What do you do if your monitor feels a bit cramped, but you don’t want to pay for a new, bigger one? Or you need to keep an eye on a website or video stream while working on something else? Fortunately, if you have a tablet or smartphone going spare, you can expand your desktop space without spending a penny. So, can … Read more
NOT ONLY IS Alienware’s alternative OLED monitor, the Alienware 34 AW3423DWF, better than the existing AW3423DW; it’s cheaper. How does that work, exactly? For the most part this is the same monitor, so it’s a 34-inch ultrawide model sporting Samsung’s QD-OLED technology. It’s not just the same technology; it’s the same panel, with one alteration, … Read more
It’s here—an OLED PC monitor that truly works! Read our Philips Evnia 34M2C8600 Review. Editor’s Pick Finally, this is OLED and HDR done right on the desktop. I give you the Philips Evnia 34M2C8600. Funnily enough, its core components and specs aren’t novel. It uses the same 34-inch QD-OLED panel from Samsung that we’ve already … Read more
Proof that a great gaming experience remains affordable. Read our ASRock Phantom PG34WQ15R2B Review. Thanks to a new breed of OLED panels, it’s easy to unload well over $ on a 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor. Alienware, Samsung, MSI, and Philips will be happy to let you scratch that itch. But those ultrawide OLEDs are all … Read more
Go big (and pricey) with this 48-inch OLED monitor. Read our BenQ Mobiuz EX480UZ Review. benq.com/en-au How big is too big for a gaming monitor? Competitive gamers prefer them small and fast, while single-player gamers tend to go big and colourful. The BenQ Mobiuz EX480UZ aims to cater to the latter group, combining all of the benefits of an OLED … Read more
It’s a few years since we first saw a 360Hz display, in the shape of the Asus PG259QN (see lssue212), but they’re still quite rare. As such, its a little surprising to see a 360Hz display from a premium brand such as Alienware available for under £ inc VAT. Read our ALIENWARE AW2523HF Review. 25IN … Read more
With its 270Hz refresh rate and massive 32in panel, the Acer Predator XB323U is potentially ideal for those seeking blistering gaming performance without compromising on screen size. Once extricated from its enormous box, the XB323U strikes a stylish figure with its very slim bezels and large but slim V-shaped foot. Read our ACER PREDATOR XB323U … Read more
The AOC 27G2U has been the best budget 27in gaming monitor on our Elite list for a while, but the pricier 27G2SPU is set to be its replacement, costing a bit more money but offering plenty of upgrades. Read our AOC 27G2SPU Review. 27IN GAMING MONITOREDWARD CHESTER It doesn’t look particularly fancy, but it has … Read more
Is LG’s first large format OLED gaming monitor the future of PC gaming or something that shouldn’t have left the living room? OLED TV / MONITOR Joel Burgess LG is pitching its UltraGear 48-inch UHD OLED TV as the company’s first OLED gaming monitor … but instead of aiming for the super enthusiast as Samsung … Read more
Hitting the 1440p, 170Hz sweet spot.. Read our AOC Agon AG275QX Review. Back in the good old days of 60Hz gaming monitors, 1440p panels were the sweet spot, thanks to a fine balance between visual detail and performance. That same trade-off still applies today. Arguably, 1440p remains the canny gamer’s choice, it’s just that refresh … Read more
Corsair caused quite a stir when it announced the Xeneon Flex a few weeks ago. Not only is it one of the very few OLED PC monitors to ever be announced, but it’s also a huge 45in ultrawide panel that can be bent so that it offers the option of both a curved or flat … Read more
THE THING WITH LUXURIES is that, once you’ve experienced them, it can be difficult to go back to the mundane. Whether it’s fine wines, high-end hi-fi, or expensive motors, experiencing the good stuff often means that nothing else comes close. That’s why this Acer Predator XB323QK 4K gaming monitor should come with a warning, lest … Read more