REVIEW – AOC U2477PWQ 23.6 inch ‘4K’ UHD monitor

REVIEW – AOC U2477PWQ 23.6 inch ‘4K’ UHD monitor

For those who want to venture into the world of ‘4K’ UHD (Ultra High Definition) and want to minimise the cost of doing so, without compromising on image quality, the ~24” models are excellent choices. There are two main panels used for such monitors – a 23.8” LG AH-IPS (In-Plane Switching) and 23.6” Samsung PLS ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Dell S2716DG 144Hz G-SYNC monitor

REVIEW – Dell S2716DG 144Hz G-SYNC monitor

The ASUS PG278Q ‘ROG SWIFT’ was the world’s first monitor to combine a 2560 x 1440 resolution and Nvidia’s G-SYNC variable refresh rate technology. As a high refresh rate offering, it has remained a strong choice for gaming enthusiasts who are after an exceptionally fluid experience and decent image performance characteristics. Leaving the price aside ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Acer XR341CK and X34 75Hz and 100Hz curved IPS models

REVIEW – Acer XR341CK and X34 75Hz and 100Hz curved IPS models

We’ve explored how the 3440 x 1440 resolution on a 34” ‘UltraWide’ model can provide an incredibly engrossing gaming experience. And indeed how adding a subtle curve can help enhance the experience without making the experience seem completely alien. The Acer XR341CK and X34 take things one step further. They combine the same or a ... Read More
 
REVIEW – AOC I2481FXH and I2781FH – IPS minimalism

REVIEW – AOC I2481FXH and I2781FH – IPS minimalism

Some users simply want a monitor that minimalistic and stylish but still capable of good all-round performance. With their artistic-looking metal stand and very slender bezels, and IPS technology on the inside, the AOC I2481FXH and I2781FH aim to deliver just that. These are members of the company’s ‘Style-line’. As is often the case with ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Acer Z35 with curved 200Hz G-SYNC VA panel

REVIEW – Acer Z35 with curved 200Hz G-SYNC VA panel

One particular monitor that has drummed up a lot of interest and sparked a bit of debate is the BenQ XR3501. Some people are put off by the pixel density offered by the 2560 x 1080 resolution spread over a 35” area, whilst others see real potential in its generously curved 144Hz VA panel. The ... Read More
 
REVIEW – ViewSonic VX2475Smhl-4K with UHD PLS panel

REVIEW – ViewSonic VX2475Smhl-4K with UHD PLS panel

We’ve seen monitors reach fairly gargantuan sizes recently, with an increasing number of 32” and even some 40” models. For some users, though, a monitor of around 24” is a very comfortable size. And when it comes to exceptional pixel densities, it is these relatively small ‘4K’ UHD models which really stand out. The Dell ... Read More