Acer XB273U NV 170Hz WQHD IPS model with ‘Eyesafe’ certification

Acer XB273U NV 170Hz WQHD IPS model with ‘Eyesafe’ certification

The combination of 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) and high refresh rate is something of a sweet spot for many users. Accessible, not too demanding and a broad range of models available. The Acer XB273U NV (XB273U NVbmiiprzx) offers this in IPS flavour. As a member of the Predator series it has the usual ‘gameresque’ aesthetic ... Read More
 
Acer XB253Q GP, XB253Q Gx and XB253Q GW 144Hz+ Full HD IPS

Acer XB253Q GP, XB253Q Gx and XB253Q GW 144Hz+ Full HD IPS

Update: Updated to include 280Hz ‘GW’ variant. Our review of the 144Hz ‘GP’ variant has been published. News piece below initially published 31st May 2020. Monitors with high refresh rate IPS panels have been around for a while and are now fairly ubiquitous. It’s only recently that these were available in ~24″ Full HD flavour. ... Read More
 
LG 32UN500 and 32UN550 31.5 inch 4K UHD VA models

LG 32UN500 and 32UN550 31.5 inch 4K UHD VA models

The ‘4K’ UHD resolution offers a nice pixel-dense experience and plenty of desktop real-estate, when coupled with a ~32″ screen size. The LG 32UN500 and 32UN550 (32UN550-W and 32UN550-W owing to white rear) provide this, with the same homely styling adopted by earlier models from the company. A silver plastic stand neck and crescent shaped ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Gigabyte G32QC 165Hz WQHD VA model with 1500R curve

REVIEW – Gigabyte G32QC 165Hz WQHD VA model with 1500R curve

A range of ~32″ VA (Vertical Alignment) models are now available with high refresh rate WQHD panels. The Gigabyte G32QC joins this club, opting for a new generation 1500R (moderately curved) panel. The monitor goes for a solid-looking ‘gamery’ aesthetic, with a low-profile and angular stand base design. Matte black plastic is used for a ... Read More
 
Dell Alienware AW2521H 360Hz Full HD IPS model

Dell Alienware AW2521H 360Hz Full HD IPS model

The marriage between high refresh rates and panel types with rich and consistent colour reproduction is very attractive. The Dell Alienware AW2521H sits alongside models like the ASUS PG259QN and Acer X25 by combining an IPS-type panel with very generous refresh rate. The aesthetics are shared with the AW2521HF, not a bad thing in our ... Read More
 
Dell Alienware AW3821DW 144Hz G-SYNC Ultimate UltraWide

Dell Alienware AW3821DW 144Hz G-SYNC Ultimate UltraWide

When it comes to immersion, large UltraWide screens screens really deliver. The Dell Alienware AW3821DW offers an expansive 37.5″ UltraWide screen with a host of attractive gaming-oriented features. The aesthetics line up with other recent models in the Alienware range, with a gamery but in our opinion tasteful sci-fi aesthetic. The top and side bezels ... Read More