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Acer’s new gaming monitor is capable of reaching a 390Hz refresh rate

João Silva 1 day ago Featured Tech News, Monitors Acer is pushing the limits of refresh rate with its new gaming monitor. Until now, a 360Hz refresh rate was the highest we have ever seen on gaming monitors, but Acer decided to go beyond by launching the XV252Q F, pushing its refresh rate as high… Read more

VESA: DisplayHDR 2000 Doesn’t Exist

Home News (Image credit: Shutterstock) VESA released a statement today denying recent claims that two monitors are “DisplayHDR 2000” certified because, well, there’s no such thing as DisplayHDR 2000. The statement was issued in response to listings on Taobao, a popular Chinese retailer, for an updated Samsung Odyssey G9 and a new Acer EI491CRG9 monitor…. Read more

Acer planning a 49-inch Mini LED monitor to rival Samsung Odyssey G9

João Silva 5 hours ago Featured Tech News, Monitors It looks like the Samsung Odyssey G9 already has some competition. A new curved gaming monitor from Acer has been listed at a Chinese retailer, and as per the product description, it will have specs to match Samsung’s improved Odyssey G9 display. According to a Taobao listing… Read more

Gigabyte is announcing three OLED gaming monitors with HDMI 2.1 and TV sizes

Gigabyte has announced three new 4K OLED gaming monitors, which feature HDMI 2.1, the somewhat hard-to-find display connector that allows for high refresh rate gaming at 4K (via TweakTown). Besides having some of the best tech available in TVs or monitors, all three have desk-dominating sizes. According to a press release posted by VideoCardz, the… Read more

Best fixed TV wall mounts 2021: Excellent low-profile brackets to achieve a flush flatscreen

(Pocket-lint) – Picking up one of the best TV mounts will allow you to fix your screen flush onto the wall and leave the world of TV benches and stands behind. By installing a bracket to hold your TV on, it’s able to rest more like a picture frame than act as the centrepiece of… Read more

Dell Preps 240Hz Gaming Monitor With IPS Panel

Home News Dell S2522HG (Image credit: Dell) Dell is hopping into the spring with a quartet of new gaming monitors, including a speedy IPS option and a smattering of curved screens with some speed of their own that also prove that there’s still room for VA panels in the gaming space. The monitor maker is… Read more

Gigabyte’s Aorus Demonstrates 43-Inch 144Hz Gaming Monitor

Home News (Image credit: Gigabyte) VideoCardz reports, citing local media as the source that Gigabyte’s Aorus division has demonstrated the company’s upcoming 43-inch monitor that features 144Hz refresh rate as well as 1ms MPRT response time. Gigabyte’s Aorus FV43U will be the industry’s third 43-inch display that boasts a combination of a large 43-inch size,… Read more

Pixio PXC327 Review: Affordable 165Hz Curves

Our Verdict It’s hard to fault a 32-inch VA 1440p monitor with 165 Hz that sells for so little. There are a few flaws, but taken purely as a gaming display, the Pixio PXC327 delivers excellent performance where it counts. With excellent SDR picture quality and smooth video processing, it’s a great way to put… Read more

Cooler Master MasterFrame 700 Review: A Talented Showcase

Our Verdict Cooler Master’s MasterFrame 700 is an open-air presentation case and test bench that transforms in just a few minutes. But while it’s built like a tank and has a true quality finish, it requires a skilled, patient builder to make the best of it. For + Gorgeous open-chassis looks + Excellent build quality… Read more

MSI MPG Artymis 343CQR Review: Extreme 1000R Curve for Maximum Realism

Our Verdict Tightly curved monitors like the MSI MPG Artymis 343CQR can really enhance gameplay, especially in first-person environments. With class-leading contrast, accurate out-of-box color and superb HDR, the 343CQR should be on everyone’s curved screen short list. For High contrast Accurate out-of-box color Solid gaming performance 1000R curve Against Slightly light gamma Blur reduction… Read more

What Is a FALD Backlight? A Basic Definition

Home News (Image credit: VESA) FALD stands for full-array local dimming and is an expensive, as well as the most premium, type of backlight technology found in LCD displays, including PC monitors and TVs. It’s especially beneficial for viewing HDR content and is found in some of the best gaming monitors. A monitor with FALD… Read more

HGiG explained: what is HGiG? How do you get it? And should you use it?

Home Advice (Image credit: LG / Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Sony) While gaming formats such as 4K@120Hz, VRR and ALLM are now getting plenty of attention, one that you may not have heard of is HGiG. That might partly be because HGiG isn’t really a format (at least not yet), but rather a set of… Read more

Philips Momentum 558M1RY 55-inch Monitor Review: Jumbo 4K Gaming With Audio to Match

Our Verdict The Philips 558M1RY represents a price breakthrough in the jumbo gaming monitor category. Though it leaves out HDMI 2.1, it brings everything else to the gaming table with 120 Hz, adaptive sync and accurate DCI-P3 and sRGB color. Add in killer HDR and you have a winner for a relatively low price. For… Read more

BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240 Hz Monitor Review: Brilliant Blur Reduction

Our Verdict The BenQ Zowie XL2546K leaves out HDR and extended color but has DyAc+, which is the best blur reduction feature we’ve ever seen. The monitor delivers smooth and responsive gameplay. With a few tweaks, it delivers excellent color too. It’s definitely worth a look if a 240 Hz monitor is on your radar…. Read more

Porsche Design AOC Agon PD27 240 Hz Curved Monitor Review: High Performance, High Style

Our Verdict Unless you’re a backlight strobe purist, the Porsche Design AOC Agon PD27 has no flaws. It delivers premium gaming performance with 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR and a high-contrast VA panel with 144p resolution. And its physical aesthetic is unmatched at any price. For 240 Hz Wide, accurate color gamut High contrast Excellent HDR… Read more