The Acer KS271 bmidpx is the latest desktop monitor from Acer's KG1 series. This model is fitted with a 27-inch TN panel with an FHD resolution, 400 cd/m2 brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio. The monitor covers 72% of the NTSC colours space and offers 1 ms GTG response time and supports AMD Free-Sync technology for a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. It has 2x 2W speakers, 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI-in, DVI-in and an HDMI...

13 October 2019

A third new model as of today has joined the ranks of the 34-inch ultra-wide offerings from LG. However, this one - the LG 34WL750 - is a bit more advanced compared to the previous two announced earlier today. For starters, it has a UWQHD resolution (3440 x 1440) instead of FHD one. The IPS panel still provides 1000:1 contrast ratio and covers 99% of the sRGB colour space but its brightness is higher - 300 cd/m2...

12 October 2019

LG has expanded its line of ultra-wide monitors with two new models. The LG LG 34WL550 is adorned with a 34-inch IPS panel that offers a 1080p resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio and 250 cd/m2 brightness. The panel covers 99% of the sRGB colour space and thanks to AMD Radeon FreeSync it can offer up to 75Hz refresh rate. The GTG response time is specified as being 5 ms. The monitor offers a number of features such as...

12 October 2019

South Korean news agency Yonhap reports that by 2025 Samsung will invest 13.1 trillion won (US$10.9 billion) to upgrade its LCD panel production facilities. Of those, 10 trillion won will be spent on the upgrade of existing facilities for next-generation panels. The rest of the money is for developing high-end display technologies, especially quantum dot materials. The main facility that will be upgraded is the Asan...

10 October 2019

According to market researcher IDC, Samsung ranked first in the global gaming monitor market for monitors with 100Hz refresh rate or higher. The Korean giant has a 17.9% market share, up 5% YoY. More specifically, monitors with QHD (2560 x 1440) and higher resolution and curved gaming monitors are leading the premium market by nearly doubling the gap with the second place with more than 30% market share in the first...

10 October 2019

BenQ's 2019 EW line of monitors includes a total of five models that are HDRi-enabled: BenQ EW2480 specifications BenQ EW2780 specifications BenQ EW2780Q specifications BenQ EW2780U BenQ EW3280U specifications The 24-inch and 27-inch base models have been announced at the end of July and have FHD displays. Today the manufacturer launched the BenQ EW2780Q, priced at USD 300. This model has a QHD resolution and 2x 5W...

9 October 2019

iiyama announced the ProLite XUB3493WQSU ultra-wide desktop monitor a couple of weeks ago and the model is now available for purchase in Europe. In the UK its price starts at £350 and in the EU the starting price is €380. The latest addition to the ProLite series targets people who want to boost their productivity. The 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio is perfect for using applications side-by-side and get the best from...

9 October 2019

LG has listed a brand-new UltraWide desktop monitor on its website. Currently, the information is limited. The LG 34WL60TM features a 34-inch 21:9 IPS display with a WFHD resolution (2560 x 1080). It has 300 nits typical brightness and 1000:1 contrast ratio. The panel covers 99% of the sRGB colour space and has a 75Hz refresh rate thanks to the AMD Radeon FreeSync technology that limits screen tearing and shuttering...

8 October 2019

According to various online stores in Europe, the MSI MAG272 and MAG272C series of gaming monitors will go on sale on October 10th. The main difference from the models between the two series is that those designated with a C in the name are curved. The MAG272 series comprises of five models: Optix MAG272 specifications Optix MAG272R specifications Optix MAG272RX specifications Optix MAG272QP specifications Optix...

7 October 2019

It looks like Asus has quietly enlarged its VA24E line of Eye Care monitors. Up to now, we have managed to identify a total of four models. We list them below in ascending order, according to their specifications and features: Asus VA24EHE specifications Asus VA24EHEL specifications Asus VA24EHL specifications Asus VA24EHLB specifications All four of them have identical displays - 23.8-inch IPS units with 1080p...

5 October 2019

Yet another Asus Eye Care monitor has appeared on the Asus website. The Asus VA24EHL Eye Care monitor features a 23.8-inch IPS panel with a 1080p resolution, 72% NTSC colour space coverage, 250 nits typical brightness. It offers 178-degree viewing angles, 5 ms GTG response time and a 75Hz refresh rate with Adaptive-Sync technology. The comfortable viewing experience is backed by the TÜV Rheinland-certified...

5 October 2019

MSI USA has teased a gaming monitor from the company's Optix MAG series that's not yet listed on the MSI website. The MSI Optix MAG272CQR has a curved panel with a WQHD resolution (2560 1440) and supports up to 165Hz refresh rate. The monitor is HDR ready and has 1 ms response time (MPRT). The stand offers height, tilt and swivel adjustment. Ambient RGB lights on the back are also provided. In September, MSI listed...

3 October 2019

Today Eizo announced the FORIS NOVA - a limited edition desktop monitor for private entertainment, made specifically for 4K and HDR content, streaming and gaming. Only 500 units will be produced from this model. It features a 21.6-inch OLED panel that supports HDR10 and HGL. It has a 4K resolution (3840 x 2160), supports 10-bit colour and has 330 cd/m2 peak brightness. The display covers 80% of the BT.2020 colour...

2 October 2019

As of yesterday, you can buy the latest gaming monitors from Dell's Alienware series - the Alienware AW5520QF and Alienware AW3420DW. The Dell Alienware AW5520QF costs USD 4,000. It is equipped with a 54.6-inch 4K UHD OLED 10-bit panel with 120Hz refresh rate and support for Adaptive-Sync. The panel has a 130,000:1 static contrast ratio, typical brightness of 400 nits and covers 98.5% of the DCI-P3 colour space. A...

1 October 2019

Three new Asus monitors from the Eye-Care series have appeared on the company's website. These are the 23.8-inch Asus VA24DQLB, the 23.8-inch Asus VA24EHE, and the 27-inch Asus VA27EHE. These three monitors share a lot in common. Each has a real 8-bit IPS panel with 1080p resolution, 178° wide viewing angles and LED backlight, 250 nits typical brightness, 1000:1 contrast ratio. All three arrive with Adaptive-Sync...

28 September 2019

The Acer EI272UR is the latest addition to the monitor portfolio of Acer. It is also the first from the EI2 series of gaming monitors. The model features a 27-inch SVA panel with a 1500R curvature, 8-bit colour and WQHD resolution (2560 x 1440). The typical brightness of the display is 320 cd/m² and the peak level is 400 cd/m². The contrast ratio is 3000:1. The monitor is DisplayHDR 400 certified and covers 90% of...

26 September 2019

During a dedicated event, this afternoon OnePlus announced in India its first TV products. There are the OnePlus TV Q1 and OnePlus TV Q1 Pro. Both models sport minimalist design and thin profiles. Each has a 55-inch 4K QLED panel. During the presentation, it was noted that this is a special customized version available only for the OnePlus TVs. Obviously, OnePlus has tweaked the quantum dot layer in a way that could...

26 September 2019

Today we expect OnePlus to unveil its first TV but prior to that MediaTek has unveiled its MT5670 chipset for feature-rich 4K UHD smart TVs. It is expected that this particular chipset will be at the processing core of the OnePlus TV. The system-on-chip houses a 1.5GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU and a Mali-G51 GPU. It features MediaTek's AI picture quality (AI PQ) technology for facial and scene recognition that...

26 September 2019

Xiaomi announced today a number of products but the one that interests us is the Mi Full-Screen TV Pro. This is a 4K smart TV with bezelless design that offers up to 97% screen-to-body ratio. The set employs aluminium alloy for the frame and a carbon-fiber pattern on the back. The TV is equipped with a 12nm Amlogic T972 processor with a 1.9GHz quad-core A55 CPU with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It is co-developed...

24 September 2019