Asus has unveiled the VP348QS - a 34-inch UWQHD (3440 x 1440) gaming monitor with 48-75 Hz refresh rate thanks to the Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync technology for tear-free gameplay. The display provides a typical brightness of 350 cd/m2 and a static contrast ratio of 3000:1. The GTG response time is 4 ms. The VA panel offers 178-degree viewing angles (h/v) and supports multiple HDR modes in order to adjust its HDR...

23 June 2019

Asus has listed a new desktop monitor from its Designo Eye Care series. The 27-inch Asus Designo MX27UC boasts an elegant iF award-winning design with slim side and top bezels that measure just 0.1cm. The model is 1.25cm deep in its thinnest part. The sturdy stand is inspired by the sundial shape and has an Icicle Gold finish. The AH-IPS display panel with LED backlight offers 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution...

19 June 2019

At SID Display Week 2019, BOE introduced a number of display solutions for various markets. For starters, the company showcased its in-car road driving scene which comprises of a smart driver cabin and a spliced display screen of three units in three rows with only 0.99 mm bezels. It allows visitors to experience a brand-new in-car display solution of the future. It also includes a head-up display thanks to AR...

18 June 2019

Today Samsung announced that The Wall Luxury will go on sale in the UK in July. Positioned at the top of the high-end tier of displays, this TV can be customized to fit any space be it residential or business thanks to its versatile modular LED panels. It can even occupy unusually shaped flat walls, pillars or door frames. In addition, The Wall Luxury features two distinct modes that enhance any chose environment...

17 June 2019

Later in the summer, BenQ will launch two new monitors that will arrive with ePaper mode. Generally, this feature will make the screen look like an e-reader's one so there's as little strain on the eyes as possible. However, this is not the only feature focused on eye protection. BenQ's exclusive Eye-Care Technology includes low blue light and flicker-free techs. The brightness intelligence one ensures optimal...

14 June 2019

At E3 2019, AMD had a special event dubbed "Next Horizon Gaming" introducing its next-generation RX 5700 Navi GPUs. It even demonstrated such a GPU running DisplayPort 1.4 with Display Stream Compression (DSC). This technology allows for higher refresh rates at 4K. The monitor used for the demonstration is a still unannounced Asus ROG model with a 43-inch diagonal size. Actually, the Display Stream Compression (DSC)...

12 June 2019

At the end of May, Gigabyte introduced the curved AORUS CV27F. It now expands this lineup with the curved AORUS CV27Q. The gaming monitor features a 27-inch VA panel with a WQHD resolution (2560 x 1440) and a 1500R curvature. The Adaptive-Sync and FreeSync 2 technologies allow it to support variable refresh rate from 48 Hz to 165 Hz. The GTG response time is 1 ms, which is most probably achieved under special...

12 June 2019

Today LG has unveiled the world's first IPS gaming monitor with 1 ms response time - the LG UltraGear with a Nano IPS display and NVIDIA G-SYNC for a refresh rate of 144Hz, overclockable to 175Hz. The monitor is available in two screen sizes - the 37.5-inch LG UltraGear 38GL950G and the 27-inch LG UltraGear 27GL850. LG UltraGear 38GL950G supports both NVIDIA G-SYNC processor, VESA DisplayHDR 400 and is certified by...

12 June 2019

The latest gaming monitor from the Taiwanese giant - Asus VP348QGL combines "superior image quality and classic elegant design". The model has an ultra-wide screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio, a UWQHD (3440 x 1440) resolution and 34-inch diagonal size. The typical brightness is 350 cd/m2 and the static contrast ratio is 3000:1. The monitor supports up to 75 Hz refresh rate with Adaptive-Sync/FreeSync for smoother...

11 June 2019

Samsung has announced a new curved gaming monitor. Samsung C27RG5 features a 27-inch VA panel with a curvature of 1500R. The unit has a 1080p resolution, 300 cd/m2 typical brightness and 3000:1 static contrast ratio. The unit supports 72% of the NTSC colour space, which is roughly 100% of the sRGB colour space. The most notable feature of this model is its 240 Hz refresh rate (NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility), which...

10 June 2019

Philips 275E1S is the latest addition to the E-line of monitors from the brand. It offers a 27-inch IPS display with a WQHD resolution - 2560 x 1440 pixels, 250 cd/m2 typical brightness and 1000:1 static contrast ratio. The screen offers a refresh rate of 75Hz supporting Adaptive-Sync and FreeSync and has a 4 ms GTG response time. The WLED backlight allows the model to covers 104% of the sRGB colour space that...

10 June 2019

BenQ announced a new monitor from its Zowie series. The Zowiei XL2731 is created especially for e-sports. Its display has a 27-inch diagonal size and a 1080p resolution. The 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time ensure smooth visuals - a big concern for e-sports fans. The panel offers a typical brightness of 320 cd/m2 and a static contrast ratio of 1000:1. The connectivity options of the model include DVI-DL...

7 June 2019

Asus VP28UQGL is a new 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) gaming monitor in the 28-inch size class. With built-in Adaptive-Sync technology and 1 ms response time, this model ensures smooth and fast gaming visuals. Of course, the monitor arrives with gamer-centric features like the Asus-exclusive GamePlus technologies with crosshair, timer, FPS counter, display alignment functions to take your gaming experience to a whole new...

5 June 2019

IHS Markit has announced that China-based BOE will become the world's largest manufacturer of flat panel displays (FPD) for 2019. This is a precedent as LG has been removed from the top position for the first time. The research agency predicts 18% of the FPD production capacity to go to BOE. It will be closely followed by LG with 17%. Innolux is third with 14%. Samsung follows with 12% and AUO is fifth with 11%. The...

5 June 2019

According to an IHS Markit survey, China-based TCL has become the top TV vendor in North America during the first quarter of 2019. The company's unit shipments surged by 112% year-on-year and in Q1 of 2019, TCL holds a 26.2% share of the shipments. Samsung loses its first place and is now second with a 21.8% share of the shipments. For comparison, a year earlier it had 28%. Vizio is third in with a 13.7% share...

5 June 2019

The first Mac monitor from Apple with HDR supports is a fact. Enter the Pro Display XDR. The unit features a 32-inch IPS panel with a 6K resolution and a zone dimming LED backlight. The display offers up to 1600 nits peak brightness and up to 1000 nits of typical brightness. The model supports true 10-bit colour and covers the DCI-P3 colourspace. It also provides 25 times better off-axis contrast than a typical LCD...

3 June 2019

Apple has just previewed tvOS 13 which lies at the base of what Apple is gradually achieving in the TV business as it did in the smartphone one - creating a unified Apple ecosystem that integrates hardware, software and media content. For starters, the new OS offers a re-designed home screen with full-screen video playback on it. Secondly, multi-user support allows each user to enjoy privacy and personally-tailored...

3 June 2019

TheElec reports that LG plans on releasing 48-inch OLED TVs next year. The information comes from a top executive at LG Display. Oh Chang-ho, Vice President of LG's TV business, told China Business News on May 24: "It's a strategy to solidify our grounds in the high-end TV market while continuing to have a presence in the standard and premium segments." The upcoming models will have 4K resolution and higher pixel...

3 June 2019

LG announced that its first 8K OLED TV - the 88-inch OLED88Z9K - starts selling in South Korea. Select markets in North America and Europe will get it in Q3 of 2019 (July). In Korea, it will be available in major stores. The TV will be on pre-sale for a month at a special price of KRW 40 mln (USD 33,860). After that, the price will be back to the normal KRW 50 mln (USD 42,312). LG OLED88Z9Kemploys an advanced OLED...

2 June 2019