Monitors

ASRock has recently launched two new gaming monitors, the Phantom Gaming PG27QFT2A and the Phantom Gaming PG27QFT1B. Both monitors feature a 27-inch IPS screen, QHD/1440p resolution, and a 180Hz refresh rate, making them ideal for gamers, but what sets them apart from each other?  The ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27QFT2A and …

It's finally here! The 4K, 240Hz, QD-OLED monitor from MSI

TCL has recently launched two new gaming monitors, the TCL 27R83U and TCL 34R83Q. Based on TCL's proprietary Fast HVA display, both monitors feature 8-bit+FRC colour bit depth, Quantum Dot Color and Mini LED technology. Starting with the TCL 27R83U, this monitor has a 4K resolution, a 160Hz refresh rate, …

MSI is promoting a special spring offer that might interest you. For a limited time, when you purchase select MSI monitors, you'll receive a complimentary MSI Ergo Flex dual monitor arm to enhance the ergonomics of your setup.  Dual monitors provide extra screen space for multitasking, while monitor arms offer …

ViewSonic is getting into the OLED game. The new XG272-2K-OLED will be the company's first OLED gaming monitor, sporting an ultra low 0.01ms pixel response time, as well as an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate for ultra smooth gaming.  Aside from response times and refresh rates, OLED panels have numerous other …

Cooler Master has announced the launch of its latest monitor, the GA2711. This new addition to Cooler Master's line-up is designed to offer a high-value option for gamers, professionals, and everyday users seeking to enhance their experience without breaking the bank. The Cooler Master GA2711 monitor combines quality performance with …

MSI has recently launched two 4K gaming monitors with high refresh rates: the MSI MAG 274UPF E2 and the MSI MPG 274URF QD. Both are very similar spec-wise, with the most obvious difference being the former doesn't have Quantum Dot technology while the latter does. The MSI MAG 274UPF E2 …

MSI has slashed prices on a number of gaming monitors this March. Here in the UK, the MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED monitor stands out in particular, offering excellent specs, with £500 chopped off its usual price tag.  QD-OLED displays have plenty of benefits, including excellent contrast and colour accuracy, HDR …

Proper HDR with 576 dimming zones - for £380?! Surely there's a catch

Following several other monitor sellers, Gigabyte is the latest vendor to extend the warranty of its QD-OLED gaming displays. Like others, Gigabyte is also extending the warranty of its QD-OLED gaming monitors to three years, giving users some extra peace of mind. After CES 2024, Asus announced an extension of …

AMD introduced FreeSync technology in 2015 as an alternative to Nvidia's G-Sync. Since its inception, FreeSync technology has been updated multiple times and upgraded with additional levels, including a dedicated tier for HDR displays. Recently, it received yet another update, raising the minimum requirements for monitors to be FreeSync certified. …

It's a 1440p 180Hz IPS monitor for £265 - we find out just how good it is

Gigabyte has shared more details on the upcoming Aorus F032UP2 QD-OLED gaming monitor. What makes this monitor special is that it's one of the first to be released with DisplayPort 2.1 support, providing extra bandwidth for high resolutions at ultra-fast refresh rates...

At CES 2024, Gigabyte showcased various new displays, including the Aorus FO27Q3. The company has finally launched the product page for this monitor on their website, allowing us to look at its specifications. The Aorus FO27Q3 is a 27-inch display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels, a maximum refresh rate …

The BenQ EX321UX is an upcoming gaming monitor from the Mobiuz series that has been recently introduced in Japan. This monitor is expected to hit the market later this year, but BenQ Japan has already released a teaser video showcasing its features.  According to DisplaySpecifications, the BenQ EX321UX boasts a …

It's an absolute beast, offering a 49inch 24-Hz QD-OLED panel

MSI is expanding its gaming monitor portfolio with two new additions. The new MSI MAG 345CQR is a curved ultrawide but if you prefer a more traditional flat screen, then the new MSI G272QPF E2 should do the trick. The MSI MAG 345CQR features a 34-inch curved VA display with …

Cooler Master has recently released its most affordable monitor yet, the GA2501. This 24.5-inch flat screen monitor is a game-changer for entry-level monitors, with a sleek design that looks anything but cheap. The monitor has a 24.5-inch IPS panel (6 bit + FRC) with Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) …

AOC's latest AGON gaming monitor looks to be a bargain. Hitting the market at less than £230, the AGON by AOC G27G4X offers a 27-inch QHD panel with a 180Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming. Better yet, it also supports HDR. The 27-inch AOC Gaming Q27G4X has a Fast IPS …

If you're in the market for a new gaming display, you'll likely come across various OLED monitors. While OLEDs have become increasingly popular, these monitors can be prone to burn-in. For those worried about this possibility, MSI is now offering a 3-year burn-in warranty for its OLED monitors.  Unfortunately, there's …

Cooler Master is launching a trio of new monitors for 2024, each arriving at under £500, putting them in more affordable territory. The new Tempest GP2711 is Cooler Master's new Mini LED display, while the GM2711A offers an ultra-fast IPS panel instead. Finally, we have the GM34, a new 34-inch …

At TwitchCon 2023, Dell Alienware teased two new gaming monitors, the AW3225QF and the AW2725DF. These QD-OLED gaming monitors have been officially unveiled at CES 2024, allowing the company to share more details about them. The AW3225QF is the world's first 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with Dolby Vision HDR and …

According to the monitor team at MSI, the company’s decision to move its high-end screens across to quantum dot OLED technology, will give them the ‘purest black and most vibrant colours possible’. Promising refresh rates up to 360Hz, grey-to-grey cycles as low as 0.03ms and VESA Certified DisplayHDR – on …

Dell has already unveiled a range of new laptops ahead of CES next week. Now, our attention turns towards monitors, with two new high-res ultrawides set to hit the market, both offering the benefits of an IPS panel, along with high refresh rates.  The Dell U3425WE uses a 34-inch IPS …

LG has announced that it has developed the world's first 27-inch 480Hz QHD OLED panel. LG has already shared some core specifications of these panels but promises to share more at CES next week. LG's latest gaming OLED display delivers an unprecedented 480Hz refresh rate, with 0.03ms response time and …

VESA has recently announced an update to its Adaptive-Sync Display compliance test specification (CTS). The latest version, Adaptive-Sync Display v1.1a, includes new testing processes and a logo for new “Dual-Mode” gaming monitors, which offer multiple native refresh rates. With this optional “Dual Mode” testing and logo, display OEMs with eligible …

CES is coming up in less than a week  and as we've come to expect, there will be a new generation of gaming monitors launching, pushing technologies further with high refresh rates, new designs and more OLED options. Samsung is amongst the first to showcase their new monitors, including three …

While we're all used to seeing Smart TVs on the market nowadays, Smart Monitors are still a new trend. LG is getting on board with this concept in 2024 with a new round of ‘MyView' 4K Smart Monitors, offering the same webOS functionality we typically see on LG TVs.  The …

LG has recently revealed its latest line of UltraGear OLED gaming displays. Among the new additions to the portfolio is the 32GS95UE 4K gaming monitor, the first LG 4K gaming monitor to feature LG's new Dual-Hz feature that lets you switch between 4K at 240Hz and FHD at 480Hz. The …

Philips has recently launched a new gaming monitor called Evnia 27M1N5500P for the Chinese market. This 27-inch monitor resembles the Momentum 5000 27M1F5500P, launched in May 2022. However, unlike the 2022 model that uses a true 10-bit panel, the new monitor uses one with 8-bit + FRC. The Evnia 27M1N5500P …