Huawei unveils 4K 160Hz/320Hz dual-mode monitor with 100W USB-C charging

Huawei has launched the Qingyun M273U, a 27-inch dual-mode 4K monitor that supports a maximum 320Hz refresh rate and 100W USB-C charging, a feature we typically see in office or editing-focused monitors.

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The Qingyun M273U is built around a 3840 x 2160 IPS panel that has a 160Hz refresh rate in 4K mode, but it can switch to 1080p at 320Hz for smoother gaming performance. The panel covers 95% of DCI-P3 and supports HDR Vivid, and for those looking for a matte finish, Huawei is launching the Soft Light Edition, which adds anti-glare and low-blue-light features. The Soft Light variant also includes a 4.1-channel speaker system and a USB-C port that delivers 100W of power delivery.

Huawei is targeting both office and gaming users with this monitor, offering a blend of high-resolution productivity at a reasonably fast refresh rate, but then the option to completely lock in and focus on gaming at a much lower resolution and an intensely high framerate.

The dual-mode design is part of a growing trend in the monitor industry to offer flexible performance for different use cases, as it aims to address the main issue when purchasing a gaming monitor: Do I want a high refresh rate and low resolution? Or a high resolution and a low refresh rate?

The 100W USB-C port is particularly notable, as it can charge laptops and other devices without needing a separate power brick. With the Qingyun M273U currently available only in China, it remains to be seen if the monitor will expand to global markets.