Monitors

This week, Samsung launched its new S27A800U display. Aimed at professionals, this latest monitor packs a 27-inch IPS panel with 4K resolution and HDR10 capability.  The 27-inch 4K IPS panel of the Samsung S27A800U features a 5ms G2G response time and offers wide 178º/178º viewing angles, so colours should remain uniform across the …

Lenovo has finally released the ThinkVision Creator Extreme 4K Mini LED monitor. Initially introduced back in CES 2020, the ThinkVision Creator Extreme is a monitor aimed at colourists, editors, and VFX specialists because of its high contrast and accurate colours.  Featuring a 27-inch IPS panel with a 4K resolution, the ThinkVision Creator Extreme …

Back at CES 2021, LG began showing off a new 32″ 4K OLED ‘UltraFine' monitor. As it turns out, this monitor will be joined by three other UltraFine displays this year, including the 27EP950, 32BP95E and 27BP95E. As per ComputerBase, both the 27EP950 and the 32EP950 have fairly similar specifications, with …

Viewsonic has announced a new 32-inch monitor – the VX3276-2K-MHD-72. Featuring a SuperClear IPS panel, HDR10 compatibility and a frameless slim design, the VX3276-2K-MHD-72 appears to be an elegant monitor with a decent set of features. The SuperClear IPS panel used on the VX3276-2K-MHD-72 has a WQHD resolution, up to 75Hz refresh rate, and a …

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 …

BenQ has briefly put the product page of the upcoming BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R online, but it has since been removed. Nonetheless, it was online long enough to be stored in Google's cache, giving us “early access” to its specifications. The BenQ Mobiuz features a 34-inch panel (21:9) with a 1900R curvature, …

Pixio is about to launch a new 280Hz gaming monitor. The PX259 Prime gaming monitor is “designed for pro play” and features a low response time, anti-tearing technology and eye care features, allowing users to play comfortably during long sessions. The Pixio PX259 Prime features an IPS (AH-VA) panel with …

MSI has introduced a couple of new curved gaming monitors as part of its Optix AG series. Featuring 32-inch displays, 1500R curvature, and low response times, the Optix AG321CR and the AG321CQR aim to impress the PC gaming market.  The MSI Optix AG321CR has a VA panel with a FullHD resolution, …

After teasing it in 2020, MSI has finally detailed the specifications of the MPG Artymis 343CQR. Aimed at gamers, this monitor features a curved ultrawide panel and 165Hz refresh rate.  The MSI MPG Artymis 343CQR comes with a curved (1000R) 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) VA panel with a UWQHD resolution (3440×1440), …

Acer has introduced two new factory-calibrated monitors featuring high refresh rates. Aimed at creators, developers, and artists, the ConceptD CP1241Y and the CP1271 offer great colours, low response times and up to 165Hz refresh rate.  The CP1241Y is a 24-inch monitor, while the CP1271 is 27-inch monitor. Both feature IPS panels …

A 240Hz, 31.5inch display sounds fantastic - but is there more to the story?

We're used to seeing Cooler Master's name pop up when it comes to peripherals, cases and even power supplies but not in the monitor space. That is changing this year, with Cooler Master preparing four different gaming monitors for 2021.  Cooler Master first began its push into the gaming monitor …

Philips has announced a new monitor featuring a minimalistic design for the workspace. The Philips 288E2UAE monitor features a 4K resolution and enhanced connectivity options to improve productivity.  The Philips 288E2UAE monitor comes equipped with a 28-inch IPS panel with a 4K resolution, 4ms G2G response time, and a 60Hz refresh …

This week kicked off with news that Nvidia has quietly made some changes to the G-Sync ecosystem, with the G-Sync Ultimate classification seemingly changing to allow lower spec'd monitors to receive Nvidia's badge of honour. Today, KitGuru has been in touch with Nvidia to get the full story.

MSI is expanding the G series with two new 27-inch curved gaming monitors. Featuring high refresh rates, a 1500R curvature on the screen, and low response times, both the MSI Optix G27C7 and the Optix G27CQ4P aim to provide gamers with a smoother experience.

Update (19/01/21): Nvidia has been in touch since the publication of this story with a full statement. Please find our updated coverage HERE.  For the last couple of years, Nvidia has had some stringent requirements for monitors in order for them to be classified as ‘G-Sync Ultimate'. Previously, gaining this …

ASUS has certainly been busy at CES 2021. We've seen new notebooks, gaming laptops, Z590 motherboards and new peripherals, but now ASUS ROG has unveiled five new gaming monitors. These include 4K HDMI 2.1 screens, 240Hz 1440p displays and even a portable 144Hz screen. Unveiling five new gaming monitors, we …

Ahead of CES 2021, LG has semi-unveiled its first 4K monitor with HDMI 2.1 support – the 27GP950. Product details are very sparse right now, but we can expect a full announcement from LG once this year's Virtual CES is underway. We said that LG has ‘semi-unveiled' the 27GP950, and …

Acer is about to expand its vast portfolio of gaming monitors with three new products. Each new Acer monitor offers fast response times, 4K or WQHD resolutions, and up to a 275Hz refresh rate.

ViewSonic is getting ready to launch a new QHD high refresh-rate IPS panel aimed at gamers. Following the success of the VX2758-2KP-MHD, the manufacturer has announced the VX2705-2KP-MHD. With a 27-inch SuperClear IPS panel with a 2560x1440p resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time (MPRT), the ViewSonic VX2705-2KP-MHD aims to …

Samsung is planning to release 10x new OLED displays for laptops during 2021. These Samsung OLED displays will range from 13.3-inches to 16-inches in size and should appear on a number of laptops from OEMs throughout the year. According to ComputerBase, the first laptops using Samsung's new OLED displays will …

MSI will announce various products during CES 2021, but there are a couple of monitors that shine through the rest – the Oculux NGR253R and the MPG Artymis 343CQR. Aimed at gamers, both MSI monitors offer high refresh-rates, low response times, and Adaptive Sync. Featuring a 24.5-inch Rapid IPS panel with a …

A 240hz screen for gamers - but is it any good?

The ASUS ProArt line of monitors has always carried a great reputation amongst creative professionals. As we head towards 2021, there is going to be a new ProArt monitor coming, this time with a QHD resolution, IPS panel and Calman verification.  According to DisplaySpecifications, the ProArt PA278CV monitor uses a 27-inch …

Asus is about to launch a new 4K gaming monitor – the VG289Q1A, featuring Adaptive-Sync for both AMD and Nvidia cards and support for HDR content and wide colour gamut to display “brightest whites and the darkest blacks”. The Asus TUF Gaming VG289Q1A features a 4K IPS panel with a …

AOC has announced a new curved gaming monitor, expanding its portfolio of gaming-oriented displays. The AOC CQ30G3E features a 1500R curvature, Adaptive-Sync, and low response times. The AOC CQ30G3E comes with a 30-inch 8-bit VA panel with a 1500R curvature and 1ms MPRT. Other specs include a 75Hz refresh rate at …

MSI has revealed a new curved gaming monitor named Optix MAG301CR2. This is a 30-inch frameless design monitor with a 1500R curvature and support for MSI's Mystic Light RGB tech.  The MSI Optix MAG301CR2 features a 30-inch curved VA panel with 200Hz refresh rate, 1ms MPRT, and a WFHD resolution (2560×1080). Featuring …

Samsung is adding a new gaming monitor to its Odyssey series. Offering a high refresh rate and low response times, the F27G33TFWU is a value-oriented flat gaming display that brings premium features to the entry-level price point. The Samsung Odyssey G3 F27G33TFWU is a 27-inch monitor featuring an “almost frameless design” and a VA …

AOC is introducing its biggest AGON gaming monitor yet this week. The AOC AGON AG493UCX is a 49-inch, 32:9 gaming display, essentially combining two 27″ QHD monitors into one seamless panel. The AOC AGON AG493UCX features a 5120×1440 super-wide resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 1ms MPRT response time, DisplayHDR 400 …

Black Friday has officially arrived and with it, there are a ton of new deals floating around, making this weekend the best time to buy some new upgrades for your gaming setup. We’ve been on the lookout for some of the best gaming monitors on sale, so if you're looking …