REVIEW – ASUS MX34VQ 100Hz FreeSync UltraWide

REVIEW – ASUS MX34VQ 100Hz FreeSync UltraWide

Known for their stylish and unique designs, the ‘Designo’ series from ASUS find favour with users who like their monitor to look just as attractive when the screen is off as when it’s on. The ASUS MX34VQ embraces these aesthetic cues, with a light silver-coloured bottom lip and a metal-rimmed stand base. Central to this ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Philips BDM4037UW curved ‘4K’ UHD VA monitor

REVIEW – Philips BDM4037UW curved ‘4K’ UHD VA monitor

The Philips BDM4065UC and BDM4350UC are screens for those who like them big, glossy and with plenty of pixels. Aside from the slight size difference, the panel type really sets these models apart with the older model being VA (Vertical Alignment) and the newer model having an IPS (In Plane Switching) type screen. The newer ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Dell S2417DG with G-SYNC, 165Hz and WQHD resolution

REVIEW – Dell S2417DG with G-SYNC, 165Hz and WQHD resolution

The Dell S2716DG has proven to be a popular product, both for its performance and the trustworthy brand name. As a matter of fact, it’s one of the reference screens we use when assessing monitor responsiveness and is our main gaming monitor at the moment. The Dell S2417DG is essentially a miniaturised version of this, ... Read More
 
REVIEW – AOC AG271QG 165Hz IPS-type G-SYNC model

REVIEW – AOC AG271QG 165Hz IPS-type G-SYNC model

The AOC AG271QX was a recently announced member of the new AGON series of gaming monitors. Using a FreeSync-compatible 144Hz TN panel with 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) resolution, it seems an interesting alternative to products like the BenQ XL2730Z. The AOC AG271QG, also of the AGON series, offers an interesting alternative to products like the ... Read More
 
REVIEW – AOC AG241QX 144Hz+ WQHD model

REVIEW – AOC AG241QX 144Hz+ WQHD model

Having taken a look at the Having taken a look at the Dell P2416D, which was one of the first WQHD (2560 x 1440) models to hit the scene with a ~24” screen, we can certainly see the appeal of that combination of screen size and resolution. The size itself is one many are comfortable ... Read More
 
REVIEW – ViewSonic VP2468 Full HD model for colour-critical work

REVIEW – ViewSonic VP2468 Full HD model for colour-critical work

IPS (In Plane Switching) and IPS-type (PLS, AHVA etc.) panels are the preferred choice for colour-critical work due to their relatively strong colour consistency and viewing angle performance. The ViewSonic VP2468 uses the popular 23.8” IPS-type panel size and places it in very sleek-looking housing. The bezels feature a dual-stage design, with extremely thin hard ... Read More