REVIEW – Samsung S24E650C and S27E650C

REVIEW – Samsung S24E650C and S27E650C

Samsung really are keen to get users to adopt curved screens for their computers, be it on their home or office desk. From our experience with their curved 34” UltraWide model, the curve is certainly a welcome (albeit subtle) addition. The company also has a range of considerably less wide displays in the 16:9 aspect ... Read More
 
REVIEW – AOC G2460PF and G2770PF FreeSync gaming models

REVIEW – AOC G2460PF and G2770PF FreeSync gaming models

Whilst only one of several elements of responsiveness, high refresh rates have the potential to really bolster the fluidity of the gaming experience. But for variable frame rate environments, where the frame rate of the game doesn’t match up with the refresh rate of the monitor, things can quite literally get a bit choppy. If ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Samsung U24E850R, U28E850R and U32E850R

REVIEW – Samsung U24E850R, U28E850R and U32E850R

We’ve previously introduced the ‘UE590’ (Series 5) models which combine the 3840 x 2160 ‘4K’ UHD resolution with Adaptive-Sync (i.e. AMD FreeSync support). Samsung are also embellishing their Series 8 line-up with some new ‘UE850’ models; the U24E850R (LU24E85KRS), U28E850R (LU28E85KRS) and U32E850R (LU32E85KRS). The two smaller models are essentially very similar on the inside ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Dell P2416D featuring a WQHD resolution

REVIEW – Dell P2416D featuring a WQHD resolution

The Dell ‘P’ (‘Professional’) Series has had some notable releases in recent times. The P2414H has been recognised for its strong all-round performance, whilst the more recent P2415Q provides a surprisingly well-rounded ‘4K’ UHD experience without costing a fortune. The Dell P2416D provides the ‘P’ Series with its first 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) model, with ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Philips 272P4APJKHB with wide gamut AHVA panel

REVIEW – Philips 272P4APJKHB with wide gamut AHVA panel

LG and Samsung have now released a number of models which use AH-IPS or PLS panels and a GB-LED backlight design to achieve extended colour gamuts. Rival panel manufacturer AUO have their own equivalent backlight design called RG-LED which they are implementing on some of their own IPS-type (AHVA) panels. The Philips 272P4APJKHB (known as ... Read More
 
REVIEW – AOC Q2577PWQ with 25 inch WQHD IPS panel

REVIEW – AOC Q2577PWQ with 25 inch WQHD IPS panel

The 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) resolution was initially restricted to 27” panels. It then made its way up to a select few 32” panels and is now being seen on smaller panels, such as the 25” Dell U2515H. The AOC Q2577PWQ follows the trend of the shrinking WQHD panel with its 25” IPS offering. This ... Read More