ASUS VG27AQL1A 170Hz WQHD IPS model

ASUS VG27AQL1A 170Hz WQHD IPS model

The marriage of high refresh rate and high resolution is very attractive to many, with IPS-type panels often being particularly appealing for their colour performance and respectable responsiveness. The ASUS VG27AQL1A (a long model designation – Philips would be proud) continues the company’s expansion of their TUF Gaming series. The monitor has a robust look, ... Read More
 
Acer XV240Y P 165Hz Full HD IPS model

Acer XV240Y P 165Hz Full HD IPS model

The push towards high refresh rate IPS panels is now in full swing, with a range of sizes and resolutions available. The Acer XV240Y P (XV240Y Pbmiiprx), of the Nitro XV0 series, is an affordable Full HD offering with the high refresh rate IPS panel combination in mind. Aesthetics are simple, in keeping with others ... Read More
 
Samsung C49G95T 240Hz 32:9 VA model

Samsung C49G95T 240Hz 32:9 VA model

High resolutions and refresh rates, large curved screens and strong HDR capability. A nice list of things some people would find attractive in a monitor, rarely found all in one package. The Samsung C49G95T (LC49G95T with various regional suffixes) of the Odyssey G9 series ticks all of these boxes at the same time, as a ... Read More
 
Acer XV272U X 270Hz WQHD IPS model

Acer XV272U X 270Hz WQHD IPS model

There is a plethora of high refresh rate models on the market, some driving things up to 240Hz or even beyond. All three panel types are now represented in this segment, but so far the highest refresh rate IPS options have been restricted to Full HD (1920 x 1080) at most. The Acer XV272U X ... Read More
 
Samsung C27G75T and C32G75T 240Hz WQHD VA models

Samsung C27G75T and C32G75T 240Hz WQHD VA models

For some users, the combination of high refresh rate and a panel type that focuses on image quality over raw pixel responsiveness can be enticing. The Samsung C27G75T (LC27G75T with various regional suffixes) and C32G75T (LC32G75T with various regional suffixes), of the Odyssey G7 lineup, offer such a combination. The monitors have a distinctly ‘gamery’ ... Read More
 
Dell P2421 with 1920 x 1200 IPS panel

Dell P2421 with 1920 x 1200 IPS panel

Focus in the monitor market has shifted towards 16:9 and wider aspect ratios, with increased resolution and screen size becoming the norm. For some, a ~24″ monitor with 16:10 is still an attractive prospect. The Dell P2421 is a 16:10 member of the company’s ‘Professional’ lineup. The aesthetics are in keeping with other recent launches ... Read More