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We provide a broad scope of subjective and objective testing with a focus on desktop work, movies and gaming. Key areas assessed include; contrast, colour reproduction, HDR performance (if applicable) and responsiveness. But it’s important to consider your own individual sensitivities and preferences; the importance of subjectivity can’t be stressed enough. The models which provided an experience we particularly liked are awarded our recommended badge.

 

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Date published: March 2nd 2023
 

Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV

 

Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV

 
The Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV offers a 3440 x 1440 21:9 ultrawide VA experience. A 1500R (moderately steep) curve is included, a 165Hz refresh rate supported (via HDMI 2.1 and DP) and 1152-zone Mini LED backlight included for a dynamic HDR experience. Impressive brightness, strong HDR contrast and quite vibrant – with a neat ambient lighting solution included. Pixel responsiveness is less impressive and some dark detail is too masked for some scenes under HDR.

Date published: January 31st 2023
 

ViewSonic XG341C-2K

 

ViewSonic XG341C-2K

 
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K features a 3440 x 1440 21:9 ultrawide VA panel with 1500R (moderately steep) curve, 165Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 and 1152-zone Mini LED backlight. Very bright with a strong HDR performance and pleasing contrast, but not the most convincing 165Hz experience – and the less said about that 200Hz OC, the better.

Date published: December 21st 2022
 

LG UltraGear 24GQ50F-B

 

LG UltraGear 24GQ50F-B

 
The LG UltraGear 24GQ50F-B offers strong contrast from its 23.8″ Full HD VA panel. This is combined with a 165Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync for gaming usage in mind, but whether pixel responsiveness is strong enough is an open (and very subjective) question.

Date published: October 7th 2022
 

Samsung Odyssey Neo G7

 

Samsung Odyssey Neo G7

 
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 features a 31.5″ ‘4K’ UHD VA panel with 1000R (relatively steep) curve, 165Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 and a Mini LED backlight. A strong contrast performance and highly dynamic experience for both SDR and HDR, with some quirks along the way.

Date published: August 25th 2022
 

BenQ EX3210U

 

BenQ EX3210U

 
The BenQ EX3210U features a 32″ ‘4K’ UHD IPS panel with 144Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync support plus HDMI 2.1 and VESA DisplayHDR 600. Strong vibrancy and decent responsiveness for the panel and reasonable (though below specified brightness) HDR.

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VRR = Variable Refresh Rate. For ‘FreeSync’ reviews published after 15th January 2019, we also assess Nvidia Adaptive-Sync (‘G-SYNC Compatible’) support. If we’re satisfied that the Adaptive-Sync performance using ‘G-SYNC Compatible Mode’ is sufficiently similar to the AMD FreeSync performance on a given model, we mark this ‘+GSC’. This is based on our own testing with the GPU mentioned in a given review and not to be confused with Nvidia’s own ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ certification program.

(OC) = Overclocked. These are models which we have confirmed run at the stated refresh rate through our own testing, either by setting a custom resolution or using an overclocking function in the monitor OSD (On Screen Display).

Model Size Panel typeScreen surfaceResolution Refresh rateVRR HDR Recommended?Year reviewed
Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV34" (curved) VA Light matte 3440 x 1440 165Hz HDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 1400 2023
ViewSonic XG341C-2K34" (curved) VA Light matte 3440 x 1440 165Hz HDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 1400 2023
LG UltraGear 24GQ50F-B23.8" VA Light matte 1920 x 1080 165Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) - 2022
Samsung Odyssey Neo G731.5" (curved) VA Light to very light matte 3840 x 2160 165Hz HDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC) Yes (no VESA certification) 2022
BenQ EX3210U32" IPS Light to very light matte 3840 x 2160 144Hz HDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 600 2022
ASUS PA32DC32" OLED Very light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz - VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 2022
AOC 24G2SP(U)23.8" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 165Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) - Recommended 2022
Dell Alienware AW3423DW34" (curved) QD-OLED Glossy 3440 x 1440 175Hz Nvidia G-SYNC (+FreeSync) VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 Recommended 2022
AOC AG254FG24.5" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 360Hz Nvidia G-SYNC (+FreeSync) VESA DisplayHDR 400 2022
Gigabyte M32U31.5" IPS Light to very light matte 3840 x 2160 144Hz HDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 400 Recommended 2022
BenQ EW3880R37.5" (curved) IPS Light to very light matte 3840 x 1600 60Hz - Yes (no VESA certification) Recommended 2022
Dell S2722QC27" IPS Light to very light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) Yes (no VESA certification) Recommended 2021
Nixeus NX-EDG27X27" IPS Light to very light matte 2560 x 1440 165Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) - 2021
AOC CQ32G3SU (CQ32G3SE)31.5" (curved) VA Light matte 2560 x 1440 165Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) Yes (no VESA certification) 2021
Corsair XENEON 32QHD16532" IPS Very light matte 2560 x 1440 165Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 400 2021
ASUS VG28UQL1A28" IPS Light to very light matte 3840 x 2160 144Hz HDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 400 2021
ASUS PG32UQX32" IPS Light to very light matte 3840 x 2160 144Hz Nvidia G-SYNC (+FreeSync) VESA DisplayHDR 1400 2021
Acer XV282K KV28" IPS Light to very light matte 3840 x 2160 144Hz HDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 400 2021
Philips 288E2UAE (288E2E)28" IPS Light to very light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) - Recommended 2021
Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X27" IPS Light to very light matte 2560 x 1440 240Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 400 Recommended 2021
Philips 279P127" IPS Light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz - - 2021
BenQ EX271027" IPS Light matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) Yes (no VESA certification) Recommended 2021
Gigabyte M27Q27" IPS Light to very light matte 2560 x 1440 170Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 400 Recommended 2021
AOC PD2727" (curved) VA Light matte 2560 x 1440 240Hz AMD FreeSync VESA DisplayHDR 400 2020
Acer XB323U GP32" IPS Very light matte 2560 x 1440 170Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 600 Recommended 2020
ASUS PA278QV27" IPS Light matte 2560 x 1440 75Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) - Recommended 2020
Gigabyte G32QC31.5" (curved) VA Light matte 2560 x 1440 165Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 400 2020
ViewSonic XG270QC27" (curved) VA Light matte 2560 x 1440 165Hz AMD FreeSync VESA DisplayHDR 400 2020
Acer XB253Q GP24.5" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 400 Recommended 2020
BenQ PD2705Q27" IPS Very light matte 2560 x 1440 60Hz - Yes (no VESA certification) 2020
Dell Alienware AW2521HF24.5" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 240Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) - Recommended 2020
AOC CQ27G2(U)27" (curved) VA Light matte 2560 x 1440 144Hz AMD FreeSync - Recommended 2020
BenQ EW3280U32" IPS Very light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz AMD FreeSync VESA DisplayHDR 400 Recommended 2020
Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-P27" IPS Light matte 2560 x 1440 165Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 400 Recommended 2020
BenQ EX2780Q27" IPS Light matte 2560 x 1440 144Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 400 2020
AOC CU34G2X34" (curved) VA Light matte 3440 x 1440 144Hz AMD FreeSync Yes (no VESA certification) 2020
Philps 346B1C34" (curved) VA Light matte 3440 x 1440 100Hz AMD FreeSync - 2020
ASUS CG32UQ31.5" VA Medium matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 600 2019
ViewSonic XG270QG27" IPS Light matte 2560 x 1440 165Hz (OC) Nvidia G-SYNC - Recommended 2019
AOC 24G2(U)23.8" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) - Recommended 2019
Gigabyte AORUS CV27F27" (curved) VA Light matte 1920 x 1080 165Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 400 2019
Philips 328E1CA31.5" (curved) VA Light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) - Recommended 2019
Acer X3535" (curved) VA Light matte 3440 x 1440 200Hz (OC) Nvidia G-SYNC VESA DisplayHDR 1000 2019
Acer XN253Q X24.5" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 240Hz Nvidia G-SYNC - 2019
Philips 326M6VJRMB31.5" VA Medium matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 600 2019
Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD27" IPS Light matte 2560 x 1440 144Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) VESA DisplayHDR 400 2019
Philips 276E8VJSB27" IPS Light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz - - Recommended 2019
Acer XB273K27" IPS Very light matte 3840 x 2160 144Hz Nvidia G-SYNC VESA DisplayHDR 400 Recommended 2019
AOC AG273QCX27" (curved) VA Light matte 2560 x 1440 144Hz AMD FreeSync VESA DisplayHDR 400 2019
Dell U2719D27" IPS Medium matte 2560 x 1440 60Hz - - Recommended 2019
Dell S2719DGF27" TN Light matte 2560 x 1440 155Hz (OC) AMD FreeSync (+GSC) - 2019
ViewSonic XG240R24" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz AMD FreeSync (+GSC) - Recommended 2019
LG 34GK950F34" (curved) IPS Light matte 3440 x 1440 144Hz AMD FreeSync VESA DisplayHDR 400 2019
AOC AG273QCG27" (curved) TN Medium matte 2560 x 1440 165Hz (OC) Nvidia G-SYNC - 2019
Philips 328P6VUBREB31.5" VA Medium matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz - VESA DisplayHDR 600 2018
AOC Q3279VWFD831.5" IPS Medium matte 2560 x 1440 75Hz AMD FreeSync - Recommended 2018
AOC C24G123.6" (curved) VA Light matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz AMD FreeSync - Recommended 2018
BenQ EL2870U28" TN Medium matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz AMD FreeSync Yes (no VESA certification) 2018
Dell S2419H23.8" IPS Glossy 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - Recommended 2018
ASUS PG27UQ27" IPS Light matte 3840 x 2160 144Hz Nvidia G-SYNC VESA DisplayHDR 1000 2018
LG 32GK850F31.5" VA Light matte 2560 x 1440 144Hz AMD FreeSync VESA DisplayHDR 400 2018
LG 32GK850G31.5" VA Light matte 2560 x 1440 165Hz (OC) Nvidia G-SYNC - Recommended 2018
AOC AG352UCG635" (curved) VA Light matte 3440 x 1440 120Hz (OC) Nvidia G-SYNC - 2018
Philips 436M6VBPAB42.51" VA Glossy 3840 x 2160 60Hz AMD FreeSync VESA DisplayHDR 1000 2018
BenQ EW277HDR27" VA Very light matte 1920 x 1080 75Hz (OC) - Yes (no VESA certification) Recommended 2018
Dell S2719DM27" IPS Medium matte 2560 x 1440 75Hz (OC) AMD FreeSync VESA DisplayHDR 400 2018
ASUS PA32UC32" IPS Very light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz AMD FreeSync Yes (no VESA certification) 2018
AOC G2590PX24.5" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz AMD FreeSync - 2018
ViewSonic XG240224" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz AMD FreeSync - Recommended 2018
ASUS XG32VQ31.5" (curved) VA Light matte 2560 x 1440 144Hz AMD FreeSync - 2018
AOC Q3279VWF31.5" VA Glossy 2560 x 1440 75Hz AMD FreeSync - Recommended 2017
Samsung C27HG7027" (curved) VA Light matte 2560 x 1440 144Hz AMD FreeSync VESA DisplayHDR 600 2017
BenQ EW2770QZ27" IPS Very light matte 2560 x 1440 60Hz - - 2017
AOC AG251FG24.5" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 240Hz Nvidia G-SYNC - 2017
Dell U2518D25" IPS Very light matte 2560 x 1440 60Hz - Yes (no VESA certification) Recommended 2017
ViewSonic XG253024.5" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 240Hz AMD FreeSync - 2017
BenQ PD3200U32" IPS Very light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz - - Recommended 2017
AOC AG322QCX31.5" (curved) VA Light matte 2560 x 1440 144Hz AMD FreeSync - 2017
Samsung C34F79134" (curved) VA Light matte 3440 x 1440 100Hz AMD FreeSync - Recommended 2017
AOC AG352UCG35" (curved) VA Light matte 3440 x 1440 100Hz Nvidia G-SYNC - 2017
ASUS MX34VQ34" (curved) VA Light matte 3440 x 1440 100Hz AMD FreeSync - Recommended 2017
Philips BDM4037UW40" (curved) VA Glossy 3840 x 2160 60Hz - - 2017
Dell S2417DG23.8" TN Light matte 2560 x 1440 165Hz (OC) Nvidia G-SYNC - 2017
Samsung C24FG7023.5" (curved) VA Light matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz AMD FreeSync - 2016
AOC AG271QG27" IPS Light matte 2560 x 1440 165Hz (OC) Nvidia G-SYNC - 2016
AOC AG241QX23.8" TN Medium matte 2560 x 1440 144Hz AMD FreeSync - 2016
ViewSonic VP246823.8" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2016
ViewSonic XG2703-GS27" IPS Light matte 2560 x 1440 165Hz (OC) Nvidia G-SYNC - 2016
AOC U3277PWQU31.5" VA Medium matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz - - 2016
Dell U2417H(A)23.8" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - Recommended 2016
ASUS PG248Q24" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 180Hz (OC) Nvidia G-SYNC - 2016
ViewSonic XG240124" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz AMD FreeSync - 2016
Samsung C27F591FD27" (curved) VA Light matte 1920 x 1080 72Hz AMD FreeSync - Recommended 2016
Philips BDM4350UC42.51" IPS Glossy 3840 x 2160 60Hz - - 2016
Philips 276E6ADSS27" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 80Hz (OC) - - 2016
AOC C3583FQ35" (curved) VA Medium matte 2560 x 1080 160Hz (OC) AMD FreeSync - 2016
AOC U2477PWQ23.6" IPS Light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz - - 2016
Dell S2716DG27" TN Light matte 2560 x 1440 144Hz Nvidia G-SYNC - 2016
Acer XR341CK34" IPS Light matte 3440 x 1440 75Hz AMD FreeSync - 2016
AOC I2481FXH23.8" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - Recommended 2016
Acer Z3535" (curved) VA Medium matte 2560 x 1080 200Hz (OC) Nvidia G-SYNC - 2016
ViewSonic VX2475Smhl-4K23.6" IPS Light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz - - 2015
Dell UP2716D27" IPS Very light matte 2560 x 1440 60Hz - - 2015
ASUS PG27AQ27" IPS Very light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz Nvidia G-SYNC - 2015
Samsung S27E650C27" (curved) VA Light matte 1920 x 1080 72Hz (OC) - - 2015
AOC G2460PF24" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz AMD FreeSync - 2015
Samsung U32E850R31.5" IPS Very light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz AMD FreeSync - 2015
Dell P2416D23.8" IPS Light matte 2560 x 1440 75Hz (OC) - - 2015
Philips 272P4APJKHB (272P4APJKEB)27" IPS Light matte 2560 x 1440 60Hz - - 2015
AOC Q2577PWQ25" IPS Light matte 2560 x 1440 60Hz - - Recommended 2015
BenQ EW2750ZL27" VA Very light matte 1920 x 1080 75Hz (OC) - - 2015
Samsung S24E390HL23.6" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 75Hz (OC) - - Recommended 2015
BenQ BL3201PT (BL3201PH)32" IPS Very light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz - - 2015
Philips BDM4065UC39.56" VA Glossy 3840 x 2160 60Hz - - 2015
ViewSonic VP2780-4K27" IPS Very light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz - - 2015
BenQ ZOWIE XL2730(Z)27" TN Medium matte 2560 x 1440 144Hz AMD FreeSync - Recommended 2015
Dell U3415W34" (curved) IPS Very light matte 3440 x 1440 60Hz - - 2015
Samsung S34E790C34" (curved) VA Light matte 3440 x 1440 60Hz - - 2015
ASUS PB279Q27" IPS Very light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz - - 2015
Dell P2415Q23.8" IPS Light matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz - - 2015
AOC u3477Pqu34" IPS Very light matte 3440 x 1440 60Hz - - 2014
Philips 272G5DYEB27" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz Nvidia G-SYNC - 2014
AOC g2460Pg24" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz Nvidia G-SYNC - 2014
ASUS PG278Q27" TN Medium matte 2560 x 1440 144Hz Nvidia G-SYNC - 2014
Dell S2415H23.8" IPS Glossy 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2014
AOC g2770Pqu27" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz - - 2014
Samsung U28D590D28" TN Medium matte 3840 x 2160 60Hz - - 2014
AOC i2276Vwm21.5" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2014
BenQ BL3200PT32" VA Very lght matte 2560 x 1440 60Hz - - 2014
AOC i2473Pwy23.8" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2014
Samsung S24D390HL23.6" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 75Hz (OC) - - 2014
AOC q2770Pqu27" IPS Very light matte 2560 x 1440 60Hz - - 2014
BenQ XL2420Z24" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz - - 2014
Philips 284E5QHAD28" VA Glossy 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2014
BenQ BL2710PT27" IPS Very light matte 2560 x 1440 60Hz - - 2014
Dell U2414H23.8" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2014
AOC i2460Pxqu23.8" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2013
BenQ EW2740L27" VA Very light matte 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2013
Dell P2414H23.8" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2013
Samsung S27C570H27" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2013
BenQ BL2411PT24" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1200 60Hz - - 2013
Philips 272P4QPJKEB27" IPS Very light matte 2560 x 1440 60Hz - - 2013
BenQ GW2760HS27" VA Very light matte 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2013
AOC g2460Pqu24" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz - - 2013
Samsung C27C750P27" VA Very light matte 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2013
AOC q2963Pm (Q2963PQ)29" IPS Light matte 2560 x 1080 72Hz (OC) - - 2013
AOC i2369Vm23" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2013
Philips 278G4DHSD27" IPS Glossy 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2013
ASUS VG248QE24" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz - - 2013
Dell U2713H27" IPS Very light matte 2560 x 1440 60Hz - - 2013
AOC i2757Fm27" IPS Medium matte 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2012
BenQ XL2411T24" TN Medium matte 1920 x 1080 144Hz - - 2012
Dell S2740L27" IPS Glossy 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2012
Dell S2440L24" VA Glossy 1920 x 1080 60Hz - - 2012
Dell S27B970D27" IPS Glossy 2560 x 1440 60Hz - - 2012
Dell U2713HM27" IPS Very light matte 2560 x 1440 60Hz - - 2012