ASUS PG279QR and PG279QE 165Hz WQHD IPS G-SYNC models

ASUS PG279QR and PG279QE 165Hz WQHD IPS G-SYNC models

The ASUS PG279Q was one of the earliest examples of a high refresh rate 27” IPS monitor. A number of 27” WQHD (2560 x 1440) high refresh rate panels have now been released since then, used in a variety of products including the slightly refreshed PG279QZ. The ASUS PG279QR and PG279QE offer further evolutions of ... Read More
 
ASUS VG27AQ and VG27BQ 155Hz WQHD IPS and TN models

ASUS VG27AQ and VG27BQ 155Hz WQHD IPS and TN models

27” models with a 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) resolution and high refresh rate hit the sweet spot for many gamers. The ASUS VG27AQ and VG27BQ of the TUF Gaming line-up are, respectively, IPS and TN models offering such specifications. The styling is in-keeping with many of the company’s recent gaming models. With an interestingly shaped ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Acer XN253QX 240Hz TN G-SYNC model

REVIEW – Acer XN253QX 240Hz TN G-SYNC model

For competitive gaming at very high frame rates, 240Hz monitors can be attractive choices. Provided you can drive up the fame rate sufficiently, there’s benefit to be had in terms of reduced perceived blur and improved ‘connected feel’ even compared to 144Hz models. The Acer XN235QX, of the Predator XN3 series, combines a responsive 240Hz ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Philips 326M6VJRMB 4K VA model with VESA DisplayHDR 600

REVIEW – Philips 326M6VJRMB 4K VA model with VESA DisplayHDR 600

By combining what we feel is something of a sweetspot for screen size at the ‘4K’ resolution with some decent HDR (High Dynamic Range) capabilities, the Philips 328P6VUBREB is an interesting choice. The overall design of the monitor, though, is something that won’t appeal to everyone. Indeed, it’s a design that various models from the ... Read More
 
Samsung C27RG50 240Hz curved G-SYNC compatible VA model

Samsung C27RG50 240Hz curved G-SYNC compatible VA model

For users interested in fluid high framerate gaming, 240Hz monitors can be rather appealing. Typically such models feature a TN panel, with the technology known for rapid response times at the expense of image quality. The Samsung C27RG50 (or LC27RG50 of the CRG5 series, with various additional regional suffixes) offers an interesting alternative with a ... Read More
 
LG 27GL850 144Hz WQHD Nano IPS model with Adaptive-Sync

LG 27GL850 144Hz WQHD Nano IPS model with Adaptive-Sync

Update: Article updated to reflect re-designation of this model as an Adaptive-Sync part with ‘Nvidia G-SYNC Compatible Mode’ certification. Integrated overclocking functionality that was initially listed was G-SYNC specific and has also been removed. News piece below initially published 3rd January 2019. LG’s UltraGear lineup includes various high refresh rate monitors of different sizes and ... Read More