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Both covered by a three-year OLED burn-in warranty, the recently unveiled 32-inch Alienware AW3225QF (curved) and 27-inch AW2725DF (flat) should arrive in January 2024 if everything goes as planned. According to their makers, they are the world's first 4K and 360 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitors.

Wacom is expanding its range of graphic tablets with integrated displays with two more models. Compared to the Cintiq Pro 27, these are significantly more compact and are thus also aimed at people who either want to use their system semi-mobile - or do not have enough space or even financial resources.

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (who has a somewhat reputable track record), Apple is set to release a 32-inch iMac with a Mini-LED display in 2025. This is in addition to a rumored refresh of the 24-inch iMac, which is expected to launch sometime next year.

AOC has presented the CU34G3X, a 34-inch curved gaming monitor. The AOC CU34G3X outputs at 1440p, 180 Hz and has a 1500R curvature, among other features.

With a 4K resolution, 120 Hz refresh, and a rich set of smart features — including Alexa support — the LG C3 smart TV is available on Amazon for less than US$1,000. Thanks to a generous 23% discount, the OLED42C3PUA model's first drop below the aforementioned threshold takes its price to US$921.48.

MSI has released the MAG 323UPF, a 32-inch gaming monitor with a Rapid IPS panel. The MSI MAG 323UPF outputs natively at 4K with a 160 Hz refresh rate, plus 600 nits peak brightness and a USB Type-C port that supports 90 W charging, among other features.

Samsung's 27-inch ViewFinity S80TB monitor (model S27B804TGN) recently dropped to US$329.99 on Amazon US. It features a 4K UHD IPS panel with 10-bit color depth and has a couple of Thunderbolt 4 ports with up to 90 W of power delivery, allowing users to daisy chain a second monitor.

Cooler Master has showcased the GM2711S, a forthcoming 1440p gaming monitor that spans 27-inches across. Not only does the Cooler Master GM2711S have a 180 Hz refresh rate, but it also relies upon Advanced Reflectionless Technology (ART), a combination of anti-glare and anti-reflection treatments designed by AUO.

The GM34-CWQ2 is one of three new gaming monitors that Cooler Master has presented. As its name suggests, the GM34-CWQ2 measures 34-inches across, has a curved finish and a 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio.

JBD's red and blue MicroLEDs have a maximum brightness of 1 million nits, yet the green MicroLEDs are even brighter at 5 million nits. Such RGB pixel matrixes are currently used only for AR glasses and micro projectors.

With a list price of US$2,699.99 and an all-time high price on Amazon of US$3,499.99, the behemothic Samsung Odyssey Ark carrying the model name S55BG970NN is now available for US$1,999. This deal is not far from the all-time low of US$1,883.92, but is almost US$500 down from the average price of US$2,460.82.

Although over US$200 above its lowest Amazon price, which was reached on November 21, 2022, the massive 49-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NA curved gaming monitor with 240 Hz refresh and 1 ms response time is now available for an attractive US$1,390.28. This is 37% down from the US$2,199 list price.

Further details of the Cooler Master Tempest GP2711 gaming monitor have been released. The 27-in display has a VA panel with Mini LED technology, producing up to 600 nits brightness. Other features include a QHD resolution with a 165 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support.

Lenovo has revealed the Legion R27fc-30, a new curved gaming monitor. The 27-in display has a VA panel with a 1080p resolution, up to 280Hz refresh rate and a 3,000:1 contrast ratio. Other features include a pair of built-in speakers and support for HDR10, NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync.

ASUS is moving closer to selling the ROG Swift Pro PG248QP, a gaming monitor based around an Esports TN panel. Peaking at 540 Hz, the ROG Swift Pro PG248QP also boasts impressive colour accuracy, factory calibration and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification.

The G32CQ5P is a new curved gaming monitor produced by MSI. Available only with a 31.5-inch panel, the MSI G32CQ5P also has a 1440p resolution, a 170 Hz refresh rate and a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, among other features.

The Hongo is one of the largest and cheapest portable monitors you can get right now and the smooth 100 Hz native refresh rate is icing on the cake.

Introduced just in time for last year's winter shopping spree, the Deco Gear View220 is a 35-inch curved gaming monitor with 3,440 X 1,440 pixels, 120 Hz refresh, and 1 ms MPRT. With a list price of US$409.99, it is now down by 27%, so it can be acquired for a wallet-friendly sum of US$299.99.

Lenovo has introduced an upgraded ThinkCentre M90a Pro Gen 4 AIO PC featuring up to Intel 13th gen Core i9 vPro and optional Nvidia RTX 4050 Laptop GPU. The AIO boasts several security features including human presence detection via a radar module embedded in the webcam.

AOC has presented the AGON CG27G2S/BK, a 27-inch gaming monitor with a curved VA panel. Available later this month for under £250, the AOC AGON CG27G2S/BK has a 1500R curvature, 4 ms response times GtG and a 165 Hz refresh rate.

Although it only has a refresh rate of 75 Hz and 1,920 X 1,080 pixels, the Acer Nitro XZ320QR bih is a popular curved gaming monitor in the budget market. With a list price of US$229.99, this 31.5-inch monitor with AMD FreeSync support is now down to US$169.99, thanks to a 26% discount.

The Xiaomi Curved Gaming Monitor 30" is now on sale in the UK and Spain, with discounts for early customers. The device has a 21:9 aspect ratio, 200 Hz refresh rate and WFHD resolution. The curved screen has gaming features like support for AMD FreeSync Premium and a Low Blue Light mode.

Micro LEDs are similar to OLEDs in that they can offer near-infinite contrast ratios, but, unlike OLEDs, the screens are not hindered by auto brightness limiters, allowing for 2,000 nit peak brightness full-field. This technology is also modular, so it could scale to different sizes and ratios. However, the relatively big pixel pitch recommends it for 100-inch+ screens.

ASUS has unleashed the TUF Gaming VG249QL3A, a 23.8-inch gaming monitor that relies on a Fast IPS panel. According to ASUS, the TUF Gaming VG249QL3A delivers a 180 Hz refresh rate with 1 ms response times, as well as a 1080p resolution and 350 nits peak brightness.

Acer has launched the Nitro XV282K V3, a new mid-sized gaming monitor with a 4K resolution and 150 Hz refresh rate. Available now in the US, the gaming monitor also has modern I/O and retails for less than US$450.

Introduced in June 2022, the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 curved gaming monitor is often available on Amazon for the full list price of US$1,499.99. Thankfully, the ongoing 33% discount takes it down to US$999.99, not far from the all-time low US$979.99, reached at the end of last year.

Acer has released the Nitro XZ320QK P3, a US$499.99 gaming monitor with a 4K resolution and a 165 Hz refresh rate. The Nitro XZ320QK P3 also has a 1500R curvature, modern I/O and good colour accuracy, among other features.

AOC has unveiled the GAMING 16G3, a 15.6-inch portable monitor with a 1080p resolution and a 144 Hz refresh rate. Available later this month for £249.99, the AOC GAMING 16G3 also has micro HDMI and USB Type-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) inputs, among other features.

Acer has released the Nitro XV242F in China, where it sells for CNY 3,999 (~US$550). The Acer Nitro XV242F has a 24-inch TN panel with a 1080p resolution, VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and a monster 540 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

Advertised as a 32-inch 4K UHD curved monitor with ultra-thin bezels for general use, the Dell S3221QS comes with built-in stereo speakers, AMD FreeSync support, as well as adjustable height and tilt alongside support for VESA mounts. The discounted price of US$329.99 is Amazon's lowest in the last 30 days (down from US$399.99).

Philips is now selling the 27E2F7901, a 27-inch monitor with a 4K and 60 Hz panel. The Philips 27E2F7901 also has plenty of ports high colour accuracy, and is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified.

Now listed by Dell US for the same price, the S3422DWG curved gaming monitor is down by 30% on Amazon, so those interested can acquire it from both sources at US$349.99. In Amazon's case, however, the list price of this 34-inch monitor with 144 Hz refresh and 3,440 X 1,440 pixels is US$499.99.

The ViewSonic VG3419C is a new gaming monitor equipped with a 34-inch VA panel that outputs at 1440p and 120 Hz. The VG3419C also has a 1500R curvature, a USB hub and three video inputs, among other features.

TCL's IFA 2023 booth is replete with unusual and cutting-edge display technology, including the latest CSOT prototypes hinting at a future with devices such as 17-inch foldable laptops. The first-gen NXTPAPER display smartphones, on the other hand, are market-ready, touted to deliver the most eye health-friendly, non-glossy experience in a sub-7-inch form-factor for the first time.

The successor of the Samsung Odyssey G9, namely the Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC with model number LS49CG954SNXZ arrived earlier this year and is now down to US$1,599.99 on both Amazon and Samsung US (from US$1,799.99 list price). On Amazon, this price tag is also the lowest in the last 30 days.

Lenovo has introduced its first glass-free 3D monitor at IFA 2023. The ThinkVision 27 3D enables professionals to view their content in 3D without having to wear cumbersome glasses. The monitor supports up to 4K resolution in 2D mode and a 3D resolution of 1920 x 2160 together with a host of connectivity options.

ViewSonic has released the VX2776-2K-OLED in China, a 26.5-inch gaming monitor equipped with a 1440p OLED panel. The ViewSonic also has a 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.3 ms response times and high DCI-P3 colour space coverage, among other features.

Amazon-owned online retailer Woot is selling a variety of Xgimi projectors for up to 38% off. The sale includes projectors ranging from the basic portable MoGo Pro up to the high-end Aura 4K Ultra Short Throw projector.

Aimed at multimedia consumption and office work, the Dell S3422DW is a curved monitor introduced in June 2021. Its highlights include a 4 ms GtG response time and 100 Hz refresh rate and, thanks to a 21% discount, it currently goes for US$379.99 — the lowest price it had on Amazon in the last 30 days.

LG US has just augmented its UltraGear series of gaming monitors with new variants, two of which have 27-inch screens and one of which is 32 inches. Of those, the 27GR83Q-B has a 240Hz refresh rate, whereas the 27GR93Q-B and 32GR83Q-B are 144Hz. Nevertheless, all three are touted as "battlefield centerpieces" with AMD FreeSync Premium, 1ms latencies and offers of 30% off their RRPs with free fast shipping for a limited time.

With a generous 38-inch IPS curved panel (2300R curve), the Alienware AW3821DW provides a VESA DisplayHDR 600-compliant visual experience and features G-Sync Ultimate support. This monitor with 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time is now 24% off on Amazon, so it goes for US$959.98 instead of US$1,259.99.

The Alienware AW2524HF is Dell's second attempt at releasing a 500 Hz gaming monitor. While the Alienware AW2524HF shares many of the same core features as the Alienware AW2524H, the Alienware AW2524HF is significantly cheaper than its namesake and supports AMD FreeSync Premium instead of NVIDIA's alternatives.

Philips has announced the Evnia 49M2C8900, a rival to the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD. Equipped with a 49-inch QD-OLED panel, the Evnia 49M2C8900 has a 1440p resolution, a 240 Hz refresh rate and modern I/O. Philips has revealed pricing and availability for its new ultra-wide gaming monitor too.

The Odyssey Ark (G97NC) is a modest update on last year's model. Allegedly launching in October, the new Odyssey Ark adds DisplayPort 1.4 and a KVM switch, among other changes.

Samsung has finally released the Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC, a 57-inch gaming monitor that it announced in January 2023. The Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC is already available to order in Europe and the UK, where it retails for €2,499 and £2,199, respectively. US residents must wait until October before they can pre-order the US$2,499 gaming monitor, though.

With a 3-side virtually borderless design and a stand with adjustable height, pivot, and tilt, the 27-inch LG Ultragear 27GP850-B sports 2,560 X 1,440 pixels, 1 ms reponse time, and a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz. Thanks to a 30% discount, it can be purchased on Amazon for US$299.99 instead of US$429.99.

ASUS has now confirmed pricing for the ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD, a gaming monitor that the company debuted in May. The company has also revealed a rough release window for the ultra-wide gaming monitor, which is much earlier than any of the company's other new ROG Swift OLED gaming monitors.

ASUS has brought several gaming monitors to Gamescom 2023, including the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM. According to ASUS, the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM is the world's first 4K OLED gaming monitor that also has a 240 Hz refresh rate. ASUS has revealed a release window for the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM too, plus a few other specifications.

ASUS has announced the ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM, one of several gaming monitors shown by the company today at Gamescom 2023. Based around a bright OLED panel, the ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM also has an 800R curvature, a 1440p native resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

With a 2,560 X 1,080 pixels and a 29.5-inch VA panel with 1500R curve, the Acer Nitro XZ306C Xwmiiiphx also delivers up to 200 Hz refresh and a minimum response rate of 1 ms. Bundled alongside HDMI and DP cables, it is now down by 37% and goes for a 30-day-low US$219.99 instead of Amazon's list price of US$349.99.