The marriage of high refresh rate and high resolution is very attractive to many, with IPS-type panels often being particularly appealing for their colour performance and respectable responsiveness. The ASUS VG27AQL1A (a long model designation – Philips would be proud) continues the company’s expansion of their TUF Gaming series. The monitor has a robust look, ... Read More
Update: Update on price and availability. News piece below initially published 22nd December 2019. An ever-expanding range of high refresh rate 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) models are now available, with those using IPS-type panels being a particularly popular choice. The ASUS XG279Q expands the ROG Strix lineup, offering a high refresh rate WQHD IPS-type panel. ... Read More
With support for the ‘4K’ UHD resolution and technologies like HDR and AMD FreeSync, modern games consoles like the Xbox One X deliver some pretty nice capabilities. In many respects the line between monitors which are good for PC gaming and good for console gaming are becoming increasingly blurred. The Philips 436M6VBPAB is a good ... Read More
Many users have been crying out for affordable ~24″ high refresh rate IPS panels. After a long wait, models like the well-rounded AOC 24G2(U) are now hitting the market. The ASUS VG249Q of the TUF gaming monitor series brings another option to the market. The styling is similar to other recent members of the series. ... Read More
The ASUS PG279Q was one of the earliest examples of a high refresh rate 27” IPS monitor. A number of 27” WQHD (2560 x 1440) high refresh rate panels have now been released since then, used in a variety of products including the slightly refreshed PG279QZ. The ASUS PG279QR and PG279QE offer further evolutions of ... Read More
27” models with a 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) resolution and high refresh rate hit the sweet spot for many gamers. The ASUS VG27AQ and VG27BQ of the TUF Gaming line-up are, respectively, IPS and TN models offering such specifications. The styling is in-keeping with many of the company’s recent gaming models. With an interestingly shaped ... Read More
