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The VX2781-4K-PRO-6 is ViewSonic's latest 27-inch monitor. While not available just yet, the company has confirmed all specifications, including the presence of a 4K IGZO IPS and 165 Hz panel.

LG has now started selling four new 240 Hz OLED gaming monitors. Starting with the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE as the cheapest model at $1,299.99, the new options include the UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE, the first monitor to be released with 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz display modes.

The UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor (U3425WE) has launched globally, having been presented shortly before CES 2024. Dell has lopped off $200 between the monitor's announcement and release, bringing the U3425WE to almost $800 in the process.

The UltraSharp U4025QW is now available to purchase globally. The new 40-inch curved monitor has arrived for much less than Dell had previously announced too, albeit without any hardware changes to reflect its reduced launch pricing.

HP has revealed new details about the Omen Transcend 32, its 32-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 4K resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate. While HP advertises the monitor as being DisplayPort 2.1 compatible, it lacks the high-bandwidth support of its main rival, the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P.

While Samsung US has no units left, Amazon has a solid stock of Odyssey G93SC QD-OLED curved gaming monitors available. Even better, a generous 31% discount brings the 49-inch display down to $1,099.99 from the $1,599.99 list price (the average price of $1,411.95 should also be taken into account).

LG has revealed US pricing for the UltraGear OLED 45GS95QE, a new 21:9 OLED gaming monitor that also has an 800R curvature. The LG UltraGear OLED 45GS95QE succeeds last year's UltraGear OLED 45GR95QE with a 1440p resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

LG has now listed the UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE on its website, confirming US pricing in the process. The LG UltraGear OLED 39GS95QE appears set to arrive in the US first with a 1440p resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate and a modest USB hub.

LG has now revealed launch pricing for the UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE, a monitor that won an Innovation Award at last month's CES 2024 conference. The UltraGear OLED 34GS95QE is cheaper than many of LG's other new UltraGear OLED gaming monitors, although it still exceeds $1,000.

LG has beat ASUS to the punch by announcing launch pricing for its 4K/240 Hz and 1080p/480 Hz gaming monitor. Arriving soon as the UltraGear OLED 32GS95UE, the 31.46-inch gaming monitor only has the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP for competition so far.

The KTC M27T20 brings mini-LED and HDR1000 features to much more affordable price levels than before. It cuts some corners, however, and the settings require a lot of tuning for optimal colors and black levels.

BenQ may have announced the Zowie XL2586X late last year, but it has been quiet about its availability since. Based on a new review video, the company is no closer to releasing the 540 Hz gaming monitor though, despite its impressive feature set.

CheckMag At CES 2024 both LG and Samsung showed off their latest OLED monitors. With OLED monitors reaching up to 4K or more with 144 Hz refresh rates around the corner is it worth the wait?

Lenovo has refreshed its portable monitor offering, the ThinkVision M14T Gen 2 at MWC 2024. The ThinkVision M14T Gen 2 now comes with a touchscreen and includes a digital pen in the box. Lenovo has also improved the monitor's ergonomics with a wider tilt angle and the ability to pivot perpendicularly.

Gigabyte has finally shared full product details for the AORUS FO27Q3, a month after bringing the 27-inch gaming monitor to CES 2024 in Las Vegas. The Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 sports a 1440p and 360 Hz QD-OLED panel, which it complements with four video connections and a host of USB ports, among other features.

The AORUS FO32U2 is one of Gigabyte's latest gaming monitors. Seemingly adjunct to the AORUS FO32U2P, the AORUS FO32U2 lacks its sibling's high-bandwidth DisplayPort 2.1 port while retaining a 240 Hz and 4K panel that measures 31.5-inches across.

Gigabyte has now fully detailed the AORUS FO32U2P, one of several OLED gaming monitors revealed last month during CES 2024. The Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P comes with numerous ports, including a pair of DisplayPort 2.1 connections that support the high-bandwidth UHBR 20 standard.

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.