Update: Update on availability. News piece below initially published 2nd March 2016. We recently brought you news of an interesting new model from Samsung with a steep curve and support for Adaptive-Sync (AMD FreeSync via HDMI); the C27F591FD. The C24F390FH (C24F390F) and C27F390FH (C24F390F) of the CF390 series compliment this model, with a different and ... Read MoreMarch 28, 2016
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For those who want to venture into the world of ‘4K’ UHD (Ultra High Definition) and want to minimise the cost of doing so, without compromising on image quality, the ~24” models are excellent choices. There are two main panels used for such monitors – a 23.8” LG AH-IPS (In-Plane Switching) and 23.6” Samsung PLS ... Read MoreMarch 11, 2016
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The ASUS PG278Q ‘ROG SWIFT’ was the world’s first monitor to combine a 2560 x 1440 resolution and Nvidia’s G-SYNC variable refresh rate technology. As a high refresh rate offering, it has remained a strong choice for gaming enthusiasts who are after an exceptionally fluid experience and decent image performance characteristics. Leaving the price aside ... Read More We’ve explored how the 3440 x 1440 resolution on a 34” ‘UltraWide’ model can provide an incredibly engrossing gaming experience. And indeed how adding a subtle curve can help enhance the experience without making the experience seem completely alien. The Acer XR341CK and X34 take things one step further. They combine the same or a ... Read MoreFebruary 18, 2016
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Some users simply want a monitor that minimalistic and stylish but still capable of good all-round performance. With their artistic-looking metal stand and very slender bezels, and IPS technology on the inside, the AOC I2481FXH and I2781FH aim to deliver just that. These are members of the company’s ‘Style-line’. As is often the case with ... Read MoreFebruary 12, 2016
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One particular monitor that has drummed up a lot of interest and sparked a bit of debate is the BenQ XR3501. Some people are put off by the pixel density offered by the 2560 x 1080 resolution spread over a 35” area, whilst others see real potential in its generously curved 144Hz VA panel. The ... Read MoreJanuary 30, 2016
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