Ozone dsp24 pro review in Spanish (complete analysis)

OZONE DSP24 Pro is the new monitor that the Spanish brand with which it wants to improve the performance of its previous OZONE DSP24 that we also tested at the beginning of the year. A monitor designed for gaming that equals in price the previous model and that comes with AMD FreeSync compatible with Nvidia G-Sync, in addition to support for HDR and a higher screen brightness. It remains a TN panel, although with improvements in viewing angles and design.

We will see how this new monitor behaves with the review improvements that we have introduced in terms of calibration and what sensations it gives us.

Before continuing, we must thank OZONE GAMING for always trusting us when sending us their products to be able to do our Review.

OZONE DSP24 Pro technical characteristics

Unboxing

For this OZONE DSP24 Pro, the brand has used practically the same presentation as for the other available models. It consists of a thick cardboard box that this time comes with a color monitor photo under a gray background and details in the corporate color. In the main area we are shown almost all the specifications of the model and also in the back.

We will open the box at the vertical top to find two huge polyethylene foam panels that hold the monitor and its arm. This for example has indeed improved compared to the previous model, which brought the traditional rigid cork, which provides less protection.

The bundle has the following elements:

• OZONE DSP24 Pro Base Monitor Mounting Screws External Power Supply HDMICable Cable DisplayPort Instruction Manual

On this occasion we also have a DP cable in addition to the HDMI, which is good news regarding the connection possibilities, because it is the one we recommend using. For the rest, we have what is expected of a monitor, and it is also an advantage to have the arm already pre-installed.

Stand and Base Design

Since this element comes separately, we can see in more detail how the base is going to be installed in the rest of the monitor. This time around this part of the OZONE DSP24 Pro has been redesigned, and instead of having V-legs, we have a full rectangular base that takes up less space across the width.

This should allow us better support on the ground due to its greater depth. It is built on a metal base with four rubber caps and a plastic shell that covers the entire top. The mounting system consists of a circle that is coupled to another located on the arm and in turn fixed with a single manual thread screw. On this occasion, we must say that the coupling is not fully adjusted, so the support wobbles slightly under sudden movements. To avoid this, a system with a double screw and a front flange that would enter with more pressure should have been devised.

Regarding the arm that supports the monitor, it is already pre-installed in it, so we can save this step. It is basically a metal arm with a beautifying plastic outer shell. In this new model, the arm is narrower and deeper, and a lower opening has been added for passing cables.

But the most important thing is not its design itself, but now this square arm supports the monitor by means of a hydraulic system with a somewhat greater travel than the previous model. In general the system has been simplified and made a bit more streamlined if you can tell. On the part of the mechanism that holds the monitor, it is its own VESA 100 × 100 mm variant, although of course it is compatible with this standard for wall mounts or generic supports.

Exterior design

We continue with the design of the screen, which is 24 inches with measurements of 565mm wide (5mm more than the DSP24), 330mm high and 30mm thick, so it is also 1 cm thinner. The weight has increased to 6.2 Kg due to the use of more metal in the supports and a greater amount of hardware inside. In fact, they are almost 3 Kg more weight, which is not little.

The bezels of the OZONE DSP24 Pro have not decreased in this new generation in fact, they have even increased very slightly towards the sides. Now we are about 17-18 mm thick in the upper and lateral areas, along with 15 mm in the lower area. All frames have a matte finish with bezels both inside and outside to smooth the edges. In general, they are very similar to the previous versions, only now in matt tones instead of brilliant ones.

The anti-glare finish of the image panel is also at a good level, quite blurring all the lights that directly affect it. There is not much more to say about the design, very continuist in general, and very much based on thick, hard plastic.

Ergonomics

Now let's take a closer look at the possibilities we have when it comes to ergonomics in this OZONE DSP24 Pro.

We are allowed vertical movement thanks to the integrated hydraulic arm, which will allow us a range of 135 mm from the lowest position to the highest. Likewise, if we position ourselves higher, we can rotate the monitor 90 ^or counterclockwise to place it in reading mode.

At the base we have another turning mechanism to rotate it in the Z axis with a maximum of 45 ^o to the right or the same to the left. Finally, we are allowed movement on the Y axis (vertical orientation) a maximum of 20 ^or up and a minimum of 5 ^or down. Exactly the same as the previous version, so in this sense we have not changed too much.

Connectivity

We still have to see the connectivity of the OZONE DSP24 Pro, which in this case is located entirely in the lower area of ​​the panel. It will be the following:

• 1x HDMI 1.4b 2x DisplayPort 1.2 1x 3.5mm jack for audio output 1x USB Type-A DC-IN power connector

As usual, the video ports will be limited to the standard that we need with a screen with these characteristics. But we must bear in mind that only with DisplayPort will the 144 Hz be available with AMD FreeSync compatible with Nvidia G-Sync. At least this has been our experience, while these options remain disabled with HDMI.

You may be disturbed by the existence of a USB port on this panel, but it will not be used for data. Its mere utility will be to charge devices such as Smartphone, headphones or any other battery. To serve as a data port, there should be a second USB Type-B that connects to the PC.

Finally we see on the sides two openings that seem to be for speakers, but nothing is further from reality, this OZONE DSP24 Pro does not have an integrated sound system, just to transfer it to headphones.

Display and features

Well, it will be here where we will also see notable improvements regarding the characteristics of the panel of this OZONE DSP24 Pro. This time we have a 24-inch diagonal that gives us a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080p or what is the same, a pixel size of 0.277 dpi. The panel features TN technology and LED backlight, with a contrast of 1, 000: 1 ANSI and a brightness of 250 nits (cd / m ²) normal and a maximum of 300 nits with HDR mode.

As for the gaming-oriented features, we once again have a refresh rate of 144 Hz with AMD FreeSync technology compatible with Nvidia G-Sync. In the same way we have a response speed of 1 ms ideal for use in e-sports. We do not lack HDR compatibility from hardware, which we can activate directly from the OSD panel. Keep in mind again that these 144 Hz and AMD FreeSync will be obtained with the DisplayPort connector, and not with HDMI.

And if we focus on the characteristics related to color depth, it is obviously an 8-bit panel (16.7 million colors). No data is provided regarding its color space or TÜV certifications, because it is very focused on what is gaming at an affordable price. Anyway, with our colorimeter we will see how this panel behaves and the calibration that comes standard.

This monitor also has an option to activate a central crosshair with four different designs. A clearly FPS-oriented option to aid gameplay. Too bad it does not implement the possibility of managing it through software, since many gaming monitors are already incorporating these options, we hope it is the next step for OZONE.

In one of the aspects that this panel has improved, it is in the viewing angles. According to the manufacturer they are 178 ^or both horizontally and vertically. Obviously we are not reaching these levels, typical of IPS, but the truth is that now the distortion of brightness and color at more closed angles is somewhat better. Especially in the vertical, we practically see the colors in perfect tone.

Calibration and color proofing

We know that this OZONE DSP24 Pro is designed for gaming, so calibration will presumably not be its strongest points in the case of a TN panel. In any case, it is worth performing these tests as in all the monitors we have analyzed lately to be able to take stock of the situation you are in.

As always, we have used our X-Rite certified Colormunki Display colorimeter in conjunction with free HCFR software and the GCD classic color palette. We will test the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces as usual.

Contrast and brightness

Let's remember that in the specifications we had peaks of 300 nits and a contrast of 1, 000: 1. After carrying out the tests, we have indeed reached values ​​of 300 nits in the central area of ​​the image panel, and best of all, its uniformity is very good, always above 270.

The contrast has disappointed us a little, in fact, those registered values ​​are with the maximum brightness and the HDR mode activated. But being a TN panel, the truth is that it remains below an IPS in this sense, obtained in the test unit with values below 800: 1.

SRGB color space

The best records for the Delta calibration of this monitor have been obtained with a brightness of 17% and everything else as it comes from the factory. In the case of the sRGB color space, we have an average Delta of 7.10, which is not bad for being such an inexpensive TN panel. It is true that there is still a long way to go to reach the benchmark monitors on the market today, but we expected worse results.

And focusing on calibration, as we also have relatively distant results from the ideal in practically all cases. But it is very positive to see that this monitor meets almost 100% the sRGB space.

DCI-P3 color space

Focusing now on this space with greater and more demanding amplitude, the Delta increases a little to 7.65. They continue to be acceptable records for this monitor, and we also see that the graphs do show a better fit for what the program considers ideal in this space.

DCR mode

In the dynamic contrast ratio (DCR) mode, which we can activate directly from the monitor's OSD panel, since we do not see a noticeable improvement in the registers for sRGB, with a Delta of 7.17. At least it is clear to us that by activating this mode, we save ourselves from finding the sweet spot of the Delta by touching brightness and other options. Otherwise, the calibration results are practically the same.

In view of what we have seen, this time we have carried out a panel calibration in which we have improved the contrast and we have given a somewhat warmer and sharper tone to the image.

User experience with OZONE DSP24 Pro

Without HDR

With HDR

Multimedia and work

In a less demanding environment like this, its 24 inches and 1080p resolution will be perfect for us to work at a good quality and with a large desk. The TN panel generally has good features and a fairly high brightness, so the image quality in multimedia is also competitive.

We have an HDR mode that we can activate from the OSD panel itself, although it is certainly not a great asset in my opinion. Let's say it is a noticeable increase in contrast with higher exposure to perceive the most vivid colours, but it is not at the level of HDR10. Having it is useful at least to improve the experience.

Gaming

To what was previously said about HDR, we add that it becomes a great solution to play. A monitor that is fairly inexpensive for its size and overall performance, is shaping up to be an excellent choice for users on tight budgets.

Those 144 Hz through the DisplayPort connector and 1 ms of response speed are practically the standard in an e-sport monitor, and that we have more than assured with this one.

Design

It is certainly not a team conceived for design, neither for its TN panel nor for its performance and calibration. For this, we recommend better the normal monitors with IPS with similar prices, the least for the amateur level, since it is focused on gaming.

OSD panel

Control of the OSD panel is carried out by means of four buttons located on the right rear of the monitor. The quick functions of these will be the following:

• The first button starting from the top zone will be the one that activates the OSD. If we have a quick menu displayed, it will be used to exit it. The second button will open the contrast level of the monitor. While in the OSD, it will be used to navigate it. The third button will activate or deactivate the HDR mode. Similarly, in the OSD it will be used to navigate through the options. The fourth button will be used to activate the available crosshairs, which are a total of four. If we want to deactivate them, we will click on the first button.

Of course there is a fifth button to turn the monitor on and off.

Here we have a fairly traditional OSD menu in terms of design and structure of your options. Obviously it is a more or less basic and affordable monitor, so we will not have one of those avant-garde designs from the main manufacturers, nor is it the brand's objective.

The main panel has 6 different sections in which we can modify options such as brightness, contrast and activate the DCR or HDR mode on the monitor. In the next one, we have a few options to position the image on the panel and modify the aspect ratio. In the third section we have the corresponding options for color temperature and RGB levels that in this example are disabled because we have the shared desktop with a laptop.

We will have the FreeSync option in the last section, which also appears limited because we did not have it in the test bench when taking photos. The positive aspect is that all the main options can be activated directly from hardware when possible.

Final words and conclusion about OZONE DSP24 Pro

We come to the end of this in-depth analysis of what the OZONE OZONE DSP24 update is , with some updates to its panel, but ultimately very similar.

There is no doubt that the brand has once again focused on its gaming and e-sport features for its 24-inch 1 ms, 144 Hz Full HD monitor. Now support for G-Sync has been added in addition to AMD FreeSync, although this feature will be available only through DisplayPort as usual.

Similarly, it seems that the panel has improved in quality and performance. We quickly notice this in better brightness, even with HDR support through the OSD panel. Although it is true that being 8 bits it is not at the level of the HDR10 and rather seems a mode with improved contrast and exposure.

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Regarding the calibration, we have obtained better results than we previously imagined, with an always demanding Delta around 7.50 than to be a TN panel focused on whether the low price is relatively good.

Regarding the design, it is quite continuous, practically nailed frames, although this time we have a more minimalist support and also with very good ergonomics and hydraulic mechanism. But at least in our unit, the mode of clamping the base is upgradeable as it tends to wobble on unstable surfaces due to poor clamping.

Finally, we will have the OZONE DSP24 Pro already available on the market for a price of 200 euros. A round number ideal for tight budgets that want good performance for competitive gaming. We must be picky about the scores in light of the strong competition out there, and we certainly expected a bit more from this update.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
144 HZ AND 1 MS RESPONSE	IMPROVABLE BASE SUPPORT
WITH FREESYNC AND COMPATIBLE WITH G-SYNC	NORMALITE CALIBRATION AND A SLIGHTLY CONTRAST
PANEL UPGRADES WITH BRIGHTNESS AND HDR	NOT A GREAT INNOVATION ABOUT THE DSP24
GOOD PRICE
VERY GOOD ERGONOMICS

The Professional Review team awards him the silver medal:

OZONE DSP24 Pro

DESIGN - 72%

PANEL - 69%

BASE - 66%

OSD MENU - 69%

GAMES - 69%

PRICE - 70%

69%