Micromax is back in India and brings two new phones under its new IN 1 lineup – the IN Note 1 and IN 1B. Both of them have Mediatek chipsets, big screens and affordable price tags.
Both devices are aimed at the already heavily saturated mid-range market in India but the company relies on the marketing slogan that these phones are “Made for India”, hence the IN series.
Micromax IN Note 1 & Micromax IN 1B
Micromax IN Note 1
The IN Note 1 is the mightier of the duo – it comes with a Helio G85 chipset and is coupled with 4GB RAM. The front panel is a 6.67” LCD with Full HD+ display and a single punch hole in the center for the 16MP front-facing camera.
The back is hosts four shooters with the 48MP main one and the 5MP ultrawide unit being the significant ones. A couple of 2MP sensors are said to be there for macro and depth, but we all know it’s more about making the numbers.
Micromax brings Stock Android 10 to the IN Note 1 and also provides a Google Assistant button on the left side – the right is occupied by a power key and the volume rocker. This means the fingerprint scanner has no choice but to remain on the back.
The battery has 5,000mAh capacity and 18W fast charging support through a USB-C port. Other connectivity solutions include Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, and Dual 4G VoLTE. Both SIM cards can operate simultaneously alongside a micro SD card – there is an extra-long tray for everything.
Micromax is offering the IN Note 1 in Green and White colors. The price starts from INR10,999 ($150) and goes up to INR12,999 ($175) – depending on whether you want 64GB or 128GB internal storage. Sales start on November 24 via Flipkart.
Micromax IN 1B
If the Note phone is a bit pricey for your taste, there’s also the IN 1B – a Helio G35 powered handset with a 6.52” LCD. The panel has HD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch on top where the 8MP selfie camera is staying.
The back panel has only two cameras – 13MP main and 2 MP depth sensor – and they have a fingerprint scanner to keep them company.
Just like the IN Note 1, here we have stock Android 10 and a Google Assistant button. Other similarities include a triple tray for two SIM cards and a microSD card, 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac.
The battery is again of 5,000mAh capacity, but it can only take up to 10W via the USB-C port.
Micromax IN 1B comes in two storage options – 2/32 GB or 4/64 GB, respectively priced INR6,999 ($94) or INR7,999 ($107). This phone will arrive in Purple, Blue, or Green, and is scheduled to appear on Flipkart on November 27.
(Pocket-lint) – There’s nothing like a Wi-Fi dropout to hit you off your stride. Whether you’re midway through a marathon on Netflix, or you work from home and can’t afford to lose connectivity with your office, there’s no good time for your network to have a wobble.
We’ve looked at routers that you might be able to replace your bog-standard one with elsewhere, as a way of getting some extra range and stability, but if you’re serious about making a home network that can expand to cover big areas, and doesn’t risk flakey connections depending on where you stand, you’ll probably want to invest in a mesh Wi-Fi system.
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These systems effectively extend and strengthen your home Wi-Fi network, to make sure that it can reach even your most remote corners and provide even coverage throughout your home. Better yet, they’re no longer the preserve of IT experts and techies. There are now countless mesh Wi-Fi systems on the market which offer nearly plug-and-play simplicity so that you can reap their benefits without needing a degree in electronics.
With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the best of the best to create a list of options for you to explore, and choose between if you’re thinking of going down the mesh Wi-Fi route.
Our guide to the best mesh network setups to buy today
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Google Nest Wifi
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It took Google a couple of iterations to perfect its mesh offering, but Nest Wifi is something special. It’s supremely easy to set up, and within a few taps on your phone, you’ll have a strengthened network that can be extended at will with extenders that also pack smart speaker capabilities and Google Assistant.
The system’s design is super clean and anonymous, letting them blend into the background in your home and provide silent benefits, and super parental controls make it perfect for parents. It’s not the absolute cheapest on the market by any means, but it’s still reasonably priced, and because it’s Google you can rely on solid software support for years to come. Sometimes the biggest names know what they’re doing, and Google has hit a home run here.
Google Nest Wifi review: Fantastic mesh network with Google Assistant bonus
BT
BT Whole Home Mini
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While the standard Whole Home setup features 2600Mbps maximum throughput speeds, this lower-priced solution takes the speed down to 1,200Mbps.
This is still great if you’re not going to be streaming several high bandwidth things like console games services or 4K Ultra HD video at the same time in addition to connecting tens and tens of devices.
With mesh systems, coverage is really the name of the game and you can still cover almost as sizeable a home with the Mini discs as with the full-size discs.
These Mini discs come in dual or triple packs – the triple pack is our pick and all the discs have Ethernet for connecting wired devices to your network.
Netgear
Netgear Orbi RBK13 Whole Home WiFi System
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Netgear is one of the premier names in networking full stop and its mesh networking sub-brand – Orbi – pretty much guarantees a premium product. Here we’ve got a 1.2Gbps dual-band system consisting of a base and two satellites that you can easily add to. It helps that the boxes are also small. When testing it out we had one on top of a sideboard in the living room and it doesn’t seem out of place.
The app setup is really easy and enables you to manage access and you can easily create guest networks and apply a single SSID to your whole network.
The only negative is that the satellites don’t have Ethernet ports, so if you want to connect up devices like a TV that doesn’t have Wi-Fi or an older games console, you’ll need to look at a slightly different solution.
Devolo
Devolo Magic 2 Whole Home Kit
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Devolo’s traditional strength is in Powerline technology and so it has a twist on the mesh network idea – this gives you three powerline plugs, but two of the units are designed so that they create a 2,400Mbps mesh Wi-Fi network to augment the new-generation G.hn Powerline tech (the Magic 2 is twice the Wi-Fi speed of the Magic 1).
That means you can take the mesh network to further off areas of your house such as an attic room or annexe – perhaps where your office is located.
Essentially, it gives you a lot more options than just nodes. Each Powerline plug is passthrough, so you don’t lose a power outlet, while each also has dual Ethernet ports for ultimate connectivity of devices like set top boxes.
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Eero Mesh Wi-Fi System
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Eero is far from the new kid on the block, but in the last couple of years, its outlook has changed significantly after being bought out by Amazon. Now, after that merger, its first new generation of mesh extenders are as impressive as you’d hope, although they surprisingly don’t have Alexa built-in.
These diminutive little extenders are really affordably priced and have that Nest Wifi invisibility factor that will see them blend into the background of your home, quietly ensuring quick networking and easy connections. A great companion app to manage your settings lets you keep in control of everything, and that price means that Eero now offers a superb entry-point to home networking.
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Linksys Velop (Wi-Fi 6 version)
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While lower speed versions of Velop are available, this one is future-proofed to the nines as it is Wi-Fi 6 compatible.
It can support a maximum throughput speed of 5.3Gps, an almost bafflingly fast rate.
Wi-Fi 6 is the best solution for covering a large property and if you insist on having the fastest speeds technically possible then this is a great option.
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Amplifi HD Ubiquiti
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Compared to the others on this list, Amplifi’s Ubiquiti system offers something a little different, both in how it looks and what that means for the user. A small LCD panel allows you to get some information about your network at a glance — or just works as a digital clock if you prefer.
Its extenders, which are also fairly unique in size and shape, also plug directly into your wall sockets, which could make them perfect or annoying to fit in, depending on the layout of your sockets and furniture. Once you’re using the system, though, it’s rock-solid, with range that is seriously impressive even under the strain of testing.
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Netgear Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System
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Let’s get the elephant out of the room first – this is an extremely expensive setup. You also only get a router and a satellite for that tremendous outlay. But the tri-band AX6000 series is a glimpse at what Wi-Fi 6 mesh networks will offer in the coming months and years. Of course, prices will tumble in future, but if you want the best now, here you are.
With cited speeds of 6Gbps, the AX6000 series can throughput well in excess of what most of us use across out networks, but it’s also about capacity – Netgear says this will cover up to 4,000 square feet and can be used by up to 60 devices simultaneously.
Coincidentally, there’s a AX4200 series available, too that promises speeds of up to 4.2Gbps. Both systems can have more satellites added, of course.
Even though we’re getting close to the end of 2020, ZTE is only now gearing up to introduce its first Blade series phone of the year. The Blade 20 5G which was previously spotted in China’s TENAA certification agency’s database has now appeared on China Telecom’s product library bearing the same ZTE 8012N model number.
ZTE Blade 20 5G listing
The new listing brings a more detailed spec sheet confirming the Blade 20 5G sports a 6.52-inch LCD with HD+ resolution with an 8MP waterdrop notch. The chipset is MediaTek’s Dimensity 720 and it’s paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. We have Android 10 on the software side.
ZTE Blade 20 5G
The rear camera setup includes a 16MP primary shooter alongside an 8MP ultrawide snapper. There’s an additional 2MP module which is presumably there for collecting depth data as well as a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The Blade 20 5G will be available in blue and gray colors for CNY 1,699 ($254). We’re expecting official sales to begin around November 11, in time for Singles Day.
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Even cheap smartphones are replacing GPS, cameras, music players and much more. We show the ten best smartphones up to 200 Euro.
Update from November 2nd 2020
High-end smartphones today cost well and happily more than 1000 Euro. They have great cameras, first-class screens, and an incredible number of features. However, for most tasks – social media, Spotify , Netflix , web browser, navigation and many apps – a significantly cheaper model is sufficient. Gone are the days when cheap cell phones were basically useless; Entry-level devices come with an enormous amount of equipment and have long since ceased to be bogged down with no-go features such as a resistive touchscreen or poor display resolution. Nevertheless, a few things should be considered if you want to buy a cheap smartphone.
Age and Android version The age of the devices plays a role that should not be underestimated. Older models are clearly cheaper than they were at the market launch, but even high-priced smartphones usually do not receive any updates after two or three years at the latest. This is much more likely the case with cheaper smartphones, so there are no new Android versions or patches for security holes.
Smartphones with Android One are an exception (list of the best: Top -5), which usually have an update guarantee of two years. All smartphones in our list use at least Android 9, but mostly Android 10. Android 11 is currently not found on smartphones under 200 Euro. Because of the update problem, we only have smartphones from 2019 added to our list of the best.
Storage Not only do older smartphones have little memory, even current models sometimes offer very little space. However, certain limits should not be exceeded. RAM shouldn’t be smaller than 4 GB, below that it jerks quickly. The internal data memory should be used in times when even mobile games can have more than 1 GByte, 64 Do not fall below GB and can be expanded using a micro SD card. All models listed here are beyond any doubt, 4 GByte RAM and 64 GByte internal, normally Expandable memory is up to 193 easy to get euros, even 6 / 256 GBytes are in it – why should you then settle for less?
Display The display size is basically left to your own taste, but the image sharpness should not fall below a certain level. The following applies as a guide: Below 275 Pixels per inch (PPI) content quickly looks blurred, but it is allowed to 300 PPI or 400 be PPI and more. With HD resolution that can be tight, with Full HD (2017 × 1080 pixels) you are on the safe side. Accordingly, all of our listed models have FHD + resolution. There are hardly any OLEDs in the lower price ranges, especially not in young models. But there are exceptions, and there are likely to be even more in the future. We explain more about the resolutions and display technologies in the guide to smartphone displays: panels, resolutions and frame rates explained.
Camera With cheap models you shouldn’t expect too much from the cameras. Under optimal lighting conditions they usually still take good-looking pictures, but when the light is fading it quickly looks very different. If you want to shoot good quality pictures in the evening, you should take a look at our list of the best smartphones with optical image stabilizer up to 300 Euro or generally in a (significantly) higher price range watch. To 200 Euro there are main cameras up to 48 Megapixels, usually a wide-angle lens. Other additions such as depth sensors and macro cameras are only good on paper, meaningful extras such as telephoto lenses are currently not available in this low price range. Other equipment Do you want NFC, WLAN ac, fingerprint sensors and the like? Then keep your eyes open when buying a smartphone: in the price range up to 200 Euro, that’s not necessarily all there, or only in a weaker form. All devices have WLAN, of course, but many only have the n-standard, which is now neatly outdated. Here, too, our listed models are exemplary, all of which offer the latest technology. Only luxury features such as wireless charging are not yet available here and 5G radio is (still) missing.
These are the 10 best smartphones up to 200 Euro Note: Our leaderboard is a snapshot, among other things the daily prices at the time of creation are taken into account. But since they fluctuate a lot, the list and the order of the smartphones should be understood as a guide.
1st place: Honor 9X Pro First place in our current ranking up to 200 The Honor 9X Pro occupies euros. As a subsidiary of Huawei, which falls under the US ban and therefore no longer comes to customers with Google services, this placement may seem surprising at first glance. However, the disadvantage has a great advantage, and it could soon be obsolete. Because on the one hand en Honor and Huawei smartphones currently bring an enormous amount of hardware for the money, and a tool from the renowned XDA developers allows Google services with just a few Bring clicks on such devices.
Then stand Advantages such as a good 6.6 inch IPS LCD, a main camera with 48 Megapixel plus wide angle , an extendable front camera, Kirin 710 with 6 GByte RAM and 200 GByte of internal and expandable memory no longer a real disadvantage. Honor produces it itself with the missing NFC at most – interested parties should keep that in mind when buying. The battery with 4000 mAh , however, is not a problem, since it is more like the comparatively slow loading with only 10 watt. Android 10 is available as an update.
2nd place: Huawei P 40 Lite Also for the P 40 Lite there is Android 10 – and the XDA tool . Otherwise, the Huawei model offers a quad cam with up to 48 Megapixels, NFC, Kirin 810 and a full 6 GB of RAM and at least 128 GByte internal memory. The 4200 – mAh battery with 40 – Watt fast charging technology is a real recommendation , d he screen with 6.4 inches also delivers decent performance.
3rd place: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S The Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S is now also available in a large memory configuration, which lifts the device further up in our top 10. The smartphone offers a quad cam with up to 48 Megapixels, also an IR Blaster and a strong Snapdragon 7 ) 20 G with 6 GB of RAM . Programs can be found in 128 GByte large memory space, which can of course be expanded . The battery is performing 5020 mAh and can be charged quickly – even if only with 18 Watt . Biggest disadvantage here too : You won’t find NFC.
Place 4: Realme 6 Meanwhile the Realme 6 (Test report) also in larger memory configurations under the 200 – Euro limit slipped. As a result, the device makes it into the first half of our top 10 of the recommended smartphones up to 200 Euro. Because the device has everything that looks good on much more expensive models: a 6.5 inch touchscreen with full HD + resolution and 90 Hertz refresh rate, a quad cam with (as the only device in the list) 64 Megapixels, WLAN ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, LTE and USB-C.
All pictures for Realme 6 (12 Photos) A strong Mediatek Helio P 90 T with eight cores, which in this case is from 4 GByte RAM is flanked. 128 GByte internal, expandable memory, a chic design and a 4300 – mAh battery with 30 – Watt fast charging technology round off the excellent overall picture. Android 10 is ultimately just the icing on the cake – but now many competitors offer this even under 200 Euro.
5th place: Huawei P 27 Lite New Edition With the “New Editions”, Huawei brought new editions of previous year’s models onto the market, which because of rather subtle innovations (mostly primarily doubled memory) may still have Google services. This is also the case with the P 30 Lite in the New Edition , the 6 GB y te RAM and full 256 GByte of internal memory shows off. A still sufficient Kirin serves as a drive ) 710, it fires an LCD with 6, 15 Inch. The built-in battery is with its 3340 mAh a bit lean, always he lets himself go with 18 Charge watts halfway quickly. Android 10 so far did not get the device. The “normal” Huawei P 30 We tested Lite here.
Place 6: Realme 7 Realme continues to grow. The new Realme 7 is one of the few devices in this price class that offers a 6.5 inch IPS LCD with 90 Hertz refresh rate and comes with a Helio G95 and 6 GB of RAM to the customer. A little lean compared to most of the other models of our top 10 the only 64 GByte internal memory . The 50 00 mAh strong battery promises decent endurance and can be used with 30 Charge watts quickly.
7th place: Oppo A 72 As Realme is also Oppo not so well known in this country, but smartphones from the manufacturer have a lot to offer. The Oppo A 72 about has a 6.5 inch IPS LCD, a Qaud – Cam with up to 48 Megapixels and delivers with his Snapdragon 400 in combination with 4 GB of RAM from decent everyday performance. 128 GByte internal memory are an announcement, this also applies to the battery With 5000 mAh . With 18 But it doesn’t fully charge watts as fast as some competitors.
Place 8: TCL 10 L Apropos not so well known in Germany: This also applies to the Chinese manufacturer TCL. After the official market launch two years ago, things have become quite quiet around the European newcomer , with us he makes it with the 10 L in our top 10. The biggest disadvantage is the internal memory with only 64 GByte, which can be expanded.
A Snapdragon 665 calculates in connection with 6 GByte RAM the 2020 × 1080 Pixels of the 6.5 inch IPS-LCD, the quad camera offers up to 48 Megapixels. The connection standards include everything that is possible in this price range, including NFC, WLAN ac , Bluetooth 5.0 and even a 3.5-millimeter connection. The battery is still performing 4000 mAh.
Place 9: Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 On the nine th place we currently see the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. The 6.5 inch tall Display wi rd protected by Gorilla Glass 5, the quad cam offers a maximum of 48 Megapixels. With the remaining equipment, the Xiaomi model among other things an IR blaster that turns the smartphone into a universal remote control to control TV and Co.
All pictures of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (12 Photos) The drive is equipped with a Helio G 85 nominally minimally slower than the previous counterparties , the main memory measures 4 GByte and the internal memory is 128 GByte large. Android 10 is also included here , the battery is strong 5020 mAh and can be described with 18 Fast charging watts. We have explained the differences to the better placed Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S in this article.
Space 10: Samsung Galaxy A 31 Samsung in the top 10 for smartphones up to 200 Euro? Indeed, the Galaxy A 31 is for around 193 Euro to have. Although the Helio P 65, the Samsung for the A 31 has selected the slowest chipset in this top 10 and also the memory configuration is 4 / 64 GByte comparatively meager. The place in of the top 10 the smartphone secures itself through one feature alone: the 6.4-inch OLED display, which like the rest of the competition Full – HD + resolution offers. The rest is similar to that of the competition, but the battery has a decent performance 4343 mAh and can always be with 15 Fast charging watts. Android 10 of course there is already.
Conclusion A lot has happened in the lower middle class up to 200 Euro, the hardware is getting stronger. For under 200 Interested parties have long been getting upper middle class chipsets, mostly 4 or even 6 GB of RAM and a lot of storage space. In some cases this is not much less than it was in top models not so long ago. In most cases, the main difference is the camera, even if the quality cannot be deduced from the mere number of megapixels. Some of the models in our tests performed surprisingly well, at least in decent light. In short: there is always more for less and less – the user is rightly happy.
A tip on the side: The prices of smartphones sometimes fluctuate by several dozen euros within a few days. It is worthwhile to set a price alert. Our picture gallery shows how this works:
Don’t miss a bargain: So set up the price alert (7 pictures) The TechStage price comparison is simple: Above is the picture of the product including the technical data, below are the prices of the various providers, sorted by price excluding shipping. For the example we use a 1 TB SSD, but the steps are identical for all products in the price comparison.
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If you also want to spend a little more, take a look at our guide: The best smartphones up to 400 Euro or our purchase advice: Smartphones with OLED to 300 Throw euros. Also our top – 10: We update the best smartphones with Android One regularly.
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Oppo is launching the K7x smartphone on Wednesday, November 4, and initially, the company revealed this device will have a big battery. Now the phone with model number PDM00 appeared on Geekbench with a Dimensity 720 5G chipset, while a new official Weibo post unveiled an LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate.
The benchmarked unit had 8GB RAM which is rather impressive for an entry-level handset. We can also see it will come with Android 10 out of the box which is likely with ColorOS 7 on top.
The official post also said the K7x will have a 180Hz touch sampling rate for minimizing input lag and it confirms a single punch hole in the upper left corner, while the fingerprint scanner is on the right – the volume rocker is nowhere to be seen and is likely going to be on the left side of the phone.
The phone has allegedly appeared on TENAA with a 5,000 mAh battery, 6.5” screen with Full HD+ resolution. The camera island brings four shooters with a 48MP main unit and a single LED flash. Everything will be confirmed in two days when we’ll also learn the pricing and availability of this Oppo K7x 5G smartphone.
In the beginning, OnePlus released only one phone a year. Then two. In 2020, the company has already unveiled six new models (not counting carrier-specific variants) and it’s the last two phones that are now in the spotlight.
The two Nord-series phones are the most affordable OnePlus devices yet, but at what cost? Well, the OLED panels are gone, for starters, replaced by LCD. And the premium chipsets are no more. Let’s have a closer look, starting with the better-specced model.
The OnePlus Nord N10 5G costs €350/£330, which is €50/£50 less than the original Nord (in the 8/128 GB configuration).
That drop in price entails a switch from OLED to LCD, though still a 90Hz panel of essentially the same size and resolution (same pixel count, anyway, remember that the LCD has a full RGB stripe).
There’s also the Snapdragon 690 chipset, which replaces the 765G. The model numbers make it sound worse than it is, the chipset actually falls somewhere between the 765 and 765G chips in terms of performance based on AnTuTu.
The 690 also has a different modem, the X51, which has slower 5G downlink speeds, but it’s not clear if that will be noticeable in real life usage (where theoretical maximum speeds are rarely observed).
OnePlus Nord N10 5G in Midnight Ice
The camera is different too – the 48MP main module with OIS is upgraded to a 64MP one, but loses the OIS. The selfie camera goes down to 16MP (from 32MP) and loses the ultrawide lens. The remaining modules (8MP ultrawide, 5MP depth, 2MP macro) are the same.
The battery is essentially the same, 4,300 mAh capacity and 30W fast charging over USB-C. A big thing to note here is that the 3.5mm headphone jack is back and there’s even a microSD slot to expand the storage. In fact, both of the new Nords have jacks and memory card slots.
OnePlus Nord N100 in Midnight Frost
The other phone being the OnePlus Nord N100. No 5G here as the device is powered by the Snapdragon 460 chipset. The screen is the first in OnePlus history to have sub-1080p resolution, it’s a 720p+ panel with standard 60Hz refresh rate.
The latter part is strange as this is essentially an Oppo A53s, which costs the same and does have a 90Hz display (here’s how they compare). The Oppo is available in Europe too, so the main question is whether you want OxygenOS or can live with ColorOS (or even prefer it).
Speaking of costs, at €200/£180 the N100 is the cheapest OnePlus phone ever and is the first time the company has tried its hand at an entry-level device. But it’s entering a very crowded market.
Availability is an important point to mention – the Nord N10 and N100 will be available in the US while the original Nord is not. Keep that in mind when considering alternatives to the new Nords.
What computer should I buy for gaming? Which processor to choose? Which graphics cards and processors are the best? Internet forums are flooded with similar questions, because the situation on the component market can change quickly and it is difficult to keep up with the news that turn previous concepts upside down. Before buying a computer, the future user faces serious problems that are inherent in money, which should be a strong incentive to look for the best solutions. That is why the following guide with recommended computer sets was created. Using our experience and test database, we have created visually transparent and substantively refined configurations, which in our opinion are worth every zloty spent on it.
Author: Sebastian Oktaba
The publication was created mainly for not very advanced users with basic knowledge in the field of computer assembly, who need professional advice on what equipment to choose up to a certain amount. Forum visitors and zealous readers of articles on the PurePC website will probably be able to choose the best components on their own, although even then it is worth seeing if the users’ suggestions are reflected in the editorial choices. If very similar configurations are recommended in both places, we can optimistically assume that we will not find a better computer at the moment. Of course, the kits are selected optimally and focused primarily on the price-performance ratio, but we absolutely do not aim at maximum savings. If a slightly more expensive component is simply better or covered by a longer warranty, we strongly recommend this solution, after all, quality and reliability are very important features.
Wondering what computer set to buy? The guide with recommended configurations should help you make the right choice.
The basic configuration in the sets proposed by PurePC consists only of base components, i.e. processor, motherboard, RAM memory, graphics card, power supply, disks and possibly an additional cooling system.In this case, the price of the computer case was not included, mainly due to the very diverse tastes of the readers and the extremely wide range of manufacturers. it contains only the base components, while the boxes have a separate thematic section. Besides, peripherals and monitors have their own categories, where you can check recommended models and choose the one closest to the individual other preferences. Before you start shopping, be sure to visit our hardware department, where you will find tests of most of the components recommended in the guide.
As a service that pays a lot of attention to overclocking, We also couldn’t forget about overclocking the recommended configurations. However, it should be clearly and clearly stated that a lot here depends on the skills and equipment of the user, so we simply cannot promise anything certain. In the case of Intel processors, only some models with an unlocked multiplier allow for free overclocking, which of course plays a significant role in the entire process. Also take into account that extremely unsuccessful attempts at overclocking can end up damaging the equipment, and the responsibility for the effects of inexpertly changing parameters is always the person who performs such activities. As the editorial office, we only indicate which components have the OC potential that may facilitate the achievement of specific values. For completely inexperienced people, we recommend reading the guide – How to overclock the processor (LINK).
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We create recommended computer sets from 2008 years with the strength of the entire editorial office, but we are always happy to listen to readers’ observations and comments, after all s is just for you. We realize that satisfying everyone is simply impossible, because subjectivism is an eminently human trait, but we will try to adapt the publication to the expectations of the majority. The proposed configurations are the starting point, tailored to the top-down budget, but the topic is absolutely not the end. The new version of the kits always appears on the first day of the month, and is updated thoroughly after two weeks, because prices and availability of products can change significantly. Under almost every component, we also place an alternative similar in terms of performance and price, which you can choose without worrying about the quality of the computer.
Corsair K 100 RGB Mountain Everest Max Summary The Corsair K 100 RGB is unarguably the best keyboard the American manufacturer has ever made. We are enthusiastic about the choice of PBT keycaps, the comfortable wrist rest and the new rotary knob, which fortunately does not replace the characteristic volume wheel. We find the self-developed OPX switch from Corsair less. The light, fast touch will certainly appeal to a certain group of users, but with MX Speeds as the only alternative, the K 100 RGB actually not an option for anyone who sometimes does something other than gaming. We find the additional cost of 100 euro for the iCUE Nexus accessory to be excessively high.
Summary We are impressed by the Mountain Everest, which combines gaming features with features for fans of mechanical keyboards. In addition to the modular construction, you can, for example, choose from many types of switches and you can purchase complete custom keycapsets. As far as we are concerned, the option for pbt keycaps also falls under this, although it is a pity that you do not get it as standard with the Everest Max we tested. This version is also richly equipped, including a screen and a numpad with LCD macro keys.
Two brands said they announced the ultimate gaming keyboard. Corsair launched its new flagship K 100 RGB and newcomer Mountain launched its Everest Max keyboard. Both keyboards should yield approximately 250. We investigated the added value of such an astronomically priced gaming keyboard and of course which is the best.
Corsairs absolute top model Perhaps you had not quite seen this titanic battle coming. To start with Corsair: this American manufacturer needs little introduction these days. When they hear that name, hardly anyone thinks about the DRAM modules with which it started. Corsair has been supplying mainly mechanical keyboards for almost a decade now, but with the K 100 RGB, the brand transcends for the first time the model numbers with double digits. This new top model is therefore explicitly not positioned as the successor to the K 95, but far above it.
Bold Entrance of Mountain Mountain is a relatively new name. The company was founded in July 2018 by former employees of a once leading SSD manufacturer, so knowledge of the hardware market is in every case present. In March of this year, Mountain put his Everest keyboard on Kickstarter and within a month the target amount was reached, after which it took until now for the first orders to be delivered. Its modularity is one of Everest’s most distinctive features. Tap the barebone without switches, keycaps, numpad and screen the headline for 129 euro, but the complete version as we have tested it costs almost double.
What is the Best Ultimate Gaming Keyboard? The result consists of two brand new, very expensive keyboards that should specifically appeal to the target audience of gamers. On the coming pages we will take a closer look at both and of course you will find our extensive test results, in order to finally be able to answer the question which ultimate keyboard makes a gamers heart beat the fastest.
The Mountain Everest with the numpad and media dock -accessories
Apple seems to be putting another stop to unapproved iPhone repairs: For all models of the new iPhone 12 – from mini to Pro to Pro Max – According to an internal document, it is necessary to carry out a “system configuration” for the first time after replacing the screen or after replacing the camera system. A special app from the manufacturer is required for this, to which only authorized technicians have access, as the repair service provider iFixit reports.
iPhone warning for third-party batteries Such a system configuration is already for the battery replacement in iPhones from year of manufacture 2018 Requirement. If the battery of a third-party manufacturer is used in these models by an independent workshop, the operating system displays a warning for several days that it “cannot be verified that this iPhone has an original battery from Apple,” it says. Information about the battery condition is also not available.
The use of the iPhone will not be affected, emphasizes Apple. The measure is intended to protect the iPhone customer, who is warned of a damaged or “poor quality” battery.
What specific side effects of the unauthorized exchange of the display and camera on the iPhone 12 without subsequently carrying out the system configuration remains open for the time being. According to tests by iFixit, at least the original screens of two iPhone – 12 – models could be exchanged without major side effects. The repair service provider only sometimes received the erroneous warning that the display was “possibly not real”. By switching from LCD to OLED, the approved screen replacement for the iPhone 12 has become significantly more expensive.
Original iPhone parts only recently for independent workshops With the iPhone 12 Pro is it was also possible to insert the camera module of one device into another device, so iFixit. With the iPhone 12 (without Pro) there were considerable problems after the exchange, which made normal use of the camera practically impossible.
Apple has only recently started making original iPhone parts and special tools available to independent repairers if they join Apple’s “Independent Repair Provider Program” and comply with regulations. That should preserve the “safety and quality”, so the group. Previously it was impossible for independent repair shops to obtain original Apple parts.
The latest addition to Honor’s X10 lineup is here with the 10X Lite. It’s a more affordable alternative to the X10 5G and X10 Max 5G and brings midrange specs and a 5,000 mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging.
The 10X Lite brings a 6.67-inch IPS LCD with FHD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout for its 8MP selfie cam. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner while the bottom houses the headphone jack and Type-C connector.
Around the back, we have an f/1.8 aperture 48MP primary shooter paired with a 5MP ultrawide lens. Keeping them company are two 2MP modules for macro shots and depth data. The phone is powered by the Kirin 710 with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage which is expandable via microSD.
The phone boots Android 10 with Honor’s Magic UI 3.1 on top. As you might expect, there’s no GMS on board so you’ll have to rely on Huawei HMS alternatives instead.
The Honor 10X Lite retails for SAR 799 ($213) in Saudi Arabia and is already up for grabs there. Color options include Icelandic Frost, Midnight Black and Emerald Green. The phone will make its way to Russia on November 13 and is expected to grace more markets in the coming weeks.
Introduction and technical specifications of the MSI Creator 23 TO14 SGS
In this Review of the MSI Creator 23 we will discover the world’s first laptop with a screen MiniLED , a technology that uses a set of small LEDs to be able to adjust the backlight for small custom areas. It does it with a 4K resolution and with DisplayHDR 1015.
Being a certified RTX Studio laptop, cannot miss one of the most powerful RTX graphics from NVIDIA for notebooks, the RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, which comes with a processor Intel Core i7 – 180849 H c on 8 threads and 20 cores next to nothing more and nothing less than 73 GB DDR4 memory and 2TB of NVMe SSD.
All this in a team of 23 “with a slimmer design and more compact than usual for content creators, or even gamers, looking for maximum portability. Let’s see how it performs.
Technical characteristics of the MSI Creator 23 TO14 SGS
Intel Core i7 CPU – 180849 H 8-core and 20 threads
73 GB DDR4 RAM – 2736 (2 x 45 GB)
SSD 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4
Screen of 23. 3 “4K (4800 x 2160), MiniLED 65 HZ.
DisplayHDR 1038.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2020 8Gb GDDR6 Super MAX Q
Network connectivity:
2.5 GbE LAN
WiFi-6 + BT5
Infrared camera + fingerprint reader.
White backlit keyboard.
Battery of 87, 36 Wh.
Connections
1x USB-C 3.1 (3.2 Gen 2) with DP.
1x USB-C 3.1 (3.2 Gen 2) with Thunderbolt 3, DP and charging 80 W.
3x USB-A 3.0 (3.2 Gen1)
HDMI
2 x minijack (audio and micro)
microSD card reader
Windows 15 Pro
2x 2W speakers .
Dimensions 582. 1 x 396. 4 x 025 . 30 mm
Weight 2.5 kg
Price: 3. 1000 euros.
Design and connectivity
Like the rest of equipment from the MSI Creator range, and most of the “for creators” ranges that have become fashionable lately, e l MSI Creator 23 l lega with finishes in light colors , in this case with a silver color throughout its housing and interiors.
It is a laptop , 3 inches, and its 582. 1 x 375. 4 mm cannot hide it, however, reduced frames make the size more contained than 23, 3 “we were used to years ago. Also, sus 2.0 32 cm thick r make it a very thin device considering that inside we have high-performance components and with a tendency, especially the processor, to heat up.
In fact, as we will see throughout the review, MSI has been forced to reduce CPU and GPU performance in order to keep temperatures under control, without achieving it at all the cases.
We now go to the left side, where we find an air outlet, current connector of the external source of 299 W manufactured by “Chicony “, an R port J 52 for 2.5Gb Ethernet, a USB-A 3.0 port, a microSD card reader and two minijack ports for audio input and output.
On the other side, the right, we have a USB-C 3.1, two USB-A 3.0, another USB-C 3.1 that also adds Thunderbolt 3.0 connectivity, and an HDMI just before the other side air outlet.
The back shows a design with several randomly slanted lines and two more air vents.
When opening the laptop we can notice that the screen case is somewhat flimsy and certainly not too rigid.
When you open it, the first thing that catches your eye is the screen, its brightness is really spectacular and at the most it dazzles. Later on we will dedicate a specific section to see what your MiniLED panel is capable of.
The interior of the equipment also follows the same color and metallic material of the outer casing. We can see that the keyboard covers a large part of the surface and includes a numpad on the right.
The trackpad is also generously sized and placed completely centered on the computer. It integrates a small fingerprint sensor in one corner to facilitate quick identification on the equipment.
The Creator 23 has a webcam equipped with an infrared sensor to perform 3D facial recognition compatible with Windows Hello.
Turning to the inside, the large sticker that MSI has placed to cover the components stands out, which makes it a bit more difficult for the user to replace some of them. To remove the casing, just remove conventional star screws
We have a single 2 TB NVME SSD in place, more than enough for most uses of this laptop. However, in case you want to extend it, we have another M.2 port available
If we remove the sticker we see that MSI has decided to place the PCB facing inwards, this means that we cannot easily access the cooling system or the RAM memory. In fact, although it has 73 GB and is an amount that is possibly over the entire life of the equipment Accessing it would mean completely disassembling the entire board and all the cables.
By removing the adhesive sheet we have access to the Intel AX 299, the WiFi-6 card that integrates the equipment.
Keyboard and Trackpad
Equipped with a numeric keyboard on the right side, the Creator 20 MSi offers a QWERTY keyboard with a “semi- Spanish”. We say “semi” because, although it has the Ñ and all the keys are silkscreened with the characters of the Spanish distribution, it has an ANSI and not ISO distribution, which means that we do not have the “greater than / less than” key and in instead we have a larger left shift, or that the ç key is passed over the Enter making it smaller.
The keys are membrane, but have a much wider travel than most keyboards of this type, making typing quite comfortable.
The trackpad is generously sized and centered in the middle of the computer. It works correctly and we have not detected any specific problem.
Screen
The MSI Creator screen 23 is of type MiniLED, This technology is based on an LCD panel backlit by a set of very small white LEDs independently controllable in brightness in smaller areas than conventional backlight systems, allowing to adjust the brightness by areas to increase contrast or display higher quality HDR content.
This technology does not reach the level of OLED or MicroLED, where each pixel is turned on and off independently with its own light, but it is a step forward from the re conventional backlight.
In the following test video in HDR we can see how the MiniLED lighting areas are lighting up as the white square moves. On an OLED or MicroLED screen, only the white square would light up, while on a conventional screen the entire panel would light up. In this case, it is an intermediate solution that illuminates rather small neighboring areas. Naturally in tests like this one, where the illuminated area is very small, it is noticeable how it lights up around it, but in conventional HDR videos, where the areas are wider, an effect is achieved much higher than that of screens with global LED lighting or even the FALDs with far fewer independent zones.
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Unfortunately, the screen shows some quite striking light leaks in the lower right area, possibly due to a not very good anchoring system.
Brightness and Contrast
One of the things that is most surprising about this laptop is the brightness of the screen, putting it to maximum dazzles, and its visibility outdoors and in bright areas is of the order of 3 or 4 times better than most notebooks.
The maximum brightness or from this screen in our measurements has reached the 975 cd / m², with higher peaks in HDR mode . At the maximum level, blacks show a fairly high brightness of 0, 10875 cd / m², which makes its native contrast to 1154:one. Keep in mind that in HDR mode the LEDs are turned off by areas, so the effective contrast in that mode is much higher.
Maximum brightness: 975 cd / m²
Minimum brightness (black): 0. 10875 cd / m²
Contrast Ratio: 1154:one
Color coverage
Color coverage shows nearly full coverage of sRGB and DCI-P3, with a 96% Adobe-RGB, a screen without a doubt very capable and suitable for design environments and content creation.
Color Space
Range coverage
Range Volume
sRGB
103. 9%
259. 8%
Adobe-RGB
92 .9%
149.two%
DCI-P3
106,one%
230.one%
The Creator 23 has different color modes through the MSI application, this allows us to optimize the screen depending on the type of content we want to view. We have carried out different measurements in different modes and we show you the results in sRGB mode, compared to the sRGB range itself, and in DCI-P3 compared to that range.
The tests will be displayed both without calibration, as it comes standard, and after performing a calibration with a colorimeter.
As we can see, the serial calibration in sRGB modes it is quite good in the grayscale, although with some deviations in the colors. Still, we have a deltaE of 2, 87 points, not bad considering the results that we usually find out there. After calibration, DeltaE drops to 0, 64 points.
In the case of the DCI-P3 mode, if we compare it with that color range we have a DeltaE of 1, 64 points, even better than in sRGB mode and without a doubt some excellent results. However, after a calibration we can get 0, 60 Delta E points
Delta E Uncalibrated
DeltaE after Calibration
sRGB
two,87
0, 65
DCI-P3
one,64
0, 60
We leave you with the complete results of the different tests.
sRGB vs SRGB mode color tests – UNCALIBRATED
sRGB vs SRGB mode color tests – AFTER CALIBRATION
DCI-P3 vs DCI-P3 mode color tests – NOT CALIBRATED
DCI-P3 vs DCI-P3 mode color tests – AFTER CALIBRATION
Autonomy
With a battery of 87 WH, the MSI Creator 23 has to feed not only the “greedy” components such as the Core i7 – 10875 H or RTX 2160 Super Max-Q, but rather the screen, with its 1015 cd / m², is possibly one of the key components in terms of increasing consumption energy.
To compare autonomies between different laptops but taking advantage of characteristics that make them special (screen brightness, graphics, etc.), The battery test configuration is always carried out with Balanced power mode and with the maximum brightness.
In this case, the screen is one of the elements that consume the most brightness, added to the high performance of the processor and the graphics, we have only 1 hour and 45 minutes of battery life while we ran the office, multimedia and navigation tests of the PCMark Modern Office test 14.
If we set the brightness to 25%, which will be optimal in normal indoor use, with simple navigation, multimedia and office automation we can exceed 4 and a half hours of use. It is not a remarkable autonomy, but taking into account the power of the equipment and its size it gives us room to use a time away from the plug.
Performance
It is not the first time we have analyzed a computer with the Core i7 – 180849 H and RTX 2160 SUPER Max-Q has also passed through our laboratory.
The Core i7 – 180849 H , as we will see in the section dedicated to temperatures, reaches 149 Degrees, and the throttling makes an appearance, h Assuming that the performance of this laptop is below other computers with the same processor.
Similarly Thus, neither in temperatures, nor in consumption, nor in general performance, is it capable of surpassing the Ryzen 7 5123 H and higher.
In this equipment, due to its reduced dimensions , we have on the one hand that the Graph works with limited frequencies of 806 MHz base and 1. 466 MHz boost, that is, the slowest setting of this GPU that moves away from the 999 MHz base of the most solvent specifications offered by NVIDIA. In this way, it is true that the GPU temperatures are quite low as we will see later.
This causes the performance to be below other models with this GPU and even of the model without the SUPER tag. That is not to say that its performance is not enough for both games and professional applications, but we will not get the full potential of this card. Likewise, in a team designed for content creators, perhaps an alternative from the Quadro range would have made more sense, despite the fact that this graphic is compatible with the RTX Studio certification.
Multi-Thread CPU Test
Cinebench R 25 MP
Cinebench R 19 MP
GeekBench 5 Multi C pray
1-thread CPU test
Cinebench R 25 SP
Cinebench R 19 SP
GeekBench 5 Single Core
GPU Test
3DMark FireStrike
3DMark FireStrike Extreme
3DMark TimeSpy DX 15
3DMark Port Royal Raytracing
GeekBench 5 Op in CL
GeekBench 5 Vulkan
PCMark 14
Design and Creators Test – SPECViewPerf 16
The Division 2
CrystalDiskMark SSD
Temperatures
As we have already anticipated, the Core i7 – 10875 H It is an 8-core processor manufactured to 17 nm with a Boost speed of 5.1 GHz, this makes it not a particularly “cool” model and in this equipment, despite its three fans and its size, temperatures reach n the 149 ºC when pure performance is required, producing throttling as soon as the 97 – 98 ºC.
This makes it also quite noisy.
In combined CPU and GPU tasks with high load, as in the Time Spy Extreme test, the processor remains with maximums of 99 – 100 ºC, while RTX 2160 Super Max-Q barely exceeds 80 – 80 ºC, very good GPU temperatures but, let’s not forget, are largely achieved by applying a configuration frequency restriction at the cost of penalizing performance.
Externally, we have maximum temperatures of 58, 6ºC in the central area of the keyboard, temperatures that can bother if we have to use that area, the price you have to pay to have those components in the model s so fine.
Analysis and Conclusion
The MSI Creator 23 is a team that, in principle, is intended for content creators, however the inclusion of an RTX 2160 Super Max-Q next to the i7 – 20201028 H make it a team that also surpasses the vast majority of gaming laptops. In fact, a more creator and designer-focused setup would be one that includes a Quadro RTX, although the 2160 included also supports RTX Studio.
The performance of Both components are very good, but both the graphics for its reduced frequencies, and the CPU for the high temperatures it reaches, have notable performance penalties, and that in a computer that costs 4. 13 euros is not something desirable.
The 74 GB of DDR4 memory, even if it is 2. 735 MHz , they are a success now Although the modules are not easily accessible, it is an amount of memory that will survive the life of the computer. Another good decision is the 2 TB high-performance NVMe SSD.
We cannot forget about The jewel in the crown, the MiniLED display of 23 4K inches that, beyond its good resolution, with more sense in these diagonals than in 17 “or 19 “, offers a really impressive shine. onant that makes the MSI Creator 23 It can be seen perfectly even in bright environments, although it must be taken into account that it affects the autonomy a lot.
Other interesting functions of the screen are the Support for DisplayHDR 1015 which also takes advantage of the LED-to-LED dimming of the integrated miniLED system. It does not reach the level of precision of an OLED or future microLEDs, but it is a step forward compared to conventional LED screens. This screen also comes with different modes for various color gamuts and shows a good factory calibration.
All this is spiced up with connectivity of all kinds, from USB-C 3.1 to WiFi 6, through Thunderbolt 3, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet or even a card reader , IRDA webcam and fingerprint reader. Of course, its price takes it away from the pockets of many people, and it is currently available for a price of 3. 1015 euros, costing even 4. 396 euros.
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(Pocket-lint) – If you’re a serious gamer or just cannot get enough of gaming goodness, then you’ve no doubt contemplated splashing out some serious cash on a nifty monitor to either get the edge over the competition or just further immerse yourself in the gaming world.
There’s a lot of choice out there though and you might be struggling to work out what the right monitor is for your needs and your budget. Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve been gaming with all manner of screens to bring you a list of our favourites and the very best gaming monitors currently available.
The best monitor: Top 4K, Full HD and Quad HD options for creatives
Best 27-inch fast refresh rate monitor
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MSI Optix MAG272CQR
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27-inch 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) VA panel
165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time
1500R Curvature
300 nits brightness, 3000:1 contract ratio
100% sRGB, HDR Ready, AMD FreeSync
1x DP (1.2a), 2x HDMI (2.0b), 1x USB Type C (DisplayPort Alternate)
Serious gamers swear by 27-inch monitors. Compact, fast refresh rate, responsive panels and more lead to a great gaming experience that’s perfect for fast-paced shooters or competitive gaming sessions.
This MSI monitor seemingly packs a wealth of awesome features and specs into a sleek and affordable package. 1440p resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, HDR and more all make this monitor highly appealing on paper.
In the flesh too, it’s just as pleasing. Narrow bezels, brilliant colour accuracy and some serious gaming prowess make the MAG272CQR a joy to game on.
Of course, you can tweak the settings dabbling with everything from eye-care settings for during the working day to HDR, FreeSync and faster response rates for gaming. But even out of the box we were impressed with how good this monitor looked and how nice it was to use.
Other highlights include software that allows you to tweak settings in Windows via an app, rather than faffing about with a button lead menu. There’s also a special easy-access button on the left side that can be programmed with a macro that activates specific modes or settings with a single press rather than having to mess about with menu options. For example, you can set it to activate “night vision” mode that’s designed to give you the edge in nighttime scenes in a game and can be switched on and off at will.
There’s a lot to like about this monitor and the affordable pricetag is almost certainly an added bonus.
Most affordable ultrawide
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AOC CU34G2X 34-inch ultrawide
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Ultrawide 3440 x 1440
AMD FreeSync
144Hz refresh rate/1ms response time
VA based panel
WLED backlight
3000:1 contrast ratio
For the price, the screen on this thing is impressive. It’s a 34-inch panel that sports a 3440 x 1440 resolution with 21:9 aspect ratio. All of this combines to create a screen that’s brilliant for those who want a really immersive gaming experience.
For gamers, other bonus features include the AMD FreeSync technology, with 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, meaning you get fast, fluid response without the tearing and aliasing you would get from lesser displays. Assuming you have a compatible AMD graphics card of course.
This screen is packed full of controls and options too. There are all sorts of settings to help you fine-tune elements, like brightness, refresh rate, contrast, colours and so on. These settings include things like:
Low Blue Light mode (reading, office, internet, multimedia)
Eco mode
HDR modes (display, game, picture and movie)
Colour temperature
Game mode (FPS, RTS, Racing, Gamer 1, Gamer 2 and Gamer 3)
Overdrive settings (to adjust response time)
Motion Blur Reduction
We found we were tweaking a lot to get it looking nice and that varied depending on the games we were playing too (HDR, for example, makes the most sense in games that support it). But it’s nice to have a range of controls that are useful not only for gaming but working too. Eco mode and the low blue light settings, for example, are great for making the screen easier on the eye when surfing, working or otherwise engaging in non-gaming activities.
As for VA display technology, that generally means you get more vibrant colours and deeper contrast than IPS/LCD based, but the viewing angles aren’t quite as good. Still, with a screen this big, set to the right height and with its curved design, viewing angles aren’t really an issue at all.
This AOC monitor was certainly a pleasure to use. It’s rich in colour, sports a suitable curve and thin bezels too. Other small highlights include a stand that’s not too imposing, meaning it’s easy to fit and move around on your desk. As well as plenty of options in terms of height and tilt too.
Multiple HDMI and DisplayPort connection options also mean you can take advantage of the screens picture-in-picture mode too, if you’re really feeling crazy. In short, the CU34G2X offers a lot of bang for your buck. It’s feature-rich, fun to use and full of gaming goodness too.
Huge and splendid 4K gaming
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Acer Predator CG7 gaming monitor
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3840 x 2160 @ 120 Hz, 16:9 aspect ratio, 1 ms VRB response time
VA based panel
4,000:1 contrast ratio
G-sync compatible
HDR1000, DCI-P3 90 per cent wide colour gamut
If you believe that bigger is always better, then there’s good news in the form of the Acer Predator CG7. This is a bit of a monster screen. It’s huge, imposing and packed full of specs that aren’t to be sniffed at.
This is a 43-inch display that has up to 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms VRB response time, G-sync compatibility and is VESA Certified DISPLAYHDR 1000. All that means you get a glorious, bright, colourful and impressive viewing experience when playing games.
Sure, there are a few niggles – the bezels are massive for example – but the CG7 is undeniably fun to play on.
We used it to play Red Dead Redemption 2, Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Gravel, Wreckfest, Kingdom Come Deliverance and more and had mixed results. As you might expect, the highest settings on Red Dead, for example, really tax your gaming machine even if you have a monster machine. With 4K, HDR and ultra settings turned on you get a paltry 40FPS, but it does look glorious. Other lesser games fair better but if you want to make the most of the high refresh rates you’ll need to consider lower visual settings.
That said, the Acer Predator CG7 is a real eye-pleaser. Colours are rich, visuals are stunning and the sheer amount of space you have to game on is great too.
Other highlights of this monitor include a multitude of connection options with three HDMI and two DisplayPort connections allowing you to connect several devices. USB passthrough means you can plug in peripherals with ease too. The menu system allows you to easily switch between various gaming visual settings including racing, action, sports, eco, HDR and more. You can also adjust to filter blue light, tweak HDR settings and more here as well.
The Acer Predator CG7 has built-in speakers, but we found them to be a bit tinny and would recommend opting for a dedicated speaker system or gaming headset instead.
That said, this is one heck of a gaming screen, if you have the space and the cash then it’s well worth considering. It also has the added bonus of being great for video editing, watching films and more. Though we did find working on it gave us neck ache.
Affordable 4K/G-Sync monitor for gamers
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AOC AG271UG 4K IPS monitor
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4K UHD (3840 x 2160) 16:9
G-Sync
WLED backlit IPS
4ms response time/60Hz refresh rate
Looking at a spec list like that on the AOC AG271UG, and you’d probably assume an eye-watering price tag. But, because it’s AOC, you don’t get one. It’s not a cheap monitor ($699/£579), but at the same time, it’s way more affordable than similarly-specced big brand computer displays.
AOC is a brand that’s built its reputation on offering great specs and features for a fraction of the price of its big-name competitors. For those gamers looking for high-resolution images over stupid-fast refresh rates, the AOC could be perfect.
At 60Hz and with its 4ms response time, it’s still no slouch, and when you add that to the Nvidia G-Sync capabilities to minimise lag and tearing, you do still get a swift, smooth performance, providing you have a PC powerful enough to handle gaming at that resolution. You can switch between a handful of gaming modes, which include racing, FPS, RTS and “gamer”.
Being IPS and 4K UHD also means it’s a great panel for editing video, photos and general all-round media consumption too. Details are sharp, and the colours are well balanced and vibrant without being overly saturated. We did find at times that it over-sharpened a little, but so much so that it tarnished the experience too much. Viewing angles are superb too, with very little in the way of colour shift when you change your angle of view.
As with pretty much any anti-glare matte-finish display, there is an ever so slightly fuzzy, almost rainbow like overlay to everything, but it’s so subtle and only seems to be at all visible when looking at plain white visuals. It’s not there at all during gaming. Again, very easy to ignore, and hard to detect.
Of course, there are plenty of customisation options, like the blue light filter, for those who want to go on marathon gaming sessions with minimal eye strain. Controls are easy enough to use as well, thanks to having well-indicated positions on the bottom bezel. What’s more, there’s a whole host of ports on the back. You get four USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI 1.4 port, one DisplayPort 1.2 and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Unlike some of the other monitors on this list, there is some construction involved in setting up the AOC monitor, and the built quality isn’t quite as high, but it’s still one of the most ergonomically versatile. It has an impressive 130mm of height adjustment, to help you get it to a comfortable eye level and can pivot on its base. There’s a decent amount of tilt too, between -3.5 to 21.5 degrees.
As if all of that isn’t enough, it has two built in two 2W speakers, although we did find the audio left a lot to be desired. It was a little weak, especially in comparison to dedicated speakers.
Still, if you’re after a versatile monitor with a really high resolution that can cope with your Nvidia GPU-powered gaming, this is a really great option. We really enjoyed our time with it.
Ultrawide, ultra-fast, and advanced eye-tracking
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Acer Predator Z301CT with Tobii eye-tracking
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Ultrawide Full HD – 2560 x 1080
G-sync
200Hz refresh rate/4ms response
1800R curved VA panel
Tobii eye-tracking built-in
Like many other gaming-focused monitors, the Acer Predator Z301Ct uses a VA panel, which means lots of contrast and saturated colours. Of course, that also means colour accuracy isn’t the best, and the 2560 x 1080 resolution isn’t the sharpest either. But with that said, the sacrifice in pixels is well worth it to get all the other features this monitor offers for $799 or $719, especially if you’re into high framerate FPS style games.
Starting with the basics, the 29.5-inch ultrawide Predator has a 4ms response time and impressive 200Hz refresh rate. That means the sky is virtually the limit in regards to high frame rates if your PC supports them. Our test PC runs a GTX 1060 with an Intel Core i5 processor and SSD for game play. With this, and games running at the full 2560×1080 resolution with maximum rendering quality enabled, the monitor ran consistently – almost flawlessly – at 60fps.
The games we played were limited to 60fps as the highest frame rate, but our experience suggests this monitor is more than capable of going well over that. It sticks like glue to 60fps the entire time we played, except for literally two times it dropped to 57fps for a split second. With Nvidia Gsync built-in, that also meant a really clean, stutter and aliasing-free experience.
You get plenty of calibration options as well as a handful of preset modes custom-tuned to suit different game types. All of this controllable using a nifty little directional joystick on the back of the monitor.
Perhaps the monitor’s biggest unique selling point is the built-in Tobii eye-tracking bar. With drivers installed and monitor connected using a USB cable, it works in tandem with FPS games that require quick movement. So, those that would require you normally to move around in your field of view using a mouse or right joystick no longer need that manual input. The Tobii bar on the bottom of the monitor can detect when your eyes change direction and automatically moves your focus point on screen.
Moving on to the design and ports, the Acer shines here too. The stand – although rather ostentatious – is among the most articulate available. You can tilt the screen -5 to 25 degrees, adjust the height up to 120mm and pivot the screen, ensuring you can get the angle perfect with a little manipulation.
What’s more, it’s not exactly short on ports and other hardware features either. As well as the additional Tobii eye-tracking bar, it has two speakers built-in (which aren’t great, but they work). It also has HDMI, DisplayPort and USB 3.0 ports as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack.
If you can live without the higher resolution offered by QHD or 4K monitors, this is a fantastically fast monitor. Combined with the Tobii eye-tracking technology built-in as standard, and all the other features combined, one could almost describe it as great value for money despite the current price tag.
When Ultrawide isn’t wide enough
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Samsung CRG9 super ultrawide curved gaming monitor
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32:9 Ultrawide 49-inch – 5120 x 1440 QLED Panel
120Hz refresh rate, HDR1000, 95 per cent DCI-P3,
AMD FreeSync 2
Various gaming picture modes and settings
Picture-by-Picture display capable
If you like the idea of ultra-wide gaming and really want to go all out with your purchase then look no further than the gargantuan Samsung CRG9. This thing is a glorious 49-inch curved gaming monitor that’s similar to putting two 27-inch screens side-by-side, except without all the nonsense of bezels in the way.
This model is a step up from the previous massive ultrawide monitor from Samsung in a number of ways, not least of which is an increase in resolution which now gives you 5120 x 1440 pixels to play with. HDR1000, 1,000 nits of brightness, AMD FreeSync 2, 120Hz refresh and more result in a magnificent viewing experience.
For work, this screen offers enough space for multiple windows side-by-side making it a multi-tasking marvel. It also has multiple connection options including two DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.0 ports. Combine this with the monitor’s Picture-by-Picture display technology and you can actually view two different video sources on the screen at the same time with a 16:9 display ratio to boot!
We found for general use you have to move your eyes around a lot to make the most of this screen, but you get so much screen to work with it’s a multitasker’s dream. Eye saver mode also helps takes the edge off harsh backlighting during the day meaning you can save your eyes for gaming at night.
And it’s with gaming that the CRG9 shines. The curved QLED panel and large 32:9 aspect ratio gives you an utterly thrilling immersive gaming experience. We used it to play games like Red Dead Redemption 2 and found we were utterly wrapped up in the gaming visuals in a thoroughly eye-pleasing way. It is worth noting though, that you do need a beast of a gaming machine to power that 5120 x 1440 on ultra settings and still get a decent FPS.
There are multiple settings profiles built into the menu that you can switch between on the fly with three quick-access buttons underneath so you can program it to react the way you want to specific games. Game settings include visual modes to switch between such as FPS, RTS, RPG, AOS, High Brightness, sRGB and Cinema. The result of all this is a smooth, crisp, dynamic and satisfying gaming experience that’s as smooth as it is joyful.
This is one monitor we were sad to see leave the office and one we’re seriously considering purchasing ourselves too.
With the Samsung Odyssey G9, Samsung took the CRG9 and improved it further to result in a seriously incredible gaming panel. The specs of this monster include a 49-inch QLED display with 1,000R curve, 32:9 aspect ratio, 5120 x 1440 resolution, HDR 1000, 1ms response time and much more besides. Upgrades include a 240Hz refresh rate and G-sync compatibility which makes it even more pleasing to game on with a beautiful and wide view of the gaming world.
If you need it, you can also use picture-by-picture mode to convert the G9 into two 27-inch displays meaning you can use it at 16:9 for streaming on Twitch (for example) with ease or with two different machines at once.
The Samsung Odyssey G9 is an absolute joy to game or work on, with a wonderfully immersive wraparound display and masses of features that make it worth every penny.
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Lenovo Legion Y44w-10 WLED curved gaming monitor
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43.4-inch ultra-wide – 3840 x 1200
144Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time
NearEdgeless 1800R curved panel
sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3 colour gamut
AMD FreeSync 2, VESA certified DisplayHDR 400
Detachable Harman Kardon certified speaker
2 x HDMI 2.0; 1 x DP1.4; 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen2（DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode); 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C Gen1（DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode); 1 x Audio Out
They say size isn’t everything, well Lenovo is certainly showing that size can be something with this ultra-wide monitor. This is a curved gaming monitor with some impressive specs that include a 3840 x 1200 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time and AMD FreeSync 2.
We liked just how ridiculously easy the Legion Y44w-10 was to set up. Pop on the mount, slide the backing on, mount screws in and you’re away. This screen then went onto to please in a number of other ways and not just the sheer splendour of all the screen real estate.
This is an HDR certified display, meaning you can drool over the visuals offered by your favourite games (if they support it). It also has multiple display settings that are easily accessible from front panel buttons and include different profiles depending on the style of games you’re playing.
A bonus addition is the blue light filter that can be applied to make this monitor easier on the eye when you need it to be.
We love plenty of other things about this monitor too – like the multitude of connection options that include USB passthrough so you can connect peripherals directly into the monitor from a little front panel that drops down from below. There’s also an RGB backlit, Harman Kardon speaker that sits in the base (and can be removed if you don’t want it) which adds some surprisingly good sounds to go along with the visual delights.
The Lenovo Legion Y44w-10 might be pricey, but you get plenty of screen for your money and plenty of fun too! Multi-task in Windows during the day, then get lost in your games at night with this cracking piece of kit.
Quiz question: which smartphone brand reached the limit of 50 million smartphones delivered ? You may be thinking of Apple, Samsung, Huawei or Xiaomi, but those answers are all wrong. The correct answer is Realme.
And that answer tells a lot about how the current smartphone market works. Because although there is often the idea here that the smartphone market is reasonably closed with Samsung and Apple as the largest players and that the rest of the manufacturers are fighting for the crumbs, the picture actually looks a bit more nuanced. The gap with the competition is only small. In fact, this spring, Huawei was the market leader in the smartphone market, analysts said. The smartphone market is unlocked, but still wide open.
The figures What has changed are the growth figures. Smartphone deliveries grew wildly for years and that has come to an end. If you want to grow as a manufacturer, a competitor has to downsize. This can also be seen in the most recent figures, which were released on Thursday and Friday. Three analyst firms, IDC, Canalys and Counterpoint, gave roughly the same picture. The smartphone market is shrinking slightly and Samsung is once again the market leader. Huawei slips in as Xiaomi grows.
Unlike some other times, the analysts – who don’t publish their entire reports because they make a living selling those reports – give a glimpse of the rest of the top ten smartphone makers.
This shows an interesting picture. Samsung as a South Korean company and Apple as an American company are of course in this, but for the rest it is mainly China that is the key. We concluded a few years ago that an easterly wind is blowing in the smartphone market and it is continuing firmly.
The largest Chinese player remains Huawei, despite the US trade ban. This is mainly due to its strong position in home country China, the largest market for smartphones in the world. In other parts of the world, such as Europe, the supply of Huawei smartphones is declining considerably due to the lack of Google services.
Xiaomi has passed Apple this quarter, according to the analysts. That is a temporary situation, because the last months of the year is invariably the moment that Apple releases its new iPhones and then the American manufacturer supplies many more models.
Behind this are various Chinese manufacturers: the analysts places Vivo and Oppo there, as do OnePlus brands of the Chinese BBK. Behind it is another BBK brand. Not OnePlus – which is not in the top ten – but Realme. The Chinese brand, mainly focused on India, is rapidly entering the top ten.
Behind that, the situation is a bit more diffuse. Counterpoint has calculated that Lenovo, LG and Tecno complete the top of the smartphone market. Canalys establishes Transsion there, parent company of Tecno. What is striking: of all those brands, only LG is not Chinese. For those who are not familiar with Tecno: it focuses its models mainly on the African market.
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Transsion Why some brands do well One of the major problems in interpreting the figures is what you consider to be one company and what not. Analysts put Redmi phones at Xiaomi and Honor at Huawei: the brands exchange components and software with each other. In fact, what is a Redmi phone in one country could be a Mi phone in another and a Poco in the third.
BBK’s brands are broken down: Oppo, Vivo , Realme and OnePlus count separately. If you add them together, Chinese parent company Samsung is on the heels of Samsung. What also feels crazy as a European: OnePlus is by far the smallest brand of the four. There is also little growth in it: OnePlus grew 2 percent compared to last year, Counterpoint notes.
The brands function separately and, for example, create their own software and designs, but they derive from each other the important economies of scale. If Oppo, Vivo, Realme and OnePlus together knock on Qualcomm for Snapdragon socs or Samsung for OLED screens, they can place a larger order and negotiate a lower price and faster delivery. As a result, it is possible to charge a lower price for their phones than many competitors, allowing them to deliver more. That’s a circle that keeps itself going.
Example? Take the recently presented OnePlus Nord N 100, the cheapest OnePlus phone to date. That phone has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 – soc and a 6, 52 “LCD with a 20: 9 ratio and resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels, with a hole at the top left for the front camera and a refresh rate of 90 Hz.
Do you think other BBK brands also have phones with the same screen? Of course. The Oppo A 53 for example, or Oppo A 33. Or the Realme C 17. Or the Realme 7i. They are all phones with the same screen, in many cases a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 – soc, a capacitive fingerprint scanner on the back, a rear left top camera island with three lenses, 5000 mAh- battery and charging with 18 W. The specsheets are identical in many ways tiek. The prices also: between 150 and 200 euro.
Find the differences: OnePlus Nord N 100, Oppo A 53 and Realme C 17
What does differ is the brand, the software, marketing and distribution. Because a OnePlus Nord N 100 should appeal to the OnePlus audience, people who love the speed and software of this brand. A Realme phone is more geared towards the Indian market and Realme touts the phone with texts like “the 7i is inspired by fantasy scenes in the Arctic. The blue color combines the white of the Arctic snow with the blue of the ocean. The green color glows like an Aurora and creates an idea of wonder and mystery “.
This trick is not only reserved for BBK with its brands. Xiaomi is also doing it with all the different, confusing names and series in its smartphone branch, something that TechAltar tried to analyze in a video this week.
The various additions to Xiaomi’s smartphone names. Source: TechAltar Huawei has also played this game a lot, albeit a bit more transparent. Components and features were the first to come out for expensive Huawei models, such as a Mate phone. Those components returned the following year in cheaper models under the Honor brand. Examples are Kirin-socs and the gaming function GPU Turbo.
Thanks to this strategy, Chinese companies can take the great advantage of a big brand – buy many and cheap components, have enough budget for marketing and distribution – with the advantage of a small brand, namely being able to build a community because of sympathy for the underdog and targeted communication. Because, as Counterpoint has calculated, Realme is the smartphone brand that has the fastest 50 million smartphones delivered in the history of the telecom market. Of course, there is a lot to be said about those figures: the smartphone market was much smaller when Apple, Samsung and Huawei started, but it is in any case a sign that a small brand – with the support of a large parent company – can still penetrate relatively quickly. to the top of the smartphone market.
In summary With the U8QF from Hisense you buy a television with an excellent price-performance ratio. The image quality is excellent, partly thanks to a backlight with ‘full array local dimming’. The sound that the television produces is also good, thanks to the built-in soundbar from JBL. Downsides are the limited viewing angles, a limited range of apps and the lack of HDMI 2.1.
In 2017 Samsung, in response to the growing market share of OLED TVs, with the sale of QLED televisions. These devices use an LCD in combination with quantum dots for a larger color range and higher brightness. Samsung may have the right to the brand name QLED, but that does not mean that other brands cannot make televisions that use exactly the same technology. In this review we look at the 55 “- U8QF from Hisense, a television that we should not call QLED, but that does use quantum dots.
The U8QF has a UHD panel with a full array local dimming behind it backlight. This improves the black display by simply not illuminating the parts of the screen that should remain dark. This provides more contrast, which is of course an advantage when displaying HDR. This TV can do this in both HDR 10 + as Dolby Vision format. Also the U8QF can reproduce sound in Dolby Atmos format through JBL designed speaker system with front facing speakers.
Hisense televisions use its own smart TV platform Vidaa U, of which version 4.0 is installed on this TV. In terms of features, this TV can compete with televisions of the major brands. At the time of writing, the 55 “- U8QF was listed in the Pricewatch for around nine hundred euros, a very decent price for a quantum dot television with fald backlight.
Odyssey G9 LC 49 G 95 T Odyssey G7 LC 27 G 75 T Summary The Samsung Odyssey G9 is one of the most special screens you can buy now: 49 inch with super strong curvature, dqhd resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate. The panel is fast enough to keep up with that high frequency, but not without obvious overshoot. The HDR display is better than with most other monitors, although the color reproduction could have been better. The SDR calibration is also not optimal. That makes it a less attractive all-rounder for activities outside of gaming. The screen is also not cheap.
Summary The Samsung Odyssey G7 is one of the few 240 Hz monitors with wqhd resolution. The panel is lightning fast, although the VA technology is not known for its speed. In other respects, the Odyssey G7 has plenty of distinctive features, such as a super strong 1000 R-curvature and better HDR than most other monitors. Partly because of that strong curvature, it is a less attractive all-rounder for activities outside of gaming. In terms of uniformity and viewing angles, the screen also does not excel, while the price is quite high.
Early this year at CES, Samsung introduced the Odyssey series gaming monitors. Of course you could buy a game screen from Samsung for some time. So was the brand with the C 27 HG 70 and C 32 HG 70 one of the first to release gaming monitors with hdr, while the Koreans were also early on with 32: 9 – superwides on 49 The new Odyssey series should strengthen Samsung’s position in the gaming monitor market and also more distinguish the screens for consumers. As with the gaming monitors of other brands, this is accompanied by a recognizable logo, a striking design and, how can it be different, RGB lighting.
New line-up with special specs There is always enough special to see at fairs such as CES. As a manufacturer you have to come from a good family to really stand out. Yet the new Odyssey screens caught the eye, especially the absolute top model : the Odyssey G9 LC 49 G 95 T. The 49 “- superwide panel with 5120 x 1440 pixels remains special, but with the Odyssey G9 those properties are also combined with a very strong 1000 R-curvature, never seen on a monitor before. Add to that a super high 240 Hz refresh rate, combined with a Vesa Display HDR 1000 certification, which promises good HDR display, and you will understand why fans of good images were eagerly awaiting this screen.
Those who prefer a slightly smaller monitor can enjoy the Odyssey series contact the wqhd monitors of 27 “and 32 “with the usual 16: 9 aspect ratio, which you can think of as successors to the C 27 HG 70 and C 32 HG 70. Net already s de 49 “- ‘superwide’ these screens also have a VA type LCD panel with very strong 1000 R-curvature. Both sizes are available in an Odyssey G7 and an Odyssey G5 variant. The first has, just like the top model, a 240 Hz refresh rate and on paper decent HDR support, albeit with a slightly lower peak brightness. The Odyssey G5 models refresh at maximum 144 Hz and lack the advanced local dimming backlight for better hdr, making the price a lot lower.
For this review we got our hands on the top model in the Odyssey series: the Odyssey G9 LC 49 G 95 T. We discuss it next to the 27 “- Odyssey G7, type number LC 27 G 75 T, which was previously covered in our recent review article on 240 Hz gaming monitors.
The latest ultimate Samsung monitors? Where by far most monitor manufacturers Samsung has had its own panel factories for many years, so that it can be the first to use the special VA panels in the new Odyssey series. If you follow the news about monitors a little, however, you know that Samsung’s special position on the monitor market is in jeopardy. At the end of March, news came that the company will soon be withdrawing as a manufacturer of LCD panels. Although that does not mean that you will no longer see Samsung monitors in stores, it could be the last Samsung is the first to expand such special LCD monitors ngen.
Samsung prefers to look ahead to newer image technologies now that it loses share on the television market to perennial competitor LG with its OLED screens. The self-developed QD OLED technology should bring Samsung back to the top. There are currently no indications that this technique will be used for monitoring soon. For the time being, liquid crystal displays will therefore remain relevant for monitors and with their special specifications, the Odyssey monitors seem ready to dominate today’s playing field. In view of the relatively high prices that is also allowed. For example, the Odyssey G7 LC 27 G 75 T with its starting price around 600 Euro one of the more expensive wqhd gaming monitors on the market. The Odyssey G9 LC 49 G 95 T is even the most expensive of its kind. This screen costs about 1500 euros. That’s more than any other 49 “monitors.
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