Monitors

Adaptive-Sync technologies like G-Sync and Freesync have really taken the gaming monitor industry by storm. While FreeSync is cheap for monitor makers to implement due to its open-source nature, G-Sync is a little more complicated. In the early days of G-Sync, Nvidia’s proprietary module would add extra cost to manufacturing, …

Everyone knows that 4K monitors should cost more to make than your bog standard 1440p monitor… But do they? This week, a report doing the rounds is claiming that some manufacturers have been using 4K panels for their 1440p monitors as they have been cheaper to source. German tech website …

Hardware limitations surrounding the first 4K/144Hz monitors have come to light, with bandwidth reducing techniques put in place in order to hit the full 144Hz refresh rate.

If you're looking to get into high refresh-rate gaming, this AOC could be just the thing

Ahead of its Computex showcase, ASUS has unveiled a trio of new monitors designed to tackle the gaming and professional markets. Introducing the CG32 4K console gaming monitor, VG49V “super-ultra-wide” gaming monitor and ProArt PA34V ultra-wide professional monitor. ASUS CG32UQ 4K The 31.5-inch CG32 UHD monitor is ASUS’ answer to …

Variable refresh rate technology such as FreeSync has been a godsend for gamers everywhere, allowing for smooth gaming even with a fluctuating framerate. Samsung has been supporting FreeSync in a number of its gaming monitors for some time now, but it looks like TVs are now getting the same treatment. …

High refresh rate gaming has been swiftly gaining in popularity over the years, but more often than not, making the jump to 144Hz is an expensive endeavour. Fortunately, we are starting to see more budget-friendly options hit the market, including AOC’s latest ‘G90’ monitor, which sports a 144Hz refresh rate …

MSI has done it - RGB lighting on a monitor. Could it possibly be worth £450?

It has been a long, long wait since ASUS first announced the ROG Swift PG27UQ. This is set to be one of the first 4K/144Hz monitors to hit the market, and while delays have kept pushing it back over the last year, it looks like we’ll finally be seeing a …

Back when ASUS and Acer first announced their 4K/144Hz monitors at CES last year, we were told by our contacts to expect pricing to sit around the $2000 mark at launch. However, after the repeated delays these monitors faced, we were left wondering whether or not pricing plans had changed. …

While a decent laptop will go a long way when it comes to working on the move, for many, going from two monitors down to one will always feel like a downgrade for productivity. Fortunately, there are portable USB-C monitors out in the wild, and the latest from AOC seems …

Samsung has had its massive 49-inch 3840×1080 monitor on the market for a while now. The 32:9 super-wide is a step above the 21:9 screens we are used to seeing, but while its sheer size and 144Hz refresh rate is impressive, many have been holding out for a higher resolution …

Looking for a solid, 27in monitor that won't cost the earth? This could be one to consider

Ever since the first Ultra-HD/4K gaming monitors began hitting the market, there has been a good chunk of enthusiasts waiting for higher refresh rate options to come down the pipeline. We already know that Nvidia has its own plans to usher in the age of 4K/144Hz gaming, but it looks …

Nvidia's first 4K/144Hz HDR gaming monitors are finally launching, almost 18 months after being announced.

At CES last year, Asus and Acer made a big splash by showing off the first 4K/144Hz gaming monitors with plans to launch them both later on in 2017. Unfortunately, delays got in the way, as they occasionally do. During March at GDC, we got a brief update on that …

AOC has established itself as a solid contender in the market for gaming monitors, having launched a range of AGON and G90 series of displays earlier this year. The AGON AG322QC4 is AOC’s latest offering, boasting a variety of features including VESA DisplayHDR 400 and AMD FreeSync 2. The 31.5-inch …

It’s a stylish, flicker-free 28in 4K UHD display with a 1ms response time, AMD FreeSync and HDR 10 support.

The 328P6AUBREB is a 31.5in screen, offering 2560x1440 resolution and HDR support.

After some lengthy delays, we may finally see the first 4K/144Hz, HDR and G-Sync monitors hit the market.

Having got a brief look at MSI’s new gaming monitors at CES, the company was keen for reviewers to get a proper hands-on with the new products before stock hits the retail channel. With that in mind, KitGuru took a quick trip to Amsterdam to find out everything you need to …

In an effort to shake up the ultra wide monitor market last year, both Samsung and Philips took things one step further, launching massive 49-inch 32:9 aspect ratio displays. The first wave of 32:9 monitors sported a 3840×1080 resolution, but this year, Philips will be upgrading this model, with a …

Got £1500 for a professional-grade monitor? The PE320QK is well worth a look

Early last year, we saw both Asus and Acer announce 4K/144Hz gaming monitors with support for G-Sync and HDR. At the time, we were expecting both displays to launch at some point in 2017 but the months went by and news remained quiet. Now this week, a new report suggests …

AOC has launched its brand new P1 Series of monitors, the successor to its business-focused 75 Seires. Designed from the ground up to offer versatility, the P1 series caters to a range of different sizes from 21.5 to 27-inches, with a choice of TN, IPS and MVA panels. The AOC …

It's a 27in, 1080p and 144Hz monitor with FreeSync. At £290, though, is it just too expensive?

Shortly after announcing availability for three new G90 series gaming monitors, AOC today has begone showcasing its new special edition AGON curved monitor. This is an impressive 35-inch 3440×1440 ultrawide display with a silky smooth 120Hz refresh rate, which will be showcased at the Intel Extreme Masters tournament this weekend. …

AOC is expanding on its 'frameless' G90 range of gaming monitors with three new additions- each sporting refresh rates higher than 60Hz.

They say good things come in small packages, and the Philips Brilliance 272P7VPTKEB could be a case in point. It is very telling that a 27in screen feels small, but with the influx of larger screens we have had recently here at KitGuru, it feels pretty compact. Yet this screen …

Its an MVA LCD panel that has double the contrast of rival IPS models but is it any good?