Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (S34BG85) 175Hz Ultrawide with HDMI 2.1

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (S34BG85) 175Hz Ultrawide with HDMI 2.1

The per-pixel illumination and exceptional pixel responsiveness of OLED panels can make them very attractive for gaming, movie watching and other uses. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (S34BG85 of G85B series) joins the charge trickle of gaming-oriented OLED monitors now entering the market. The monitor offers a ‘slim and wide’ neck and base design, combining ... Read More
 
Dell Alienware AW3423DWF 165Hz QD-OLED Ultrawide

Dell Alienware AW3423DWF 165Hz QD-OLED Ultrawide

The Dell Alienware AW3423DW is a highly desirable monitor due to its use of OLED technology and the multitude of benefits that provides. The Dell Alienware AW3423DWF is a slightly ‘cut down’ version of this, based around the same panel but without a G-SYNC module and with a slightly lower maximum refresh rate. The monitor ... Read More
 
ASUS ROG Strix XG32AQ with 175Hz WQHD IPS panel

ASUS ROG Strix XG32AQ with 175Hz WQHD IPS panel

For those wanting an immersive experience for gaming and general desktop usage, ~32″ screens with a WQHD resolution can provide a nice balance. The ASUS XG32AQ of the ROG Strix series provides this, with 175Hz added into the mix for good measure. The styling is shared with others in the series – something we’d describe ... Read More
 
Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160Hz 4K IPS with Mini LED

Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160Hz 4K IPS with Mini LED

Update: Model designation and availability update. News piece below initially published 16th February 2022. HDR (High Dynamic Range) is something of a ‘buzz phrase’, with many monitors claiming to support it. But many models offer an experience that’s far from compelling in this respect. The Cooler Master Tempest GP27U (formerly GP27-FUS) aims to offer a ... Read More
 
ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34WQ15R2B 165Hz VA Ultrawide

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34WQ15R2B 165Hz VA Ultrawide

ASRock are best known for their gaming PC components, including graphics cards and motherboards. The PG34WQ15R2B of the Phantom Gaming series marks their entry into the gaming monitor market, in ultrawide VA flavour. The monitor features an angular ‘penguin foot’ stand design, with a dark matte finish and central ‘Phantom Gaming’ logo. The top and ... Read More
 
BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K 360Hz TN with DyAc+

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K 360Hz TN with DyAc+

Competitive gamers in particular appreciate the combination of high refresh rates and frame rates. Current 360Hz options on the market (such as the AOC AG254FG we’ve reviewed) use IPS-type panels, which don’t really provide the level of pixel responsiveness required for a strong 360Hz experience. The BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K provides an alternative, built around a ... Read More