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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.

The ASRock Phantom Gaming PGO27QFS2A is a forthcoming OLED gaming monitor that will operate natively at 1440p and 240 Hz. ASRock has confirmed several other details too, including VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certification and HDMI 2.1 connectivity, among other features.

ASRock has previewed the Phantom Gaming PGO270W2A, a 27-inch gaming monitor. Built around what could be a Samsung Display QD-OLED panel like the Dell Alienware AW2725DF, MSI MAG 271QPX, and MSI MPG 271QRX, the ASRock Phantom Gaming PGO270W2A will be available later this year sporting a 1440p resolution and a 360 Hz refresh rate.

The PGO34QRT2A is another ASRock gaming monitor that sits within its Phantom Gaming brand. Sporting a 1440p and 240 Hz OLED panel, the ASRock Phantom Gaming PGO34QRT2A is also VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certified, has three video outputs and could be the first example of an upcoming Samsung Display QD-OLED panel.

The PG27FFX2A is one of several upcoming 27-inch gaming monitors that ASRock intends to sell under with Phantom Gaming branding. However, it is the only one that delivers a 520 Hz refresh rate across its 1080p IPS panel. Other highlights include 90% DCI-P3 colour space coverage and 400 nits peak brightness, plus a pair of HDMI 2.1 ports.

The MSI MPG 272QPX is one of the first monitors that combines 1440p and 500 Hz visuals with 1,152 Mini LED backlights across a 27-inch display. Based around an IPS panel that also delivers 0.5 ms GtG response times, the MSI MPG 272QPX has plenty of modern connectivity options, too.

ViewSonic has launched the VX2758-4K-PRO-2, a 27-inch gaming monitor reliant on a Fast IPS panel that delivers 1 ms GtG response times. The ViewSonic VX2758-4K-PRO-2 has started life in China, where it retails for under ~$250 at current exchange rates.

AOC has now released the AGON AG275QZW, starting in China. Available in an eye-catching white finish, the AGON AG275QZW combines a 27-inch and 1440p IPS monitor with various features, including four video connections and a USB hub.

Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi G34WQ, a new 34-inch curved gaming monitor that outputs natively at 1440p. Sporting a 21:9 aspect ratio and a 1500R curvature, the Xiaomi Redmi G34WQ also has four video connections and delivers a 180 Hz refresh rate, all for a budget price tag.

RedMagic has finally released the Realm, a massive curved gaming monitor based around a Samsung Display QD-OLED panel. Mirroring competitors from AOC, ASUS, Philips and MSI, the RedMagic Realm outputs at 1440p, 240 Hz and is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified.

TCL claims to have practically soaked up the industry recognition and accolades as a result of its CES 2024 exhibition. The OEM showcased a wide variety of products that have subsequently been showered in awards, not the least of which are its new flagship 115-in mini-LED TV. TCL's latest AR glasses, NXTPAPER tablets and other displays have also attracted potentially meaningful appreciation during the Las Vegas event.

BOE's latest Las Vegas outing demonstrates its latest cutting-edge display prototypes, and is also the first to draw attention to the brands under which it will be selling such products in markets such as the United States. For example, its line of foldable OLED products - such as the new ambi-sliding flexible display - will be handled by f-OLED, whereas others such as the curved 27-inch 4K Mini LED monitor is part of the OEM's α-MLED division.

The display tech OEM BOE has a 2024 car as part of its Las Vegas exhibition, and for good reason. The Geely Galaxy E8 boasts the world's first 45-inch 8K borderless smart dashboard, rated to cater to the most pressing need of both driver and front-seat passenger simultaneously. Furthermore, BOE is also demonstrating the screen's even higher-res, more responsive Oxide Mini LED successor with custom curved glass from Corning.

The KYY solution gives users the option to connect with just a single USB-C cable for both power and video. To avoid draining the laptop battery, however, users can also choose to power the two monitors with a USB-C AC adapter.

Samsung Display is addressing one of the biggest problems with contemporary folding phones at its 2024 CES showcase. It also showed off a 360-degree In&Out Flip folding phone prototype, slide-out tablet screens, and more durable, waterproof folding hinges.

HP has introduced the Omen Transcend 32, another QD-OLED gaming monitor like those announced by Alienware, Gigabyte and MSI. Supposedly, the HP Omen Transcend 32 has a few tricks up its sleeve, including a quad-speaker array and a bounty of USB ports.

MSI has previewed the MEG 321URX before its spring 2024 launch. While the MEG 321URX is another of MSI's QD-OLED monitors, it adds various AI features designed to improve in-game competitiveness thanks to an onboard AI processor.

Gigabyte has lifted the lid on various new gaming monitors. The AORUS FO27Q3, AORUS FO32U2, AORUS MO34WQC and AORUS MO34WQC2 will all be available later this year with varying OLED panels from LG Display and Samsung Display.

Gigabyte has presented the AORUS FO32U2P during CES 2024, one of many new gaming monitors based around Samsung Display's latest 31.5-inch QD-OLED. While the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P matches the Alienware AW3225QF and others with a 4K resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate, it also is the world's first to offer full-bandwidth DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity.

The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM joins its 34-inch cousin that was announced last year with which it shares most of the spec sheet. Asus says that the PG39WCDM is the most curved ROG monitor with its 800R curvature, and that this ensures all pixels are equidistant from the eyes at a distance of 80 cm.