast colors change, and it significantly affects image ghosting.
It is especially important in games that require fast reaction speeds, such as FPS and fighting games.
“Jlink F32FR1K-17B” has a response time of 1.0ms, which is a very ideal speed.
Panel color tone is slightly reddish
First, I checked for dead pixels, but there were none.
As I will mention later, if the product you receive has any dead pixels, please try applying the warranty.
The colors were fine at a quick glance, but when comparing the computer to the monitor, the monitor side had a noticeable slight redness.
While part of this is because the computer side itself is quite blueish, making the monitor side appear even redder in contrast, even when compared with other devices, a slight reddish tint was undeniable.
Mr.GadgetsWell, it’s not that bothersome, though (laughs).
I don’t think it will be a problem at all when playing games.
Installation is easy and intuitive!
The installation method was explained in detail in the instruction manual.
Mr.GadgetsWhen I reviewed a Jlink monitor previously, it wasn’t explained in this much detail, so it has been improved!
Mr.GadgetsIt was very easy!
Please refer to the instruction manual for detailed procedures.
Connection ports are reasonably complete
As I mentioned during the spec introduction, the details of the interface are as follows.
- HDMI 2.0 ×1
- HDMI 1.4 ×1
- DisplayPort 1.2 ×1
- 3.5mm Aux ×1
- USB ×1
- DC (power) ×1
Ms.GadgetsIt has most of what you need.
Pochipp
Vertical angle can be adjusted, but nothing else
- Tilt: -5 to 15°
You can change the angle of the monitor as shown in the photos below
However, please note that you cannot change the horizontal direction or the height of the monitor.
Mr.GadgetsPersonally, I wish I could at least adjust the height, even if not the horizontal orientation…
AC adapter has the PSE mark
The AC adapter definitely had the PSE mark.
Mr.GadgetsOf course, having it is standard, but products from Chinese manufacturers often come without the PSE mark.
Since this manufacturer included one with a proper PSE mark, I felt relieved.
About various functions
It looks like it has speakers at first glance, but they were exhaust vents.
As written in the specs, it is not equipped with speakers, so external speakers are required.
About settings
Monitor settings and power on/off are performed using this function button on the back of the monitor.
Pressing this function button once brings up the monitor settings screen.
Also, as indicated in the image below, pushing it to the left is assigned to BACK, and pushing it to the right is assigned to ENTER.
Also, pushing the function button up sets the input source, down sets the volume, left sets game assist settings, and right sets the preset settings.
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36-month warranty included
As written in detail in the instruction manual, it comes with a 36-month warranty.
Mr.Gadgets36 months is quite long, isn’t it!
I think even those who are a bit anxious because it’s a Chinese manufacturer can purchase with peace of mind.
Summary
Highly specialized for FPS and TPS
Having used it, I felt that this “Jlink F32FR1K-17B” lives up to its name as a gaming monitor, and is very suitable for FPS and TPS games.
The refresh rate is super high at up to 240Hz, and the response time is ideal at 1.0ms.
Some might think that because the resolution is Full HD, it’s not as good as 4K or WQHD, but only a very small percentage of computers and hardware can actually output that level of resolution in FPS games.
It is not uncommon for professional FPS gamers to intentionally lower the resolution to prioritize response time and refresh rate.
Considering that, I think this curved gaming monitor has the necessary specs for playing FPS/TPS games and can be called cheap.
In short, the cost-performance is extremely good.
It also comes with a 36-month warranty, so please purchase with confidence.
Pochipp
- Curved display
- Supports up to 240Hz!
- HDR support
- 1.0ms response time (MPRT)
- Wide 21:9 aspect ratio
- Easy and intuitive installation!
- 36-month warranty included
- Panel color tone is slightly reddish
- Height cannot be adjusted
Recommended for:
- Those who want a cost-effective curved gaming monitor
- Those who play FPS, TPS, or similar games
- Those who want a curved gaming monitor with a high refresh rate and fast response time
Thank you for reading to the end!
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This article was originally written in Japanese and has been translated.
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