Samsung U24E590D and U28E590D – UHD Adaptive-Sync

Samsung U24E590D and U28E590D – UHD Adaptive-Sync

In this article and various reviews, we’ve explored how variable refresh rate technologies can help provide a smoother gaming experience than fixed refresh rates when the frame rate varies. We’ve also explored the 3840 x 2160 ‘4K’ Ultra High Definition resolution and indeed how demanding it can be on modern games titles with detail settings ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Dell U3415W UltraWide curved monitor

REVIEW – Dell U3415W UltraWide curved monitor

For those wanting an immersive experience for watching movies or playing games, there are an increasing number of ‘large’ options available. Some of the most intriguing, in our opinion, are the 34” curved UltraWide models. These were definitely some of the more memorable models we saw at IFA in Berlin earlier in the year and ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Samsung S34E790C curved ultrawide VA monitor

REVIEW – Samsung S34E790C curved ultrawide VA monitor

There has been quite a lot of interest in 34” 21:9 monitors with their attractive large screens, AH-IPS (In-Plane Switching) panels and 3440 x 1440 resolutions. But some people are quite fond of the vivid high-contrast picture that VA (Vertical Alignment) panels can produce. The Samsung S34E790C combines VA technology with a curved UltraWide panel. ... Read More
 
REVIEW – ASUS PB279Q with 4K AHVA panel

REVIEW – ASUS PB279Q with 4K AHVA panel

ASUS are never afraid to push the boundaries of innovative new technology. They were one of the first companies to embrace UHD (‘4K’) monitors with their PQ321Q and have pushed an affordable gaming-oriented alternative in the form of the PB287Q. At Computex in Taipei there were a couple of new additions announced which are sure ... Read More
 
Acer XB270HU with 2560 x 1440 144Hz and G-SYNC

Acer XB270HU with 2560 x 1440 144Hz and G-SYNC

As we explore in our extensive review, the ASUS PG278Q ROG SWIFT offers a very unique gaming experience. Its combination of highly responsive 144Hz TN panel with the 2560 x 1440 resolution and ‘Nvidia goodies’ such as G-SYNC, ULMB and 3D Vision make it quite an appealing bit of kit. Some users who really appreciate ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Dell P2415Q and P2715Q ‘4K’ UHD models

REVIEW – Dell P2415Q and P2715Q ‘4K’ UHD models

The Dell P (‘Professional’) Series was once seen as a far less attractive alternative to the U (‘UltraSharp’) Series to some users due to the use of less capable panels and massively cut down features. Some of the more recent members, such as the P2414H put the series into the spotlight for the use of ... Read More