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
 
REVIEW – ASUS PA32UC UHD HDR model with 384 dimming zones

REVIEW – ASUS PA32UC UHD HDR model with 384 dimming zones

We’ve covered a broad range of ‘4K’ UHD monitors. All things considered, we feel ~32” is something of an optimal size for the resolution, combining strong pixel density with good scaling-free readability. The ASUS PA32UC of the ProArt series employs a screen of this size and resolution. It is put together in quite an elegant-looking ... Read More
 
REVIEW – AOC G2590PX 144Hz Full HD TN model

REVIEW – AOC G2590PX 144Hz Full HD TN model

AOC have really bolstered their gaming line-up recently, with the introduction of their ‘AGON’ sub-brand. But they produce some interesting ‘mainstream gaming’ models as well, which are ‘simpler’ and more affordable. These come with the ‘G’ rather than ‘AG’ prefix. The AOC G2460PF being a notable member of that series, for example. The G2590PX and ... Read More
 
REVIEW – ViewSonic XG2402 144Hz Full HD model with FreeSync

REVIEW – ViewSonic XG2402 144Hz Full HD model with FreeSync

One of our go-to recommendations when it comes to 24” Full HD 144Hz monitors is the ViewSonic XG2401. It combines strong responsiveness with decent image quality, a better balance in both respects than many competing models at least. The ViewSonic XG2402 is an evolution of this product, and although it doesn’t make any huge aesthetic ... Read More