Monitors

In November 2023, MSI unveiled six monitors focused on gaming that use QD-OLED display panels from Samsung Display: MAG 271QPX, MPG 271QRX, MAG 321UPX, MPG 321URX, MAG 341CQP, and MPG 491CQP. At CES 2024, the company revealed more details about the products along with demonstrating them. Let’s take a look at what these gaming monitors offer and check out their pricing and availability details. MSI MAG 271QPX and MPG 271QRX Starting with the smallest models in the lineup, MAG 271QPX and MPG 271QRX, they feature a…

The Xbox Series X is a delightful console, but can ironically be a headache to get a suitable monitor for. Why? It can’t necessarily take advantage of all of the stats the best gaming monitors are going to be able to give it. It’s rated to run 4K at 120Hz max. This means the usual high definition, high refresh rate lists of monitors — what gamers typically go for — is thrown out the window. However, with lower requirements, there are actually also lower quantities of monitor for you to choose from without,…

If you’re thinking of picking up one of these several excellent PlayStation 5 deals or already own a PlayStation 5, then grabbing yourself a monitor to game on, rather than just going for a typical TV, can give you a great experience, especially if you’re in a bedroom. Luckily, there are quite a few options to pick from, whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly monitor or a high-end curved monitor with all the bells and whistles. Some monitors are quite versatile and can work great for gaming PCs as well if you…

In September 2023, Intel announced Thunderbolt 5, a connectivity standard for the USB Type-C connector that is based on USB4 Version 2.0. It offers 80Gbps bi-directional bandwidth, which is two times more than what Thunderbolt 4 offers, and 120Gbps unidirectional bandwidth, which is three times more than what Thunderbolt 4 offers. With massive improvements in data transfer speeds, it can support three 4K displays or two 6K displays. However, after the announcement, we didn’t see products with support for Thunderbolt 5…

At CES 2024, Alienware announced two new QD-OLED gaming monitors, AW3225QF and AW2725DF. Now, the two monitors are available to purchase in the US. Alienware AW3225QF The Alienware AW3225QF has a 31.6-inch QD-OLED display panel from Samsung Display with 1700R curvature, a 3,840 x 2,160 pixels resolution, and a 240Hz refresh rate. The company is calling it the “world’s first 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor.” It is an Nvidia G-Sync Compatible monitor with support for VESA AdaptiveSync. It supports Dolby Vision and comes with…

Samsung One of the best things you can do to upgrade your desktop or laptop setup is buying a new screen, and going for a 4k monitor is probably one of the best options out there. Luckily, there are a lot of options for you to pick from; whether you’re looking for something that’s good for gaming or just something that’s perfect for work, there’s something for you out there. To that end, we’ve done our best to draw on our experience in the technical and e-commerce fields to find you the best 4k monitors in various…

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Sometimes, you get everything you’ve wanted. We probably won’t see much innovation from gaming monitors over the next couple of years. We’re on the heels of CES 2024, and we saw some exciting gaming monitor announcements — the first 4K QD-OLED displays, a 480Hz OLED monitor, and even some experimentation with glasses-free 3D. After several years of innovation only applying to the most expensive of expensive gaming monitors, displays are finally providing a leap forward for gamers.…

Getting a monitor of the right size is an important but tricky business. With 24-inch monitors being the starting point for so many and ultrawide monitors bringing in the hype, if you prefer 27-inch monitors it is easy to feel left out of the limelight. However, as mentioned in our monitor buying guide, though 24-inch monitors are the baseline, 27-inch monitors are increasingly popular. Sometimes that can mean a company redesigns a well-received monitor into a 27-inch version or even makes one special. In any event,…

Ahead of the ongoing CES 2024 expo, Samsung unveiled its new lineup of Odyssey OLED gaming monitors. They include newer sizes and form factors. The new OLED gaming monitor lineup includes the Odyssey OLED G6, Odyssey OLED G8, and the Odyssey OLED G9, and we had the chance to experience them in person during our CES 2024 tour earlier this week. The Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) is Samsung's smallest OLED monitor ever, measuring 27 inches diagonally. It uses Samsung Display's third-generation QD-OLED panel, featuring QHD…

Alienware 32 QD-OLED MSRP $1,200.00 “The Alienware 32 QD-OLED is as good as gaming monitors get.” Pros Fantastic HDR gaming Incredible out-of-box color accuracy Excellent console monitor High resolution, fast refresh rate Three-year warranty is great Fairly affordable…