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Monitor Reviews

Updated: Sep 26, 2023 16:27
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#1
alaScore 100

Philips Evnia 34M2C8600

34-inch ultra-wide curved QD-OLED gaming monitor with 175 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR, and infinite contrast.

6 expert reviews

#2
alaScore 99

BenQ DesignVue PD2706UA

27-inch IPS 4K monitor with wide-gamut color, HDR, professional-grade color accuracy and premium build quality.

2 expert reviews

#3
alaScore 99

Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 OLED

Corsair's 27-inch 1440p OLED computer monitor is a winner, sure to impress both console players and PC gamers for whom price matters little in the quest for incredible performance and visual clarity.

4 expert reviews

#4
alaScore 98

Dell UltraSharp U3824DW

38-inch ultra-wide productivity monitor with IPS Black technology, wide gamut color, and a powerful KVM feature with enterprise integration.

2 expert reviews

#5
alaScore 98

AOC C24G1A Gaming Monitor

24-inch FHD VA curved panel with 165 Hz, Adaptive-Sync and wide gamut color.

2 expert reviews

#6
alaScore 98

Samsung Odyssey OLED G9

It's pricey, but the slim, feature-rich Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is a feast for the eyes and the ultrawide monitor to beat for immersive PC gaming.

2 expert reviews

#7
alaScore 98

BenQ PD2706UA

The BenQ PD2706UA is a pricey 27-inch UHD productivity monitor with an ergonomically superior clamp-on stand, full sRGB color coverage, and a wide port selection.

2 expert reviews

#8
alaScore 98

BENQ Zowie XL2566K 360Hz ESports Gaming Monitor

The BenQ XL2566K is an esports gaming monitor optimized for speed. This is a 24.5 1080p 360Hz TN monitor enhanced with DyAc+ backlight strobing, one of the best blur reduction techniques available.

3 expert reviews

#9
alaScore 97

Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM OLED Gaming Monitor

27-inch OLED display with 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR, extended color and infinite contrast.

3 expert reviews

#10
alaScore 97

ViewSonic ColorPro VP16-OLED Portable Monitor

ViewSonic's ColorPro VP16-OLED renders vivid colors and deep blacks befitting its OLED panel—the first we've seen on a portable monitor.

2 expert reviews

#11
alaScore 97

Philips Momentum 279M1RV

The Philips Momentum 279M1RV is a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor with 144 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR 600, wide color gamut and Ambiglow bias lighting.

4 expert reviews

#12
alaScore 97

Alienware AW2723DF

The Alienware AW2723DF is that most typical of Alienware kit; big, brash, flashy, packed with features, very impressive and not entirely without its frustrations. The QHD resolution, Fast IPS screen makes great use of DisplayHDR tech and high refresh...

2 expert reviews

#13
alaScore 97

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 (32-inch)

“Wonderful HDR performance meets cutting-edge display tech on the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8, assuming your PC is up to the task.”

10 expert reviews

#14
alaScore 97

AOC Porsche Design Agon Pro PD32M

32-inch 4K IPS gaming monitor with 144 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR1400 and a huge color gamut

2 expert reviews

#15
alaScore 97

HP Omen 34c 34"

Great color accuracy is only really reached in Gaming mode, but the solid contrast ratio beautifully brings out details in games. Speed-wise, the fast 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time allow the OMEN 34c to easily keep up with the latest and...

3 expert reviews

#16
alaScore 97

AOC CQ27G3Z QHD

27-inch QHD VA curved gaming monitor with 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR and wide gamut color.

2 expert reviews

#17
alaScore 97

Asus ZenScreen MB16QHG Portable Monitor

Big on color and performance

2 expert reviews

#18
alaScore 97

Alienware AW3423DW 34"

This widescreen 1440p gaming monitor shows off the new panel technology by making your games look great.

16 expert reviews

#19
alaScore 96

Acer Predator X32 32-inch 4K Mini LED Gaming Monitor

160 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR, Rec.2020 color and a 576-zone Mini LED backlight

2 expert reviews

#20
alaScore 96

Alienware AW2524H 500 Hz Gaming Monitor Review

The Alienware AW2524H is a 25-inch FHD IPS gaming monitor with 500 Hz, G-Sync and HDR400.

2 expert reviews

#21
alaScore 96

Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q

“The Cooler Master GP27Q moves the bar for gaming monitors in a way few displays ever have.”

3 expert reviews

#22
alaScore 96

NZXT Canvas 27F

The NZXT Canvas 27F is a 27-inch FHD/IPS gaming monitor with 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync and HDR400.

3 expert reviews

#23
alaScore 96

Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 (49-inch)

Flight-sim and racing fans will go ga-ga over Samsung's Odyssey G9, a gaming monitor with a curved 49-inch screen that gets incredibly bright while delivering smooth motion and vivid color.

28 expert reviews

#24
alaScore 96

Samsung Odyssey Ark (55-inch)

Samsung's Odyssey Ark is a massive and marvelous curved gaming monitor packed with features sure to impress gamers all over—if they can afford it.

8 expert reviews

#25
alaScore 96

Wacom Cintiq Pro 27

The Wacom Cintiq Pro 27 is a best-in-class interactive display for digital artists and editors—the price may be sky-high, but it justifies the spend for pros tied to their pens.

2 expert reviews

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    Buying Guide

    Buying Guide - Monitors

     

    Most computer users purchase a monitor when they buy their computer, and in the case of laptops the screen is built right in. Increasingly, consumers are buying new monitors for a number of uses. Many laptop users buy a separate monitor for use at home, providing them with a better display option for movies, video games, and graphics applications. Some desktop users purchase a second monitor to allow greater productivity – the extra monitor allows more windows to be displayed simultaneously. Test drive a larger model to experience first hand the benefits of a new monitor.



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    Comparing Monitor Types & Functions

    Older CRT monitors have been almost completely phased out, and the market is currently dominated by LCD technology (liquid crystal display), which offer distinct advantages over the older models in terms of price, resolution, and energy efficiency. Plasma display technology has begun to enter the field, but the advantages in display quality are balanced by additional size and energy usage.

    Some of today's monitors are HDTV capable, a definite necessity for consumers who use their monitors to watch DVDs and full-motion video, or play video games. These models may even have television tuners built-in, adding to their versatility. More expensive monitors feature built-in speakers to optimize the audio environment. This is particularly useful for gamers and musicians with a laptop, who use the monitor for home computing applications.

    What to Look for in a Monitor

    Screen Size: This is the most critical factor to consider when purchasing a monitor for the overwhelming majority of consumers. Graphics professionals, gamers, and users who enjoy movies and full-motion video will appreciate the convenience of larger monitors, those of 22” and above. Anyone will notice the welcome difference in productivity and ease-of-use provided by a monitor upgrade from the common 15-17” range to the increasingly popular 19-24” range. At the higher end of the market, plasma HDTV models up to 52” that are indistinguishable from televisions are available.

    Aspect Ratio: Although some people are still using traditional 5:4 monitor when surf on the internet, the vast majority of monitors available for purchase today that feature an aspect ratio of 16:9 or 16:10 are dominating the market, because most consumers want to keep pace with gaming and movie display standards that have trended toward an increased horizontal component.

    Response Time: This property measures how quickly the monitor's pixels can change from one color to the next. In theory, a low response time signifies an LCD with minimal motion artifacts in moving images. A rapid response time eliminates image ghosting and delivers a crisper picture. Obviously, this is of crucial importance to gamers, movie watchers, and consumers with high-end graphics applications, who should select a model that delivers a response time of 8ms (milliseconds) or better.

    Brightness: Measured in candelas, 200cd/m2 is the brightness standard for LCD monitors, and will prove more than acceptable for almost all applications. High-end gamers might desire additional brightness, which allows for greater contrast and distinction in the range of details.

    LED Backlight: Today, monitors with LED backlight, have been quickly gaining popularity. LED backlit monitors have high color gamuts and provide more accurate colors, they are always superthin and have lower power consumption. LED backlights take less of a toll on the environment when it's time to dispose of them.

    Displayport: When looking through the monitor’s specs, you should check out if it has a DVI input. The DVI interface (or the DVI-compatible HDMI) is currently available on all discrete and on many integrated graphics cards. Compared to an analog interface, it guarantees a sharp and high-quality picture. An HDMI connection is used to connect the display to a high-definition source, such as a Blu-ray player or video game system. HDMI connections have become more common recently. If you're planning to use your monitor as a television, this is an essential feature.

    Popular Monitor Brands

    There are numerous popular brands of monitors, and many manufacturers have staked a claim to a specific portion of the market. Acer, as it has done with it's netbook and laptop offerings, has focused on affordability above all else – their models lack many luxury add-ons, but offer the best performance for your dollar. Asus and ViewSonic feature mid-range monitors that offer buyers a little bit of everything. Samsung and LG have focused on the higher end of the market, and their models are loaded with the bells and whistles that advanced users demand.

     

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