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ASUS's latest ProArt Display is a 32-inch 8K Mini LED HDR beast for professionals

Kosta Andreadis | Apr 13, 2024 7:02 AM CDT

Professional displays are very different from those designed for gaming, where response times, refresh rates, and VRR support sit pretty high on the list. Professional displays are about accurate and vibrant color reproduction for designers and professionals to create and edit with reference-quality visuals.

ASUS's latest ProArt Display is a 32-inch 8K Mini LED HDR beast for professionals

At the NAB Show 2024, ASUS was on hand to present its latest professional monitor, the new ProArt Display PA32KCX - described as the "world's first 8K HDR Mini LED monitor with LuxPixel Technology." The 32-inch display features a native 8K resolution (7680 x 4320) with a 4096-zone Mini LED backlight, 97% of the cinema-grade DCI-P3 color gamut, 1200 nits peak brightness, and 1000 nits full-screen sustained brightness.

That last bit makes it one of the most impressive 32-inch displays for 2024 and perfect for HDR workflows. It's a tasty display and comes packed with ports. It has HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, a USB hub, and dual Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports with up to 96W Power Delivery.

Continue reading: ASUS's latest ProArt Display is a 32-inch 8K Mini LED HDR beast for professionals (full post)

Minisforum's new portable 1440p 144Hz display sounds great for productivity and gaming

Kosta Andreadis | Apr 12, 2024 2:01 AM CDT

Laptops can be excellent productivity tools, but they often come in second to a proper desktop setup with multiple displays, an ultrawide, and plenty of desk space for peripherals. Thankfully, with high-speed USB-C, affordable portable displays are becoming more prevalent, bringing that dual-screen experience to people on the go.

Minisforum's new portable 1440p 144Hz display sounds great for productivity and gaming

Thanks to its tasty specs and features, the Minisforum MSS-A156 Portable Monitor (currently available for $189 USD) is suitable for day-to-day tasks, content creation, and gaming.

The 15.6-inch QHD (2560 x 1400) IPS display features an impressive FreeSync-compatible 144 Hz refresh rate, 400-nit peak brightness for outdoors and bright rooms, supports 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, a wide 178-degree viewing angle, and 10-point touch functionality.

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Hands-on with Samsung's new S95D Glare-Free OLED TV, same deep blacks, no more reflections

Kosta Andreadis | Apr 10, 2024 8:01 AM CDT

When it comes to Samsung TVs, we think about QLED, Quantum Dot, and 8K. And when it comes to TVs in general, Samsung is one of the market leaders across all sizes, budgets, and even display technologies. Samsung joined the OLED party a few years back - after sitting out for a while - and in 2024, its OLED range is leveling up.

Hands-on with Samsung's new S95D Glare-Free OLED TV, same deep blacks, no more reflections

Samsung is taking a different approach this year thanks to the introduction of OLED Glare-Free technology. What this means is pretty simple: instead of the traditionally glossy and reflective glass-like finish that compromises most, if not all, modern 4K and 8K TVs, Samsung's new S95D OLED TV features a matte, non-reflective finish.

As the company describes, the result is an OLED TV that can be used in bright and dark rooms. At the recent Samsung 2024 TV launch event in Sydney, we had the chance to check out the new Samsung S95D with OLED Glare-Free technology.

Continue reading: Hands-on with Samsung's new S95D Glare-Free OLED TV, same deep blacks, no more reflections (full post)

Hands-on with Samsung's glorious 2024 Neo QLED 8K TV powered by AI

Jak Connor | Apr 9, 2024 10:38 PM CDT

Samsung invited a bunch of press to check out its new 2024 line-up of TVs and one of the biggest focusses for the company was the new Neo QLED 8K, which we were lucky enough to go hands-on with.

Hands-on with Samsung's glorious 2024 Neo QLED 8K TV powered by AI

The Neo QLED 8K is Samsung's latest flagship TV, with much of the focus being on the new AI-powered features thanks to the company's NQ8 AI Gen3 processor, which Samsung says marks a "significant leap in AI TV technology". Notably, this new processor delivers twice as much performance than its predecessor, which can be found in the 4K line - the Neo QLED 4K. So, what's inside the Neo QLED 8K? The gorgeous TV packs many AI-powered features such as upscaling capabilities that Samsung says will take any source video and bump it up to as close to 8K as possible.

During the event we asked what source video was playing during the demo, and Samsung said it was 4K footage. Looking up close at the Neo QLED 8K it was clear to see a significant bump in quality when compared to a 4K TV. However, we didn't get to see any 1080p, or 720p video content upscaled to 8K, which is the large majority of what people consume. As for other AI features, Samsung has implemented AI sound technology called Active Voice Amplifier Pro, a feature that's designed to extract dialogue in content from background noise and make it easier to hear.

Continue reading: Hands-on with Samsung's glorious 2024 Neo QLED 8K TV powered by AI (full post)

TCL unveils two new high-end Mini-LED gaming monitors: 4K 160Hz and 3440 x 1440 170Hz

Anthony Garreffa | Apr 8, 2024 6:39 PM CDT

TCL has just unveiled two new Mini-LED gaming monitors: a 34-inch ultrawide 3440 x 1440 Mini-LED panel with 170Hz refresh and a 27-inch 4K 160Hz Mini-LED gaming monitor.

TCL unveils two new high-end Mini-LED gaming monitors: 4K 160Hz and 3440 x 1440 170Hz

The new TCL 34R83Q gaming monitor features a 34-inch 3440 x 1440 Mini-LED panel, with the company noting they've used their new CSOT panel, which is a more advanced version of their previous panels. We've got improved viewing angles, smaller bezels, and more.

The 34-inch 3440 x 1440 resolution is joined by a smooth 170Hz refresh rate and 1ms GtG response time, so you will get some fantastic gaming and viewing pleasure out of the TCL 34R83Q Mini-LED gaming monitor. It's not yet another 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor when joined by the 170Hz refresh rate; more specifically, the CSOT-based Mini-LED panel will be gorgeous.

Continue reading: TCL unveils two new high-end Mini-LED gaming monitors: 4K 160Hz and 3440 x 1440 170Hz (full post)

Samsung unveils a new era of AI OLED TVs with its 2024 AV line-up

Jak Connor | Apr 8, 2024 7:16 AM CDT

Samsung is committed to bringing the cinema experience to your couch with the official unveiling of its 2024 TV line-up.

Samsung unveils a new era of AI OLED TVs with its 2024 AV line-up

At the top of Samsung's 2024 line-up is the Neo QLED 8K, which features the NQ8 AI Gen3 processor that the company says marks a "significant leap in AI TV technology" as it delivers twice as much performance as its predecessor. This TV features 8K AI Upscaling Pro, a new feature that takes TV shows and movies and upscales them into 8K. Additionally, Samsung writes in its press release the Neo QLED 8K has AI Motion Enhancer Pro, a feature that's designed to make fast action smooth and clear.

Furthermore, there's the inclusion of Real Depth Enhancer Pro, which adds depth to the picture, and also AI sound technology such as Active Voice Amplifier Pro, a feature designed to extract dialogue from background noise in an effort to make sure the viewer is able to hear every word. The Neo QLED 8K also has an AI Auto Game Mode that automatically optimizes visuals and audio to improve a gaming experience and switches on by itself when a game is fired up.

Continue reading: Samsung unveils a new era of AI OLED TVs with its 2024 AV line-up (full post)

ViewSonic's 3840 Hz 'Customizable All-in-One LED Displays' come in sizes of up to 760 inches

Kosta Andreadis | Apr 8, 2024 1:33 AM CDT

Before we dig into ViewSonic's built-to-order 'Customizable All-in-One LED Displays, ' which are available in various aspect ratios and sizes of up to an incredible 760 inches (the modern big-screen TV comes in at only 65 inches) and a whopping 3,840 Hz refresh rate, these are designed as "video walls" for "business, commercial, and public spaces."

ViewSonic's 3840 Hz 'Customizable All-in-One LED Displays' come in sizes of up to 760 inches

Still, you could order one for that "home space to play video games on." That is, until you dig into the full specs, realize that a display is created primarily for digital signage, and discover that the native resolution is a super low 512 x 384 pixels. Dreams = crushed.

Still, for businesses and shipping malls, it's a winner with ViewSonic's innovative mega LED Displays featuring an ultra-slim (31mm), bezel-free design (6mm), and an advanced Glue-on-Board (GOB) surface treatment to protect the display and provide resistance against dust and moisture. ViewSonic says this allows them to be installed in lobbies, bathrooms, and transportation hubs.

Continue reading: ViewSonic's 3840 Hz 'Customizable All-in-One LED Displays' come in sizes of up to 760 inches (full post)

ViewSonic XG272-2K-OLED gaming monitor unveiled for the US at $899

Jak Connor | Apr 5, 2024 8:19 AM CDT

The age of OLED gaming monitors is here with numerous company's announcing their own versions of the gorgeous new pixel technology.

ViewSonic XG272-2K-OLED gaming monitor unveiled for the US at $899

Now we have some information on a new gaming monitor from ViewSonic, the XG272-2K-OLED. According to TFTCentral, ViewSonic will be releasing this new OLED variant sometime next month, but according to the Amazon listing it will be dropping on April 8, 2024. The XG272-2K-OLED is a 27-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440, a 240Hz refresh rate and a speedy 0.01ms response time (0.02ms GtG). Additionally, the XG272-2K-OLED will cover 100% of sRGB and 98.5% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, making it suitable for creators working with video/photo editing.

Other features include support for both AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync. Furthermore, the XG272-2K-OLED will have a peak brightness of 450 nits with HDR, come with a remote control, and the following connectivity options: 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack, 2x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, 3x USB Type-A, 1x USB Type-B, 1x USB Type-C.

Continue reading: ViewSonic XG272-2K-OLED gaming monitor unveiled for the US at $899 (full post)

Three new MSI QD-OLED gaming monitors with up to 240Hz refresh rates are coming

Jak Connor | Apr 5, 2024 8:04 AM CDT

MSI is seemingly preparing to release a new line-up of QD-OLED gaming monitors that will be using Samsung's latest pixel technology.

Three new MSI QD-OLED gaming monitors with up to 240Hz refresh rates are coming

The three new monitors are the following: MPG 341CQPX, MAG 321UP, and MAG 271QPX. According to information provided by @kuroberu, the 341CQPX will be a curved 34-inch display that has a 3440 x 1440 resolution, 1800R curvature, 240Hz refresh rate, a typical brightness of 250 nits, 1,000 nits peak brightness, HDR True Black, a 0.03ms response time, and a variety of connectivity ports such as 2x HDMI 2.1, and 1x DisplayPort 1.4.

Notably, the other two expected gaming monitors will have the exact same specifications as the 341CQPX, with the only difference being the size of the display and refresh rate. MAG 321UP will be a 3840 x 2160 (4K) 32-inch display with a refresh rate of 165Hz. This monitor appears to be a scaled-down version of the MPG 321URX, which is a 4K monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. I recently reviewed that gaming monitor, which can be found here. As for the MAG 271QPX, that monitor will be a 2560 x 1440 display with a 240Hz refresh rate.

Continue reading: Three new MSI QD-OLED gaming monitors with up to 240Hz refresh rates are coming (full post)

LG launches world's first new OLED Ultragear gaming monitors

Jak Connor | Apr 2, 2024 6:15 AM CDT

LG has unveiled its new line-up of Ultragear gaming monitors that feature gorgeous OLED pixel technology, high resolutions and refresh rates.

LG launches world's first new OLED Ultragear gaming monitors

At CES 2024 numerous companies unveiled new line-ups of OLED gaming monitors and LG was one of them, being no stranger to the gaming monitor market with its line of impressive Ultragear displays. Now, the company has launched its line of Ultragear displays, with new these new gaming monitors arriving in various sizes and specifications.

Starting off we have the LG Ultragear 45GS95QE-B, a 45-inch curved gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and a resolution of 3440 x 1440. As for connectivity, the 45GS95QE-B features two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort, USB hub, and USB upstream and downstream ports. This gaming monitor will cost $1,699. Next is the 39GS95QE-B, a 39-inch display that has the same specifications as the 45GS95QE-B, with the only difference being the size and the price of $1,499.99.

Continue reading: LG launches world's first new OLED Ultragear gaming monitors (full post)

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