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Acer has announced the CS322QK, a new 32-inch and 4K monitor on the face of it. However, not only does the monitor offer USB Type-C Power Delivery, but it can also work as a Smart TV thanks to the inclusion of LG's webOS platform.

Acer has unveiled a trio of new Nitro-branded gaming monitors. Also referred to as 'UltraSpeed' on account of their exceedingly high refresh rates, the Nitro XV270 F5, Nitro XV270U F5 and Nitro XV240 F6 all exceed 500 Hz and range from $599.99 to $799.99 in North America.

Acer has introduced yet another Predator XB273K gaming monitor. Now on its fifth iteration, the Acer Predator XB273K combines a 4K resolution with a fast refresh rate. Acer has also confirmed global pricing and availability, among other things.

The Nitro GS272U M has been unveiled as a smart monitor - albeit one rated to support a 180Hz refresh rate over USB-C at a resolution of 1440p. It also features DisplayPort and HDMI inputs and inbuilt sound - albeit over dual 3 watt (W) speakers. The monitor is slated to hit the market at the sub-$700 price tier.

The 27-inch Acer Nitro XV272U has just come down to a whopping $249, making it an excellent budget option for gamers and entry-level content creators alike. The 1440p Acer Nitro gaming monitor has a 240 Hz refresh rate and covers 99% of the sRGB and 88% of the Adobe RGB colour gamuts, with solid accuracy to boot.

After briefly reaching its all-time low price earlier today thanks to a 49% discount, the 25-inch Samsung Odyssey G4 FHD gaming monitor is now available at 37% off, which is still a good deal. Thanks to this price cut, those interested can get this piece of hardware for $219.99 instead of $349.99.

The LG Ultragear OLED 45GS95QE's price has come down by a rather impressive 46% in a new limited-time Amazon deal. The LG Ultragear 45GS95QE is a 45-inch OLED monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync support. It also supports 98.5% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and comes factory-calibrated.

Huion has unveiled the 13.3-inch Kamvas 13 (Gen 3) pen tablet for graphic designers, photographers, and 3D artists. The factory-calibrated display has high-color accuracy covering 99% of the sRGB and Rec.709 color spaces. The tablet can also be used as a secondary display.

AOC has released the AGON Pro AG326UD, a new 32-inch gaming monitor based around a lesser-known QD-OLED panel. Available for €849 and £739.99 in Europe and the UK, respectively, the AOC AGON Pro AG326UD lines directly up against Gigabyte's AORUS FO32U and MSI's MAG 321UP.

The AGON PRO AG276QZD2 has now reached Europe and the UK following the monitor's introduction last month in the US. Undercutting some of its competitors, AOC's new monitor combines a 1440p resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate across a 27-inch panel at mid-range launch pricing.

Corsair has joined ASUS, MSI and others in releasing a 34-inch gaming monitor based on a 1440p and 240 Hz QD-OLED panel from Samsung Display. While MSI's equivalent has now dropped below $800, Corsair has positioned its alternative at almost $1,200.

Unlike the tandem OLED displays used by Apple's screens, which stack two WRGB layers, LG's latest tandem OLED tech combines fluorescent and phosphorescent layers to improve the efficiency of the blue pixels, boosting overall brightness and reducing power consumption by 25%.

BenQ's MA270U and MA320U monitors both come with 4K IPS panels, with the larger model even reaching 600 nits of peak HDR brightness. However, their main selling points are the various integrations with MacBooks, including improved color consistency and the ability to sync volume and brightness.

Lenovo has introduced two new monitors, the Legion R27qc-30 and Legion R32qc-30. Both have a 1500 R curved QHD VA panel, 180 Hz refresh rate, two HDMI 2.1 and one DP 1.4 ports. They go on sale later this year starting at $270.

The Asus TUF Gaming 34 VG34VQL3A is an affordable 1440p, 180 Hz gaming monitor with credentials that make it a surprisingly viable monitor for creators that need accurate colours and wide colour spaces. Thanks to a 32%-off Amazon monitor sale, the TUF Gaming VG34VQL3A has dropped to just $249.99, making it even more enticing.

The 39-inch Asus ROG Swift ultrawide OLED gaming monitor has a 240 Hz refresh rate, Nvidia G-Sync support, and a claimed brightness of 1,300 nits. Despite being marketed as a gaming monitor, its features and reasonable resolution make it a great option for basically anything, including colour-critical work. Thanks to an Amazon sale, the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM is $500 off.

MSI has now confirmed pricing and availability for the MPG 491CQPX, its latest 49-inch curved gaming monitor. Although most features of the MPG 491CQPX are already known, MSI will not be releasing it for a while yet.

A high-resolution 13.3-inch color display that can be up to nine meters away from the nearest power socket and yet not require a cable or battery: the latest display from Digital View sounds like a dream of the future, but will be available soon.

Samsung's new Odyssey 3D gaming monitor boasts a unique glasses-free 3D viewing technology, aiming to revolutionize the immersive gaming experience. With its impressive technical specifications and Samsung's commitment to innovation, the Odyssey 3D could be a standout choice for gaming enthusiasts.

The XG27ACDNG has almost the exact same name as another member of the ROG Strix series of OLED monitors, but comes with a number of crucial differences. It is rated for a refresh rate of 360Hz despite its QHD resolution - which, moreover, is not glossy. The new display also boasts a powered USB-C port alongside support for HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4.

Until recently, it has been possible to purchase various 27-inch OLED gaming monitors with 360 Hz refresh rates. However, ASUS has now switched up proceedings with the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP, the first example to combine 1440p and 480 Hz visuals.

Released earlier this year, the Samsung Odyssey G55C (LS32CG550ENXZA) is a curved gaming monitor for gamers on a budget, with a 32-inch QHD display, 1 ms response time, and 165 Hz refresh. Thanks to a generous 30% discount, it can be acquired from Amazon for $$229.99 instead of the $329.99 list price.

Each monitor brings a lot to the table including 99% sRGB colors, HDR400 support, factory color calibration, fast refresh rates, integrated speakers, and 90 W USB-C pass-through to support modern consoles and most laptops.

At Gamescom 2024, Nvidia announced that its suite of G-Sync technologies will no longer need a dedicated module, which contributed to increased monitor costs. Nvidia and MediaTek are collaborating to bring G-Sync Ultimate including the new Pulsar tech to MediaTek scalers found in most displays. This can potentially bring down costs for G-Sync adoption and allow lot more monitors to utilize the entire G-Sync stack.

Philips has released yet another 32-inch gaming monitor built around a modern Samsung Display Gen 3 QD-OLED panel. Sold as the Evnia 32M2N8900, the gaming monitor also boasts plenty of ports and Philips software features like Smart Crosshair, Smart Sniper and others.

Apple's inaugural smart home robot will have a lot in common with an iPad, according to the latest leaks. Now, more details on how much the new automaton might cost has emerged. The new tip suggests that its price might match its cutting-edge design and hardware.

Xiaomi is launching new TVs with mini LEDs globally. These are said to offer very high brightness levels and are suitable for video gaming thanks to the high refresh rate. Dolby Atmos is supported.

Dell, under its Alienware brand, has just announced a unique gaming monitor that can switch modes between 4K at 180 Hz and FHD at 360 Hz at the press of a button, allowing gamers to prioritise resolution or refresh rate as needed. The AW2725QF uses a 27-inch IPS panel with an anti-glare hard coating, and will retail for $599 starting September.

MSI continues to introduce new QD-OLED gaming monitors at a breakneck pace. Mirroring the MPG 341CQPX, the MPG 491CQP builds on the existing MPG 491CQP with a significantly higher refresh rate.

MSI has presented yet another QD-OLED gaming monitor built around Samsung's Gen 3 32-inch panel. Combining a 240 Hz refresh rate with a 4K native resolution, the MSI MPG 321CURX also serves as an alternative to Dell's Alienware AW3225QF thanks to its 1700R curved panel.

The 27-inch Alienware AW2725DR OLED gaming monitor was launched at CES in January 2024. The 1440p OLED gaming monitor has a refresh rate of 360 Hz, a peak brightness of 1,000 nits, and features AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for smooth gameplay, regardless of frame rate. Thanks to a 23% Amazon discount, the Alienware gaming monitor is $209.53 off.

Huawei has released another budget IPS office monitor. Sporting a 33% faster refresh rate than its predecessor, the new monitor also delivers 90% DCI-P3 colour space coverage and a 92% screen-to-body ratio, among other features.

ASUS has begun selling the ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM, which relies upon the same LG Display WOLED panel as the Acer Predator X39 and LG UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE. Officially available in the US for now, the ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM will soon be headed to other markets like the UK and the Eurozone, where launch pricing has now been revealed.

Acer has quietly released the Predator X39, one of many OLED gaming monitors that it has announced this year. Now available across multiple markets, including Australia and the Eurozone, the 240 Hz gaming monitor has also landed in the US with a healthy launch discount worth almost $200.

Samsung's G85SB 34-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor is on sale for 33% off from Samsung and Amazon, bringing the price of the gaming behemoth down to just $799.99. Amazon also sweetens the deal with a $50 gift card for the same price.

The Alienware AW3225QF has been discounted by $200 as the 32-inch OLED gaming monitor with G-Sync, 4K resolution, 240Hz refresh rate and striking peak HDR brightness of 1,000 nits returns to its lowest sale price thus far.

After having dropped to the all-time low price of $901.70 at the end of last month, the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G93SC curved gaming monitor briefly returned to its list price of $1,599.99. Now, it can be acquired once again for less than $1,000 thanks to a 39% discount, which drives the price down to $981.52.

The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 boasts a 240 Hz refresh rate, 4K resolution, and peak brightness of 1,000 nits thanks to its Mini LED backlight. It also offers support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync for tear-free gaming. Amazon is offering a massive 43% discount on the Odyssey Neo G8, bringing the gaming monitor to its lowest price ever.

Cooler Master has now officially unveiled the GP57ZS, its take on the Acer Predator Z57 and Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC. Not only does the Cooler Master GP57ZS offer a DUHD resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, but it also has 2,304 Mini LED local dimming zones that help deliver up to 1,000 nits peak brightness.

The manufacturer specializes in a number of professional-grade monitors including the 44C1G, 28C1Q, or 32Q1U that are typically larger and less expensive than alternatives from Apple or the Dell UltraSharp series.

BenQ has unveiled the MOBIUZ EX381U, a new gaming monitor that is said to be built around the same display as last year's ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ. Not only has BenQ confirmed various hardware specs, but it appears to have outlined an official launch date too.

Xiaomi has presented the Redmi A27U, a relatively cheap 27-inch monitor based around a 4K and 300-nit IPS panel. Available for equivalent to (~$239) in China, the Xiaomi Redmi A27U also boasts 95% DCI-P3 colour space coverage, among other features.

JDI has developed the Dual Touch 2VD - the world’s first simultaneous dual-user, dual-view touchscreen display. Targeted for use in automobiles, the driver and passenger see different images based on their viewing direction and can simultaneously operate the touchscreen.

MSI has quietly started selling the MAG 321UP, another 32-inch gaming monitor based on a modern Gen 3 QD-OLED panel produced by Samsung Display. Curiously, the company has equipped the MAG 321UP with a 4K panel that peaks at 165 Hz, not 240 Hz.

ASUS has now started selling the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP in the US, shortly after the monitor landed in Europe. Rivalling the LG UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE, the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP is one of the few monitors that supports 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz modes across its OLED panel.

Acer has now released the Predator X32 X3, its alternative to Dell's Alienware AW3225QF. Based on a Gen 3 QD-OLED panel from Samsung, the Acer Predator X32 X3 outputs natively at 4K with a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 1700R curvature.

Acer has finally released the Predator X34 V3, six months after announcing the monitor globally. Not only does the monitor have a 1440p resolution and a 180 Hz refresh rate, but it also peaks at 1,000 nits thanks to the inclusion of 2,304 Mini LED backlight zones.

Amazon now has the Samsung S85D 4K OLED TV on sale for less than $1,500. The model on sale carries a 65-inch screen size and features numerous bells and whistles like the NQ4 AI Gen2 processors, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and VRR support.