An important part of HDR is the capability to simultaneously display very dark and very bright simultaneously. For LCDs, this requires a good number of dimming zones with precise control. The ASUS PA32UCR (PA32UCR-K with bundled colorimeter) is one such offering, touting a Mini LED backlight with 576 individually addressable dimming zones. The monitor has ... Read More
High refresh rate 27″ WQHD models hit the sweet spot for many when it comes to price and all-round performance. The not-so-memorably named Philips 27M1N5500ZA of the Momentum 5000 series offers this in IPS flavour. The monitor has a claw-like stand base design with dark silver-coloured finish, contrasting with a dark grey plastic bottom bezel. ... Read More
For PC gamers with the system horsepower to drive them, 240Hz WQHD models can make for a very fluid and enjoyable gaming experience. The AOC AG274QG of the AGON PRO series delivers is focused on this, but also throws in a G-SYNC module to help smooth out dips in frame rate. The monitor has a ... Read More
Some will find the combination of 32″ screen size and 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) attractive, as it delivers a comfortable but not extreme pixel density. It offers decent ‘desktop real estate’ and an immersive experience. The Gigabyte AORUS FI32Q-X provides this, with a focus on high refresh rate gaming. The monitor adopts the familiar styling ... Read More
32:9 Super UltraWides build on the extra immersion and horizontal screen space provided by 21:9 UltraWides. Like having 2 x 27″ 16:9 models side by side, without bezels in the middle. The Samsung S49A950U (LS49A95 with additional regional suffixes) provides this with a primary focus on productivity, but with a high refresh rate that could ... Read More
As graphical capability increases, so does the demand for screens which combine high resolutions and refresh rates. The Acer XB283K KV (XB283K KVbmiipruzx) of the Predator series offers this, with a ‘4K’ UHD resolution and 144Hz refresh rate supported. To allow games consoles to leverage this capability, HDMI 2.1 is offered for 120Hz ‘4K’ support ... Read More
