ASUS XG279Q 170Hz WQHD IPS model

ASUS XG279Q 170Hz WQHD IPS model

Update: Update on price and availability. News piece below initially published 22nd December 2019. An ever-expanding range of high refresh rate 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) models are now available, with those using IPS-type panels being a particularly popular choice. The ASUS XG279Q expands the ROG Strix lineup, offering a high refresh rate WQHD IPS-type panel. ... Read More
 
Philips 278E1A 27 inch UHD model

Philips 278E1A 27 inch UHD model

For its combination of price, pixel density and performance the Philips 276E8VJSB is a popular choice for the budget-conscious 4K-seeker. The Philips 278E1A offers similar characteristics, replacing the housing with that found in other members of the ‘E1’ series (including the praiseworthy 328E1CA). The bottom bezel is matte black with a brushed texture, whilst the ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Philips 346B1C curved 100Hz VA UltraWide with USB-C

REVIEW – Philips 346B1C curved 100Hz VA UltraWide with USB-C

There is a growing range of high refresh rates 3440 x 1440 UltraWides on the market, a resolution that offers a nice experience for both work and play. The Philips 346B1C is another offering of this sort, with a smart business-like look. Dark matte grey plastics are used for the stand and bottom bezel, with ... Read More
 
ViewSonic XG2405 Full HD 144Hz IPS model

ViewSonic XG2405 Full HD 144Hz IPS model

Users no longer have to choose between refresh rate and image quality, with an ever-increasing range of monitors combining these two attributes. The ViewSonic XG2405 of the company’s ELITE gaming monitor series offers an interesting follow up to the XG240R and earlier XG series models. Replacing the TN (Twisted Nematic) panel with an IPS-type (In-Plane ... Read More
 
REVIEW – ASUS CG32UQ UHD VA model with DisplayHDR 600

REVIEW – ASUS CG32UQ UHD VA model with DisplayHDR 600

With support for the ‘4K’ UHD resolution and technologies like HDR and AMD FreeSync, modern games consoles like the Xbox One X deliver some pretty nice capabilities. In many respects the line between monitors which are good for PC gaming and good for console gaming are becoming increasingly blurred. The Philips 436M6VBPAB is a good ... Read More
 
REVIEW – ViewSonic XG270QG 165Hz WQHD Nano IPS G-SYNC model

REVIEW – ViewSonic XG270QG 165Hz WQHD Nano IPS G-SYNC model

For strong all-round performance for both work and play, IPS-type models with 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) resolutions are often highly sought-after. The ViewSonic XG270QG makes use of such a panel, combining it with housing that features the ‘sleek and stealthy’ aesthetic of the company’s ELITE lineup. The top and side bezels are dual-stage, with a ... Read More