ASRock makes 240Hz gaming monitors cheaper than ever

ASRock has unveiled three new gaming monitor offerings targeting budget-level PC gamers looking to upgrade from 144Hz or a standard LCD monitor to crisper IPS.

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The three new models coming to market are the PG27FFS2E, PG27FFS2E-W, and PG27FFS1A, each with identical gaming performance because they all use the same panel. The differences lie within the design, as each rock a 27-inch IPS panel with a 1920 x 1080p resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, and 1ms MPRT response time. As for color, all three cover 99% of the sRGB gamut, have a typical brightness of 350 nits, and include AMD FreeSync Premium and HDR10 support.

So, what's the difference? The PG27FFS2E and PG27FFS2E-W are the higher-end variants, as each model comes with an adjustable stand that offers height, swivel, tilt, and pivot adjustability. The PG27FFS1A is the more affordable of the three; while offering the same gaming performance, it sacrifices ergonomics to achieve a lower price point.

As for the PG27FFS2E-W, this model is simply a white version of the PG27FFS2E. Notably, users who already have a mounted monitor arm can buy the PG27FFS1A and simply remove the stand, taking advantage of its 100x100 VESA mounting, since monitor arm users have no need for the PG27FFS2E's stand ergonomics. The PG27FFS1A is expected to land at around $140-$170, making it one of the cheapest 240Hz IPS panels on the market, while the PG27FFS2E and PG27FFS2E-W are expected to arrive at $150-$180.