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Gaming monitors are one of the only good things about PC hardware right now, but one niche feature is underloved
Despite a challenging PC hardware market, gaming monitors offer excellent value, with dual mode functionality being a particularly underloved niche feature. This mode allows users to switch between 4K for visual fidelity and 1080p for higher refresh rates, though current implementations suffer from slow switching and image blur. Improvements in interpolation and integer scaling could make dual mode monitors even more appealing.
OLED monitors more popular than ever says analyst firm, which makes sense as one of the few good deals left in PC gaming
Analyst firm TrendForce reports a significant surge in OLED monitor shipments, with a 26.1% increase in the last three months and a 98% rise year-over-year, largely driven by the PC gaming market. Adoption is particularly strong for 27-inch QHD monitors, with brands like Asus, Samsung, and MSI leading the market share, indicating a healthy and competitive display sector benefiting consumers.
Forget dual mode, AOC's latest curved gaming monitor can switch between three resolution and refresh rate combos
AOC has released the GAMING CQ32G4ZA, a 31.5-inch curved gaming monitor featuring three distinct resolution and refresh rate combinations: 1440p at 260Hz, 1080p at 360Hz, and 720p at 500Hz. This monitor is designed to offer competitive players flexibility, allowing them to achieve high frame rates even with lower-end GPUs. Priced at £239, it also includes a 1500R curve, 1ms GtG response time, and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification.
Cheap build aside, the $600 AOC GAMING Q27G4ZD low-key OLED star
The AOC GAMING Q27G4ZD is a $600 QD-OLED monitor that offers a strong gaming experience with its 240Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution. While it has some drawbacks like a lack of USB-C ports and a minor whining noise, its QD-OLED panel provides excellent color and smooth gameplay, making it a compelling option for gamers seeking an OLED upgrade without a premium price tag.
AOC's new 34-inch gaming monitor gets the same sizzling 5th Gen QD-OLED panel tech as our current favorite…
AOC has released the Agon PRO AGP346UCSD, a new 34-inch gaming monitor featuring Samsung's 5th Gen QD-OLED panel technology, priced at $829. This monitor utilizes the same advanced panel found in more expensive models like the MSI MPG 341CQR X36 and Asus ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDN, offering improvements in brightness, color saturation, and refresh rate up to 360 Hz.
AOC just dropped a new 32-inch, 4K OLED gaming monitor for an amazing price
AOC has launched the Agon Pro AG326UZD2, a new 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor priced at $1,080. The monitor features a 165Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits peak brightness, DisplayHDR 500 certification, and supports 4K at 120Hz for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S via HDMI 2.1, and 4K at 240Hz for PC via DisplayPort 2.1. It also includes a USB-C port with 65W power delivery and KVM functionality.
Philips and AOC's upcoming 5th-gen OLED gaming monitors were a feast for my eyes and a dire threat to my wallet
AOC and Philips are launching their 5th-generation QD-OLED gaming monitors in Q3, featuring improved font clarity and higher brightness. The AOC Agon Pro monitor will retail for €999 with a higher refresh rate, while the Philips Evnia model will cost €899 and include smart lighting features. Both monitors aim to address previous OLED critiques and offer immersive curved displays.
'Are monitors anti-inflation?': AOC argues monitors are a better upgrade than graphics cards or memory right now, which seems like the kind of thing a monitor manufacturer would say
AOC's European commercial leader, Cesar Reyes Acosta, argues that monitors represent a better value upgrade than graphics cards or memory due to significant price and performance improvements. He highlighted new AOC and Philips monitor models, including OLED displays, that offer advanced features at competitive prices, suggesting monitors are effectively anti-inflationary in the current market.
Philips is bringing its 5K dual-mode gaming monitor to the West, and it comes in a neat white shell
Philips is releasing its 27-inch 5K dual-mode gaming monitor, the 27M2D5901A, in Western markets in July for €799. The monitor can switch between 5120 x 2880 resolution at 165 Hz and 2560 x 1440 at 330 Hz, featuring Philips Ambilight and Matter compatibility. While not yet planned for a US launch, it offers a unique white design and advanced features for gamers.
'I've read your reviews': AOC says its software is 'one of the most highlighted' problems and it's 'finally, finally' updating its OSD
AOC acknowledges that its on-screen display (OSD) software has been a significant point of criticism in reviews and is finally working on an update. Cesar Reyes Acosta, European Commercial Leader for AOC, confirmed the company is aware of the issues and plans to unify the user interface across its gaming monitor lines.
A $379.99 QD-OLED monitor is a better upgrade than most PC parts
AOC is offering a 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor with a QHD resolution and 240Hz refresh rate for $379.99, a significant discount from its compared value. This monitor provides enhanced contrast, faster motion, and a more immersive visual experience, making it a notable upgrade for PC gamers.
