Acer XF243Y P and XF273 S Full HD 165Hz IPS models

Acer XF243Y P and XF273 S Full HD 165Hz IPS models

The days of the high refresh rate monitor market being dominated by TN (Twisted Nematic) panels are long gone. The Acer XF243Y P (XF243Y Pbmiiprx) and XF273 S (XF273 Sbmiiprx) of the Nitro XF3 series continue the push away from this, coming in IPS (In-Plane Switching) flavour with a nod towards strong colour performance. The ... Read More
 
REVIEW – ASUS PA278QV WQHD ProArt model

REVIEW – ASUS PA278QV WQHD ProArt model

The combination of 27″ screen size and 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) resolution is attractive for both work and play. As a member of the ProArt series, the ASUS PA278QV is very much designed with the former in mind. The monitor offers a a smart-looking design, with lots of matte plastic for the stand and bottom ... Read More
 
MSI MAG274QRF-QD 165Hz WQHD IPS model

MSI MAG274QRF-QD 165Hz WQHD IPS model

An extensive range of 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) models are now available with high refresh rates. They’re amongst the most popular models discussed on our forum in threads like this one (and the multitude of other threads linked to there). The MSI MAG274QRF-QD of the Optix series is one such offering, with the usual associated ... Read More
 
Philips 346E2CUAE 100Hz VA UltraWide with USB-C

Philips 346E2CUAE 100Hz VA UltraWide with USB-C

The 3440 x 1440 resolution and 21:9 aspect ratio is useful for productivity – and attractive for entertainment purposes as well. The Philips 346E2CUAE is a productivity-focused UltraWide with a smart and simple look. The bottom bezel is brushed textured matte with a central ‘PowerSensor’, an IR sensor that dims or turns off the screen ... Read More
 
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