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
 
Samsung U28R550 28 inch 4K UHD IPS model

Samsung U28R550 28 inch 4K UHD IPS model

The current crop of 28″ ‘4K’ UHD models make use of a fairly uninspiring TN panel. The resolution itself is certainly a nice addition, though we find ourselves far more inclined to recommend the 27″ IPS-type options. The Samsung U28R550 (or U28R55 or U28R550U of the UR55 series – additional suffixes and prefixes may apply) ... Read More
 
ASUS VG249Q 23.8 inch 144Hz Full HD IPS model

ASUS VG249Q 23.8 inch 144Hz Full HD IPS model

Many users have been crying out for affordable ~24″ high refresh rate IPS panels. After a long wait, models like the well-rounded AOC 24G2(U) are now hitting the market. The ASUS VG249Q of the TUF gaming monitor series brings another option to the market. The styling is similar to other recent members of the series. ... Read More