Displays - Page 7

MSI informed me several weeks ago that it was preparing to release a new next-generation QD-OLED gaming monitor that pushed the boundaries of what is possible with QD-OLED technology, and now I've spotted that monitor ahead of the official unveiling at Computex 2025.

QD-OLED pixel technology is truly being upgraded this year, with companies such as MSI taking bleeding-edge Samsung panels and modifying them with proprietary software and physical designs. The latest in QD-OLED technology is 500Hz refresh rate panels with a 2560 x 1440p (QHD) resolution. These panels are the new dream monitor for competitive gamers who want to keep the stunning visuals provided by a QD-OLED panel, but also want the highest refresh rate possible.

Typically there is a trade off when hitting these insanely high refresh rates, with the compromise being to achieve 500Hz you need to step back to a TN panel, costing color performance and overall image clarity. However, those days are now behind us, as MSI is about to unveil the MSI MAG 272QP X50, which sports a 4th generation QD-OLED panel that can achieve a 500Hz refresh rate over HDMI and DisplayPort connections.

Computex 2025 is officially underway, and ASUS has kicked things off with the world's fastest esports gaming monitor, the ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG, a 24.1-inch Super TN panel that boasts an insane 610 Hz refresh rate with 0.1ms response time.

The new monitor is designed for esports gamers and comes with ELMB 2 for enhanced motion blur reduction in full screen, while offering 3X increased brightness. According to ASUS, the ROG Strix ACE XG248QSG has a typical brightness of 350 nits.

ASUS is concentrating on reducing input lag, and with its latest monitor, it includes GameFast technology that delivers a ridiculously low input lag of 0.8ms, 2.25 times faster than the competition within the same category.

The OLED gaming monitor market is heating up, and with Computex scheduled to officially kick off this week, we can expect many of these gorgeous displays to be showcased by leading companies in the space, such as ASUS.

Ahead of the annual trade show, ASUS has taken to its blog to share a release regarding a selection of world-first gaming monitor offerings, which I expect the company will be showcasing at Computex 2025. ASUS has announced the ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG and XG32UCWG, the world's first 4K WOLED gaming monitors.

Each of these monitors features "one-tap" FHD mode, meaning users are able to press a button and change the monitor refresh rate and resolution from 4K 240Hz to 1920 x 1080p (FHD) at 480Hz for the XG32UCWMG, and 330Hz for the XG32UCWG.

MSI is about to level up the gaming monitor market with the world's first 500Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor. The company touts its 4th-gen QD-OLED technology in this latest model, and e-Sports gamers, be ready to open your wallets because this one is for you.

MSI has informed me that it's preparing to launch the MSI 272QP X50 QD-OLED 500Hz gaming monitor, which features the company's new bleeding-edge pixel technology that pushes the refresh rate of QD-OLED panels to new heights. MSI says this monitor is the "world's fastest QD-OLED" display, rocking 20% brighter at 100% APL performance, a 2560 x 1440p resolution, 0.03ms (GtG) response time, and G-Sync compatibility.

How much of a game-changer the MSI 272QP X50 will be shouldn't be understated. Here's a quick explainer as to why. Motion clarity at 500Hz is going to be crystal clear due to the lack of time each frame is being shown on-screen. For example, at 500Hz the screen refreshes every 2 milliseconds (1000ms / 500), compared to 60Hz where the frame lingers for 16.7ms. Why does this matter? Blur is caused by eye movement and frame holding.

MSI has unveiled another QD-OLED gaming monitor it can add to its seemingly never-ending line-up of QD-OLED offerings, and while it's similar to a gaming monitor that has been on the market for some time, it's got two key differences.

MSI is one of the leading brands when it comes to gaming monitors, particularly in the QD-OLED pixel technology department, and now the company has unveiled what will be its latest edition to its growing line-up. Introducing the MAG 272UP X24, a 27-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor that is incredibly similar to the MAG 272URX QD-OLED, which I have reviewed and praised highly for its impeccable image clarity.

The specifications for the MAG 272UP X24 are extremely similar to the MAG 272URX, with there only being two big differences: USB-C charging port, and DisplayPort. The MAG 272UP X24 comes with a 3840 x 2160 (4K) resolution panel capable of hitting 240Hz refresh rate, which has been beautifully paired with a 0.03ms (GtG) response time. The display has a typical 250 nits of brightness in SDR mode and can reach up to 450 nits in HDR mode.

Last year, we reported on LG's new blue phosphorescence (PHOLED) technology for OLED displays, a brand-new way of stacking "phosphorescence and fluorescent blue OLED technologies for better efficiency, brightness, and longevity." Yes, it's considered a holy grail for OLED displays, with LG referring to it as 'Dream OLED.'

The good news is that after 8 months, LG is now reporting that it has successfully verified "the performance of commercializing blue phosphor OLED panels on the mass production line for the first time." This is excellent news as it's on track to become a game changer for OLED gaming displays and TVs in the coming years.

So, what makes it a game changer? Well, it solves all of the issues associated with current OLED technology. It's more efficient, significantly brighter, and alleviates 'burn-in' or image retention issues.

LG has expanded its OLED gaming monitor offerings with two new high refresh rate ultrawide gaming monitors under its UltraGear brand. Introducing the GX9s.

These two new gaming monitors come in 45-inch and 39-inch models, and share the same 3440 x 1440p (WQHD) resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. Thanks to the OLED pixel technology, each sports a 0.03ms response time, making them ideal for gaming that benefits from quick reaction times, such as first-person-shooter games. Starting off with the 45-inch model, the UltraGear OLED 45GX90SA features an 800R curved display, 240Hz refresh rate, and the following connectivity options: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and USB Type-C charging port.

As for the 39-inch model, it sports many of the same specifications as its larger brother with a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, 800R curvature, and a WQHD resolution. Connectivity-wise, the 39-inch features HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and USB-C. Notably, both of these displays come integrated with LG's smart TV functionality through webOS. LG has priced both of these monitors, with the 45-inch coming in at $1,699 and the 39-inch at $1,599.

ASUS has unveiled a new ROG gaming monitor tailored to a specific type of gamer. Its stunningly fast refresh rate of 610Hz is a first for ASUS.

The ROG XG248Q5G-P is a 24.1-inch monitor that was unveiled at ROG Day. It features a 610Hz refresh rate, and as you can probably imagine, this monitor is geared directly toward gamers who essentially only care about the number of frames per second they can get in a game. The ROG XG248Q5G-P uses a Super TN panel to achieve this ridiculous refresh rate, which also requires a degree of overclocking. With it being a TN panel, color accuracy isn't fantastic, with ASUS stating the panel achieves 90% DCI-P3 color coverage.

Gamers considering this monitor, or anything that's equivalent, probably don't care too much about the color accuracy of their panel. Keeping to the specifications, the ROG XG248Q5G-P has a 0.1ms GtG response time, and actually features three refresh rate modes. The first starts at 240Hz, the second 480Hz, and the last is the overclocked mode at 610Hz. Wondering about the resolution? The ROG XG248Q5G-P has a 1920 x 1080p resolution, and features the following connectivity options: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and an audio jack.

GPMI is here as a Chinese alternative to HDMI, with a consortium of over 50 companies in China -- including Chinese tech giants like Huawei, Hisense, and TCL -- introducing General Purpose Media Interface (GPMI) which offers up to 192Gbps of bandwidth, and up to 480W of Power Delivery.

The new GMPI standard is available in two varieties: a smaller Type-C model with 96Gbps of bandwidth and up to 240W of power, while a larger Type-B model offers the full 192Gbps of bandwidth and 480W of power.

GPMI has been developed as a third-generation audio and video interface, leaping over the limitations of older standards like DVI and VGA, and blowing away HDMI 2.1 and its 48Gbps of bandwidth, and DisplayPort 2.1 with 80Gbps of bandwidth with its blistering 192Gbps of bandwidth... enough for any display in the forseeable future.

The high-end gaming monitor market is getting some more company as AOC is releasing under its premium Agon line a 600Hz 1080p display, and a 4K at 240Hz OLED monitor.

AOC has unveiled the Agon Pro AG246FK6 and Agon Pro AG276UZD gaming monitors, with the AG246FK6 being the 600Hz variant that will be priced at approximately $895. With that intense level of refresh rate you can bet the AG246FK6 is aimed directly at competitive gamers who are after nothing more than the highest refresh rate possible. As for other specifications, the AG246FK6 sports a 1920 x 1080p resolution across its 24-inch display, a 600Hz refresh rate that's paired with a 0.5ms GtG response time, and a peak brightness of 500cd/m².

As for connectivity, the AG246FK6 is outfitted with a 2x HDMI 2.1 port, 1x DisplayPort, 4x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1x USB Type-B, and 1x 3.5mm headphone jack. As for the Agon Pro AG276UZD, this is AOC's new OLED monitor that uses the third-generation QD-OLED panel technology.

QD-OLED monitors are the crème of the crop when it to gaming, and Acer isn't a stranger to offering high-end gaming monitors with the company now adding to already extensive line-up of Predator gaming monitors with two new QD-OLED displays - one 32-inch and one 27-inch.

Introducing the Predator X32 X2 and Predator X27U X1. First, the 32-inch model. Acer has now rolled out a 32-inch model with a QD-OLED panel sporting a 3840 x 2160p resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate. At 32 inches, the display has a 16:9 aspect ratio, and thanks to the QD-OLED pixel technology, it has a 0.03ms (GtG) response time.

As with most QD-OLED panels the Predator X32 X2 has a native brightness of 250 nits, with a peak brightness of 1000 nits with HDR turned on. As for connectivity, the Predator X32 X2 has 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, and a headphone jack.

Samsung has just unveiled three new gaming monitors for gamers to feast their eyes over, and the first we will be taking a look at is the new Odyssey 3D.

Samsung has taken to its website to share details on the Odyssey 3D, a new 27-inch 3D gaming monitor that doesn't require glasses to experience 3D gaming. According to the press release, the Odyssey 3D, or the G90XF, uses advanced eye-tracking technology that has been paired with Samsung's proprietary lenticular lens system to create high-definition 3D images.

The feature is accessible through the Reality Hub app, and according to the press release, Samsung is currently working with "major game developers" to make the most of this new 3D technology. The first game to utilize the new technology will be The First Berserker: Khazan, scheduled to launch on March 28.

Belgian LED display specialist Photonics showed off its insane Jumbo162 earlier month, with a bonkers 767-inch LED panel at a native 4K resolution and an even more insane 3840Hz refresh rate... yeah, 4K at up to 3840FPS.

The company is celebrating 10 years of success of its Jumbo 100, it's expanding its fleet with the new 161.5 square meter marvel, which reaches a huge 13 meters at its top. The new Jumbo 162 uses its cutting-edge Megapixel VR processing and new Helios LED processor -- which the company says is "the best in the world" -- offering the new mega-sized LED screen to have "unrivaled image quality".

The new Jumbo 162 features VantaBlack technology, which Photonics says will deliver the highest contrast thanks to its gold-wire full black LED lamps and precision shader design. The new Jumbo 162 has multiple screen modes, making it flexible enough to offer a huge 161.5 square meter screen which is 4K-ready, or a 97.5 square meter HD+ option.

OLED gaming monitors are undoubtedly the best gaming monitors available on the market right now, and GameMax has now unveiled a 32-inch 240Hz variant that could be worth adding to your shortlist of potential upgrades.

The GameMax Vision GMX32UCDM sports Samsung's 3rd generation QD-OLED panel, meaning the display will feature vivid, bright colors, and an infinite contrast ratio that will create a stunning picture. It's hard to go wrong with any QD-OLED panel, especially if it features Samsung's second-generation QD-OLED panel and above. Moreover, the GMX32UCDM comes with a 240Hz refresh rate for titles that benefit from a high refresh rate - think competitive shooters. Additionally, the 0.1ms (GtG) response time will give you that edge in first-person-shooter titles.

GameMax is typically known for its cases and power supplies, and this is the company's first step inot the high-end display market. The GMX32UCDM has also been designed for gamers and content creators alike with its factory-calibrated Delta E < 2 color accuracy and 99% DCI-P3 coverage. Furthermore, the GMX32UCDM comes with a 90W USB-C charging port and a built-in headset stand. For those wondering about potential burn-in problems with the QD-OLED panel, GameMax has whacked an 18-month warranty on the GMX32UCDM.

E-ink, otherwise known as ePaper, is a display type we're seeing more and more of in consumer devices. TCL showcased its NXTPaper line of phones at CES 2025. ReMarkable arrived on the scene with paper-like tablets. In a recent announcement, Samsung showcased its range of gigantic 75-inch 5K e-ink displays.

The next-generation displays were announced at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2025. Designed for commercial utility, the Samsung Color E-Paper (EMDX model) aims to provide an ink-like experience suitable for commercial signage while limiting power consumption. The Samsung E-Paper can display digital ink across the full range of colors. Impressively, it functions with a 0.00W power draw when displaying static images, and consumes minimal energy during image transitions.

Efficient power consumption is one of the key benefits of e-paper displays. For example, the TCL NXTPaper 10 can stretch a single charge to last seven days. Samsung's E-Paper display takes this efficiency even further, drawing zero power while displaying static images and consuming only minimal energy during transitions. While designed for commercial use, businesses will undoubtedly benefit from its drastically reduced energy costs.

Dual-screen setups have become the staple for any gamer or creative who is in need of substantial desktop real estate, but what if you have grown tired of the traditional side-by-side setup?

Innocn has unveiled the 44C1G, a new 43.8-inch ultra-wide dual-screen monitor that could change the game when it comes to desktop setups. While the new monitor is certainly designed for a niche market, I can really see users who would find this monitor attractive get a lot out of it. Let's jump into the specifications. The 44C1G is two 32:9 IPS panels stacked atop each other.

Each of these panels features a resolution of 3840 x 1080 (4K wide and 1080p high), which is paired with a 120Hz refresh rate, 400nits peak brightness, and a 1000:1 static contrast ratio. Additionally, the 44C1G comes with a 10-bit color depth, 100% color coverage of the sRGB gamut, 90% of the Adobe RGB, 96% of the DCI-P3, and 86% of NTSC. Each of the color specifications is aimed at satisfying creative workflows such as video/editing editing that call for color accuracy.

Display manufacturers have been pushing the limits of display technology for quite some time, with TCL only last year showcasing a 4K 1000Hz gaming monitor. But what use are these monitors if the hardware to reach that figure doesn't exist?

NVIDIA believes they will eventually become the norm as the graphics cards become more powerful, and in particular, AI-powered technologies such as frame generation take center stage. In a recent interview with Digital Foundry, NVIDIA's Bryan Catanzaro, VP of Applied Deep Learning Research, where he touched on all of the new AI technologies arriving with NVIDIA's new 50-series GPUs. One of the main technologies is Multi-Frame Generation, which reduces memory costs and substantially adds more framerate to an applicable game.

Speaking on the future of gaming and how frame generation will play a role, Catanzaro explains the future of high refresh rate monitors of 1000Hz and above will be powered by frame generation. Currently, 1000Hz monitors seem like a distant future, especially if you consider that current gaming monitors are only now reaching the 240Hz+ mark at 4K (OLED). Getting to 1000Hz at 4K while also having a graphics card capable of powering that display to its maximum capabilities is still many years away, but with the jumps we have seen in DLSS performance, perhaps that future is closer than it appears to be.

At CES, JMGO announced a pair of new impressive 4K projectors - one servicing the short-throw market with one of the most compact laser projectors we saw at the show. The other, the new JMGO N3 Ultra Max, is so bright that its 4,000 ISO Lumens can deliver a bright image even in a fully sunlit room.

JMGO describes its short-throw O2S Ultra projector as the "world's smallest laser TV," with an overall size comparable to a standard shoe box. With an impressive throw ratio of 0.18:1, the JMGO O2S Ultra projector can project a 100-inch screen just 5.75 inches from a wall. Short-throw projectors like this are great because they are quick to set up and can sit on a traditional TV cabinet.

The JMGO O2S Ultra includes the company's latest MALC 3.0 laser projection technology, designed to offer excellent color accuracy (it features 110% BT.2020 color gamut coverage and Dolby Vision support), brightness, and contrast. This is the company's flagship short-throw projector, set to launch globally in Q4 20254. If it's anything like the JMGO N1S Ultra 4K Laser Projector we reviewed in 2024, it's one to watch.

Acer unveiled a unique gaming monitor at CES 2025, and it very well could be the perfect fit for a gamer who is looking for high pixel density on a 16:9 display.

CES 2025 caused a tsunami of new gaming monitor announcements, and after exploring the showroom floor and being invited to numerous suites to check out offerings by companies, you begin to notice the direction monitor technology is heading - OLED. However, Acer has decided to take a left turn with the unveiling of the Predator XB323QX, as this 32-inch gaming monitor features an IPS panel and an odd maximum resolution of 5,120 x 2880.

According to Acer's specifications sheet for the display, the Predator XB323QX is capable of reaching 144Hz at its 5K resolution, but users have the option of switching the resolution down to 2560 x 1440 (QHD), which enables the refresh rate to be bumped up to 288Hz. Additionally, the Predator XB323QX features a 0.5ms GtG response time, NVIDIA G-Sync Pulsar, 10-bit color depth, and support for 95% DCI-P3 or 99% sRGB color gamut. As for connectivity, Acer has equipped the Predator XB323QX with DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.1 ports.

A good portable display is surprisingly hard to come by, but at CES 2025, Australian company espresso Displays showcased the portable monitor I've been waiting for.

Introducing the espresso 15 Pro, a 15-inch touchscreen display that offers a 3840 x 2160 (4K) resolution at a 60Hz refresh rate. The 15 Pro is capable of 550 nits of brightness, which is brighter than the company's popular 17 Pro, and espresso informed me at their booth on the CES showroom floor that all of the monitor's juicy specifications are powered through a single USB-C cable. As for design, espresso has outfitted the 15 Pro with a sleek aluminum housing that is paired with the company's new ergonomic stand, which the monitor attaches to magnetically.

espresso gave me a run-through of the company's software, espressoFlow, which enables users to rearrange their display in relation to where the main monitor is located. The 15 Pro supports both portrait and landscape orientations and is able to be paired with any device capable of outputting a display signal via USB-C. espresso was unable to tell me when the new 15 Pro will launch and for what price, but given it was unveiled at CES 2025, we can expect it to arrive on the market sometime this year.