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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.

 

All video content on YouTube channel.

We’ve shifted our testing to video-only format, as explained in this post.

Date published: March 16th 2024
 

Dell Alienware AW3225QF Video format only

 

Dell Alienware AW3225QF

 
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF provides an immersive and pixel-dense QD-OLED experience, with 31.6″ 3840 x 2160 ‘4K’ UHD panel and 240Hz refresh rate. The screen has a relatively subtle curve, the usual Alienware styling and provides HDMI 2.1 capability. A ‘premium’ experience in many respects with some definite image quality strengths combined with exceptional responsiveness.

Date published: February 24th 2024
 

AOC Q27G3XMN (Q27G3XMN/BK) Video format only

 

AOC Q27G3XMN (Q27G3XMN/BK)

 
The AOC Q27G3XMN (Q27G3XMN/BK) is a QHD VA model with 180Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync support and a 336-zone ‘Mini LED’ backlight. A surprisingly capable budget HDR performer with strong contrast, decent colour vibrancy and reasonable responsiveness levels for the panel type.

Date published: January 21st 2024
 

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM Video format only

 

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM

 
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM is a highly curved 3440 x 1440 240Hz OLED screen for a fluid and engrossing experience. Adaptive-Sync is supported alongside HDMI 2.1, in addition to USB-C with KVM functionality.

Date published: January 5th 2024
 

KOORUI GP01 Video format only

 

KOORUI GP01

 
The KOORUI GP01 provides a QHD resolution and 165Hz refresh rate in the more compact 23.8″ size. A good option if you’re in the market for a screen with this rare spec combination.

Date published: December 8th 2023
 

RCA Evolution Premium (M27PG135F) Video format only

 

RCA Evolution Premium (M27PG135F)

 
The RCA Evolution Premium (M27PG135F) is a 240Hz IPS model with 2560 x 1440 resolution and USB-C with 90W PD. Quite a versatile option for both work and play and not a bad first showing from the company.

The complete list

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).

This table supports ‘multi-column’ (consecutive) sorting when viewed on a desktop. It can therefore group monitors together based on multiple attributes (for example, IPS monitors with a 3840 x 2160 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate that are recommended). We’d recommend sorting by refresh rate first as that column includes some awkward variations and lists in a peculiar order. If ’80Hz (OC)’ is listed first it will end up showing 60Hz monitors first in this example once all columns are sorted.

ModelSizePanel typeScreen surfaceResolutionRefresh rateVRRHDRRecommended?Year reviewed
Dell Alienware AW3225QF [YouTube]31.6" (curved)QD-OLEDGlossy3840 x 2160240HzHDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400Recommended2024
AOC Q27G3XMN (Q27G3XMN/BK) [YouTube]27"VALight to very light matte2560 x 1440180HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 1000Recommended2024
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM [YouTube]34" (curved)QD-OLEDMedium matte3440 x 1440240HzHDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400Approved2024
KOORUI GP01 [YouTube]23.8IPSLight matte2560 x 1440165HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)Yes (no VESA certification)Recommended2024
RCA Evolution Premium (M27PG135F) [YouTube]27"IPSLight to very light matte2560 x 1440240HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)Yes (no VESA certification)Approved2023
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCG [YouTube]49" (curved)QD-OLEDGlossy5120 x 1440144HzHDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400Approved2023
Gigabyte M27U27"IPSLight to very light matte3840 x 2160150Hz (160Hz OC)HDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 600Recommended2023
ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J-2K27"IPSMedium matte2560 x 1440165Hz (180Hz OC)AMD FreeSync (+GSC)Yes (no VESA certification)Recommended2023
AOC Q24G2A/BK23.8IPSLight matte2560 x 1440165HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)-Recommended2023
Acer Predator X32 FP32"IPSLight to very light matte3840 x 2160160HzHDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 1000Approved2023
LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B26.5"OLEDMedium matte2560 x 1440240HzHDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC)Yes (no VESA certification)Approved2023
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM26.5"OLEDMedium matte2560 x 1440240HzHDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC)Yes (no VESA certification)Approved2023
Philips Evnia 34M2C7600MV34" (curved)VALight matte3440 x 1440165HzHDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 14002023
ViewSonic XG341C-2K34" (curved)VALight matte3440 x 1440165HzHDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 14002023
LG UltraGear 24GQ50F-B23.8"VALight matte1920 x 1080165HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)-2022
Samsung Odyssey Neo G731.5" (curved)VALight to very light matte3840 x 2160165HzHDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC)Yes (no VESA certification)2022
BenQ EX3210U32"IPSLight to very light matte3840 x 2160144HzHDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 6002022
ASUS PA32DC32"OLEDVery light matte3840 x 216060Hz-VESA DisplayHDR True Black 4002022
AOC 24G2SP(U)23.8"IPSMedium matte1920 x 1080165HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)-Recommended2022
Dell Alienware AW3423DW34" (curved)QD-OLEDGlossy3440 x 1440175HzNvidia G-SYNC (+FreeSync)VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400Recommended2022
AOC AG254FG24.5"IPSMedium matte1920 x 1080360HzNvidia G-SYNC (+FreeSync)VESA DisplayHDR 4002022
Gigabyte M32U31.5"IPSLight to very light matte3840 x 2160144HzHDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 400Recommended2022
BenQ EW3880R37.5" (curved)IPSLight to very light matte3840 x 160060Hz-Yes (no VESA certification)Recommended2022
Dell S2722QC27"IPSLight to very light matte3840 x 216060HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)Yes (no VESA certification)Recommended2021
Nixeus NX-EDG27X27"IPSLight to very light matte2560 x 1440165HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)-2021
AOC CQ32G3SU (CQ32G3SE)31.5" (curved)VALight matte2560 x 1440165HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)Yes (no VESA certification)2021
Corsair XENEON 32QHD16532"IPSVery light matte2560 x 1440165HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 4002021
ASUS VG28UQL1A28"IPSLight to very light matte3840 x 2160144HzHDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 4002021
ASUS PG32UQX32"IPSLight to very light matte3840 x 2160144HzNvidia G-SYNC (+FreeSync)VESA DisplayHDR 14002021
Acer XV282K KV28"IPSLight to very light matte3840 x 2160144HzHDMI 2.1 + AMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 4002021
Philips 288E2UAE (288E2E)28"IPSLight to very light matte3840 x 216060HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)-Recommended2021
Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X27"IPSLight to very light matte2560 x 1440240HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 400Recommended2021
Philips 279P127"IPSLight matte3840 x 216060Hz--2021
BenQ EX271027"IPSLight matte1920 x 1080144HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)Yes (no VESA certification)Recommended2021
Gigabyte M27Q27"IPSLight to very light matte2560 x 1440170HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 400Recommended2021
AOC PD2727" (curved)VALight matte2560 x 1440240HzAMD FreeSyncVESA DisplayHDR 4002020
Acer XB323U GP32"IPSVery light matte2560 x 1440170HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 600Recommended2020
ASUS PA278QV27"IPSLight matte2560 x 144075HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)-Recommended2020
Gigabyte G32QC31.5" (curved)VALight matte2560 x 1440165HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 4002020
ViewSonic XG270QC27" (curved)VALight matte2560 x 1440165HzAMD FreeSyncVESA DisplayHDR 4002020
Acer XB253Q GP24.5"IPSMedium matte1920 x 1080144HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 400Recommended2020
BenQ PD2705Q27"IPSVery light matte2560 x 144060Hz-Yes (no VESA certification)2020
Dell Alienware AW2521HF24.5"IPSMedium matte1920 x 1080240HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)-Recommended2020
AOC CQ27G2(U)27" (curved)VALight matte2560 x 1440144HzAMD FreeSync-Recommended2020
BenQ EW3280U32"IPSVery light matte3840 x 216060HzAMD FreeSyncVESA DisplayHDR 400Recommended2020
Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-P27"IPSLight matte2560 x 1440165HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 400Recommended2020
BenQ EX2780Q27"IPSLight matte2560 x 1440144HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 4002020
AOC CU34G2X34" (curved)VALight matte3440 x 1440144HzAMD FreeSyncYes (no VESA certification)2020
Philps 346B1C34" (curved)VALight matte3440 x 1440100HzAMD FreeSync-2020
ASUS CG32UQ31.5"VAMedium matte3840 x 216060HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 6002019
ViewSonic XG270QG27"IPSLight matte2560 x 1440165Hz (OC)Nvidia G-SYNC-Recommended2019
AOC 24G2(U)23.8"IPSMedium matte1920 x 1080144HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)-Recommended2019
Gigabyte AORUS CV27F27" (curved)VALight matte1920 x 1080165HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 4002019
Philips 328E1CA31.5" (curved)VALight matte3840 x 216060HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)-Recommended2019
Acer X3535" (curved)VALight matte3440 x 1440200Hz (OC)Nvidia G-SYNCVESA DisplayHDR 10002019
Acer XN253Q X24.5"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080240HzNvidia G-SYNC-2019
Philips 326M6VJRMB31.5"VAMedium matte3840 x 216060HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 6002019
Gigabyte AORUS AD27QD27"IPSLight matte2560 x 1440144HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)VESA DisplayHDR 4002019
Philips 276E8VJSB27"IPSLight matte3840 x 216060Hz--Recommended2019
Acer XB273K27"IPSVery light matte3840 x 2160144HzNvidia G-SYNCVESA DisplayHDR 400Recommended2019
AOC AG273QCX27" (curved)VALight matte2560 x 1440144HzAMD FreeSyncVESA DisplayHDR 4002019
Dell U2719D27"IPSMedium matte2560 x 144060Hz--Recommended2019
Dell S2719DGF27"TNLight matte2560 x 1440155Hz (OC)AMD FreeSync (+GSC)-2019
ViewSonic XG240R24"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080144HzAMD FreeSync (+GSC)-Recommended2019
LG 34GK950F34" (curved)IPSLight matte3440 x 1440144HzAMD FreeSyncVESA DisplayHDR 4002019
AOC AG273QCG27" (curved)TNMedium matte2560 x 1440165Hz (OC)Nvidia G-SYNC-2019
Philips 328P6VUBREB31.5"VAMedium matte3840 x 216060Hz-VESA DisplayHDR 6002018
AOC Q3279VWFD831.5"IPSMedium matte2560 x 144075HzAMD FreeSync-Recommended2018
AOC C24G123.6" (curved)VALight matte1920 x 1080144HzAMD FreeSync-Recommended2018
BenQ EL2870U28"TNMedium matte3840 x 216060HzAMD FreeSyncYes (no VESA certification)2018
Dell S2419H23.8"IPSGlossy1920 x 108060Hz--Recommended2018
ASUS PG27UQ27"IPSLight matte3840 x 2160144HzNvidia G-SYNCVESA DisplayHDR 10002018
LG 32GK850F31.5"VALight matte2560 x 1440144HzAMD FreeSyncVESA DisplayHDR 4002018
LG 32GK850G31.5"VALight matte2560 x 1440165Hz (OC)Nvidia G-SYNC-Recommended2018
AOC AG352UCG635" (curved)VALight matte3440 x 1440120Hz (OC)Nvidia G-SYNC-2018
Philips 436M6VBPAB42.51"VAGlossy3840 x 216060HzAMD FreeSyncVESA DisplayHDR 10002018
BenQ EW277HDR27"VAVery light matte1920 x 108075Hz (OC)-Yes (no VESA certification)Recommended2018
Dell S2719DM27"IPSMedium matte2560 x 144075Hz (OC)AMD FreeSyncVESA DisplayHDR 4002018
ASUS PA32UC32"IPSVery light matte3840 x 216060HzAMD FreeSyncYes (no VESA certification)2018
AOC G2590PX24.5"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080144HzAMD FreeSync-2018
ViewSonic XG240224"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080144HzAMD FreeSync-Recommended2018
ASUS XG32VQ31.5" (curved)VALight matte2560 x 1440144HzAMD FreeSync-2018
AOC Q3279VWF31.5"VAGlossy2560 x 144075HzAMD FreeSync-Recommended2017
Samsung C27HG7027" (curved)VALight matte2560 x 1440144HzAMD FreeSyncVESA DisplayHDR 6002017
BenQ EW2770QZ27"IPSVery light matte2560 x 144060Hz--2017
AOC AG251FG24.5"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080240HzNvidia G-SYNC-2017
Dell U2518D25"IPSVery light matte2560 x 144060Hz-Yes (no VESA certification)Recommended2017
ViewSonic XG253024.5"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080240HzAMD FreeSync-2017
BenQ PD3200U32"IPSVery light matte3840 x 216060Hz--Recommended2017
AOC AG322QCX31.5" (curved)VALight matte2560 x 1440144HzAMD FreeSync-2017
Samsung C34F79134" (curved)VALight matte3440 x 1440100HzAMD FreeSync-Recommended2017
AOC AG352UCG35" (curved)VALight matte3440 x 1440100HzNvidia G-SYNC-2017
ASUS MX34VQ34" (curved)VALight matte3440 x 1440100HzAMD FreeSync-Recommended2017
Philips BDM4037UW40" (curved)VAGlossy3840 x 216060Hz--2017
Dell S2417DG23.8"TNLight matte2560 x 1440165Hz (OC)Nvidia G-SYNC-2017
Samsung C24FG7023.5" (curved)VALight matte1920 x 1080144HzAMD FreeSync-2016
AOC AG271QG27"IPSLight matte2560 x 1440165Hz (OC)Nvidia G-SYNC-2016
AOC AG241QX23.8"TNMedium matte2560 x 1440144HzAMD FreeSync-2016
ViewSonic VP246823.8"IPSMedium matte1920 x 108060Hz--2016
ViewSonic XG2703-GS27"IPSLight matte2560 x 1440165Hz (OC)Nvidia G-SYNC-2016
AOC U3277PWQU31.5"VAMedium matte3840 x 216060Hz--2016
Dell U2417H(A)23.8"IPSMedium matte1920 x 108060Hz--Recommended2016
ASUS PG248Q24"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080180Hz (OC)Nvidia G-SYNC-2016
ViewSonic XG240124"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080144HzAMD FreeSync-2016
Samsung C27F591FD27" (curved)VALight matte1920 x 108072HzAMD FreeSync-Recommended2016
Philips BDM4350UC42.51"IPSGlossy3840 x 216060Hz--2016
Philips 276E6ADSS27"IPSMedium matte1920 x 108080Hz (OC)--2016
AOC C3583FQ35" (curved)VAMedium matte2560 x 1080160Hz (OC)AMD FreeSync-2016
AOC U2477PWQ23.6"IPSLight matte3840 x 216060Hz--2016
Dell S2716DG27"TNLight matte2560 x 1440144HzNvidia G-SYNC-2016
Acer XR341CK34"IPSLight matte3440 x 144075HzAMD FreeSync-2016
AOC I2481FXH23.8"IPSMedium matte1920 x 108060Hz--Recommended2016
Acer Z3535" (curved)VAMedium matte2560 x 1080200Hz (OC)Nvidia G-SYNC-2016
ViewSonic VX2475Smhl-4K23.6"IPSLight matte3840 x 216060Hz--2015
Dell UP2716D27"IPSVery light matte2560 x 144060Hz--2015
ASUS PG27AQ27"IPSVery light matte3840 x 216060HzNvidia G-SYNC-2015
Samsung S27E650C27" (curved)VALight matte1920 x 108072Hz (OC)--2015
AOC G2460PF24"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080144HzAMD FreeSync-2015
Samsung U32E850R31.5"IPSVery light matte3840 x 216060HzAMD FreeSync-2015
Dell P2416D23.8"IPSLight matte2560 x 144075Hz (OC)--2015
Philips 272P4APJKHB (272P4APJKEB)27"IPSLight matte2560 x 144060Hz--2015
AOC Q2577PWQ25"IPSLight matte2560 x 144060Hz--Recommended2015
BenQ EW2750ZL27"VAVery light matte1920 x 108075Hz (OC)--2015
Samsung S24E390HL23.6"IPSMedium matte1920 x 108075Hz (OC)--Recommended2015
BenQ BL3201PT (BL3201PH)32"IPSVery light matte3840 x 216060Hz--2015
Philips BDM4065UC39.56"VAGlossy3840 x 216060Hz--2015
ViewSonic VP2780-4K27"IPSVery light matte3840 x 216060Hz--2015
BenQ ZOWIE XL2730(Z)27"TNMedium matte2560 x 1440144HzAMD FreeSync-Recommended2015
Dell U3415W34" (curved)IPSVery light matte3440 x 144060Hz--2015
Samsung S34E790C34" (curved)VALight matte3440 x 144060Hz--2015
ASUS PB279Q27"IPSVery light matte3840 x 216060Hz--2015
Dell P2415Q23.8"IPSLight matte3840 x 216060Hz--2015
AOC u3477Pqu34"IPSVery light matte3440 x 144060Hz--2014
Philips 272G5DYEB27"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080144HzNvidia G-SYNC-2014
AOC g2460Pg24"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080144HzNvidia G-SYNC-2014
ASUS PG278Q27"TNMedium matte2560 x 1440144HzNvidia G-SYNC-2014
Dell S2415H23.8"IPSGlossy1920 x 108060Hz--2014
AOC g2770Pqu27"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080144Hz--2014
Samsung U28D590D28"TNMedium matte3840 x 216060Hz--2014
AOC i2276Vwm21.5"IPSMedium matte1920 x 108060Hz--2014
BenQ BL3200PT32"VAVery lght matte2560 x 144060Hz--2014
AOC i2473Pwy23.8"IPSMedium matte1920 x 108060Hz--2014
Samsung S24D390HL23.6"IPSMedium matte1920 x 108075Hz (OC)--2014
AOC q2770Pqu27"IPSVery light matte2560 x 144060Hz--2014
BenQ XL2420Z24"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080144Hz--2014
Philips 284E5QHAD28"VAGlossy1920 x 108060Hz--2014
BenQ BL2710PT27"IPSVery light matte2560 x 144060Hz--2014
Dell U2414H23.8"IPSMedium matte1920 x 108060Hz--2014
AOC i2460Pxqu23.8"IPSMedium matte1920 x 108060Hz--2013
BenQ EW2740L27"VAVery light matte1920 x 108060Hz--2013
Dell P2414H23.8"IPSMedium matte1920 x 108060Hz--2013
Samsung S27C570H27"IPSMedium matte1920 x 108060Hz--2013
BenQ BL2411PT24"IPSMedium matte1920 x 120060Hz--2013
Philips 272P4QPJKEB27"IPSVery light matte2560 x 144060Hz--2013
BenQ GW2760HS27"VAVery light matte1920 x 108060Hz--2013
AOC g2460Pqu24"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080144Hz--2013
Samsung C27C750P27"VAVery light matte1920 x 108060Hz--2013
AOC q2963Pm (Q2963PQ)29"IPSLight matte2560 x 108072Hz (OC)--2013
AOC i2369Vm23"IPSMedium matte1920 x 108060Hz--2013
Philips 278G4DHSD27"IPSGlossy1920 x 108060Hz--2013
ASUS VG248QE24"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080144Hz--2013
Dell U2713H27"IPSVery light matte2560 x 144060Hz--2013
AOC i2757Fm27"IPSMedium matte1920 x 108060Hz--2012
BenQ XL2411T24"TNMedium matte1920 x 1080144Hz--2012
Dell S2740L27"IPSGlossy1920 x 108060Hz--2012
Dell S2440L24"VAGlossy1920 x 108060Hz--2012
Dell S27B970D27"IPSGlossy2560 x 144060Hz--2012
Dell U2713HM27"IPSVery light matte2560 x 144060Hz--2012
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