Displays

Philips has just unveiled a monster new gaming monitor with the introduction of the new EVNIA 27M2N5500XD, which sports a 27-inch panel with a native 1440p resolution @ 500Hz refresh rate, but with its Dual-Mode function, it can switch to 720p at an incredibly fast 1000Hz refresh.

Philips' new EVNIA 27M2N5500XD gaming monitor was recently shown off at an event in China, where it was shown off alongside AOC's new AGON AGP277QK -- which uses a similar dual-mode panel -- with both of the gaming monitors designed for competitive PC gamers who want motion clarity and input lag over image detail (resolution).

The 27-inch panel on its regular setting will provide 1440p @ 500Hz, which is great for most people, but for the bleeding-edge users and gamers who want nothing but speed: 720p @ 1000Hz is going to feel incredibly smooth. Chinese media reports that the new Philips EVNIA 27M2N5500XD gaming monitor features a 1ms GtG response time, and a 2000:1 static contrast ratio, meaning we're looking at an IPS panel (OLED would be great in the future).

HDR, or High Dynamic Range, is now commonplace in modern smart TVs, offering brighter images with more realistic color and generally more detail. Samsung, the company behind the popular HDR10+ format, has just announced HDR10+ Advanced, featuring new features and technologies for movies, TV shows, and games.

One of the new features is called HDR10+ Bright, which adds new metadata to images to enable displays to better render tonal differences in the source, resulting in an overall brighter HDR output. Like HDR10+ before it, HDR10+ Advanced will be open for display makers and platforms like Prime Video (which has already signed on to adopt the new tech) to integrate, with Samsung's next-generation of TVs set to include HDR10+ Advanced with additional AI tools and algorithms that will offer a peak brightness of up to a massive 5,000 nits.

Although this brightness relates to HDR intensity and not the overall uniform brightness of a display, it's more than enough to make whatever takes advantage of this level of HDR10+ Advanced brightness visible in bright daylight. Samsung also notes that with HDR10+ Bright, its next-generation TVs will deliver 100% of the BT.2020 color spectrum, which is the industry standard for mastering 4K and 8K HDR content.

ASUS has unveiled what is now considered its best OLED gaming monitor when it comes to refresh rates. Introducing the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W, a new 26.5-inch dual-mode OLED gaming monitor capable of reaching a 720Hz refresh rate.

The PG27AQWP-W was first unveiled at Gamescom 2025, and then we heard ASUS was quietly preparing to launch the new dual-mode monitor in China, where the company unveiled a brief list of enticing specifications. Now, ASUS has updated its website with a full specification list, showcasing what it has put under the hood of the PG27AQWP-W.

The upcoming monitor takes advantage of LG's cutting-edge 4th generation Tandem WOLED technology, which boosts peak brightness by 15%, increases color volume by 25%, and extends the life of the panel by 60% when compared to previous WOLED generations.

AOC is reportedly gearing up to unveil a slew of new gaming monitors at CES 2026, including a new 27-inch 1440p @ 500Hz with dual-mode switching to 1080p at an insane 1000Hz refresh rate.

In a new report from ITHome that cites "VisionTang", we can expect AOC to unveil 6 new AGON gaming monitors in the new year, which we presume could be teased at CES 2026 in Las Vegas in January. There would be five new 27-inch gaming monitors, and a smaller 24.5-inch TN panel unveiled.

AOC is expected to unveil a slew of new gaming monitors in 2026, including a 27-inch 5K @ 165Hz that also features a 1440p @ 330Hz dual-mode functionality, while it will release a high-end 27-inch 4K @ 160Hz that has "dual-mode with AI". Then comes the super-exciting model, with a 27-inch 1440p @ 500Hz and its dual-mode switching to 1080p @ 1000Hzrefresh, which will be incredible to see in the flesh.

OLED panel technology is quickly becoming the gold standard for displays used for entertainment. Whether that's gaming on a PC at a high refresh rate at 1440p, 4K, or an ultrawide resolution, or sitting back on a couch playing Ghost of Yotei in 4K on PlayStation 5, OLED displays are a game-changer. From their near infinite contrast levels to color accuracy and response times, OLED panels present a massive step up for getting immersed in games, movies, and everything else.

In recent years, OLED displays using panel technology from companies like Samsung and LG have become increasingly affordable, and this trend is expected to continue. According to a new report (via flatpanelshd), TCL has begun construction on a new multi-billion OLED production facility in Guangzhou, China, for its 8.6-generation OLED technology.

These panels will use a "novel inkjet printing method" for manufacturing, which is a world first. Apparently, this will reduce manufacturing costs by around 20%, delivering high-performance and energy-efficient OLED panels for "tablets, laptops, and monitors."

LG's MAGNIT Active Micro LED TVs represent the company's premium and "luxury" home cinema displays that include Active Matrix technology for self-emissive Micro LEDs that ensure each pixel is individually lit. The company's new premium 136-inch screen MAGNIT Active Micro LED display is not only larger than most home theatre projector setups, but it also offers a crisp 4K resolution with an impressive 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, similar to what you'd find on an OLED.

And with a custom surface finish and treatment that enhances black levels, color accuracy, and minimizes external light sources or reflections, the MAGNIT Active Micro LED displays sound like the ultimate solution for watching movies and playing games on a big screen. However, these luxury displays are precisely that - luxury items. With 2023's 118-inch model launching with an eye-watering $237,000 USD tag, we can only imagine what this new and improved 136-inch MAGNIT Active Micro LED will retail for when it launches in the U.S.

This is the sort of display for those out there with first yacht, second Ferrari, and third holiday house money. Basically, someone who wouldn't blink when it comes to spending around a quarter of a million dollars on what's ultimately a big-screen TV.

ASUS has just revealed its new ASUS ProArt Display PA32KCX, the world's first 8K HDR Mini LED professional monitor, with 32 inches of 8K HDR through 4032-zone local dimming, 1200 nits peak brightness, and more.

The new ASUS ProArt Display PA32KCX professional monitor features an industry-leading Delta E<1 color difference and has a built-in motorized colorimeter to ensure professional-grade color accuracy, with the 8K 60FPS pumped through DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 ports, joined by dual Thunderbolt 4 ports for content creators.

The 8K HDR panel that ASUS uses on its PA32KCX offers 275 PPI, which is over double the pixels per inch (PPI) than a 32-inch 4K can display, and up to 3x the on-screen space compared to a similarly-sized 4K display. The increased pixel density and 8K resolution will offer unbelievable text clarity, as well as a massive injection of visual clarity that is perfect for anyone working with images (still images, videos, 4K HDR and 8K HDR video, etc).

TCL has just entered the US gaming monitor market with the introduction of new QD-Mini LED panels and a huge partnership with Call of Duty. Check it out:

The Chinese display manufacturer debuted its new TCL gaming monitors at the Call of Duty: NEXT showcase in Las Vegas, where the public got their first access to COD: Black Ops 7 on TCL's latest gaming monitors. There was even a "Power Hour" where attendees got a chance to win one of TCL's new monitors.

TCL's new family of displays is using its QD-Mini LED panels, which mix quantum dot color layers and Mini-LED backlighting, promising better brightness and contrast than traditional LCDs, but it doesn't include the higher price tag that's associated with OLED. TCL says that this allows for high peak brightness, accurate color, and deeper blacks, which help games look even more detailed and balanced in darker scenes.

LG has announced a new world's first for displays, with the UltraFine evo 6K (model 32U990A) being the first monitor with a 6K resolution for professionals and creators. It supports Thunderbolt 5 connectivity and is described as a "premium, ultra-high-resolution monitor" that will ship in late October with a price tag of $1,999.99 USD.

In addition to Thunderbolt 5, the LG UltraFine 32U990A 31.5" 6K HDR Monitor also includes support for HDMI and DisplayPort with a resolution of 6144 x 3456 pixels, a 60 Hz refresh rate, and a 5 ms GtG Response Time. LG notes that this display is designed for professionals in the video editing and graphic design fields, featuring an impressive 224 PPI.

Naturally, as a display for professionals in the video and digital image space, color accuracy is also impressive, covering 98 percent of the DCI-P3 color space and 99.5 percent of Adobe RGB. It's also DisplayHDR 600-certified for those working with video, with LG noting that it offers "consistent brightness" to match the true color output.

BenQ has just released three new QD-OLED gaming monitors in its growing MOBIUZ family, with two offering 4K 240Hz and another offering 1440p @ 500Hz. Check them out:

Starting with the new BenQ MOBIUZ EZ321UZ, which is a 32-inch gaming monitor featuring Samsung's 4th Gen QD-OLED panel, it offers 4K 240Hz, DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity, and up to 1000 nits of brightness. BenQ also has the EX271UZ which is a 27-inch variant with the same 4K 240Hz but only DP1.4 connectivity.

Both of the new MOBIUZ QD-OLED gaming monitors feature 4K 240Hz with a super-fast 0.03ms response time and BenQ's in-house Color Shuffle mode which improves picture quality in AAA games. Both of the new monitors also feature HDMI 2.1 so they can connect to consoles for 4K 120Hz gaming, as well as USB-C with 90W Power Delivery, a built-in KVM switch, and HDMI 2.1-related features including ALLM and eARC.

Brightness is an integral part of a projector's specifications because it determines the type of environment and conditions in which it excels. And with a reflected projector image not being as bright as their light-generating TV counterparts, they're often associated with darkened rooms or cinemas.

In recent years, the overall brightness of projectors has improved. With XGIMI announcing a trio of stylish-looking 'Horizon 20' 4K home theater projectors, the flagship Horizon 20 Max features an impressive (and frankly jaw-dropping) 5,700 ISO lumens brightness rating. To put that into perspective, this is over double the brightness of the XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K Projector we reviewed a couple of years ago. This makes it bright enough to be used during the day in a standard living room.

Of course, brightness isn't an indicator of image quality, fine detail, and color accuracy. Still, the specs also note that it supports 110% BT.2020 color coverage and a 20,000:1 contrast ratio alongside IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision, and HDR10. However, it's the Horizon 20 Max's gaming features that sound just as impressive as its overall peak brightness.

If you've been following the display and TV market for a while and have been eyeing a new OLED to get that per-pixel lighting with near-infinite contrast and lifelike colors, you might want to hold out for LG's fourth-generation OLED panels. With these panels set to power the company's next-generation OLED TVs and gaming monitors, they're going to be a game-changer.

LG's fourth-generation OLED panels have now been verified by UL Solutions and awarded a Perfect Reproduction rating for delivering a 95% accuracy of original images in a living room with broad daylight lighting conditions of 500 lux. Using a 4K video as the benchmark, this result is comparable to that of a calibrated, darkened movie theater in terms of brightness and color accuracy.

It's an impressive achievement that comes down to LG bringing its groundbreaking 'Dream OLED' display technology to life and using blue phosphorescence (PHOLED) technology that includes a two-stack tandem structure for blue light, which has the shortest wavelength and requires the most energy. Basically, here you've got all three primary colors of light (red, green, and blue) with phosphorescence, which is widely considered a 'holy grail' of sorts for OLED display technology.

Premium HDR has been led by Dolby Vision, but now the new generation has been unveiled with Dolby Laboratories unveiling Dolby Vision 2, and the numerous improvements that will come with the new standard.

In a new press release released by Dolby, it's explained that Dolby Vision 2 is powered by a new powerful image engine that has been combined with Dolby's already extensive content ecosystem. Dolby Vision 2 comes with "Content Intelligence," which is a new tool that enables Dolby Vision 2 to authentically and automatically optimize a TV to produce a much clearer and vibrant image. For example, Content Intelligence includes Precision Black, which increases images that consumers regularly say are "too dark," but without compromising the artistic intent of the image.

It also features Light Sense, which fine-tunes picture quality through ambient light detection and new reference lighting data. This feature optimizes the TV for the best viewing experience possible. Content Intelligence also includes Sports and Gaming Optimization, which introduces new enhancements such as white point adjustments and motion control designed specifically for sports and gaming. Furthermore, Content Intelligence introduces bi-directional tone mapping, enabling TVs to deliver higher brightness, sharper contrast, and deeply saturated colors.

4K displays for gaming and productivity have been around for a while now; however, they're commonly found in 27 and 32-inch sizes, with the latter still considered a big-screen 16:9 monitor. Although larger models exist, Samsung's new ViewFinity S8 (S80UD model) display is the world's first 37-inch display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and 4K UHD resolution, specifically designed for productivity and work.

The game-changing aspect of the display is its size. The bigger the display, the more content is visible on screen. "The larger screen brings text readability to a whole new level," Samsung writes. "Even with the same display settings, text appears larger than on a 32-inch display, making details stand out and information easier to grasp at a glance."

Of course, this is self-evident, but the larger 37-inch size also means that multi-tasking is easier, with more physical real estate space for windows that offer enhanced readability. Samsung says that the 4K resolution at 37 inches of the ViewFinity S8 eliminates the need for a dual-screen setup, creating a "cleaner and more streamlined workspace."

Chinese monitor manufacturer HKC and its sub-brand Antgamer have just teased a new backlit display prototype, teasing an insane 1000Hz refresh rate and zoned backlighting for improved clarity.

Antgamer recently unveiled its new ANT257PF gaming monitor featuring a blistering-fast 750Hz refresh rate, and with most higher-end gaming monitors shipping with between 240Hz to 500Hz refresh rates with the backlight being on continuously, sample-and-hold blur can get in the way and tarnish your high FPS experience.

The company is addressing this with its new 1000Hz Backlit Display at a recent conference in China, with the tweaked 1000Hz monitor sporting a zoned backlight system. On regular LCDs the entire backlight turns on and off as a single unit, where a zoned backlighting system will see the backlight divided up into multiple smaller zones, which can be individually controlled.

Corsair launched its new XENEON EDGE yesterday and it sold out in less than 10 hours, leaving users scrambling to find stock of the new display, outside of watching influencers unbox and use them.

The company posted on both X and Reddit explaining its limited launch quantity and high demand for the new XENEON EDGE, selling out in less than 10 hours, with a 1 per customer limitation to prevent resellers from worsening the situation for Corsair.

Corsair explained on its post on X: "We understand this can be frustrating for those who missed out on the initial announcement. We have a second shipment already in production and are working to get them in as fast as possible.

Corsair has launched a new display that's a little different, the XENEON EDGE 14.5-inch LCD Touchscreen display, which can be used in several ways. With flexible mounting options, it can be placed inside your PC via a 360mm fan mount, attached to a side panel or any metal surface, placed on a desk, or mounted on an arm to sit beside your main display.

The Corsair XENEON EDGE features a 2560x720 native resolution with a 60 Hz refresh rate, and can be used as an invaluable tool for monitoring system statistics, such as CPU, GPU, and other metrics, while also serving as a dedicated window for communication and entertainment apps. Corsair notes that the AHVA panel is designed for clear text and sharp images with a wide viewing angle. And the five-point multi-touch capacitive touchscreen makes interaction a breeze.

Connecting the Corsair XENEON EDGE to a PC can be done via USB-C DP Alt Mode or a full-size HDMI cable, with support for both landscape and portrait orientations in Windows. Although it doesn't require software to function as a secondary display, pairing it with CORSAIR's iCUE software offers a range of utilities, widgets, and AI tools for the XENEON EDGE.

MSI has just unveiled its new MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 gaming monitor, rocking a 27-inch QD-OLED panel with a native 2560 x 1440 resolution, uber-smooth 500Hz refresh rate, and a built-in NPU for AI workloads.

The new MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 gaming monitor has some first-of-its-kind features that integrate real-time human detection, a huge 500Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and a built-in NPU. MSI's in-house OLED Care 3.0 system on the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 gaming monitor makes a big splash, using a built-in NPU-based AI Care Sensor and always-on CMOS sensor.

This will see the monitor checking if you're sitting in front of it every 0.2 seconds, and if no one is detected in front of the MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50, the monitor will automatically turn off or trigger panel protection measures, reducing power consumption and extending the lifespan of the panel.

ASUS has kicked off Gamescom 2025 by unveiling a selection of new products, and one of those is the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG, one of two brand-new gaming monitors.

The XG27AQWMG is rocking ASUS's brand new Tandem WOLED technology, which enables the panel to be 15% brighter, up to 1500 nits, while using less power than a traditional OLED display. The Tandem WOLED technology means two light-emitting layers that are working simultaneously, enabling the image to reach new levels of brightness in OLED panels. One of the biggest concerns with increasing the brightness of OLED panels is the increased risk of burn-in, and the general lifespan of the monitor being reduced.

However, ASUS writes in its press release that its new Tandem WOLED technology can achieve a 15% higher brightness, 25% more color volume compared to an equivalent QD-OLED panel, while maintaining a 60% longer lifespan when compared to standard OLED panels. So, Tandem WOLED introduces a brighter visual, while increasing the total lifespan of the panel.

ASUS has kicked off Gamescom 2025, which is only a matter of hours before opening night by unveiling a bunch of gaming-related products. One of those products is a new OLED gaming monitor that may cause a little bit of drool.

Introducing the new ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W. ASUS has detailed the specifications for its new OLED gaming monitor in its press release, stating that the PG27AQWP-W utilizes Tandem WOLED technology, which enables the device to shine 15% brighter, up to 1500 nits, while consuming less power than a traditional OLED panel. Tandem WOLED technology means two light-emitting layers work in tandem to produce a brighter image.

As for other specifications, ASUS writes the PG27AQWP-W has 25% more DCI-P3 color gamut coverage compared to an equivalent QD-OLLED panel, and its panel will last 60% longer than standard OLED panels through minimizing brightness degradation and ultimately burn-in risk.