REVIEW – ASUS XG32VQ 144Hz 2560 x 1440 curved VA model

REVIEW – ASUS XG32VQ 144Hz 2560 x 1440 curved VA model

For some gamers, a large and fast screen with high contrast is very desirable. The AOC AG322QCX has proven itself an interesting option fulfilling those criteria, although the aesthetics aren’t to everyone’s liking and availability is patchy in some regions. The ASUS XG32VQ presents an interesting alternative. This 31.5” member of the ROG Strix (Republic ... Read More
 
REVIEW – AOC Q3279VWF 31.5 inch VA WQHD FreeSync model

REVIEW – AOC Q3279VWF 31.5 inch VA WQHD FreeSync model

Some users like the combination of ‘screen real-estate’ and moderate pixel density offered by ~32” 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) models. With a pixel density of 93.24 PPI (Pixels Per Inch), it brings the same sort of clarity and text size enjoyed on 24” 16:9 models to a larger screen. The AOC Q3279VWF is designed as ... Read More
 
ASUS VA249HE Eye Care Monitor with Full HD VA panel

ASUS VA249HE Eye Care Monitor with Full HD VA panel

There is considerable interest in monitors that are comfortable to use for extended periods of time. The vast majority of models have now adopted flicker-free backlight, with additional features such as Low Blue Light (LBL) settings designed with viewing comfort in mind. We’ve had a lot of positive feedback about VA models such as the ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Samsung C27HG70 with curved 144Hz WQHD panel

REVIEW – Samsung C27HG70 with curved 144Hz WQHD panel

Samsung have been particularly keen to push out monitors with a curve, which from our experience isn’t a bad thing and is often something people only fully appreciate after direct experience. They’ve never been a company to shy away from buzzwords, some of the latest being ‘HDR’ and ‘Quantum Dots’. With the C27HG70 (LC27HG70Q with ... Read More
 
Samsung C34H890 100Hz VA UltraWide with 1800R curve

Samsung C34H890 100Hz VA UltraWide with 1800R curve

Update: We had originally planned to review this monitor, although the sample was not made available. Other reviews will take priority. News piece below initially published 28th June 2017. Samsung first released the S34E790C, with a relatively gentle 3000R curve and 60Hz refresh rate. It then introduced the C34F791, bringing with it some fairly radical ... Read More
 
REVIEW – BenQ EW2770QZ 27 inch IPS-type WQHD monitor

REVIEW – BenQ EW2770QZ 27 inch IPS-type WQHD monitor

A lot of our recent coverage and the reviews we’ve produced have focused on high refresh rate models designed with gamers in mind. Some users, though, are looking for something more humble. They have no need or desire for high refresh rates and simply want a good all-round performer that looks nice and offers some ... Read More