Author: Adam Simmons
Last updated: March 2nd 2026
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KOORUI GP01 (23.8″ 165Hz+ IPS, 2560 x 1440)
KOORUI GP01
- 23.8″ IPS panel (BOE MV238QHM-NF0 IPS-ADS)
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD or 1440p)
- 165Hz+ (48 – 165Hz+ VRR, FreeSync + G-SYNC Compatible)
- 120Hz 1440p support for the PS5
- 120Hz 1080p support for the Xbox Series X/S and PS5
- 1ms grey to grey response time
- Basic HDR10 support
Additional points:
- Light matte anti-glare screen surface
- PWM-free (flicker-free) WLED backlight
- ~sRGB colour gamut and 350 cd/m² (354 cd/m² measured) peak luminance
- 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Screen is fully adjustable with 100 x 100mm VESA support
Why choose this monitor:
The KOORUI GP01 offers the rare combination of 23.8″ screen size, QHD resolution and 165Hz refresh rate (newer revisions reportedly support up to 180Hz). This provides a significant boost in pixel density and ‘desktop real estate’ compared to ~24″ FHD screens, with a clarity and sharpness that slightly surpasses 27″ QHD screens. The ~sRGB colour gamut (just a little extension beyond) gives a ‘rich and natural’ appearance, with the IPS-type panel offering strong consistency to ensure richness throughout the screen. The contrast performance is typical for the panel type, with the usual ‘IPS glow’ and static contrast close to the specified 1000:1 (a bit below or a bit above depending on settings). Contrast is never a particular strength of this panel type, unless complex local dimming is there to help out. The light matte anti-glare screen surface offers respectable glare handling without a lot of layering or strong graininess – the clarity and vibrancy is better preserved than on stronger matte screen surfaces.
Pixel responsiveness is at a good level for a solid 165Hz+ performance, complemented by exceptionally low input lag. VRR provision via Adaptive-Sync allows AMD FreeSync and Nvidia ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ to be used. The screen responds to HDR10 content in a very basic way, which gives a different look to things and allows 10-bit colour processing to be put to work. The monitor lacks a suitable brightness level, any local dimming or the wide gamut required for a true HDR experience, though. Build quality is respectable for a budget monitor with full ergonomic flexibility. The OSD includes a few gaming additions such as on-screen crosshairs and an useful controls such as sharpness, an sRGB emulation mode (gamut clamp) to strictly reduce saturation and a Low Blue Light (LBL) mode which can provide a more relaxing viewing experience.
If this model’s not available in your region or priced above it, consider the AOC Q24G2A/BK (affiliate link).
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MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 (26.5″ 500Hz QD-OLED, 2560 x 1440)
MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50
- 26.5″ OLED panel (Samsung Display QD-OLED)
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD or 1440p)
- 500Hz (48 – 500Hz VRR, FreeSync + G-SYNC Compatible + HDMI 2.1 VRR)
- 120Hz 1440p and 1080p support for the Xbox Series X/S and PS5
- 120Hz ‘4K’ UHD (downsampling) support for the Xbox Series X and PS5
- 0.03ms grey to grey response time
- VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500
Additional points:
- Glossy screen surface with anti-reflective treatment
- PWM-free (flicker-free) QD-OLED
- ~99% DCI-P3 (~98% Adobe RGB) colour gamut and 300 cd/m² (SDR) peak luminance
- ~1000 cd/m² HDR peak luminance
- 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 2.1 (UHBR 20), 3.5mm headphone jack, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 98W PD, upstream data), 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (plus Type-B upstream)
- Screen is fully adjustable with 100 x 100mm VESA support
Why choose this monitor:
The MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 provides a vibrant experience from its 26.5″ QD-OLED panel. With its per-pixel illumination, the panel can ‘shut off’ some pixels whilst others remain suitably bright, providing exceptional contrast that’s particularly impressive compared to LCDs in dimmer lighting conditions. The glossy anti-reflective finish provides good reflection handling for a glossy screen, without the image being upset by hazing from diffused light, layering or graininess. The screen size and resolution provides good clarity and detail levels to game content, with a size that’s not too overwhelming for competitive play at the desk. The exceptional colour consistency of the QD-OLED panel combined with generous DCI-P3 plus Adobe RGB gamut provides highly vibrant colour throughout the screen. Effective and flexible sRGB, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB colour space emulation settings allow you to tone things down if you want to. The brightness under SDR is sufficient for most, slightly above 300 cd/m² reliably measured which exceeds the more usual 250 cd/m² for QD-OLEDs.
The monitor makes excellent use of its 500Hz refresh rate, with an exceptional (‘visually flawless’) pixel response performance without perceivable weaknesses such as conventional trailing or overshoot. Input lag is also exceptionally low, helping you feel properly ‘connected’ when gaming. VRR support is also included via Adaptive-Sync (Nvidia ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ and AMD FreeSync) and via HDMI 2.1 VRR, with a ‘4K’ UHD downsampling mode at up to 120Hz to improve console compatibility. The per-pixel illumination is also put to good use under HDR, with a well-tuned experience on the colour side for good vibrancy but not strongly oversaturated output. Some decent bursts of brightness are also provided under HDR, with enhanced performance compared to most QD-OLED panels. A well-calibrated DisplayHDR True Black 500 setting gives a brightness boost we found noticeable (and welcome) compared to the more usual DisplayHDR True Black 400 standard. The monitor has a simple homely design with quite solid feel, good ergonomics, KVM support and a flexible OSD system. Plus an ‘AI Care Sensor’ to shut the screen off when nobody is looking at it. For those seeking a more relaxing viewing experience, effective Low Blue Light (LBL) settings are included.
Like the sound of this but want a matte screen? Consider the Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SF (Amazon link).
Further reading:
Our video review of the MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 (similar core performance, fewer features)
Gigabyte M27UP (27″ 160Hz+ IPS, 3840 x 2160)
Gigabyte M27UP
- 27″ IPS panel (AUO AHVA)
- 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD)
- 160Hz (48 – 160Hz VRR, FreeSync + G-SYNC Compatible + HDMI 2.1 VRR)
- 320Hz FHD (48 – 320Hz VRR, FreeSync + G-SYNC Compatible + HDMI 2.1 VRR)
- 120Hz at up to ‘4K’ UHD for the Xbox Series X and PS5
- 1ms grey to grey response time
- VESA DisplayHDR 400
Additional points:
- Light to very light matte anti-glare screen surface
- PWM-free (flicker-free) WLED backlight
- ~90%+ DCI-P3 colour gamut and 350 cd/m²+ (462 cd/m² measured) peak luminance
- ~460 cd/m² HDR peak luminance
- 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C (18W PD, DP Alt Mode, upstream data), DP 1.4, 3 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (plus Type-B upstream), 3.5mm headphone jack
- Fully adjustable stand. 100 x 100mm VESA mounting supported
Why choose this monitor:
The Gigabyte M27UP features a 27″ IPS-type panel with 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD) resolution and 160Hz refresh rate. ‘Dual mode’ support allows it to run up to 320Hz FHD (1080p) with a dedicated ‘dual mode’ switch. Full bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports are included, allowing compatible games consoles such as the Xbox Series X and PS5 to run a 120Hz ‘4K’ UHD signal with VRR also supported. The monitor provides a very tight pixel density, giving excellent detail and clarity to games and other suitably high resolution image content. With a crisp look to text and other fine edges. The IPS-type panel plus WLED backlight solution provides a wide but not extreme gamut, ~90% DCI-P3 for consistent and fairly vibrant (but not extremely saturated) output. sRGB emulation is included if you wish to tone things down a bit or improve accuracy for standard content. Vibrancy and clarity potential is well-maintained by the light to very matte screen surface, without obvious layering in front of the image and just a light misty graininess. The included stand is fully adjustable with simple coated metal stand base, whilst USB-C is included with KVM support. The OSD is comprehensive and includes customisable shortcut key functions, with viewing comfort aided by Low Blue Light (LBL) settings and a very good brightness adjustment range (46 – 462 cd/m² measured).
The monitor provides decent overdrive across the VRR range using its ‘Auto’ setting, with various alternative settings to suit personal preferences. This is combined with low input lag for a fluid 160Hz+ experience. HDMI 2.1 VRR and Adaptive-Sync (AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia ‘G-SYNC Compatible’) are both supported. ‘Aim Stabilizer Sync’ is also offered, a strobe backlight setting which can work alongside VRR and works to minimise perceived blur – in our testing this proved to be a decent strobe backlight setting due to reasonable levels of central strobe crosstalk. The monitor responds to HDR10 content in a basic way, with VESA DisplayHDR 400 support. The brightness is rather limited by HDR standards and no local dimming is offered, so it’s a heavily compromised HDR experience. It gives a different look to things which some may like for a bit of variety from time to time, but we feel most will prefer the look and flexibility offered by SDR on this monitor. Overall this is a well-priced, flexible and capable monitor for both work and play.
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ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG (26.5″ 240Hz QD-OLED, 3840 x 2160)
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG
- 26.5″ OLED panel (Samsung Display QD-OLED)
- 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD)
- 240Hz (48 – 240Hz VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro + G-SYNC Compatible + HDMI 2.1 VRR)
- 120Hz at up to ‘4K’ UHD for the Xbox Series X and PS5
- 0.03ms grey to grey response time
- VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400
Additional points:
- Glossy screen surface with anti-reflective treatment
- PWM-free (‘flicker-free’) QD-OLED
- ~99% DCI-P3 (~92% Adobe RGB) colour gamut and 250 cd/m² (SDR) peak luminance
- ~1000 cd/m² HDR peak luminance
- 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 1.4, USB-C (90W PD, DP Alt Mode, upstream data), 3 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (plus Type-B upstream), 3.5mm headphone jack
- Fully adjustable stand with 100 x 100mm VESA mounting supported
Why choose this monitor:
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG provides strong vibrancy with exceptional contrast, particularly impressive compared to LCDs in dimmer lighting. The per-pixel illumination of the QD-OLED panel allows some pixels to remain off with adjacent pixels shining bright (or some way between those extremes). The 26.5″ 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD) screen provides an exceptional pixel density, delivering strong levels of detail and clarity. The exceptional OLED colour consistency combined with a generous gamut provides strong vibrancy throughout the screen. If you want to tone things down and clamp to various colour spaces, this is provided with a flexible (including adjustable colour channels) sRGB and DCI-P3 colour space emulation settings. HDMI 2.1 is supported, allowing compatible games consoles such as the Xbox Series X and PS5 to receive a 120Hz ‘4K’ UHD signal. USB-C is also included with KVM support and 90W PD.
A 240Hz refresh rate is supported, put to exceptionally good use with a ‘visually flawless’ pixel response performance and exceptionally low input lag. This is combined with VRR support via both HDMI 2.1 VRR and Adaptive-Sync, supporting technologies including AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia ‘G-SYNC Compatible’. The monitor provides a dynamic HDR experience with per-pixel illumination, brightness pulses of up to ~1000 cd/m² for smaller bright elements and a generous gamut put to good use with 10-bit colour support. HDR modes are also included that provide an ‘uplifted’ look to some scenes – which some will prefer depending on preferences and room lighting. And unlike competing WOLED technology, the screen can provide strong saturation to very bright elements. The balanced spectrum coupled with Low Blue Light (LBL) settings provide a potentially more relaxing viewing experience as well, with a ‘Neo Proximity’ sensor shutting the screen off when nobody is using it. This is a feature-rich monitor with strong performance for the price.
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ViewSonic VX2728J-2K (27″ 165Hz+ IPS, 2560 x 1440)
ViewSonic VX2728J-2K
- 27″ IPS panel (BOE ME270QHB-NF0 IPS-ADS)
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD or 1440p)
- 165Hz (48 – 165Hz VRR, FreeSync + G-SYNC Compatible), 180Hz OC
- 120Hz 1440p support for the Xbox Series X/S and PS5
- 120Hz 1080p support for the Xbox Series X/S and PS5
- 2.5ms grey to grey response time
- Basic HDR10 support
Additional points:
- Medium or ‘relatively light’ matte anti-glare screen surface
- PWM-free (flicker-free) WLED backlight
- ~95% DCI-P3 (measured) and 250 cd/m² (293 cd/m² measured) peak luminance
- 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Screen is fully adjustable with 100 x 100mm VESA support
- 2 x 2W speakers
Why choose this monitor:
The ViewSonic VX2728J-2K features a QHD IPS-type panel, providing a good level of detail and clarity to game content. The fairly generous DCI-P3 coverage provides a vibrant look to things, without going to the extremes of some wide gamut models. Colour consistency is pleasing from the IPS-type panel, ensuring consistent saturation levels and vibrancy throughout the screen. The contrast performance is in line with our expectations for the panel, stronger than some IPS models but not up there with the strongest IPS performers. This is never a particular strength of this panel type, unless complex local dimming is there to help out. The ‘relatively light’ matte anti-glare screen surface provides good glare handling and has a fairly smooth finish which avoids an obviously grainy look to the image.
Exceptionally low input lag and competent pixel responsiveness provides a good 165Hz experience, with Adaptive-Sync support working as it should for both AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia ‘G-SYNC Compatible’. This model also offers a single pixel response time setting (‘Advanced’) which performs well throughout the VRR range. A strobe backlight mode is included, but performance is weak. Perhaps of more interest to competitive gamers wanting a slight edge comes from a 180Hz OC mode, but this is GPU dependent and locks off VRR support. Basic HDR10 support is included, allowing the screen to put its fairly generous gamut to good use alongside the use of 10-bit colour processing. But without local dimming, high brightness or a very wide gamut this is far from a convincing HDR performance. Build quality is decent for a budget monitor, including coated metal for the stand neck. The OSD includes useful controls such as sharpness, ‘Black Stabilization’ to enhance visibility without upsetting contrast and Low Blue Light (LBL) settings which can provide a more relaxing viewing experience.
Further reading:
AOC Q27G3XMN(/BK) (27″ 180Hz VA, 2560 x 1440)
AOC Q27G3XMN(/BK)
- 27″ VA panel (CSOT SG2701G02-2 with custom backlight)
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD or 1440p)
- 120Hz 1440p support for the Xbox Series X/S and PS5
- 120Hz 1080p and 60Hz ‘4K’ UHD (downsampling) support for the Xbox Series X and PS5
- 1ms grey to grey response time
- VESA DisplayHDR 1000
Additional points:
- Light to very light matte anti-glare screen surface
- PWM-free (flicker-free) WLED backlight
- ~96% DCI-P3 colour gamut and 450 cd/m² peak luminance (567 cd/m² measured)
- 1374 cd/m² HDR peak luminance (measured)
- 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Screen is fully adjustable with 100 x 100mm VESA support
Why choose this monitor:
The AOC Q27G3XMN(/BK) offers a dynamic HDR experience from its 336-zone ‘Mini LED’ backlight and its high contrast VA panel. It can deliver strong bursts of brightness whilst dimming other areas of the screen significantly. Though not comparable to an OLED with per-pixel illumination or a Mini LED solution with many more dimming zones, the monitor does well with the zones it has which elevates HDR beyond anything else in its price class. The Mini LED solution can also be used alongside customisable brightness under SDR, enriching the contrast experience there. The screen size and resolution combination delivers good clarity and detail levels to game content and can provide decent immersion. The VA panel can’t keep up with IPS or OLED panels when it comes to colour consistency, but is decent for a VA model and is combined with quite a generous gamut for good overall vibrancy. An sRGB emulation mode is offered (non-BK model only, but GPU level alternatives exist either way).
The monitor provides 180Hz with low input lag, alongside reasonable pixel responses for the panel type. It has some of the typical VA pixel response time weaknesses, but they’re not too widespread or extreme in this case. VRR is also supported via Adaptive-Sync, allowing technologies such as Nvidia ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro to be used to combat tearing and stuttering. ‘4K’ UHD downsampling at 60Hz is also included to help bolster console compatibility – the Xbox Series X requires a ‘4K’ UHD signal for HDR. A range of Low Blue Light (LBL) settings are included to potentially aid viewing comfort. The monitor wraps this all up with good ergonomics, reasonable build quality and a fairly comprehensive though not all that intuitively controlled OSD. It’s a very competitively priced monitor which really sets the standard for HDR on a budget.
Further reading:
MSI MPG 321URX (31.5″ 240Hz QD-OLED, 3840 x 2160)
MSI MPG 321URX
- 31.5″ OLED panel (Samsung Display QD-OLED)
- 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD)
- 240Hz (48 – 240Hz VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro + G-SYNC Compatible + HDMI 2.1 VRR)
- 120Hz at up to ‘4K’ UHD for the Xbox Series X and PS5
- 0.03ms grey to grey response time
- VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400
Additional points:
- Glossy screen surface with anti-reflective treatment
- PWM-free (‘flicker-free’) QD-OLED
- ~99~% DCI-P3 (~94% Adobe RGB) colour gamut and 250 cd/m² (SDR) peak luminance
- ~1000 cd/m² HDR peak luminance
- 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 1.4 (with DSC), USB-C (90W PD, DP Alt Mode, upstream data), 2 USB 2.0 (plus Type-B upstream) and a 3.5mm headphone jack
- Screen offers tilt, swivel and height adjustment with 100 x 100mm VESA support
Why choose this monitor:
The MSI MPG 321URX provides strong vibrancy with exceptional contrast, particularly impressive compared to LCDs in dimmer lighting. The per-pixel illumination of the QD-OLED panel allows some pixels to ‘shut off’ with others right next to them nice and bright (or some way between). Meanwhile, the 31.5″ 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD) screen provides a high pixel density for excellent detail and clarity. The exceptional colour consistency of the OLED panel combined with a generous gamut provides strong vibrancy throughout the screen, with effective colour space emulation settings (sRGB, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB) allowing you to tailor the saturation levels to your preferences. HDMI 2.1 is supported, allowing compatible games consoles such as the Xbox Series X and PS5 to receive a 120Hz ‘4K’ UHD signal. USB-C is also included with KVM support and 90W PD.
A 240Hz refresh rate is supported, put to exceptionally good use with a ‘visually flawless’ pixel response performance and exceptionally low input lag. This is combined with VRR support via both HDMI 2.1 VRR and Adaptive-Sync, supporting technologies including AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia ‘G-SYNC Compatible’. The HDR experience is strong due in part to the per-pixel dimming and ability to provide a brightness of up to ~1000 cd/m² for smaller bright elements. The generous gamut is also put to good use under HDR with 10-bit colour support, delivering an experience which is vibrant and lively. The monitor is tuned to provide a touch of extra saturation under HDR compared to some models with a similar gamut, but not to such an extent it greatly deviates from the artistic intent of the creators. Unlike competing WOLED technology, the screen can provide strong saturation to very bright elements. The balanced spectrum coupled with Low Blue Light (LBL) settings provide a potentially more relaxing viewing experience, too. This monitor is a gaming and entertainment powerhouse with plenty of useful features and attractive characteristics.
On a tighter budget and happy with a 165Hz QD-OLED? Consider the MSI MAG 321UP (affiliate link).
Game competitively at very high refresh rates (far beyond 240fps) or prefer WOLED screen characteristics? Consider the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP (affiliate link).
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AOC CQ32G4VE (31.5″ 180Hz curved VA, 2560 x 1440)
AOC CQ32G4VE
- 31.5″ VA panel
- 1500R curve
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD or 1440p)
- 180Hz (48 – 180Hz VRR, FreeSync + G-SYNC Compatible)
- 120Hz 1440p support for the Xbox Series X/S and PS5
- 120Hz 1080p and 60Hz ‘4K’ UHD (downsampling) support for the Xbox Series X and PS5
- 1ms grey to grey response time
- Basic HDR10 support
Additional points:
- Light matte anti-glare screen surface
- PWM-free (flicker-free) WLED backlight
- ~90% DCI-P3 colour gamut and 250 cd/m² peak luminance (>300 cd/m² measured)
- 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4, 3.5mm audio output
- Screen is tilt-only with 100 x 100mm VESA mounting supported
Why choose this monitor:
The AOC CQ32G4VE offers an immersive experience from its curved 31.5″ screen. We found the curve easy to adapt to, adding a subtle extra sense of depth without feeling unnatural. The effect is certainly exaggerated in photos and videos of the screen. The 2560 x 1440 (QHD or 1440p) resolution offers a reasonable pixel density without being too graphically taxing for many modern PCs. The high-contrast VA panel, fairly wide though not extreme gamut and strong colour consistency for the panel type help to deliver quite a vibrant image with pleasing shade variety. Meanwhile, the light matte anti-glare screen surface with fairly smooth finish offers a good mix of glare handling and clarity.
The monitor also offers a respectable level of pixel responsiveness for a VA panel, offering reduced ‘smeary’ trailing compared to most. As well as providing very low input lag. VRR support is offered via Adaptive-Sync, facilitating FreeSync and ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ – with relatively mild rather than strong ‘VRR flicker’. An MBR strobe backlight setting provides a good level of blur reduction without strong central strobe crosstalk and with configurable brightness levels. It can technically be used alongside VRR, but performs badly in that configuration. The monitor responds to HDR10 content, but the lack of proper HDR hardware and how it’s calibrated under HDR provides a lacklustre experience there. Regardless, this monitor offers a well-rounded SDR experience with attractive pricing.
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AOC AGON Pro AG346UCD (34″ 175Hz curved QD-OLED, 3440 x 1440)
AOC AGON Pro AG346UCD
- 34″ OLED panel (Samsung Display QD-OLED)
- 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD – 21:9 ultrawide)
- 175Hz (48 – 175Hz VRR, FreeSync + G-SYNC Compatible)
- 120Hz 1440p support for the Xbox Series X/S and PS5
- 120Hz 1080p and 60Hz ‘4K’ UHD (downsampling) support for the Xbox Series X and PS5
- 0.03ms grey to grey response time
- VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400
Additional points:
- Glossy screen surface with anti-reflective treatment
- PWM-free (‘flicker-free’) QD-OLED
- ~99% DCI-P3 (~94% Adobe RGB) colour gamut and 250 cd/m² (SDR) peak luminance
- ~1000 cd/m² HDR peak luminance
- 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (one with fast-charging, plus Type-B upstream) and a 3.5mm headphone jack
- Screen offers tilt, swivel and height adjustment with 100 x 100mm VESA support (adaptor included)
- 2 x 8W speakers
Why choose this monitor:
The AOC AGON Pro AG346UCD delivers a highly vibrant experience with exceptional contrast, particularly impressive when compared to LCDs in dimmer lighting conditions. The per-pixel illumination of the QD-OLED panel allows some pixels to ‘shut off’, others to remain nice and bright and others in between these extremes – delivering that exceptional contrast. The ~34″ 3440 x 1440 (21:9 aspect ratio) screen provides the usual ultrawide benefits, combined with a 1800R curve to draw you in a bit without feeling unnatural. The exceptional colour consistency of the OLED panel combined with a generous gamut provides vivid colour throughout the screen, with an effective sRGB emulation setting to tone things down if you wish. The balanced spectrum coupled with Low Blue Light (LBL) settings help promote a more relaxing viewing experience, too. Customisable RGB LEDs at the rear create a bit of ambience, but don’t form a strong ‘halo’ of light around the monitor.
A 175Hz refresh rate is supported, which is put to exceptionally good use thanks to the ‘visually flawless’ pixel response performance. This is combined with low input lag and VRR support via Adaptive-Sync for AMD FreeSync and Nvidia ‘G-SYNC Compatible’. The monitor provides an enjoyable HDR experience owing to its per-pixel illumination and ability to provide a brightness of up to ~1000 cd/m² for smaller bright elements. The generous gamut can be put to good use under HDR with 10-bit colour support, for a vibrant and dynamic experience. Unlike competing WOLED (MLA) technology, the screen can provide strong saturation to very bright elements. Running through the Windows HDR calibration tool and maximising the ‘saturation’ slider is recommended due to underuse of the gamut under HDR by default, however. A very capable monitor that aggressively priced and delivers a highly dynamic and engrossing entertainment experience.
Further reading:
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As with all things in the wonderful world of displays, subjectivity is key and no monitor is perfect. The sort of experience somebody seeks will depend on the type of games they play, the level they play at, the power and capabilities of the system and of course their own personal preferences. Some will seek vibrant colours, some prefer strong contrast and others will specific features in mind such as HDR (High Dynamic Range) capability. A powerful PC will be able to make good use of high refresh rates and high resolutions at the same time. But if budget is more restricted or you’re gaming on a less powerful system it might be best to compromise on refresh rate, resolution or perhaps both of these. For consoles you’re more restricted when it comes to system capability. The likes of the Sony PS5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series X/S support a 120Hz maximum refresh rate, which is generally considered a welcome upgrade over 60Hz.
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