REVIEW – ASUS PG27UQ 144Hz ‘4K’ monitor with G-SYNC HDR

REVIEW – ASUS PG27UQ 144Hz ‘4K’ monitor with G-SYNC HDR

Update: We’re currently reviewing this model. News piece below initially published 5th January 2017. The ‘4K’ UHD resolution offers a potentially rich and rewarding gaming experience, but due to bandwidth restrictions on current port controllers has been restricted to 60Hz. The ASUS PG27UQ makes use of DisplayPort 1.4, which has been available on the current ... Read More
 
Samsung C43J890 with 43 inch 120Hz Super UltraWide screen

Samsung C43J890 with 43 inch 120Hz Super UltraWide screen

We’ve seen a few models now with so-called ‘Super UltraWide’ screens, such as the Samsung C49HG90 and newer C49J890. The Samsung C43J890 (also referred to as C43J89 of the CJ89 series) offers a slightly smaller (but still very wide) screen, with a higher pixel density and slightly higher vertical resolution component. Size aside, the styling ... Read More
 
ASUS PB247Q Full HD IPS model for colour accuracy

ASUS PB247Q Full HD IPS model for colour accuracy

The ASUS PB (‘Professional’) series is generally well-respected amongst users looking for a well-rounded solution for colour-critical work that doesn’t break the bank. The ASUS PB247Q is a Full HD addition to the line-up, with styling that’s right at home amongst other recent additions to the series. The monitor has a sleek and, well, ‘professional’ ... Read More
 
Acer X27 ‘4K’ UHD model with 144Hz IPS-type panel

Acer X27 ‘4K’ UHD model with 144Hz IPS-type panel

Update: Update on price and availability. News piece below initially published 27th April 2017. Users looking for a high refresh rate on their monitor have so far had to make do with resolutions that are lower than ‘4K’ UHD (3840 x 2160). For users wishing to display their content in UHD, they’ve had to settle ... Read More
 
REVIEW – BenQ EW277HDR Full HD VA model with HDR capability

REVIEW – BenQ EW277HDR Full HD VA model with HDR capability

We’ve reviewed and gathered plenty of user feedback on several relatively recent Full HD VA models from BenQ, including the EW2750ZL. We know that many users find the combination of price and all-round performance appealing, especially if they prefer relatively strong contrast and dislike ‘IPS glow’. The EW277HDR offers an interesting evolution of the venerable ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Dell S2719DM Ultrathin with HDR

REVIEW – Dell S2719DM Ultrathin with HDR

Dell have now released a number of models which are ‘HDR (High Dynamic Range) capable’. That doesn’t necessarily mean they fully support the technology and get the best out of HDR content, however. The Dell S2419HM and S2719DM support HDR, in some form, but they are also quite head-turning in their design. By using some ... Read More