Displays - Page 18

Recently, we had the chance to go hands-on with Samsung's Odyssey Neo G95NC, an impressive 57-inch 32:9 aspect ratio ultrawide gaming monitor. With its 1000R curvature, Quantum Matrix Technology (mini-LED) for brightness and contrast, 240Hz refresh rate (over DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1), and 1ms response time, it's no wonder we called it "simply mind-blowing."

Throw in a resolution of 7,680 x 2,160, and Samsung is touting it as the world's first dual-4K gaming display - essentially two high-end 4K monitors Frankenstein-ed into a brand new monster. With a price tag of USD 2,499, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is a luxury item destined for the most lavish dedicated PC gaming spaces.

And with that, you'd assume that an incredible over-the-top beast of a gaming monitor would demand to be paired with the most powerful GPU currently available - the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Well, it turns out there is one major problem. Connecting NVIDIA's flagship gaming GPU with Samsung's Odyssey Neo G9 limits the 8K (or dual 4K) output to 120 Hz.

AOC is attempting to hit the sweet spot for gaming with its newest addition to its line-up of gaming monitors. Introducing, the CQ27G2S/BK.

The new gaming monitor from AOC features a 2560 x 1440 (QHD) resolution that is a VA panel capable of reaching a top refresh rate of 165Hz. As for response times, the CQ27G2S/BK rocks a solid 1ms MPRT to make sure frames are blurry of ghosting begins to occur at higher refresh rates. Additionally, the CQ27G2S/BK is a 27-inch VA panel, which means it will come with a contrast ratio of 3000:1, and 99% sRGB coverage.

Other features include Adaptive-Sync technology designed to smooth out frames and reduce tearing, and a 1500R curvature for increased immersion levels. Buyers will also be able to use HDR10, and during long gaming sessions enable Low Blue Light mode to reduce eye strain. AOC Gaming will be debuting the CQ27G2S/BK by the end of September and it will be launching with a price tag of $272.

We think about OLED panel technology when we think about big-screen LG TVs or other big-name brands for that home cinema experience. OLED's self-lit pixels deliver vibrant colors and near-infinite contrast, with the added bonus of excellent response times for gaming. But there's another display panel technology that might just end up replacing OLED: MicroLED.

Like OLED, MicroLED panel technology features cutting-edge technology where LEDs the size of grains of sand work together to create bright, vibrant, and stunning images. The advantages of MicroLED over OLED are that you can get a brighter image and less chance of burn-in or other degradation over time. Plus, they can scale in size quite easily. The catch? MicroLED panels are very expensive to produce.

This brings us to the new 118-inch 4K LG MAGNIT, designed to deliver "immersive home entertainment" that's "befitting a super-luxury residence."

A glimpse of the future of display technology has just emerged on the online Chinese retailer Taobao. Introducing, the ViewSonic VG3281-8K monitor.

The VG3281-8K features a 31.5-inch IPS display with an 8K resolution of 7680 x 4320 pixels. While its 60Hz refresh rate may not cater to avid gamers, it promises exceptional image clarity for various applications, in particular in creative pursuits.

For creatives, color accuracy is crucial, and this monitor claims to cover 99% of Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 color spaces, delivering precise, vibrant visuals, which are all qualities perfect for creatives. Additional specifications include a 300-nit typical brightness, support for HDR10, and a static contrast ratio of 1000:1.

In a move that's set to thrill gamers and enthusiasts alike, Lenovo has introduced two new gaming monitors to its Legion lineup: the Lenovo Legion R27q-30 and the Lenovo Legion R27i-30. These monitors are 27-inch IPS displays and are poised to deliver an immersive gaming experience.

One of the standout features of these monitors is their impressive native refresh rate of 165Hz, which can be overclocked to a slick 180Hz. The Legion R27q-30 boasts a QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, while its counterpart, the Legion R27i-30, offers an FHD (1920 x 1080) resolution. Both monitors share similar specifications, including a 350 nits typical brightness, 400 nits of peak brightness, VESA support, DisplayHDR 400 certification, 99% sRGB color space coverage, and a 1 ms minimal GTG response time.

Each model features a fully adjustable stand, offering up to 135 mm of height adjustment, bi-directional pivot, +/-30 degrees of swivel, and -5 to 22 degrees of tilt, ensuring gamers can find their ideal viewing angle with ease, which pairs perfectly with the IPS panel technology. Connectivity options are robust, with two HDMI 2.1 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4 input, and a headphone jack. Additionally, both monitors are equipped with a pair of 3W speakers.

Having a dual screen or dual monitor setup can do wonders for your productivity because, odds are, you've got multiple browser tabs going when you're working or even just browsing or killing time on a PC. On top of that, a few different communication apps, YouTube, and maybe something like Spotify. The challenge comes when you go mobile and work in various locations with a laptop.

Thankfully, the dual monitor setup still works with a modern-day laptop - thanks to devices like the new CrowView 14-inch Portable Ultralight Dual Monitor. Currently available for purchase at an Early Bird price of USD 114.90 (via ELECROW), I've been making good use of one in recent weeks thanks to being offered a sample from the team at ELECROW.

Perfect timing, really, as I dreaded having to use a laptop for all work-related things due to being on the road and away from my desk, mainly because I've grown so accustomed to having multiple displays. The CrowView 14-inch Portable Ultralight Dual Monitor definitely lives up to its namesake; it's portable, lightweight (less than 800 grams), and can be set up in several different ways.

Although designed for professionals, the new ThinkVision 27 3D Monitor from Lenovo is a fascinating new display capable of presenting a glasses-free 3D image in addition to a 4K 3840 x 2160 2D image with an overall peak brightness of 310 nits and excellent Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 color accuracy.

That is to say that you're getting a pretty great monitor for professional work involving any visual design, with the added benefit of 3D without the need to put on 3D glasses. The ThinkVision 27 3D Monitor goes 3D without additional hardware or processing; it projects two independent images with real-time eye tracking to create a stereoscopic image. Due to the dual-projection, Lenovo lists the 3D resolution at 1920 x 2160.

But, it'll require software support, which Lenovo includes to ensure compatibility with various apps. "Combined with its 3D Explorer software, the new 3D monitor forms a comprehensive ecosystem for 3D creation and consumption," writes Lenovo. "The solution offers an easy platform for users to access all their 3D apps, together with the capability to optimize work and comfort while enhancing control and efficiency."

Apple is looking to usher in some major upgrades to its tablet line-up of devices, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reporting that next-generation tablets will feature Apple's new M3 chip and OLED displays.

Despite being the company's least amount of revenue, Apple is pushing forward with its iPad line-up, and according to Gurman, the company wants to make the handheld devices much more attractive. According to the Bloomberg reporter, that's notorious for Apple insider knowledge, Apple is planning on shifting to its next-generation M3 chips for the next iPad Pro models, which are codenamed J717, J718, J720, and J721.

Additionally, each of these iPad Pro models is expected to come with an OLED display, marking Apple's first jump into the OLED display for tablets. Apple began using OLED displays with the iPhone X in 2017, and for those who don't know, OLED is considered to be the best pixel technology as it produces extremely accurate colors and has finer details.

Samsung flew me out to try out the 55-inch Odyssey Ark gaming monitor, and throughout the approximately 15 to 20-minute gaming session, I gathered some thoughts on one of Samsung's highest-end displays.

The 55-inch Odyssey Ark is a curved UHD gaming display that's designed to match the human eye for increased realism with its 1000R curvature, and before we get into my personal experience with the display, we should discuss the Ark's specifications. Samsung has pulled out all of the stops with the Ark, equipping the display with Quantum Matrix Technology, a 3840 x 2160 resolution VA panel at a 165Hz refresh rate, a 1,000,000:1 (Static) contrast ratio, a 1ms GTG response time, Quantum HDR 32x, a typical brightness of 600cd/㎡, and a 95% color gamut (DCI coverage).

Full specifications for the Ark can be found below, but let's get into my experience with the gaming monitor. Samsung set up the Ark in two stations at its event. The first was in a driving simulator, where I was positioned below the monitor. I immediately noticed the severe curvature of the display, but after taking a seat in the cockpit, the curvature dissipated as I was looking directly at the Ark's center. This was impressive, and Samsung's choice of Gran Turismo 6 was fantastic, as the racing games really made the monitor shine.

The new Alienware AW2524HF Gaming Monitor is described as "the world's fastest IPS gaming monitor," featuring an ultrafast 500 Hz 24.5" Rapid IPS panel with a low latency gray-to-gray response time of 0.5ms.

Throw in AMD FreeSync Premium and VESA AdaptiveSync certification alongside sRGB 99% color coverage and HDR10 support, and you've got one impressive 1080p display for competitive gaming.

Alienware notes it's on track for release on September 12 via Dell.com, carrying an MSRP of USD 649.99. Sporting Alienware's new display design with funky features like a retractable headset stand, it's packed with features, as per below.

Samsung has launched its Odyssey OLED G9 DQHD gaming monitor, bringing forth an incredible 5,120 x 1,440 resolution at a 240Hz refresh rate.

Samsung was kind enough to fly me out to have a hands-on experience with both the G95NC, the world's first dual 4K gaming monitor, and the Odyssey OLED G9, a dual 1440p display. During the event, I was lucky enough to have a gaming session of around 20 minutes with both of the displays - if you want my thoughts on the flagship G95NC, check out this link here. Before we get into my impressions, let's talk specifications.

The OLED G9 comes with all the bells and whistles that you'd expect out of Samsung's gaming line-up of monitors, with a crisp 0.03ms response time, 240Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and the advanced Neo Quantum Processor Pro, which optimizes each frame the gamer sees in terms of shades, contrast, brightness and more.

Samsung has announced the world's first dual 4K gaming monitor that sports a 240Hz refresh rate at an astounding resolution of 7,680 x 2,160.

Samsung invited me to test out its brand new Odyssey Neo G95NC Curved QLED DUHD gaming monitor, and it was simply mind-blowing. The newest display for Samsung's line of gaming monitors ushers in a jaw-dropping 57-inch display that has a 1000R curvature, Quantum Matrix Technology for improved brightness and contrast, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms response time. As for connectivity, Samsung has outfitted the G95NC with DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, and a USB hub, enabling users to connect multiple input sources.

Other specifications worth mentioning are the inclusion of AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, an ergonomic stand for height/swivel adjustments, and the Auto Source Switch+ feature. As previously stated, the G95NC is the world's first 57-inch dual 4K monitor, which means that Samsung has crammed two 4K displays into one single form factor, bringing the total resolution up to 8K, or more specifically, 7,680 x 2,160.

The Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 is a new portable projector with cloud-gaming functionality built-in alongside Bluetooth controller support. This means you can pop it on a coffee table, aim it at a wall, and as long as you've got a stable internet connection, you'll be gaming in minutes.

Cloud gaming functionality arrives courtesy of Samsung's impressive Gaming Hub suite, which includes two of the most extensive cloud gaming services today - Xbox Game Pass and NVIDIA GeForce Now. It's a feature available in all of Samsung's Smart TVs, so its addition to the Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 is excellent news.

Spec-wise, the Freestyle Gen 2 features a Full High Definition (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 LED projector with 230 ANSI Lumen peak brightness with HDR10 support and HLG for proper color calibration. The portable unit can project a screen as large as 100 inches. It also features an inbuilt 5W speaker system, and with a total power consumption of 50W, it's also compatible with an external battery power source.

The consumer-focused ACCC in Australia recently took Dell to court, with the watchdog alleging that the computer and hardware maker was misleading customers about the cost of its monitors.

The proceedings made their way to the Federal Court in Australia, where this week it has ordered Dell Technologies Inc. to pay $10 Million AUD (around $6.4 million USD) in penalties for misleading consumers about discounts for add-on monitors.

Basically, using Dell's website to purchase computer hardware took consumers to an offer page where they could add additional items to their order with a supposed discount. The 'strikethrough' prices or MSRP for monitors were being displayed with higher prices than if consumers purchased them on a stand-alone basis.

GIGABYTE has revealed that it will soon be launching a new curved ultrawide gaming monitor aimed at budget gamers.

Introducing the GIGABYTE GS34WQC, a 34-inch gaming monitor that sports a 3440 x 1440 resolution (WQHD) VA panel that's got a maximum refresh rate of 135Hz. The GS34WQC comes out of the box at a 120Hz refresh rate but can be overlocked to its maximum of 135Hz. As for the other specifications, GIGABYTE has equipped the GS34WQC with a 1ms (MPRT) response time, HDR support, Flicker-free technology, and HBR3.

Moving to connectivity, GIGABYTE has outfitted the GS34WQC with 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, 1 DisplayPort 1.4, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Additionally, the GS34WQC includes power-saving modes that will reduce its overall power consumption, bringing down its wattage to just 0.5W when in power-saving mode and 0.3W in power-off mode. If you are wondering about tilt angles and height adjustment, the GS34WQC is able to title from -5° to +20°, and the height adjustment features 100 x 100mm VESA support for those gamers that have ditched a monitor stand for a wall or desk mount.

Another high-end gaming monitor has been released in the US, and gamers need to make way for the glorious 45-inch Acer Predator X45.

The Predator X45 was originally unveiled at CES 2023, and now the gaming display has been released in US markets with a price tag of $1,599. The Predator X45 is a 45-inch OLED gaming monitor that features a 21:9 aspect ratio, a native resolution of 3440 x 1440, and a maximum refresh rate of 240Hz.

The juicy specs don't stop there as the Predator X45 features a 0.01ms GTG response time, a 10000-nit brightness, AMD FreeSync support, 1,500,000:1 native contrast ratio, 10-bit color depth, which covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

AOC has entered into the gaming monitor market with a brand new offering, introducing the Agon Pro AG276QZD, a 26.5-inch OLED panel with a refresh rate of up to 240Hz

This is the latest addition to the Agon Pro Series, and according to a press release from the company, it features a state-of-the-art OLED panel that delivers QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) at a buttery smooth 240Hz. As for other specifications, AOC states in the press release that the AG276QZD has a 0.03 ms GtG response time, a 10-bit color depth, and a 98.5 DCI-P3 coverage, enabling much deeper black and more impressive colors.

Additionally, AOC has equipped the AG276QZD with an anti-glare coating, instead of the typical gloss finish that is present on many other OLED panels. As for connectivity, Aoc has equipped its new monitor with two HDMI 2.0 ports and two DisplayPort 1.4 ports. Furthermore, the AG276QZD features two USB 3.2 ports, a 3.5mm headphone hack, and two built-in 5-watt speakers for those that don't have headphones.

AOC has unveiled a brand new IPS gaming monitor that comes in at 27 inches and a high refresh ray of 170Hz.

The new monitor, officially called Q27G2SD, is a 27-inch IPS panel that features a resolution of 2560x1440, with a maximum refresh rate of 170Hz. So, what can gamers expect from AOC's new panel? According to the product specifications, the Q27G2SD features two HDMI 2.0 connectors, which, when used, will enable a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz. The monitor also features a DisplayPort 1.4 connector that allows buyers to reach that glorious 170Hz refresh rate.

As for brightness, AOC's new monitor has a typical brightness of 350 nits and a maximum brightness of 400 nits when viewing HDR content. Additionally, AOC has equipped the Q27G2SD with a 1000:1 and 80 Million:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Furthermore, the Q27G2SD features a 1ms MPRT response time, or a 4ms GTG response time, which according to the company's press release, reduces motion blur, enabling a much more enjoyable gaming experience.

Lenovo has unveiled two new gaming monitors that it will be releasing under its Legion brand. Both of these monitors come with a high refresh rate and are overclockable.

The first gaming monitor is the Legion R25f-30, which is a 24.5-inch VA display panel that is 1920x1080 (FHD) and comes with a refresh rate of 240Hz. The panel is also overclockable up to 280Hz, which is aimed at gamers looking to squeeze as many frames into their games as possible.

As for other specifications, the Legion R25f-30 comes with a peak brightness of 380 nits, a 3000:1 static contrast ratio, 99% sRGB coverage, and 90% DCi-P3 coverage. Additional specs are as follows; AMD FreeSync Premium support, HDR10, two HDMI 2.1 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4, and a headphone jack.

The Acer Predator X45 OLED Curved Gaming Monitor is a show-stopper display featuring an ultrawide curved 45-inch OLED panel with a UWQHD 3,440 x 1,440-pixel resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. And taking advantage of OLED display technology, it features an incredible 0.01 ms response time (GtG).

Showcased at CES 2023, the display is finally ready to hit retail - though it looks to be a Newegg exclusive, with the Acer Predator X45 currently on sale for USD 1,599.99. It's a premium price, to be sure, and on par with the similarly specced 45-inch Corsair Xeneon Flex that features a bendable OLED panel. There's no such action for the Acer Predator X45, which ships with an immersive 800R curvature.

Although we're starting to see many more OLED panels in the PC display space targeting more traditional monitor sizes, releases like the Acer Predator X45 OLED Curved Gaming Monitor are a nice little reminder that large high-end gaming displays are more impressive than ever.