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LG has announced European pricing for B3, C3, G3 and Z3 OLED Smart TVs. Ranging from under €2,000 to nearly €30,000, LG's OLED TVs for 2023 offer 42-inch to 88-inch screen sizes and HDMI 2.1a connectivity, among other features. LG has also revealed how much its new QNED Smart TVs will cost in the Eurozone too.

Lenovo has announced its newest ThinkCentre Tiny-in-One (TIO) Gen 5 monitor at MWC 2023. It is available in two configurations (21.5-in/23-in) with an FHD (1,920 x 1,080) LCD panel, one DP 1.4 port, one HDMI 1.4 port, and an integrated webcam. It goes on sale in August 2023, starting at €299 (US$316).

LG arguably makes some of the best OLED smart TVs in the market. Even if you haven't heard of Innocn, their latest 48-inch monitor sources LG for the underlying OLED panel to give a very similar viewing experience.

The LG 32UQ750-W has been discounted for the first time. The monitor has a 4K resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate, 90% DCI-P3 colour space coverage and offers 400 nits peak brightness, among other features. Typically, the LG 32UQ750-W retails for nearly US$700, but its first deal takes it below US$600.

Mini-LED monitors are still on the pricey side, but the 32-inch Innocn 32M2V is currently one of the least expensive you can find in its size category with most of the features we've come to expect from a high-end gaming monitor.

ASUS has showcased the ROG Strix XG27AQMR, a 27-inch gaming monitor that succeeds the ROG Strix XG27AQM. Based around a 1440p panel, the ROG Strix XG27AQMR offers VESA DisplayHDR certification and a 300 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

Amazon US and LG have discounted the UltraGear 27GP950-B, a 27-inch gaming monitor that outputs at 4K, 160 Hz, is VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified and has HDMI 2.1 ports. The UltraGear 27GP950-B is now available at over a US$250 discount, which represents a 28% saving on its MSRP.

With a list price of US$449.99, Dell's Alienware AW2523HF gaming monitor delivers a set of highlights targeting the esports gaming community, such as 360 Hz refresh, 0.5 ms response time, an integrated headphone hanger, and a stand designed to avoid cable entanglement. Now, it can be acquired for a wallet-friendly US$299.99.

The monitor attaches directly to the console and it even includes a handy remote control and two HDMI ports for added versatility. At US$360, however, it's still a bit pricey.

Released back in mid-2020, the 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 remains an interesting choice in 2023 as well. This WQHD curved gaming monitor with a 240 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time supports both G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro. The ongoing 29% discount takes the US$699.99 list price down to US$499.99.

The Acer Nitro XFA253Q has received a 27% discount on its list price. Available as only a 24.5-inch monitor, the Nitro XFA253Q has a 240 Hz refresh rate, a 1080p resolution and 1 ms response times.

Philips has brought the Evnia 34M2C8600 to market, four months after presenting the curved monitor. The Evnia 34M2C8600 has a QD-OLED panel that operates at 1440p and 175 Hz, among other features.

Philips has started selling the Evnia 42M2N8900, its flagship gaming monitor. Equipped with a large OLED panel, the Evnia 42M2N8900 has a 4K resolution, a 138 Hz refresh rate and excellent colour accuracy. Philips has equipped the monitor with modern I/O too, including HDMI 2.1 and USB Type-C ports.

The 45B1U6900C and 45B1U6900CH are two new ultra-wide monitors. Fundamentally identical, the monitors have 44.5-inch panels with 1500R curvature and 1440p resolutions. The latter throws a Windows Hello-certified webcam and a noise-cancelling microphone into the mix though, making it a better candidate for professional use.

With a list price of US$1,299.99, the LG UltraGear 32GQ950-B is a gaming monitor compatible with both NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. Its highlights include VESA DisplayHDR 1000 compliance, 1 ms response time, 144 Hz refresh, and a new price of US$996.99, which is the result of a generous 23% discount.

Offering a generous 43-inch diagonal, the NVIDIA G-Sync compatible Gigabyte Aorus FV43U monitor targets gamers with a fast response time of 1 ms, 144 Hz refresh rate, and a typical brightness of 300 nits. While Amazon shows a list price of US$1,099.99, it is now down to US$699.99, thanks to a 36% discount.

Released at the end of July 2020, the Dell S2721QS is a popular 27-inch 4K UHD ultra-thin bezel monitor that sports an IPS panel with 99% sRGB color gamut, AMD FreeSync support, built-in dual 3 W speakers, and more. The US$329.99 Amazon list price has dropped below the US$250 threshold thanks to a 24% discount.

The no-frills monitor doesn't offer much in the way of auxiliary features, but that has allowed for a cheaper and more affordable 4K monitor with excellent >90 percent DCI-P3 colors to boot.

Amazon and Samsung have discounted the Odyssey Ark, the latter's premier gaming monitor. Now available for under US$2,000, the Odyssey Ark has a 55-inch Mini LED panel, HDMI 2.1 connectivity and a 165 Hz refresh rate, among other features.

Offering both NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium support, the 28-inch Samsung Odyssey G70A 4K UHD LED gaming monitor has a 144 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms GtG response time, and delivers a DisplayHDR 400-level visual experience. The 25% ongoing discount takes the US$799.99 list price down to US$599.99.

OWC touts its new Thunderbolt Go as the most agile and versatile dock of its type, as it connects directly to AC without the usual need for a bulky adapter. It supports 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet as well as "full-featured" USB type-C ports backed to convert even a compatible tablet into a dual-monitor, PC-like experience. It is available from now, with the possibility of a mild discount to celebrate its release to pre-order.

With a list price of US$399.99, the AMD FreeSync Premium-certified BenQ Mobiuz EX2710Q is a generous multimedia package that includes a 1440p 165 Hz IPS display and a 2 X 2 W + 5 W 2.1 audio system. It comes with a 3-year limited warranty and the ongoing 25% discount takes its price down to US$299.99.

With a whopping list price of no less than US$2,999.99 and features like hardware color calibration and True 10-bit color, the LG UltraFine OLED Pro 27EP950-B monitor targets the professional audience. Now, a generous discount of 40% brings this piece of hardware down to US$1,796.99, its lowest price on Amazon in 30 days.

The monitor is one of the least expensive for the screen size and resolution. It may not be 1440p, but casual gamers, editors, and office users should still find it sufficient for most daily tasks especially considering the price.

Samsung has launched the S95C, a 77-inch and QD-OLED Smart TV. Available in the US, the Smart TV retails for US$4,499.99 with a 4K native resolution, a 144 Hz overclockable refresh rate and a 2,000-nit panel.

Samsung has started selling the Odyssey Neo G7 43" in Europe. Also known as the Odyssey Neo G7 G70NC, the monitor combines a 43-inch Mini LED panel with a 144 Hz refresh rate and a 4K native resolution. Samsung has cut the monitor's price at launch and is even throwing in a complimentary pair of Galaxy Buds2 Pro earbuds.

LG has made the UltraGear 27GR95QE-B available to pre-order in the UK. With its price set at £998.99, the UltraGear 27GR95QE-B is the world's first gaming monitor to feature an OLED panel that operates at 240 Hz. The UltraGear 27GR95QE-B combines its high refresh rate with a 1440p resolution.

Dell's most affordable Quantum-Dot OLED gaming monitor comes with a 165Hz refresh rate and has now gone on sale at the company's official online store, where the Alienware AW3423DWF can be ordered for US$990 by using a certain coupon code.

Hisense now claims to have shipped the most units of any brand in the global TV market. These figures, which apply to the month of December 2022, have also apparently helped propel the brand to #2 in terms of market share over the past year. Hisense also attributes its success to its sponsorship of the recent FIFA World Cup event.

Released at the end of March 2022 alongside the 32-inch UltraSharp U3223QE as the first two monitors to feature LG's IPS Black technology which provides a contrast ratio of 2000:1, the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE is now available on Amazon for US$518.00. This is the result of a 34% discount on the US$779.99 list price.

With highlights like 1 ms response time, 165 Hz refresh, AMD FreeSync Premium, as well as Eye Saver Mode, the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G32A gaming monitor has a list price of US$329.99. Now, both Amazon and Samsung US have it on sale with similar discounts that push the price below the US$250 mark.

Dell has previewed the Alienware 500Hz Gaming Monitor again ahead of next week's release in China. The 500 Hz gaming monitor will also be available next month in North America, where it will arrive with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and plenty of I/O, among other features.

Spectrum, the "crowd-designed" monitor originally from Eve Devices, is now available as a display with a 4K/144Hz configuration. This variant is now offered at US$300 off its regular price. Its maker touts it as offering an "unparalleled" gaming experience, a glare-free coating included, although there are potential caveats involved in this deal.

AOC has introduced the P3 series, a new suite of professional monitors. The AOC P3 series will be available next month in 24-inch, 27-inch and 34-inch sizes with flat and curved panels. The series peaks with the AOC CU34P3CV, a 1440p and 100 Hz monitor with a 1500R curvature.

The Samsung S95B QD-OLED TV, one of the best smart TVs money can buy, is on sale at Best Buy. Its 55-inch variant can be had for US$1,450, and the 65-inch version for US$1,800.

With a list price of US$499.99, the 34-inch LG 34WQ60C-B.AUS Curved UltraWide monitor is now at the lowest price in 30 days. Thanks to the ongoing 41% discount, Amazon has it for sale at just US$296.99. This monitor features HDR10, AMD FreeSync Premium, OnScreen Control, sRGB 99% color gamut, Dual Controller, and much more.

Samsung presents its first 43-inch gaming monitor with Mini-LED technology. The Odyssey Neo G7 integrates a 4K panel with 144 Hz refresh rate and is compatible with the FreeSync Premium Pro standard. It can double up as a TV with Smart Hub functionality and two 20 W speakers.

Best Buy has the 75-inch TCL Class 5-Series 4K TV for US$400 off against the normal retail price of US$1,100. The TCL 75S555 is quite well rated with an average rating of 4.5 stars on Best Buy and a mixed usage rating of 8 out of 10 from RTINGs.

Amazon US and LG have reduced the UltraGear 48GQ900, the latter's flagship OLED gaming monitor. The UltraGear 48GQ900 has a 47.5-inch OLED panel that resolves at 4K, up to 138 Hz and has three HDMI 2.1 ports, among other features.

Thanks to a more lenient HDMI licensing administration policy, TV makers can now advertise HDMI 2.1 compatibility, even if some TV ports are actually HDMI 2.0 without 48 Gbps speeds. Only LG and Samsung offer 4x HDMI 2.1 ports on this year's OLED models, while other top brands like Sony and Panasonic are still limited to only two HDMI 2.1 ports.

Amazon US has decided to slash prices for recent premium Samsung Smart TVs. The retailer has included the LS03B, Q80B, QN85B, QN90B, and S95B, with discounts ranging from a few hundred dollars to 40% of the Smart TV's list price.

ViewSonic has announced that it will unveil a new 5K display as a headline act at its Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) showcase. The massive, business-grade display can be written or drawn on as well as show 105 inches of visual content. It will be joined by even bigger LED displays, some of which have upgraded to flexible displays, and ultra-bright projectors at the conference.

ViewSonic's latest VG56V Series of monitors come with their own pop-up cameras for a new perspective on pro-grade remote conferencing. The OEM asserts that their new front-facing "docking" web-cams improve on user security as well as enhance how they present themselves during online meetings. The new displays also support USB type-C, DisplayPort and giga connectivity.

With a list price of US$339.99, the Lenovo Legion Y25-25 is now available on Amazon for US$269. This 24.5-inch FHD gaming monitor sports a 240 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium compatibility, as well as a 99% sRGB color gamut. It also has a hook for headphones and 4 X USB 3.2 ports.

Philips is finally ready to start selling the Evnia 27M2C5500W, one of its first Evnia series gaming monitors. The Evnia 27M2C5500W outputs natively at 2.5K and 240 Hz with 1 ms response times, among other features.

The LG UltraGear 27GL83A-B 1440p 27-inch monitor is now available on Amazon with a US$50 discount. Among other niceties, the display boasts a 144 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms Gray-to-Gray response time, and support for VRR. The monitor is extremely well-reviewed on Amazon with more than 9,900 reviews resulting in an average rating of 4.7/5 stars.

Amazon US has reduced the HP X27q, a 27-inch IPS gaming monitor with a 2.5K native resolution and 165 Hz refresh rate. Currently available at a 30% discount, the HP X27q also offers 400 nits peak brightness, an adjustable stand and a choice of DisplayPort or HDMI ports.

Acer has introduced the Nitro XV5, a gaming monitor series that will combine modern connectivity standards with fast and high-resolution panels. The Nitro XV5 series will launch within the next few months with 200 Hz refresh rates and HDMI 2.1 ports, among other ports.