REVIEW – ViewSonic XG341C-2K 200Hz VA Ultrawide with DisplayHDR 1400

REVIEW – ViewSonic XG341C-2K 200Hz VA Ultrawide with DisplayHDR 1400

Strong contrast and brightness are key aspects of a convincing HDR performance. The ViewSonic XG341C-2K of the ELITE series aims to provide this, in a 34″ ultrawide format. Styling is reminiscent of others in the series, with matte black materials throughout, including for the coated metal stand base. Medium-dark grey branding is used to try ... Read More
 
Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 138Hz OLED with HDMI 2.1

Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 138Hz OLED with HDMI 2.1

Large OLED screens can provide an exceptional level of immersion for games and movies. The Philips 42M2N8900 of the Evnia 8000 series is built around this, marketed for its potential gaming prowess. The usual Evnia styling elements are included on the stand, with marble-effect base and metallic silver-coloured neck. HDMI 2.1 is included to allow ... Read More
 
Philips Evnia 34M2C8600 175Hz QD-OLED Ultrawide

Philips Evnia 34M2C8600 175Hz QD-OLED Ultrawide

OLED-based technology can deliver many benefits for gaming and other uses. The Philips 34M2C8600 of the Evnia 8000 series focuses on a responsive gaming experience, with its 175Hz QD-OLED panel. The monitor includes a marble-effect stand base with grey speckling and a metallic silver-coloured bottom bezel. The top and side bezels are slender dual-stage parts, ... Read More
 
Acer Nitro XZ342CU S 165Hz VA Ultrawide

Acer Nitro XZ342CU S 165Hz VA Ultrawide

The horizontal space and aspect ratio offered by 21:9 ultrawides can provide a good level of immersion for gaming and benefits for other uses. The Acer XZ342CU S (XZ342CU Sbmiipphx) of the Nitro series provides this experience. In keeping with others in the series, the monitor includes a weighted metal base coated in matte black ... Read More
 
MSI MAG321QR-QD QHD IPS with QD LED backlight

MSI MAG321QR-QD QHD IPS with QD LED backlight

For some, ~32″ QHD panels provide just the right physical screen size and pixel density for an enjoyable gaming and general desktop experience. The MSI MAG321QR-QD is one such offering, coming in IPS flavour with a focus on vibrant colour output. The monitor has a ‘stealthy’ rather than overtly ‘gamery’ appearance, with dark grey matte ... Read More
 
Acer Nitro XV320QU LM with 165Hz QHD IPS panel

Acer Nitro XV320QU LM with 165Hz QHD IPS panel

The immersive experience provided by ~32″ screens can be enticing, with the QHD resolution providing a good balance in terms of detail, ‘desktop real estate’ and not being too graphically demanding. The Acer XV320QU LM (XV320QU Lmbmiiphx) provides this, along with the typical styling of the Nitro series to which it belongs. This includes a ... Read More