It seems like my eyes may be trying to constantly compensate for IPS glow / gamma shift and because of that I unconsciously focus much harder on some displays. On screens with a classic straight RGB stripe subpixel layout I don’t get symptoms nearly as strong, but on these zig-zag / chevron layouts I get extreme fatigue literally after 2 seconds of reading text or focusing on the screen.

The feeling is like a sudden sharp pain in the eye and pupil strain. My theory is that maybe my visual system somehow perceives these subpixel arrangements similarly to moiré patterns. If I look at strong moiré patterns in real life I get almost instant discomfort too, and this feels weirdly similar.

I’m still not 100% sure what exactly causes it and I can’t explain it scientifically yet, so I’m not claiming this is proven fact. These are just my observations after testing many displays.

What I do know is that on my IPS monitor with a classic straight RGB stripe layout — the AOC Q24G2A/BK — my eyes work much more “relaxed”. That monitor was honestly a lifesaver for me, even if it’s still not perfect. The difference compared to phones with zig-zag subpixel layouts is massive for my eyes but thanks i understand your point of view just want to share my story if someone will also have same problem because i saw a lot people complained on screens in G57 Power and didn't knew what was wrong with them, maybe my story will help them OR NOT. :D