In this article, you will find the latest news regarding monitor panel development by the four biggest monitor panel manufacturers, which include LG, Samsung, AU Optronics, and Innolux.

We’ll also add all new and exciting monitors that get announced. Feel free to bookmark this page to always stay on track with the latest monitor releases and news.

Keep in mind that the dates in the tables below imply when the said panel should go into mass production and that these dates may change.

For news regarding OLED monitors, check out our dedicated article about OLED panels.

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Samsung

AU Optronics

Mini-LED Technology

The mini-LED technology shouldn’t be confused with the micro-LED technology.

In short, miniLED panels are improved versions of LED-backlight displays with higher contrast ratio and faster response time speeds, whereas microLED is similar to OLED as it produces its own light but it’s also brighter and more stable.

AUO Mini-LED Panel Expected Release Date Monitor Name 32” 4K IPS FALD H2 2019 ASUS ProArt PA32UCX 27” 4K IPS FALD N/A ASUS ProArt PA27UCX 27” 4K 144Hz IPS FALD Q4 2019 ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQX 32" 4K 120Hz IPS FALD Q2 2020 ASUS PA32UCG 65" 4K 144Hz VA 1000-zone FALD, 2500-nits peak N/A N/A 32" 4K 144Hz IPS 1152-zone Mini LED FALD,

DisplayHDR 1400, G-SYNC Ultimate H2 2020 (~$3,600) ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX

Acer Predator X32

AUO TN Panels

AUO IPS Panels

AUO VA Panels

LG

LG boasts its Nano-IPS technology which covers 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and 135% sRGB which is meant to combat Samsung’s rivaling quantum-dot technology with 95% DCI-P3 and 125% sRGB.

Additionally, LG plans to improve the response time overdrive in their IPS panels with the goal to bring the standard 5ms (GtG) to 1ms (GtG).

Next, they are working on the Crystal Sound Display technology which basically consists of built-in speakers that output sound throughout the entire screen.

Audio specs include 200Hz – 20KHz frequency range and 75dB @ 50cm sound pressure. The first monitor with this audio technology should be a 34-inch 1440p ultrawide display scheduled for Q4 2018.

Moreover, LG plans to make ‘real borderless’ displays. Unlike the regular “ultra-thin bezel” monitors which may have narrow bezels, but have a black border around the screen, LG wants to completely remove the black edges making the image edge-to-edge. This first display with this design should be available in Q4 2019 though.

Nano IPS Panels

LG IPS Panels

In order to rival Samsung’s super ultra-wide models, LG is preparing a 49-inch 5120×1440 32:9 monitor with an IPS panel and a subtle 3800R curvature for mass production in Q3 2018.

There should also be a 144Hz model available in Q4 2019.

Finally, LG has a 31.5″ 4K IPS monitor in the works which will support VESA DisplayHDR 1000 and a wide BT.2020 color space coverage.

LG IPS Panel Expected Release Date Monitor Name 49” 5120x1440 Curved Now available Dell U4919DW

LG 49WL95 49” 5120x1440 144Hz Curved Q4 2019 N/A 31.5" 4K HDR1000 BT2020 Q4 2019 N/A 25" 1920x1200 sRGB N/A N/A 27" 2560x1440 144Hz 1ms GtG sRGB

G-SYNC compatible Now available LG 27GL83A 27" 1080p 240Hz 1ms Q4 2019 N/A 24.5" 1080p 240Hz 1ms Q3 2020 N/A 31.5" 1440p 165Hz N/A N/A

Innolux

Innolux has a few IPS (which they call ‘AAS’) panels in the works. There are three 32″ 4K 120Hz (with 144Hz overclocking) IPS panels with different backlights and two 28″ 4K models with DCI-P3 color gamut: a 120Hz/144Hz version and a 60Hz variant.

There will be prototypes of the 32″ models this year, but the actual products will most likely be available in 2020 while the 28″ models might be available this year.

Innolux plans to increase the response time speed of their panels from 14ms (GtG) to 7ms – 5ms (GtG). They are certainly behind LG in this regard as LG managed to increase the response time speed to 1ms (GtG) from the standard 5ms (GtG) on their IPS technology.

The 32″ 4K 120Hz panel will be available in the following variants:

‘Megazone’ backlight : with over 2 million local dimming zones, HDR1000, and 94% DCI-P3

: with local dimming zones, HDR1000, and 94% DCI-P3 10,000-zone MiniLED backlight : with a wider 95% BT 2020 color gamut and HDR1000

: with a wider 95% BT 2020 color gamut and HDR1000 Standard backlight: with a 300-nit peak brightness and 90% DCI-P3 color gamut

*Although the Acer XV272U specifies DisplayPort 1.4, it actually uses DP 1.2 as it’s limited to 120Hz at 1440p with 10-bit color depth which is the limitation of the DP 1.2 bandwidth. More about this in our XV272U review.

**The Aorus AD27QD offers the ‘DP 1.2 + HDR’ option which allows it to simultaneously run FreeSync and HDR which is not possible on Acer’s XV272U/VG271UP models. Visit our AD27QD review for more info. It’s unclear whether the FI27Q will have this option too.

***The Pixio PX7 Prime specifies DisplayPort 1.4, however, we currently cannot confirm whether it’s actually DP 1.4, or it’s the same case as with the XV272U.

All of the 27″ 1440p 144Hz/165Hz models in the table above are based on the same M270KCJ-K7B AAS (IPS) panel by Innolux.

New Monitors

Below, you will find more information about new monitors by various popular manufacturers. Some of these monitors use the above-mentioned panels, but for most of them, it’s unknown what panel will be used. Click on the monitor manufacturer to jump to their models.

Acer

ASUS

LG

Philips

AOC

MSI

Samsung

Lenovo

Gigabyte

ViewSonic

BenQ

Other

Acer Monitors

Acer Predator XB3 Series

Acer Predator XB323QK NV

The Acer Predator XB323QK NV is a long-anticipated budget-friendlier variant of a 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS gaming monitor.

Unlike the previously announced (~$3,600) Acer X32 and ASUS PG32UQX 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS models with expensive FALD systems, the XB323QKNV will only support VESA’s entry-level DisplayHDR 400 certification.

Although the XB323QK will still be quite pricey (the exact price is unknown at the moment), it will certainly be notably more affordable than the X32 model, but still offer an immersive and responsive SDR gaming experience.

Other panel-related specifications include a 400-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio, dithered 10-bit color depth, 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, 178° viewing angles, and a 0.5ms GtG pixel response time speed.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a USB type C port, a quad-USB 3.0 hub, and a headphones jack while the design boasts full ergonomic support.

The monitor will also support AMD FreeSync (will likely be certified as G-SYNC Compatible), HDR, and the RGB LightSense technology, which can be synchronized with on-screen content.

The release date should be in August for Europe and September for North America.

Update: It’s now up for pre-order in China, which gives us an idea about price, it should be ~$1,430.

Some similar but older announcements include the Acer XB323U and the MSI PS321QR, which will be the first 32″ 144Hz IPS models with the 2560×1440 QHD resolution.

Philips will also be releasing the first 32″ 4K 120Hz gaming monitor with a VA panel and HDMI 2.1, the Philips 328M1R.

Acer Predator XB273U GX

Another interesting monitor from Acer’s new XB3 series is the Predator XB273UGX.

It’s a 1440p 240Hz IPS gaming monitor with FreeSync, 8-bit color depth support, 400-nit peak brightness, and 178° viewing angles. It features the same connectivity options as the XB323QK, and it has the same release date.

Other specifications include a wide 99% Adobe RGB color gamut, DisplayHDR 400 support, Delta<2 factory-calibration, G-SYNC Compatibility, and ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur) which was previously only available with monitors with native G-SYNC modules. Its USB-C port will support DP Alt Mode and 65W PD.

The only other 1440p 240Hz IPS model currently known about is the Acer XV272UX with similar specs to the XB273UGX.

ASUS Monitors

New HDMI 2.1 Monitors

ASUS announced three new monitors (27″, 32″, and 43″ sized models) with HDMI 2.1 – all of which should be available this holiday season.

The 43″ model offers 4K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, and it is the first monitor to receive HDMI 2.1 certification.

Other specifications for it and the other two models are unknown at the moment, but we’ll be adding more information here as soon as something comes up.

As a reminder, Philips also announced a monitor with HDMI 2.1, the Philips 328M1R which is 32″ 4K 120Hz display with a VA panel and DisplayHDR 600 certification.

ASUS ROG Swift PG329Q

The ASUS ROG Swift PG329Q is based on a 31.5″ 1440p IPS panel with a 144Hz native refresh rate that’s overclockable to 175Hz.

Although ASUS claims 98% DCI-P3 color gamut, it’s most likely based on the same AUO IPS panel as the Acer XB323U which has 99% Adobe RGB gamut specified.

Other specifications include DisplayHDR 600 support, AMD FreeSync (with pending G-SYNC compatibility), ELMB-SYNC, 1ms GtG pixel response time speed, and AuraSync RGB lighting.

No info on pricing and availability yet, though.

ASUS ProArt PA32UCG

The ASUS ProArt PA32UCG is a 32″ 4K 120Hz IPS monitor aimed at video game developers and other professional use. It will undoubtedly be a great display just for gaming too, but the price won’t be low.

Further, the monitor will use a 1152 Mini-LED local dimming backlight and carry VESA’s DisplayHDR 1400 certification which implies a 1000-nit brightness (sustained) with a peak brightness of 1600-nits as well as a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 according to ASUS. Supported HDR formats include HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG.

Other specs include wide color gamut, delta E < 1 factory-calibration, AMD FreeSync support with a 48-120Hz VRR range, and a 5ms GtG response time speed.

The design will offer full ergonomic support while connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 3 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, three HDMI 2.0 ports, and three USB 3.0 ports.

No word on pricing yet while the release date is set for Q1 2020.

ASUS ProArt PA32UCX

The PA32UCX is the stripped-down version of the PA32UCG. It has a refresh rate of only 60Hz and a peak luminance of 1200-nits.

It also uses an 1152-zone MiniLED local dimming with HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG support as well as wide color gamut, 4K resolution, and extensive connectivity options (two Thunderbolt 3 ports, three HDMI 2.0b ports, DP 1.2, and three downstream USB ports).

The ASUS ProArt PA32UCX is available on Amazon for ~$4,000. For more info about the monitor, check out the video above.

LG Monitors

LG 38WN95C

The LG 38WN95C is basically the FreeSync model of the LG 38GL950G, which we reviewed. So, instead of a G-SYNC module, it will support Adaptive-Sync and provide VRR for both AMD and NVIDIA GPUs.

Unlike the 950G, it won’t be factory-overclockable to 175Hz as it features a native maximum refresh rate of 144Hz, which you may or may not be able to manually overclock further depending on the particular unit of the monitor.

It uses the same (or a slightly altered variant of it) 37.5″ 3840×1600 Nano IPS panel with 2300R screen curvature, 1ms GtG response time, and 98% DCI-P3 gamut.

However, the LG 38WN95C will offer a better HDR viewing experience with VESA’s DisplayHDR 600 certification, which implies localized dimming and a 600-nit peak brightness.

Connectivity options include Thunderbolt 3, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4 input, and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

The monitor’s release date is expected in Q2 2020, though that’s subject to change while the price is currently unknown.

Update: The LG 38WN95C is now available on Amazon. LG also plans to release the same model without Thunderbolt 3, as the LG 38GN950.

LG 27GN950

Update: The LG 27GN950 is now available, and we have reviewed it.

The LG 27GN950 is a 4K 144Hz (160Hz overclockable) gaming monitor based on LG’s Nano IPS panel with 98% DCI-P3 color gamut and 1ms GtG response time speed.

It supports DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, which will allow it to reach 160Hz at 1440p with 10-bit color depth and no chroma subsampling.

The drawback should be minimal input lag penalty (~0.1ms) though that yet remains to be tested.

Further, it will support AMD FreeSync (likely to be certified by NVIDIA as G-SYNC compatible) as well as hardware calibration.

The LG 27GN950 has an edge-lit backlight with local dimming and features VESA’s DisplayHDR 600 certification with a 600-nit peak brightness (450-nits typical).

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, and a dual-USB 3.0 hub. It will probably feature LG’s latest ‘Oxide’ design (also referred to as ‘real borderless’), which will feature even thinner bezels, slimmer profile, and thinner black border around the image.

The new UltraGear monitors, including the 38″ 38WN95C, will also feature upgraded and sturdier stands.

Philips Monitors

New Console Gaming Displays

Philips has introduced three new console gaming monitors to their Momentum series:

Philips 558M1RY – 55″ 4K 120Hz VA display with HDR 1000 and edge-lit local dimming. It also offers three HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort, and a quad-USB 3.0 hub. The HDMI ports are limited to 60Hz at 4K or 120Hz at 1440p. For 4K 120Hz, you will need to use the DisplayPort input.

– 55″ 4K 120Hz VA display with HDR 1000 and edge-lit local dimming. It also offers three HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort, and a quad-USB 3.0 hub. The HDMI ports are limited to 60Hz at 4K or 120Hz at 1440p. For 4K 120Hz, you will need to use the DisplayPort input. Philips 328M1R – 32″ 4K 120Hz VA monitor with HDR 600, 1ms MPRT, and the same connectivity options as the 55″ variant + HDMI 2.1.

– 32″ 4K 120Hz VA monitor with HDR 600, 1ms MPRT, and the same connectivity options as the 55″ variant + HDMI 2.1. Philips 278M1R – 27″ 4K 60Hz 120Hz IPS display with software-emulated HDR, two HDMI ports, Displayport, four USB 3.0 downstream ports, and 1ms MPRT.

All three monitors support AMD FreeSync and feature the Ambiglow RGB lighting technology.

The release date of the Philips 328M1R has been pushed to Q1 2021, as Philips wants to implement HDMI 2.1 to make the monitors ready for the next-gen consoles.

The 55M1RY should be available in June for €1299 and the 278M1R in July for €449.

Philips 392M7C

The Philips Momentum 392M7C is the first monitor to use a 38.5″ VA panel. Weirdly, the panel uses the lowly Full HD resolution, which will result in a pixel density of only 57.22 PPI (pixels per inch), yikes.

For reference, 1080p on 32″ sized screens has a pixel density of 68.84 PPI, which is already quite pixel-y. In order not to be able to distinguish individual pixels on the Philips 392M7C, you’d need to be 5 ft away from the screen.

Other specifications are more appealing and include a 5,000:1 static contrast ratio, a 144Hz refresh rate, FreeSync support, 1ms MPRT, 105.48% sRGB color gamut, a 250-nit peak brightness, and a subtle 3000R screen curvature.

Connectivity options include VGA, DisplayPort, two HDMI ports, and a headphones jack. Price and availability are unknown at the moment.

AOC Monitors

New AOC Gaming Displays

AOC AG273QX – 27″ 1440p 165Hz flat-screen VA with FreeSync 2 HDR

– 27″ 1440p 165Hz flat-screen VA with FreeSync 2 HDR AOC AG273QZ – 27″ 1440p 240Hz 0.5ms TN with FreeSync

– 27″ 1440p 240Hz 0.5ms TN with FreeSync AOC 24G2Z and 27G2Z – standard 1080p 240Hz TN models with FreeSync

and – standard 1080p 240Hz TN models with FreeSync AOC C32G2Z and C27G2Z – 1080p 240Hz curved VA models with FreeSync

and – 1080p 240Hz curved VA models with FreeSync AOC AG323QCXE – 32″ 1440p 144Hz curved (1500R) model with FreeSync, HDR, 550-nits, and 91% DCI-P3 gamut

– 32″ 1440p 144Hz curved (1500R) model with FreeSync, HDR, 550-nits, and 91% DCI-P3 gamut AOC AG273FXE – 27″ 1080p 144Hz IPS monitor with FreeSync, 1ms MPRT, HDR, and 96% DCI-P3

– 27″ 1080p 144Hz IPS monitor with FreeSync, 1ms MPRT, HDR, and 96% DCI-P3 AOC C27G2 – 27″ 1080p 165Hz curved (1500R) VA monitor with FreeSync, 90% DCI-P3, and 1ms MPRT.

– 27″ 1080p 165Hz curved (1500R) VA monitor with FreeSync, 90% DCI-P3, and 1ms MPRT. AOC CQ27G3S – 27″ 1440p 165Hz 1000R curved VA monitor with FreeSync and HDR

MSI Monitors

New MSI Monitors

MSI MAG342CQR – 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide monitor based on Samsung’s 1500R curved panel

– 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide monitor based on Samsung’s 1500R curved panel MSI PS321QR – 32″ 1440p monitor aimed at designers and gamers with a 165Hz refresh rate, DisplayHDR 600, and 1ms response time (most likely MPRT) as well as 95% DCI-P3 and 99% Adobe RGB color gamut

MSI PS321UR – 32″ 4K IPS designer monitor with 95% DCI-3, 99% Adobe RGB, and DisplayHDR 600

– 32″ 1440p monitor aimed at designers and gamers with a 165Hz refresh rate, DisplayHDR 600, and 1ms response time (most likely MPRT) as well as 95% DCI-P3 and 99% Adobe RGB color gamut – 32″ 4K IPS designer monitor with 95% DCI-3, 99% Adobe RGB, and DisplayHDR 600 MSI MAG322CR – 32″ 1080p 180Hz gaming monitor with FreeSync, USB-C, and 96% DCI-P3 gamut

– 32″ 1080p 180Hz gaming monitor with FreeSync, USB-C, and 96% DCI-P3 gamut MSI MEG381CQR – 38″ ultrawide monitor with an innovative human-machine interface which includes an extra OLED display and some sort of control wheel.

The monitor will be based on LG’s IPS panel with 3840×1600 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and Display HDR600. The release date should be in Q3/Q4, but the price is currently unknown.

China-exclusive models:

MSI PAG241CR – 24″ 1080p 144Hz model with an unusually steep 1200R curvature, 100% sRGB, and FreeSync

– 24″ 1080p 144Hz model with an unusually steep 1200R curvature, 100% sRGB, and FreeSync MSI PAG271CQR – 27″ 1440p 144Hz model with a 1500R curvature, 100% sRGB, and FreeSync

– 27″ 1440p 144Hz model with a 1500R curvature, 100% sRGB, and FreeSync MSI PAG301CR – 30″ 2560×1080 ultrawide model with 200Hz and 1800R curvature, 100% sRGB, and FreeSync

– 30″ 2560×1080 ultrawide model with 200Hz and 1800R curvature, 100% sRGB, and FreeSync MSI PAG341CQR – 34″ 3440×1440 144Hz display with HDR400 (120% sRGB gamut and QDEF) and FreeSync, 1500R

– 34″ 3440×1440 144Hz display with HDR400 (120% sRGB gamut and QDEF) and FreeSync, 1500R MSI PAG321CQR – 32″ 1440p 165Hz display with FreeSync and 92% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1500R

Samsung Monitors

Samsung Odyssey G5

Samsung’s Odyssey G7 and G9 models delivered surprisingly good pixel response time performance. They are the first VA displays with a 1ms GtG pixel response time speed allowing you to enjoy both high contrast ratio and smooth motion clarity.

For more information, you can check out our Samsung G7 and Samsung G9 reviews.

Just like the G7 series, the G5 models will be available as 27″ and 32″ variants with QHD resolution and steep 1000R screen curvature.

However, they’ll have a lower 144Hz maximum refresh rate and no DisplayHDR 600 support. Instead, they’ll just support basic HDR with a 250-nit peak brightness and a 2,500:1 static contrast ratio. Color gamut is not specified.

While Samsung specifies a 1ms response time speed, it implies the MPRT measure, not the GtG measure like that of the G7 and G9 series. Hopefully, the G5 will have a fast enough GtG response time to eliminate the notorious VA black smearing.

Update: It seems that the GtG response time speed is not 1ms, based on this video. Bad news, but also somewhat expected for $300.

The 27″ Samsung G5 is available for $300 on Amazon while the 32″ G5 model is $350.

Samsung T55 Series

Samsung also plans to release more budget-friendly 1000R curved displays including the Samsung C24T55, the Samsung C27T55, and the Samsung C32T55.

All three monitors will feature VA panels with 1080p resolution and AMD FreeSync up to 75Hz.

Other specs include 250-nit peak brightness, 3,000:1 contrast ratio, and 4ms response time. Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, VGA, and audio line-out.

The 32″ and 27″ models will also have integrated 5W speakers. Alas, the stands are tilt-only and not VESA mount compatible apparently.

Pricing and availability is currently unknown (for the 24″ and 27″ models).

Lenovo Monitors

New Lenovo ThinkVision Monitors

Lenovo showcased several displays at CES 2020 including:

Lenovo ThinkVision T34W-20 – 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide curved (1500R) monitor with a VA panel, 60Hz, and ~99% sRGB color gamut. Other features include a quad USB hub, USB-C with 75W PD, and PiP/PbP support. The release date is scheduled for March 2020, priced at $800.

– 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide curved (1500R) monitor with a VA panel, 60Hz, and ~99% sRGB color gamut. Other features include a quad USB hub, USB-C with 75W PD, and PiP/PbP support. The release date is scheduled for March 2020, priced at $800. Lenovo ThinkVision P27H-20 – 27″ 1440p monitor with USB-C PD (90W) and a height-adjustable stand. It should be available in March as well, for $500.

– 27″ 1440p monitor with USB-C PD (90W) and a height-adjustable stand. It should be available in March as well, for $500. Lenovo ThinkVision T24V-20 – 24″ 1080p IPS monitor with an integrated Full HD camera, facial recognition, and dual microphones; available in April 2020 for $264.

Lenovo ThinkVision Creator Extreme P27 – 27″ 4K IPS monitor for professional use with 100% sRGB and 99% Adobe RGB color gamut, factory-calibrated.

Other specs include a 1,000-nit peak brightness, a 14ms GtG response time speed, and an 1152-zone Mini-LED local dimming solution.

The monitor will also feature USB-C with 90W PD, DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0 ports, a quad USB hub, and an ergonomic stand with a smartphone holder. It should be available in April for $2,500. More info here.

– 24″ 1080p IPS monitor with an integrated Full HD camera, facial recognition, and dual microphones; available in April 2020 for $264. – 27″ 4K IPS monitor for professional use with 100% sRGB and 99% Adobe RGB color gamut, factory-calibrated. Other specs include a 1,000-nit peak brightness, a 14ms GtG response time speed, and an 1152-zone Mini-LED local dimming solution. The monitor will also feature USB-C with 90W PD, DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0 ports, a quad USB hub, and an ergonomic stand with a smartphone holder. It should be available in April for $2,500. More info here. Lenovo ThinkVision 32H-20 – 31.5″ 1440p IPS monitor with sRGB color gamut and USB-C

– 31.5″ 1440p IPS monitor with sRGB color gamut and USB-C Lenovo ThinkVision P27Q-20 – 27″ 1440p IPS monitor with sRGB color gamut and DP, mDP, and DP-out ports as well as a WiFi smartphone charging base

Gigabyte Monitors

Gigabyte announced five new gaming displays, all of which are now available:

Gigabyte G27F – 27″ 1080p 144Hz IPS monitor with 120% sRGB color gamut and FreeSync

– 27″ 1080p 144Hz IPS monitor with 120% sRGB color gamut and FreeSync Gigabyte G27QC – 27″ 1440p 165Hz curved (1500R) VA monitor with 90% DCI-P3 gamut, HDR, and FreeSync

– 27″ 1440p 165Hz curved (1500R) VA monitor with 90% DCI-P3 gamut, HDR, and FreeSync Gigabyte G32QC – 32″ 1440p 165Hz curved (1500R) VA monitor with 90% DCI-P3 gamut, DisplayHDR 400, and FreeSync 2 (now FreeSync Premium Pro)

Gigabyte G27Q – 27″ 1440p 165Hz IPS monitor with 92% DCI-P3 gamut, FreeSync, and 1ms MPRT

– 27″ 1440p 165Hz IPS monitor with 92% DCI-P3 gamut, FreeSync, and 1ms MPRT Gigabyte G27FC – 27″ 1080p 165Hz VA monitor with 1500R screen curvature, 90% DCI-P3 gamut, FreeSync, and 1ms MPRT

ViewSonic Monitors

ViewSonic Elite XG320U

ViewSonic announced the ViewSonic Elite XG320U 32″ 4K 144Hz gaming monitor with FreeSync Premium Pro, DisplayHDR 600, 1ms MPRT, 99% Adobe RGB color gamut, and HDMI 2.1. It’s unknown at the time of this writing if it will feature an IPS or a VA panel.

BenQ Monitors

BenQ Zowie K-series

BenQ’s latest K-series of Zowie monitors include the BenQ XL2546K 240Hz and the BenQ XL2411K 144Hz models.

Both monitors are based on Full HD TN panels and will feature BenQ’s exclusive DyAc+ backlight strobing technology for smooth motion clarity.

Other additions in comparison to the older series include a more ergonomic design with a smaller stand and the new XL Setting To Share feature which allows you to easily import and export monitor’s settings. No word on pricing and availability yet.

New Display Technology

360Hz Gaming Monitors

The new 360Hz gaming monitors should be available in September for $700.

They are based on a 24.5″ 1080p IPS panel made by AU Optronics with a native G-SYNC module. These new modules also feature NVIDIA’s Reflex Latency Analyzer technology which allows users to measure input lag i.e. the time it takes the display to react and display your command.

Other panel-related specifications include a 400-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio, 8-bit color depth support, 99% sRGB color gamut, 178° viewing angles, DisplayHDR 400 support, and 1ms GtG response time speed.

These 360Hz G-SYNC gaming monitors will also support ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur) at 144Hz and 240Hz, and likely Adaptive-Sync as well in order to provide VRR for AMD GPU users.

We have yet to see how well these 360Hz models will handle pixel response times and just how noticeable the jump from 240Hz to 360Hz will be.

ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit

Back at CES 2018, ASUS showcased a triple monitor setup with lenses attached where the bezels of the monitors meet which made the gaps appear more transparent.

There wasn’t any news regarding these kits for a while, but they have finally appeared on Amazon. Check the video below to see what’s it all about.

Looking Glass Factory – 32″ 8K Holographic Monitor

Looking Glass Factory just released a 32″ 8K holographic display for 3D content viewing without the need of using any headsets or glasses.

The monitor is not intended for gaming though but rather for medical and marketing use. Some of the specs include 8K resolution at 60Hz, 10-bit color depth support, two DisplayPort inputs, and a USB type B port.

For more information, visit the manufacturer’s website.

The secret code to use in the giveaway is 4K Gaming.