REVIEW – ViewSonic XG2530 240Hz gaming monitor

REVIEW – ViewSonic XG2530 240Hz gaming monitor

Update: We’re currently reviewing this model. News piece below initially published 22nd May 2017. As explored in this article, there are several factors to consider when it comes to monitor responsiveness. Of particular importance for gamers is a high refresh rate, which when coupled with high frame rates and rapid pixel response times can deliver ... Read More
 
REVIEW – BenQ PD3200U designer monitor

REVIEW – BenQ PD3200U designer monitor

BenQ have produced quite a range of solidly built monitors with a plethora of useful features for ‘professional’ users and solid all-round performance. The BL3201PT/PH and BL3200PT are two such examples of this, designed with CAD/CAM users in mind. The BenQ PD2700Q and PD3200Q are updated versions of these models, again aimed with designers in ... Read More
 
REVIEW – AOC AG322QCX WQHD 144Hz VA model

REVIEW – AOC AG322QCX WQHD 144Hz VA model

The number of monitors available with significantly higher refresh rates than the standard 60Hz has been steadily increasing in recent times. For those who like large screens but also appreciate decent pixel densities and want to stick with the 16:9 aspect ratio, the choice has been a bit limited thus far. The AOC AG322QCX, which ... Read More
 
Dell Alienware AW2518H and AW2518HF 240Hz TN models

Dell Alienware AW2518H and AW2518HF 240Hz TN models

We’ve brought you news of a number of 240Hz TN models built with competitive gaming in mind, but more generally designed for anybody who values speed amongst pretty much everything else. Some of these models offer support for G-SYNC and others FreeSync, forcing some users to forgo features or aesthetics that they might like on ... Read More
 
Samsung S24H850 and S27H850 with WQHD PLS panels

Samsung S24H850 and S27H850 with WQHD PLS panels

For both work and play, the 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) resolution remains a popular choice for the amount of real-estate provided and the relative ease of driving it in graphically intensive applications. At least, compared to higher resolutions such as 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD). The Samsung S24H850 packs this WQHD resolution into a 23.8” ... Read More
 
IPS vs VA 100Hz+ UltraWides

IPS vs VA 100Hz+ UltraWides

We’ve recently reviewed a number of 100Hz+ UltraWide monitors with VA panels. Some users are also interested in the IPS alternatives (such as the Acer X34/X34A and ASUS PG348Q). This post is simply designed to highlight some of the advantages of the two distinct paths and is no means designed to be an exhaustive comparison. ... Read More