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For day 2 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with Iiyama to give one lucky reader a monitor upgrade! Today we have two prizes - a 1440p/120Hz Ultrawide monitor to take your gaming to the next level, as well as a 4K webcam! 

Succeeding the three-year-old CU34G2X, AOC has now announced the CU34G2XP. The updated version has the same display size and still uses a curved VA panel, but there are other upgrades in place to make this worth picking up over the older model.  Packing a 34-inch ultrawide VA panel with a …

Philips has been launching many gaming monitors in the last few years, and that trend continues this month. The company has recently introduced the Momentum 34M1C5500VA, a curved gaming monitor with an ultrawide panel and a high refresh rate. The 34-inch VA panel has a 1500R curvature and 3440×1440 resolution. …

AOC has made some decent ultrawide gaming monitors over the years, but the new AGON Pro AG344UXM might be its best yet. The new monitor sports a Mini-LED display with 1152 dimming zones, DisplayHDR 1000 certification and 170Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth gaming - you'll need deep pockets to afford it though. 

AOC is launching a new ultrawide monitor this month, complete with a 100Hz panel and 3440x1440p resolution. While this might be spec'd like a gaming monitor, it is actually geared towards multi-purpose users, including office work and enterprise. Aesthetically, the monitor would also fit right at home in that environment.  …

iiyama's new curved monitor looks to be quite versatile. In addition to the large display area, it also brings a decent refresh rate in a VA panel and pairs a KVM switch, making the new monitor useful for gaming as well as work. The iiyama Prolite XCB3494WQSN has a 34-inch …

LG is expanding its monitor portfolio with a new ultrawide curved monitor. The 34BP65C is a well-rounded monitor with a high refresh rate and large display, making it a suitable solution for gaming and work. Packing a 34-inch curved (1800R) VA panel with a 3440x1440p resolution, the monitor features a …

Pixio is back with a new gaming monitor for 2022, the PXC348C, built to deliver top-end gaming performance at an affordable price.  Equipped with a 34-inch curved (1500R) VA panel, the  PXC348C has 3440×1440 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT. Contrast is slightly above the average VA panel, with …

Acer is adding a new monitor to its XV1 series gaming line-up – the Acer XV431CP. Featuring an ultrawide IPS panel, the Acer XV431CP has a whopping 32:9 aspect ratio, offering an immense screen area to work, play, or just watch random videos on the internet. The 43-inch IPS panel …

HP's gaming monitor line-up is getting a new entry this month, the HP X34, not to be confused with Acer's own ultra-wide X34 monitor. The HP X34 packs an ultra-wide IPS panel with 1ms response times and a 165Hz refresh rate.  The HP X34 comes with a 34-inch IPS panel …

Asus is on a monitor announcement spree. Following the Strix XG43UQ and the XG27AQM, the company has now announced the Strix XG349C, featuring a curved panel with a 180Hz refresh rate and a UWQHD resolution. The Asus ROG Strix XG349C features a Nano IPS panel with a 1900R curvature, a …

We've known for a while now that Days Gone is the next major PS4 console exclusive to be coming to PC. Now, we have a date and our first look at the PC version in action ahead of launch next month. Days Gone is coming to PC on the 18th …

The Lenovo ThinkStation P40w-20 monitor is the world's first Thunderbolt 4 professional monitor supporting Intel Active Management Technology. With an ultrawide aspect ratio, the 40-inch panel of the ThinkStation P40w-20 allows users to increase their productivity thanks to the enormous display area it offers. Featuring a 40-inch WLED IPS panel with …

EIZO has announced its first ultrawide curved monitor. Named FlexScan EV3895, this monitor was designed to “reflect the needs and workstyles of professionals working in trading rooms, home trading stations, and back offices” by offering a wide curved screen that increases the user productivity with multiple practical features. The 37.5-inch …

LG's latest addition to its ultrawide monitor portfolio is the 34GN73A. This high refresh rate curved monitor features a fast response time and a multitude of gaming features that give gamers a competitive edge.  The LG 34GN73A uses a 34-inch ultrawide IPS panel with a 2560x1080p resolution, 178º (H)/178º (V) viewing …

While Samsung has been building up a strong line-up of gaming monitors for a while now, none of them have carried the ‘Odyssey' badge. That will start to change this year, with the Samsung Odyssey CTG9, a flagship 240Hz ultra-wide display with a massive 5120×1440 resolution.  While pricing has yet …

We had some big MSI news back in July, not only thanks to the launch of the favourably reviewed Optix MPG341CQR gaming monitor, but also because of the launch of MSI's very own gaming chair. Now to celebrate the holiday season, MSI is bundling these together, gifting monitor buyers with …

AOC has added two new entries to its AOC's AGON gaming lineup. There's the AGON AG493UCX, a 49-inch curved monitor that comes with a 32:9 aspect ratio, and the AGON AG323QCXE, a 32-inch curved monitor with a WQHD resolution. The AOC AGON AG493UCX has a 1800R curvature and uses a VA …

Following the growing ultrawide monitor trend, BenQ is expanding its DesignVue lineup with the BenQ PD3420Q Designer Monitor, aimed at multimedia professionals and content creators who need accurate colour representation for their work. On the outside, the PD3420Q is similar to the latest PD models from BenQ, with a borderless …

As the popularity of ultrawide gaming monitors has continued to grow, so has the number of impressively spec'd displays on the market. This month, Nixeus is adding a new 3440×1440 competitor to its roster, complete with FreeSync, HDR support and a 144Hz refresh rate starting at $499. Nixeus was one …

Xiaomi is a Chinese manufacturer normally known for its smartphone devices. The company has now officially entered the gaming monitor market with a 34-inch display offering a host of premium features. Two new displays were officially announced in China and in typical Xiaomi style will offer excellent bang for buck. …

MMD has announced the launch of a new Philips 34-inch UltraWide monitor with integrated USB Type-C dock. The Philips 346B1C is said to offer stunning images and powerful features with an ergonomic design. Philips, along with brand licensing partner MMD has launched a new 346B1C 34-inch ultrawide monitor featuring a …

No Man’s Sky has been in a great position over the last couple of years. While the game initially disappointed at launch, Hello Games has been hard at work on several big feature updates since then. This year, No Man’s Sky Next launched, bringing in huge overhauls, adding proper multiplayer …

The folks at 343 Industries are still working away on the PC version of the Master Chief Collection. The latest developer update gives us a quick look at what the game looks like running on an ultrawide monitor and a breakdown of some of the bugs the team is currently …

Amazon Prime Day is upon us and we are breaking down some of the best monitor deals currently available. There is something for everyone here, including high refresh rate, Ultrawide, 4K, 1440p and 1080p options.

It has been a long two years but the ASUS ROG Swift PG35VQ is finally ready to launch. The 35-inch ultrawide 200Hz monitor was first unveiled back in 2017 and has been brought back to several trade shows since with no word on the retail launch. Now, the monitor is …

The ASUS ProArt series of monitors has always had a fantastic reputation for quality. This year, ASUS is releasing an ultra-wide version, packing a 3440×1440 34-inch display, HDR-10 and industry-leading colour accuracy. The ASUS ProArt PA34VC is a professional monitor. The panel is IPS and offers the popular 3440×1440 21:9 …

Capcom had a stellar year in 2018 thanks to Monster Hunter World. The PC version of the game launched back in August and has consistently been amongst the top played games on Steam. The game will continue to get updates this year, with the next patch set to add in …

CES is coming up in just a few days time but it looks like Samsung wants to get a jump on the announcements. This week, Samsung unveiled its next 32:9 display, the CRG9, offering a big resolution upgrade over the previous generation CHG90. The CHG90 is Samsung's 49-inch super-wide display, …

Ultrawide users that engaged in Fallout 76’s beta were sorely disappointed at the lack of native support, with Bethesda promising to rectify the situation after release. The game’s latest patch finally made good on that promise, but it seems as though Bethesda has cut corners, leaving players unimpressed. Beta players …