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CheckMag Choosing the ideal gaming monitor is essential for PC gamers in 2024. The current market offers everything from high-refresh-rate 1080p displays and detailed 4K screens to large ultrawide panels. Picking the best one can be challenging. Below are four outstanding gaming monitors, each designed to meet various gaming styles and requirements.

MSI has now released the MPG 271QRX QD-OLED. One of the first monitors to sport a 1440p and 360 Hz QD-OLED panel, the MPG 271QRX QD-OLED costs less than the competing Dell Alienware AW2725DF in the US but not in the EU or UK.

The BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX is another 4K Mini LED gaming monitor with a 144 Hz refresh rate. Rivalling the Philips Evnia 32M2N6800M, the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX also delivers 700 nits SDR and 1,250 nits HDR peak brightnesses. However, BenQ also adds DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity into the mix, among other features.

MSI has confirmed that it will be pursuing a controversial firmware update program for its new QD-OLED gaming monitors. For some reason, the company has decided to restrict future firmware updates to its more expensive MEG options, leaving the likes of the MAG 271QPX QD-OLED and MAG 321UPX QD-OLED adrift.

Philips has begun selling a new entry in its Evnia gaming monitor range. Arriving as the Evnia 32M2N6800M, the 32-inch monitor has a 4K resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate and up to 1,250 nits peak brightness thanks to 1,152 Mini LED backlight zones.

The MSI G272QPF E2 is an update on last year's G272QPF. The G272QPF E2 outputs natively at 1440p, 180 Hz and delivers 94% DCI-P3 colour space coverage, among other features.

The AOC U27U2P is a new 4K monitor with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and 98% DCI-P3 colour space coverage. The monitor also has various ports, including two USB Type-C connections, and is said to be optimised for modern macOS devices.

LG has brought the UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE to more markets. The UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE features a 27-inch OLED panel that outputs at 1440p and 240 Hz. Available for $899.99, the OLED gaming monitor also has various ports, including a USB hub.

LG has begun selling the UltraGear 27GR95UM globally. Available currently for $899.99, the LG UltraGear 27GR95UM features 1,560 Mini LED backlight zones, the performance of which LG hopes to have improved with an early firmware update.

Acer has started selling the Predator XB273K V3 in Europe. Equipped with a 27-inch IPS panel, the Predator XB273K V3 offers a 4K resolution, a 160 Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 connectivity, among other features.

Xiaomi is now selling the Redmi Display G Pro 27, a gaming monitor based around 1,152 Mini LED local dimming zones. The Xiaomi Redmi Display G Pro 27 is also VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certified with a 1440p native resolution and a 180 Hz refresh rate.

Apple launched the Studio Display with many unique features and a premium build quality. Even though the monitor is about two years old, the 5K Retina display with a six-speaker sound system is still a worthy pick for content creators. The good part is that you can currently grab it for an all-time low price of $1,299.99 from Amazon.

AOC has released four new monitors under the B3 series, all with 'ultra-narrow' bezels, 100 Hz refresh rates and USB Type-C charging. The AOC B3 series comes in 23.8-inch and 27-inch display sizes too, with prices ranging from £149.99 to £183.99 at launch.

MSI is now selling the MAG 341CQP QD-OLED, a 34-inch and 21:9 gaming monitor that debuted last month. Available across the EU, UK and the US, the MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED combines a 1440p resolution with a 170 Hz refresh, all the while delivering 0.03 ms GtG response times and 1,000 nits peak brightness.

MSI has announced launch pricing for the MPG 321URX QD-OLED, its rival to the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM and Dell Alienware AW3225QF. Available first in the UK and Europe with a US launch to follow, the MPG 321URX QD-OLED combines a 4K resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate thanks to its new Samsung Display QD-OLED panel.

The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM is now available to purchase in the UK and US. Based around the same Samsung Display Gen 3 QD-OLED panel as the Dell Alienware AW3225QF and MSI MPG 321URX, among others, the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM has a glossier finish than most gaming monitors and outputs at 4K with a 240 Hz refresh rate.

Available on Amazon for both the $1,499.99 list price and the all-time low of $801.74 in the last month (according to Camelcamelcamel), the Samsung Odyssey G85SB curved gaming monitor is now 35% off for a still good price of $980.15. However, the Samsung Offer Program can push it below $750 for qualifying Samsung US customers.

This year's CES was virtually flooded with announcements of 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitors. The first models are already being delivered, so it's high time for an overview of the differences between the monitors and the prices at which they can be ordered.

The HDMI app will be used much less frequently in future, as the HDMI Licensing Administrator (HDMI LA) is switching to a new system. However, as Club3D notes, there will be a transition phase during which old certification certificates will still be visible.

The Dell UltraSharp 38 (U3824DW) has landed in Europe and the UK. Also available in North America for over $400 less than its launch price, the UltraSharp 38 (U3824DW) features a dozen ports, including nine USB connections, and a high-resolution panel with a 2,000:1 contrast ratio thanks to IPS Black technology.

ViewSonic has launched the XG272-2K-OLED in the US, where it arrives with a 2.5K and 240 Hz OLED panel. ViewSonic has also included numerous USB ports and four dedicated video outputs, as well as some RGB lighting.

AOC has detailed the AGON GAMING Q27G4X, a new 27-inch gaming monitor built around an IPS display. The AOC AGON GAMING Q27G4X also outputs at 2,560 x 1,440 pixels with a 180 Hz refresh rate and supports NVIDIA G-SYNC, all for under £230 in the UK.

A new gaming monitor from Xiaomi is now available to pre-order in China. The device has a Mini LED display for up to 1,000 nits brightness, with a QHD resolution and 180 Hz refresh rate. Other features include dynamic backlighting, a built-in ambient RGB light, and various ports, including DisplayPort and HDMI.

Launched last October, the Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen is currently enjoying a generous 33% discount. This deal brings the 55-inch gaming monitor down to $1,999.99 from the regular $2,999.99 price tag. In other words, the curved screen monitor can now be yours for $1000 less than what it sold for at launch.

LG has announced that its smart displays come with complimentary access to Apple's TV Plus (or TV+) content for a limited time. The offer is open to all new and existing owners of eligible 4K or 8K TVs released over the past seven years, as well as the StanbyME series of "lifestyle screens".

OLED gaming monitors are becoming increasingly popular, with dozens of new examples having been showcased last month at CES 2024. While WOLED and QD-OLED panels feature various technical advantages over their IPS and VA counterparts, two major gaming monitor manufacturers have now increased their respective warranties and guarantees for OLED panels, including if OLED burn-in occurs.

ASUS has introduced the ROG Strix XG259QNS, an update on a gaming monitor with a model number similar to the one that it released last year. As such, the ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS combines a 1080p resolution with a 380 Hz refresh rate and ships with a USB hub, among other features.

The Xiaomi Monitor A27i has been launched in Germany and is expected to roll out to more countries in the EU, Middle East, and Southeast Asia soon. The budget model has a 1080p resolution and a 100 Hz refresh rate. Other features include TÜV Low Blue Light Certification, wide color gamut coverage and various ports.

The Xiaomi Monitor A24i has appeared on the brand’s global website, suggesting it could soon launch in countries around the world. The model has a basic appearance but has a 1080p display with a 100Hz refresh rate. Other features include a slim body with an adjustable angle stand, DisplayPort and HDMI.

Philips has outlined full details for four new monitors to be sold under its E1 series. Available for under £150 in the UK and under €170 in the Eurozone, the new Philips E1 series features 1080p and 100 Hz panels, plus USB 3.2 ports.

Samsung is preparing to improve the visual clarity of its 27-inch QD-OLED panel offering. Currently limited to 1440p with a 360 Hz refresh rate, the company's next-generation option will jump to 4K, although not until next year.

Reportedly, Samsung Display has confirmed plans to start producing a new QD-OLED panel in time for a release later this year. Seemingly unofficially debuting last month at CES 2024 in the ASRock Phantom Gaming PGO34QRT2A and Gigabyte AORUS MO34WQC, the probable Gen 3 QD-OLED panel will combine a 1440p resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate across a 34-inch ultra-wide canvas.

According to various sources, LG Display is already in a position to show off its next-generation MLA-OLED panel technology. Due to be arriving next year, presumably during CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the new panels are said to be over 20% brighter than those that underpin the LG OLED G4 that will begin shipping this year.

ViewSonic has presented the VX2758A-2K-PRO, a 27-inch gaming monitor built around a 'SuperClear' IPS panel. The ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO also combines a 1440p resolution with a 170 Hz refresh rate but only 250 nits peak brightness.

AOC has lifted the lid on the Q27G3Z/D, a new 1440p IPS gaming monitor. Measuring 27-inches across, the AOC Q27G3Z/D also delivers a 260 Hz refresh rate and 450 nits peak brightness, among other features.

It only took eight months, but ASUS is now selling the ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD in Europe. Following a 2023 launch in other markets, the monitor's European introduction coincides with a Chinese release of the MPG 491CQP QD-OLED with which it shares a Samsung Display panel.

Lenovo is now selling the ThinkVision P27pz-30, a 27-inch monitor with an IPS panel supported by Mini LED backlights. Offered for £1,120 in the UK and for €1,699 in the Eurozone, the ThinkVision P27pz-30 also has a built-in USB hub and a Gigabit Ethernet connection, plus other modern ports.

AOC has released the AGON Gaming 27G4X, a 27-inch IPS gaming monitor with a 1080p resolution and a 180 Hz refresh rate. Offered for £169.99 in the UK and €219 in the Eurozone, the AOC AGON Gaming 27G4X also has several video outputs and is NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible.

Lenovo has quietly started selling the ThinkVision P32pz-30, its 31.5-inch monitor with 1,152 Mini LED backlight zones that deliver up to 1,200 nits peak brightness. The Lenovo ThinkVision P32pz-30 also offers USB 4 connectivity with the ability to recharge devices at up to 140 W, among other features.

The AGON GAMING 24G4X is one of two new G4 series gaming monitors that AOC has released globally. Arriving for under £150 in the UK, the AGON GAMING 24G4X combines a 1080p resolution with 1 ms response times and a 180 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

The 49B2U6900CH is another of Philips' curved ultra-wide monitors aimed at professionals. Built around a 1440p and 75 Hz panel, the Philips 49B2U6900CH also outputs at 450 nits and has a dozen ports, including five video inputs.

MSI has now released the MPG 491CQP QD-OLED, a 49-inch gaming monitor supported by a Samsung Display panel. Outputting at 1440p and 144 Hz, the MPG 491CQP QD-OLED also has four video inputs and launches shortly after the RedMagic Realm, one of its competitors.

With a resolution of 7,680 X 2,160 pixels and a 57-inch diagonal, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC provides as much workspace as two UHD monitors. This curved behemoth with a 240 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time is now 20% off on Amazon, going for the all-time low price of $1,999.99 once again.

JSAUX has announced that its upcoming FlipGo accessory will debut via crowdfunding as a new Portable Dual Screen monitor soon. It is slated to resemble the new Asus Zenbook Duo somewhat with touchscreen functionality, and will also boast a "magnetic" design and multiple mounting options. It will be available in two size SKUs with up to 41% off their MSRPs on their launch.

The 34-inch QD-OLED monitor from Alienware is curved and sports a QHD resolution of 3440 by 1440 pixels. Thanks to another 20 percent markdown, the AW3424DWF has dropped back to its all-time low sale price at Dell's official online store.

With a list price of $749.99, the 34-inch LG UltraGear 34GP83A-B curved gaming monitor currently goes for $546.99 on Amazon thanks to a generous 27% discount. Although it arrived in 2020, it remains relevant thanks to the 144 Hz refresh, VESA DisplayHDR 400 compliance, as well as G-Sync and FreeSync Premium support.

LG has just announced new pricing and availability details for its latest range of smart monitors. The MyView range for the United States includes an entry-level 27-inch variant as well as the series' 32-inch 4K flagship. All three are touted to fit anywhere into the smart home or office with the "acclaimed" webOS UI.

CheckMag CES 2024 featured a range of innovative products that are shaping the future of consumer technology. Below are the top 4 standout products from the event. While these innovations might not be immediately available for purchase, their impact on future consumer products is significant, offering insights into technologies that could soon become part of our daily lives.

The Xgimi RS 10 Ultra is a new and powerful projector. It comes with three individual color lasers and should therefore be able to offer a particularly convincing and accurate color representation.

ASRock has revealed the Phantom Gaming PG27QFW2A, an upcoming gaming monitor built around a 27-inch IPS panel. While many gaming monitors of the same panel size already exist, few combine the resolution and refresh rate of the Phantom Gaming PG27QFW2A, which runs natively at 1440p and 400 Hz, respectively.