Monitors

Lenovo first announced the Legion Y25-30 gaming monitor at CES in January. Now, the 25-inch, 280Hz gaming monitor is finally heading towards release, starting with availability in the US in May.  According to DisplaySpecifications, the upcoming Lenovo Y25-30 features a 25-inch IPS panel with FHD resolution, 1ms G2G response time …

Philips has expanded its vast portfolio of gaming monitors with two new high-end products. Both share the same aesthetics, but the spec sheet shows some key differences.  Starting with the 27M1F5800, this gaming monitor uses a 27-inch Nano IPS 4K panel with 144Hz refresh rate, and 1ms G2G response time. …

Samsung is looking to usher in a new age of PC monitors, adopting the ‘smart' features we've become accustomed to seeing on modern TVs. The Samsung M8 Smart Monitor packs a 32-inch 4K panel, as well as a built-in webcam and microphone.  Samsung's first attempt at the Smart Monitor arrived …

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 …

AOC is back with a new set of G2 AGON gaming monitors. Unlike previous G2 series monitors, these new models offer 165Hz refresh rate, offering faster and more responsive gameplay. There are four new AGON G2 monitors with the new 165Hz Fast IPS panel – the 24G2SPU, 27G2SPU, 24G2SPAE and …

Dell has been busy recently, having launched two high-end gaming monitors just last week. Now, Dell has something for those on a tighter budget, the G2723HN, offering 1080p resolution at 165Hz for less than £250.  The new Dell G2723HN uses a Fast IPS panel with FHD resolution, 1ms G2G response …

ViewSonic is launching a new portable monitor, but this one is aimed at gaming. Named VX1755, the new portable monitor looks to be a good companion for gaming while travelling, offering a 144Hz 17.3-inch screen in a compact casing to easily carry it everywhere. Featuring a 17.3-inch IPS display with …

This screen can run at 270Hz when overclocked - but it's also £900

Dell has launched two new 32-inch gaming monitors with high refresh rates. The cheapest of the two is the G3223D, featuring 1440p resolution. The G3223Q is the higher-end option, boasting 4K resolution. Starting with the G3223D, this Dell monitor packs a 32-inch Fast IPS panel with 1440p resolution, 165Hz refresh …

MSI is about to add two new curved gaming monitors to its portfolio – the MPG ARTYMIS 273CQR-QD and MPG ARTYMIS 273CQRX-QD. Both monitors share similar specifications, including QD Premium Color and WQHD resolution, but the maximum refresh rate differs.  Both monitors use a 27-inch VA panel with 1440p resolution, …

Over the last couple of years, Philips has been making a good push into the gaming monitor market. We've seen a number of large gaming monitors aimed at living room and console gaming. Now, Philips has two desktop-class displays hitting shelves, a 27-inch 1080p display with 240Hz refresh rate, and …

It's the first time we have ever reviewed a monitor from Cooler Master - is it any good?

With the Apple Pro Display XDR turning three later this year, it's only reasonable to expect a successor soon. The Cupertino-based company hasn't revealed anything official about such a product, but recent rumours claim it's already in development. According to 9to5Mac, the upcoming “Apple Studio Display” will feature up to …

It's a monster of a gaming monitor - 49in screen size, 5120x1440 resolution, 165Hz

Many praised the Gigabyte M27Q gaming monitor for offering fantastic performance at an affordable price. Now, the monitor is back with a panel upgrade, switching from a BGR panel to SuperSpeed IPS.  The 27-inch SS IPS panel used in the Gigabyte M27Q P sports 2560×1440 resolution, 165Hz refresh rate (overclocks …

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 …

The portable monitor market has been growing in recent years, although most travel-sized displays stick to standard 16:9 aspect ratio. That’s beginning to change, with a new crowdfunding campaign to fund a portable 32:9, super ultrawide portable monitor.  Currently undergoing a Kickstarter campaign, the Lukos is a super-ultrawide portable monitor …

BOE, one of the world's largest display manufacturers, announced two new display panels during BOE Innovation Exchange. Besides the new 27-inch Full HD panel with +500Hz refresh rate, the Chinese manufacturer also introduced an 8K panel with 120Hz refresh rate. According to BOE (via Wccftech), the advancements made in oxide semiconductor …

Following on from a recent collaboration for League of Legends-themed peripherals, Riot is continuing to partner with PC hardware companies. This time around, AOC has teamed up with Riot to produce a LoL themed gaming monitor.  The AOC AG275QXL packs a 27-inch IPS panel with 170Hz refresh rate, 2560×1440 resolution, …

MSI is expanding its gaming display line-up with a new monitor specifically aimed at Xbox Series X|S owners, as well as the world's first 27-inch mini LED monitor with a 300Hz refresh rate. The MPG321UR-QD Xbox Edition is a 32-inch monitor, packing a 4K IPS panel with 144Hz refresh rate, …

We've been waiting for OLED panels to become more common amongst gaming monitors and it seems that monitor makers are finally starting to adopt the technology. This week at CES, Alienware unveiled its latest high-end gaming display, sporting a QD-OLED ultra-wide panel with 175Hz refresh rate. 

We look back over the year and pick our three favourite monitors across a broad price spectrum

Samsung has recently announced three new monitors for different use cases: the Odyssey Neo G8 for gaming, the M8 smart monitor and the S8 for creators and designers. Impressively, the new Odyssey Neo G8 is also the world's first 4K, 240Hz monitor.  Starting with the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8, this …

It seems 4K gaming monitors with a high refresh rate are the next big thing in the monitor market. MSI has also joined the ranks, announcing a new 28-inch Optix MAG gaming monitor with a 4K, 144Hz panel.  The Optix MAG281URF uses a Rapid IPS panel with 144Hz refresh rate, …

Acer is capping off the year with the announcement of a new high-end gaming monitor – the Predator X32 FP. As you would expect from a top-end gaming display, this monitor packs a 4K panel with high refresh rate and of course, Mini LED backlighting and HDR capabilities.  Acer Taiwan …

BenQ is expanding its gaming monitor portfolio with a new display, the Mobiuz EX3210U. Featuring a high refresh rate and 4K resolution, BenQ's latest monitor should be suitable for those looking for a top-of-the-line solution to play on. The BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U comes with a 32-inch panel with 4K resolution, …

This week, the AOC G4309VX/D monitor was revealed, complete with a 43-inch 4K panel with DisplayHDR 1000 certification and 144Hz refresh rate.  This is a 43-inch VA panel, capable of 4K resolution at 144Hz with a 1ms response time. This monitor has also been DisplayHDR 1000 certified, putting it in …

ViewSonic has just introduced a new portable monitor packing gaming-grade specs for taking your setup on the go. The new VX1755 is a portable 17-inch monitor with an excellent 144Hz refresh rate, making it a great pairing when travelling with next-gen consoles, or a gaming laptop/PC.  Using a 17.2-inch IPS …

At the moment, there are not many small OLED TVs nor OLED monitors, but that may soon change. According to reports, both LG and Samsung are planning to launch smaller OLED panels in 2022, which should lead to an influx in OLED gaming monitors. According to  TFT Central (LG) and …

Dark Matter, Monoprice's gaming brand, is expanding its monitor portfolio with two new products: a 49-inch superwide display with 1800R curvature and a 34-inch ultrawide display with 1500R curvature. Starting with the 49-inch monitor, it packs a VA panel with Quantum LCD technology, 4ms response time and 5120x1440p resolution, offering …