Displays
NVIDIA on Tuesday said that future monitor scalers from MediaTek will support its G-Sync technologies. NVIDIA is partnering with MediaTek to integrate its full range of G-Sync technologies into future monitors without requiring a standalone G-Sync module, which makes advanced gaming features more accessible across a broader range of displays. Traditionally, G-Sync technology relied on a dedicated G-sync module – based on an Altera FPGA – to handle syncing display refresh rates with the GPU in order to reduce screen tearing, stutter, and input lag. As a more basic solution, in 2019 NVIDIA introduced G-Sync Compatible certification and branding, which leveraged the industry-standard VESA AdaptiveSync technology to handle variable refresh rates. In lieu of using a dedicated module, leveraging AdaptiveSync allowed for cheaper monitors, with...
EIZO Expands Availability of OLED Foris Nova Monitor
EIZO this week expanded the availability of its 21.6-inch 4K OLED Foris Nova display. The display was originally launched back in October as a limited-edition product for the Japanese...
25 by Anton Shilov on 3/26/2020BenQ Unveils SW321C: A 32-Inch Pro Monitor with Wide Color Gamuts & USB-C
BenQ has introduced a new 32-inch professional-grade display designed for photographers and post-production specialists. Dubbed the SW321C, the monitor is for professionals who need wide color spaces like the...
26 by Anton Shilov on 3/23/2020EIZO Launches ColorEdge CS2740: A 27-Inch 4K Professional Monitor with USB-C
USB Type-C is slowly but surely taking over the display market as the connector of choice. At first, it was added primarily to mainstream office models, but recently manufacturers...
15 by Anton Shilov on 3/17/2020Philips's 346P1CRH Curved Monitor: 34 Inches, USB-C, Webcam, Ethernet, KVM, DCI-P3
Philips has unveiled a new curved display aimed primarily at business users, while also offering some capabilities for entertainment as well. The Philips 346P1CRH monitor supports USB-C docking, an...
29 by Anton Shilov on 3/10/2020Predators: Acer Launches 24.5 & 27-Inch Fast IPS 240 Hz Monitors
Acer Japan has unleashed the company’s first Predator displays that use Fast IPS panels, and therefore offering a 240 Hz refresh rate along with all the advantages that the...
16 by Anton Shilov on 3/6/2020Going Big: Iiyama Intros 43-inch ProLite X4372UHSU-B1 4K Monitor
Using a TV-sized display as a monitor always seemed like a fanciful idea. Until one day it wasn't. Thanks to the increasing commoditization of LCD panels and the continual...
18 by Anton Shilov on 3/5/2020Samsung Announces TD5 Monitors: Aggressive, 1000R Curved Office Displays
As one of the major proponents of curved displays, Samsung has been applying curved panels to numerous monitors over the years. Many of these monitors have been aimed at...
66 by Anton Shilov on 3/3/2020Big, Fast, & Curved: The ASUS TUF VG328H1B, A 31.5-Inch Gaming Display
ASUS has unleashed a new TUF Gaming display, the 31.5-inch VG328H1B. The mainstream-segment monitor is aimed at gamers who are after a combination of a large screen size, a...
18 by Anton Shilov on 3/2/2020MSI Launches Optix MAG272CRX: A 27-Inch, 240Hz Curved Monitor with USB-C
Having announced a number of interesting displays recently, MSI this week unveiled a yet another monitor featuring a rare combination of capabilities. The Optix MAG272CRX is a 27-inch curved...
5 by Anton Shilov on 2/28/2020A 27-Inch 240 Hz 2560x1440 Monitor: AOC Reveals Agon AG273QZ
For gamers who demand the maximum refresh rate and the lowest Moving Picture Response Time (MPRT) possible, AOC has introduced its new 27-inch display. The Agon AG273QZ happens to...
14 by Anton Shilov on 2/25/2020AOC Launches Their Flagship G-Sync Ultimate Gaming Monitor: The Ultrawide 35-Inch Agon AG353UCG
AOC has formally unveiled its long-awaited Agon AG353UCG curved gaming display. The high-end display offers a 200 Hz maximum refresh rate with VESA Adaptive-Sync VRR technology, a 1000 nits...
58 by Anton Shilov on 2/21/2020Philips’s 243B1: An Inexpensive Monitor with USB-C Docking & Presence Detector
USB Type-C connectors on displays and docking capabilities for modern laptops are extremely convenient, but up until recently monitor manufacturers have treated USB-C as a premium feature. This is...
16 by Anton Shilov on 2/20/2020280 Hz Fast: The ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM IPS Monitor, It's Love At First Sight
Now that 24.5-inch and 27-inch Fast IPS panels with a 240 Hz maximum refresh rate are in mass production, it is time to overclock them. ASUS was the first...
42 by Anton Shilov on 2/14/2020Samsung's New The Wall Display: Is 583 Inches Large Enough?
Samsung has expanded its The Wall lineup of Micro LED-based displays with two models featuring 437 and 583-inch diagonals. The monitors are intended for commercial use, though nothing can...
35 by Anton Shilov on 2/11/2020Acer Launches Cheap USB-C Monitor for Laptops: The 15.6-Inch Acer PM1
Joining the growing market for portable external displays, Acer has started selling its first USB-C based external display for laptops. The no-frills Acer PM1 is aimed at the entry...
15 by Anton Shilov on 2/3/2020More Hz for Less: GIGABYTE Unveils Aorus FI27Q 27-Inch 165 Hz Monitor
GIGABYTE has introduced its 2nd Generation 27-inch ‘tactical’ display for gamers, updating the display to offer a maximum refresh rate of 165 Hz. The Aorus FI27Q monitor continues to...
25 by Anton Shilov on 1/31/2020Assassin’s Speed: Eve Technology Reveals 27-Inch QHD Monitors With 240Hz Variable Refresh
Eve Technology is known primarily for its crowd-developed 2-in-1 Eve V notebook introduced a couple of years ago. But this week the company introduced its first crowd-developed displays. The...
42 by Anton Shilov on 1/28/2020Big & Fast: 17.3-Inch 240 Hz ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE Portable USB-C Gaming Monitor
With over half of a dozen external displays for laptops in its lineup, ASUS is a company that takes portable monitors seriously. Following that philosophy, this week the company...
29 by Anton Shilov on 1/24/2020MSI’s Optix MAG342CQR Ultra Curved Monitor: 34 Inch & 144Hz with a 1000R Curve
Having entered the market for gaming displays not so long ago, MSI is certainly not afraid of experimenting with various technologies in a bid to address niches that are...
25 by Anton Shilov on 1/23/2020MSI Reveals Optix MEG381CQR 37.5-Inch HDR600 144 Hz Curved Monitor
MSI has announced its new curved gaming display that combines a near-4K resolution with an up to 144 Hz variable refresh rate supported by VESA’s Adaptive-Sync technology, and 600...
11 by Anton Shilov on 1/21/2020