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The Evnia 32M2N8800 is Philips' attempt at rivalling the Alienware AW3225QF, ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM and MSI MPG 321URX, among other Gen 3 QD-OLED gaming monitors. As such, the Evnia 32M2N8800 offers 4K and 240 Hz visuals, as well as a series of modern ports and 1,0000 nits peak brightness.

The AGON GAMING C27G4ZXE is AOC's latest gaming monitor, only a week on from the introduction of the AGON GAMING C27G2Z3/BK. Based around a curved Fast VA panel that outputs at 1080p, the budget gaming monitor also offers a 280 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response times and a 4,000:1 contrast ratio.

Only a few devices have launched with LG's tandem OLED panels so far. Boasting 3x peak brightness and 40% lower power consumption while maintaining a smaller form factor than competing OLED panels, LG's tandem OLED panels will soon be available across various high-end laptops, not just the latest Apple iPad Pro 11 or iPad Pro 12.9.

The AGON GAMING C27G2Z3/BK is AOC's latest entry-level gaming monitor. Despite retailing for under £200 in the UK and €250 in the EU, the AGON GAMING C27G2Z3/BK offers VRR support, a 280 Hz refresh rate and 0.5 ms response times.

OLED has a challenger as an emerging type of high-tech TV in the form of panels that use mini-LED as a backlight. They confer potential advantages such as color-accuracy and dynamic range, and are as such now tipped to ship up to 1.8 million more units than OLED next year.

According to a recent report, MSI has decided on launch pricing for the MEG 321URX, a Gen 3 QD-OLED monitor that it insists is the world's first AI gaming monitor. Seemingly, the MSI MEG 321URX QD-OLED could retail for up to 80% more than equivalents like the MPG 321URX, despite containing the same 4K and 240 Hz Gen 3 QD-OLED panel.

Samsung has presented a new display that is based on electronic ink and can display color content. The technology is said to result in particularly low power consumption, which could prove useful in a wide range of scenarios.

LG has unleashed the latest iteration of the relatively affordable B4 class of 4K OLED TVs. It comes in a choice of 3 screen sizes, each of which are rated for 120Hz variable refresh rate (VRR) technology, Wi-Fi 6E and NVIDIA G-SYNC. They also run the latest version of LG's software for TVs with over 300 free channels' worth of channels.

Recently available for the $1,599.99 list price, the Samsung Odyssey G93SC (LS49CG932SNXZA) QD-OLED curved gaming monitor is now 31% off and can be acquired for $1,099.99 via Amazon. This 49-inch behemoth hit the all-time low of $999.99 in mid-November 2023 and went back up less than one month later.

Philips has expanded its Evnia gaming monitor series with the Evnia 34M2C6500, another option underpinned by a 175 Hz and 1440p QD-OLED panel. The Evnia 34M2C6500 is a much cheaper alternative to the existing Evnia 34M2C8600 at just £699.99 or €869 in the Eurozone.

The HY320 is a new and particularly affordable Full HD projector. A relatively high brightness is advertised and the model can project images up to 4 m in size. WiFi 6 is supported.

Cooler Master has a raft of new gaming monitors in the pipeline, including the GP27QP. Ahead of the device's rumoured summer 2024 release, Cooler Master has confirmed various technical details, including a 240 Hz refresh rate and the usage of over 1,000 Mini LED backlight zones that help achieve 350 nits peak brightness when viewing SDR content.

ASUS has another ZenScreen product in development. Arriving alongside the ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD, the ZenScreen Smart MS27UC is a 4K monitor that can function as a Smart TV when work is finished for the day.

Sony has shipped the $34K 30.5” BVM-HX3110 premium 4K HDR critical grading monitor for filmmakers. The key difference is support for 4,000 nits maximum brightness by the HX3110 versus 1,000 nits for the prior X300, without OLED burn-in.

MSI has exhibited the MEG 321URX again, five months after its last appearance. Still a 4K and 240 Hz QD-OLED monitor, the MSI MEG 321URX is now being advertised as the 'world's first true AI gaming monitor' thanks to its AI SkySight engine.

ASUS has shared new details about the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP, its first 27-inch gaming monitor with a 1440p resolution and 480 Hz refresh rate. In short, the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP will challenge the GZ2713 that Cooler Master will release later this year for $1,099.

ASUS has revealed the ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD, a device that resembles its Zenbook Duo and Lenovo's Yoga Book 9i. The ZenScreen Duo OLED MQ149CD is actually a portable monitor though, which contains a pair of 14-inch OLED panels that can combine to deliver 21-inches of screen real estate while weighing roughly 700 g.

It may have taken five months, but the new version of the Odyssey OLED G6 is finally here. Combining a 360 Hz refresh rate with a 1440p resolution across a 27-inch surface, the Odyssey OLED G6 G60SD lines up against numerous examples from Alienware, Gigabyte and MSI, among others, that use the same underlying Gen 3 QD-OLED panel. Like the also new G80SD, the G60SD comes with free gifts that range from a $200 gift card to a pair of Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds.

The GP57ZS is one of Cooler Master's largest gaming monitors announced to date. The Cooler Master GP57ZS rivals the Acer Predator Z57 with a Dual 4K resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate and 2,304 Mini LEDs at its disposal.

Corsair has expanded its Xeneon series with the Xeneon 34WQHD240-C, the third monitor announced so far with Samsung's latest 34-inch QD-OLED panel. Unlike previous examples, the Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C combines an 1800R curvature with a 1440p resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate.

The latest Steam Survey highlights Full HD as the most popular display resolution, with over 58% of the total. At the same time, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 is the most popular video card, accounting for roughly 6% of the total. The most popular multi-monitor resolution is 3,840 x 1,080, with slightly less than 58%.

The OXS Thunder Lite purports to deliver the "X-space Virtual Surround" tech necessary for convincing FPS gaming or content consumption in a relatively compact package thanks to a new Bass Pipe design. It also supports a range of connectivity options, comes with its own remote control and can be snapped up for just under $100 at present.

Samsung has finally released the G80SD, the latest version of the Odyssey OLED G8. A foil to other 4K and 240 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitors sold by the likes of ASUS, Dell, Gigabyte and MSI, the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) will initially be sold with a $300 gift card in some markets and a free pair of Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds in others.

The PRO MP252 E2 and PRO MP271A E2 monitors are MSI's newest monitors. They come with a 37% thinner bezel compared to last-gen models and increase the refresh rate from 100 Hz to 120 Hz.

LG has released a new OLED gaming monitor in Europe. Arriving as the UltraGear OLED 32GS95UX-B, the monitor is a regional variant of the UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE with dedicated 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz display modes.

The MSI MPG 341CQPX is one of the first examples of Samsung's new 34-inch QD-OLED panel. More of a Gen 1.5 QD-OLED panel than Gen 2.5, the new panel allows the MSI MPG 341CQPX to combine a 1440p resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate for $899.99.

MediaTek has announced that it is bringing its latest SoC for TVs to Computex 2024. The Pentonic 800 is backed to deliver up to 50% faster AI than its predecessor, which is necessary for its upgraded Super Resolution 3.0 and AI-Picture Quality features. It is also touted to support higher maximum refresh rates on a 4K screen, and could also be used to make the Wi-Fi 7 TV of the future.

It seems that Xiaomi is preparing to launch one of its first Mini LED gaming monitors globally. While the company has not revealed pricing or availability yet, full specifications for the Xiaomi Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27i can already be seen on Xiaomi's global website.

Acer has announced a new foray into the smart monitor market with a range of new 27- and 31.5-inch displays, some of which bear Nitro branding thanks to their 180Hz refresh rate spec. They are also Google TV screens for access to apps such as Netflix and YouTube, and support a productivity-friendly Multiview split-screen feature.

Xiaomi has released a new compact monitor globally. Sold for under £100 in the UK and €100 in the Eurozone, the Xiaomi Monitor A22i combines a 1080p resolution with a 75 Hz refresh rate and a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, among other features.

HP has presented an exciting monitor in the Series 7 Pro 738pu that offers plenty of space thanks to its 37.5-inch 21:9 panel and achieves a particularly high contrast ratio thanks to IPS Black. Thunderbolt 4 allows for 100 watts of power delivery and numerous connectivity possibilities.

ASUS has presented the first example of a dual display mode LCD gaming monitor. To be sold as the ROG Strix XG27UCG, the 27-inch gaming monitor will be capable of operating at 4K and 160 Hz or 1080p and 320 Hz on demand.

The AGON GAMING 27G2ZN3/BK is AOC's latest 27-inch gaming monitor. Based around a Fast VA panel, the AGON GAMING 27G2ZN3/BK combines a 1080p resolution with a 280 Hz refresh rate and 300 nits peak brightness.

MSI has quietly introduced a new version of its MAG 271QPX QD-OLED gaming monitor called the MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2. Surprisingly, the MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 is one of the first gaming monitors to feature a new and previously unannounced Gen 3 QD-OLED panel.

Gigabyte has lifted the lid on the AORUS FO27Q2, another 27-inch gaming monitor based around a Samsung Display QD-OLED panel. Seemingly, the Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q2 is a showcase for a new 1440p and 240 Hz QD-OLED panel though, which will likely be cheaper than its 360 Hz counterpart.

The LG UltraGear 48GQ900-B gaming monitor is on sale. It's currently available on the official website for $699.99, which translates to a massive $800 discount from the regular price tag. The unit comes with a 48-inch OLED panel that features a 120 Hz refresh rate, 4K resolution, Nvidia G-Sync, and AMD FreeSync.

The 27M2N5500 is Philips' latest Evnia gaming monitor. Arriving for under £250 in the UK and €300 in the Eurozone, the Philips Evnia 27M2N5500 still packs a 27-inch panel that delivers a 1440p resolution, 350 nits peak brightness with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and a 180 Hz refresh rate.

ASUS has now revealed US pricing and a release date for the first glossy WOLED gaming monitor. Arriving later this month, the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG will rival the UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE that LG has been selling since February.

LG Display quietly debuted what appears to be a new 39-inch OLED panel intended for future gaming monitors. Surprisingly, it seems that LG plans to bring META Technology 2.0 to its UltraGear OLED gaming division.

Xiaomi has offered up a new version of its 24-inch gaming monitor. Now sold as the Redmi Display G24, the gaming monitor combines a 1080p resolution with a 180 Hz refresh rate for a budget starting price.

LG has exhibited one of its forthcoming OLED panels that it intends to be used in next-generation gaming monitors. Combining a 1440p resolution and a 480 Hz refresh rate, the panel also supports LG's latest META Technology 2.0 for improved peak brightness compared to conventional WOLED and QD-OLED alternatives.

Modos has announced the pre-launch of its 13.3" e-ink Modos Paper Monitor with 60 Hz refresh rate. The main drawback of slow e-ink displays has been tackled with low-latency technology that enables smooth video playback. A separate Modos Development Kit with open-hardware and open-source software hackability will also be available.

ASUS has released the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG, a new 27-inch gaming monitor that shares its underlying WOLED panel technology with the LG UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE. However, the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG is the first of its kind to feature a glossy coating, compared to the matte coating of the LG UltraGear OLED 27GS95QE.

In the future, smartwatches may be able to produce holographic 3D effects. LG has showcased a mini display that combines OLEDoS and light field technology. Notebookcheck.com was on site for a first look, which unfortunately can only be described.

Looking Glass factory has just released two new 16- and 32-inch ‘holographic’ monitors that can display 3D content to multiple viewers at once without requiring a special glasses or headset. The monitors are largely intended for professional and commercial applications, and are available in either landscape or vertical oriented versions.

Philips has now released the Evnia 49M2C8900L, a new QD-OLED gaming monitor that serves as a cheaper alternative to the Evnia 49M2C8900. The Philips Evnia 49M2C8900L combines a quad 7.5 W speaker set-up with USB-C Power Delivery and a 144 Hz panel that delivers up to 1,000 nits peak brightness.

AOC has released a new budget gaming monitor that is available for under £140 in the UK and €180 in the Eurozone. Nonetheless, the AGON GAMING 24G4XE has a 180 Hz refresh rate, among other features.