Monitors

At the end of last year, we learned that Asus had managed to snap up around 40 percent of the gaming monitor market in 2015 thanks to the success of its ROG Swift line of monitors. This year, the gaming monitor market got very competitive with companies like Acer and …

There are three main types of TFT panel in regular use – TN, IPS/PLS and VA – and none of them are perfect for every situation. Like IPS/PLS, the VA type isn’t so often found in gaming monitors because of slow pixel response and motion artefacts, although its contrast, black …

CES is coming up in just a few weeks time and while KitGuru will be there covering the event, it looks like LG wants to get ahead of all the other companies set to attend by announcing its new 4K HDR monitors ahead of time. LG's new monitor comes with …

Over the last couple of years, Samsung's high-end SUHD TVs have been using Quantum Dot technology to great success. It's a technology that rivals OLED in many ways with its wider colour gamut and this year, it began making its way into gaming monitors. A few months back, Samsung announced …

Last month, we saw LG jump onboard with Apple's latest line of MacBook Pros, offering up a 5K and a 4K monitor for those looking to use Apple's latest and greatest for productivity. Now, it looks HP is bringing some competition to the market with its new 4K ENVY display, …

While other companies are focussing on panel technologies like OLED and Quantum Dot, Panasonic has decided to go in another direction and will instead be putting its own spin on the IPS Panel. This week, Panasonic officially unveiled its all new IPS design, using screen technology that offers contrast levels …

If you haven't made the upgrade to 4K yet, we've got news for you. You're too late. The cutting edge has moved on already. The Philips Brilliance 275P4VYKEB is one of the newest 5K screens to hit the market. Although Apple's iMac had a 5K version a while back, and …

We were impressed with our first look at AOC’s new AGON gaming screen brand, which arrived in the shape of the AG271QX. Whilst the AOC AGON AG271QG’s almost identical model name and indistinguishable external appearance makes it look like it’s the same screen with G-Sync instead of FreeSync, it actually …

AOC has been fleshing out its new AGON series of gaming monitors all year long. Just last month, a brand new Ultra-Wide monitor was added to the lineup, which traded in resolution for a higher 200Hz refresh rate. This month things are a little different, with the AGON AG251FZ bringing …

AOC has been working on expanding its gaming monitor range all year long with its new AGON series. Today, the latest addition to the lineup was announced- the AG352QCX, delivering a curved 35-inch panel running at an Ultra-Wide 21:9 resolution with a 200Hz refresh rate. AOC's latest gaming offering features …

Apple may no longer be in the business of creating its own displays but the company is doing a good job of collaborating with other monitor makers instead. This year, Apple announced that it would be partnering up with LG to launch a new range of UltraFine displays sporting 4K …

Multiple monitor setups are great when working at home but it's not exactly easy to lug around an extra monitor while travelling. The Spud display aims to solve that problem by creating a 24-inch monitor that can fold up like an umbrella, making it easy to carry around when you …

MMD and Philips Monitors have partnered up once again, this time to deliver a new display that combines UltraClear 4K resolution with new UltraColor technology, which provides an extra-wide color gamut for design, photo and video work. The new 31.5-inch 328P6VJEB display makes the most of its size with an …

Apple used to be in the business of creating its own displays but these days it seems that the company prefers to outsource its display needs. This year, Apple is partnering up with LG to launch a new range of UltraFine displays, sporting 4K and 5K resolutions, complete with an …

It looks like Acer is looking to bolster competition in the monitor market this year, as the company just unveiled a new Predator gaming monitor, sporting a 1440p resolution and 165Hz refresh rate all for less than $500. It sounds impressive, though this did mean cutbacks in some other areas. …

Samsung has been making good use of Quantum Dot technology on some of its SUHD TVs for some time now. The new display tech is designed to rival OLED by offering a much wider colour gamut and now, Quantum Dot is heading to gaming monitors. Back in September, Samsung announced …

Asus has been steadily expanding its ROG Swift range of monitors over the last couple of years, with a big focus on pushing higher refresh rates. However, shortly, Asus will be releading its highest refresh rate monitor ever- the ROG Swift PG258Q, which boasts a massive 240Hz  native refresh rate. …

The market for monitors specifically aimed at gaming seems to be thriving. The AG271QX is the first one we have seen from AOC's new AGON range, specifically designed for the gamer. It's a 27in unit with plenty of bells and whistles to attract the intended user. The 350cd/m2 brightness and …

Ultra HD monitors have been around for a few years now and while they still have time to take over the market, some companies are already looking to the future. This week at CEATEC 2016 in Tokyo, display maker Sharp began showing off its new 8K monitor prototype. If the …

Since launch, variable refresh rate technologies like FreeSync and G-Sync have gone on to become staple features for PC gamers, removing things like screen tearing while making games feel smoother by letting the GPU control the monitor's refresh rate so that it matches your frame rate. However, there are plenty …

Everybody loves nice curves, or at least BenQ is hoping they do with the XR3501. This 35in-diagonal screen boasts a 2,560 x 1,080 resolution and 2000R curvature. This, and the 21:9 aspect ratio, provide an expansive display that will stretch your peripheral vision. The primary beneficiary of this immersion is …

Quantum Dot technology has been available for a while in Samsung's SUHD TVs, offering a wide color gamut that can rival LG's OLED displays. However, gamers would likely appreciate the nicer colours too, which is why Samsung has revealed plans to launch a new range of Quantum Dot monitors, offering …

The Dell UltraSharp 24 InfinityEdge Monitor U2417H is a new Full HD monitor that breaks down borders. Well, the one round the edge of the screen, anyway. Like one of those posh swimming pools that don’t appear to have edges, the InfinityEdge has 45 per cent less bezel width than …

KitGuru managed to catch up with AOC's European Product Manager, Alfonso Clemente, during the build up phase of GamesCom over in Cologne. He gave us a tour of the latest models and promised that visitors to Multiplay i58 will have the chance to get hands on with the new technologies at the …

The ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q is very much a gaming monitor, and ASUS even claims it is targeting the e-sports community. It comes with the bells and whistles a dedicated gamer will hanker for – presets for specific game types, an overclockable refresh rate, and support for NVIDIA G-Sync. But …

Valve’s biggest tournament of the year, ‘The International’ kicks off today and if you were wondering who Valve tapped for the event’s hardware, then look no further as ASUS will be supplying both the monitors and the systems for players at the event this year. Our reviews have shown that Asus …

Asus is once again expanding its excellent Republic of Gamers Swift line of monitors with a new 24-inch offering equipped with G-Sync and an ultra-fast 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. The ROG Swift PG248Q promises seamless visuals and super-smooth gameplay thanks to its variable refresh rate capabilities and …

AOC recently unveiled its new line of AGON gaming displays at an event in London, bringing new products to the brand’s line-up that offer in-demand gaming features such as adaptive-sync technology, 4K resolution and refresh rates that go beyond 60Hz , putting them in direct competition with firms such as Asus and …

The XG2700-4K is a brand new 4K gaming monitor from Viewsonic that offers both excellent image quality and good gaming performance, with full AMD FreeSync support. Viewsonic has always had its eye on both ends of the display market, with an extensive range of entry-level panels backed up with a …

Earlier this year, AOC launched its AGON series of premium gaming monitors, aiming to take on the competition by offering high-refresh rate 2560×1440 displays. Now, the line-up has just got better, with the addition of G-Sync variable refresh rate technology and IPS panels. The AGON AG271QG is a 2560×1440 IPS …