~24” monitors with Full HD resolution and IPS-type (In Plane Switching or similar) panels are ubiquitous these days. Core image performance is generally quite similar between these products, with aesthetic differences, ports and other features being key differentiators. Samsung used their own PLS (Plane to Line Switching) panels in various products of this type over ... Read More
For users interested in fluid high framerate gaming, 240Hz monitors can be rather appealing. Typically such models feature a TN panel, with the technology known for rapid response times at the expense of image quality. The Samsung C27RG50 (or LC27RG50 of the CRG5 series, with various additional regional suffixes) offers an interesting alternative with a ... Read More
There are a few 27” 144Hz WQHD (2560 x 1440) models on the market now. Those with VA panels, such as the AOC AG273QCX and Samsung C27HG70 adopt curved screens. The Samsung S27R750Q (also referred to as the LS27R750Q with additional regional suffixes) is currently unique in that it uses a flat 27” panel with ... Read More
For users interested in strong all-round performance without breaking the bank, models like the AOC C24G1 and Samsung C24FG70/73 can be rather appealing. The Samsung C24RG50 (or LC24RG50 of the CRG5 series, with various additional regional suffixes) offers an alternative. The styling adopted is similar at first glance to the CFG73 series, with a Y-shaped. ... Read More
The ‘4K’ UHD resolution works nicely on ~32” screens, with a high but not extreme pixel density bringing good detail and clarity without necessitating high levels of (if any) scaling. The more affordable models out there use a variant of the same Innolux VA panel, which leaves a bit to be desired in some respects. ... Read More
Update: Update on price and availability. News piece below initially published 24th June 2018. When it comes to all-round performance, including relatively strong contrast and vibrant colour output, the Samsung C34F791 (CF791) is an excellent UltraWide choice. With the addition of Thunderbolt 3 ports being the only obvious difference, the Samsung C34J791 (also called C34J79 ... Read More
