REVIEW – Samsung S22D390Q, S22D390H, S24D390HL and S27D390H

REVIEW – Samsung S22D390Q, S22D390H, S24D390HL and S27D390H

We recently bought you news of some new AD-PLS (Advanced Plane to Line Switching) models from Samsung with refreshingly unique styling; the SD590 series. Some of Samsung’s regional websites now list a few additional AD-PLS models; the S22D390Q (S22D390QS), S24D390HL and S27D390H (S27D390HS). Their screen sizes are 21.5″, 23.6” and 27”, respectively. There is also ... Read More
 
REVIEW – BenQ XL2420Z

REVIEW – BenQ XL2420Z

Update: Our XL2420Z review has been published. Note that the ‘XL2411Z’ is now referred to as the ‘ZOWIE XL2411’. This is a simple rebrand, the monitor itself is the same (with updated firmware on the new model). News piece below initially published 9th December 2013. BenQ have been steadily upgrading their monitor line-up across the ... Read More
 
REVIEW – AOC q2770Pqu with WQHD PLS panel

REVIEW – AOC q2770Pqu with WQHD PLS panel

Those following us on Twitter will recall that we brought you news of a WQHD monitor in the works from AOC back in June. In September we gave that monitor its model number. Further details have now emerged on the AOC q2770Pqu. This monitor is part of the company’s ‘Style’ line but doesn’t put style ... Read More
 
REVIEW – Philips 284E5QHAD

REVIEW – Philips 284E5QHAD

In the sea of new IPS monitors being released left, right and centre it is always quite refreshing to see a new VA monitor crop up. For those that like strong contrast and minimal backlight bleed this is generally the LCD panel type to go for. As we’ve seen with the BenQ EW2740L responsiveness isn’t ... Read More
 
REVIEW – BenQ EW2440L and EW2740L

REVIEW – BenQ EW2440L and EW2740L

The BenQ EW2440L and EW2740L have recently surfaced. Following on with the company’s ‘Eye-care’ initiative, encompassing models such as the GW2760HS, the key feature here is a ‘flicker-free’ (Pulse Width Modulation free) WLED backlight. This accompanies a 24” or 27” AU Optronics VA (Vertical Alignment) panel with 1920 x 1080 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. ... Read More
 
REVIEW – BenQ BL2710PT – a 2560 x 1440 AHVA solution

REVIEW – BenQ BL2710PT – a 2560 x 1440 AHVA solution

Several months ago we reported on what we thought was a new type of VA (Vertical Alignment) panel in production that provides a resolution of 2560 x 1440 rather than the usual 1920 x 1080. As it transpires it is simply a larger version of the AHVA (Advanced Hyper Viewing Angle) panels seen on some ... Read More