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Have owned two 32" VA panels so far and both had serious issues. This being an IPS panel I figured would be much better. So far so good. It accepts a YCbCr 4:4:4 10 bit signal and displays it with no problems which is very nice. Detects properly as an HDR10 compatible display with all my stuff just as it should with no funny business. Games with good HDR implementation detect it and switch modes automatically, though some need you to manually switch it in Windows.

The raw response time on the old panels was okay but the grey to grey response was very slow. So those panels had excellent color and contrast, but were a little blurry in motion. Games didn"t feel smooth and crisp, though they looked the part in still frames. Movies didn"t hold their crispness when in motion either. Even disregarding the 75Hz refresh of this monitor, the actual response of an IPS panel is much better than that of a VA. This makes it a solid gaming and movie watching monitor.

75Hz is a treat as well. I have a Club3D HBR3 DisplayPort cable. The big thick one that always works no matter what. It works great with this monitor and 75Hz is detected instantly. It"s not really "high FPS gaming" but my 1070 can push my games to 75FPS no problem most of the time. Combined with the better response time this monitor is very smooth and easy to watch in motion. It has greatly enhanced both my desktop and gaming experience. Then you add Freesync in over the top. This monitor has a Freesync range of 48-75FPS. On my old monitors that range was wasted as they were really 60Hz displays. This one being 75Hz means that"s a pretty decent range, and a lot of games will stay in that range 99% of the time. Especially when almost all my older games lock vsync. I will however add that Freesync disables color control on this display in favor of some very over exposed presets. My older VA panels allowed Freesync to be enabled independently of other image controls. If you are buying this display for Freesync, that"s its one very weak area. I have elected to disable Freesync in favor of running oldschool. It"s very well behaved in regards to screen tearing and runs unlocked framerate just fine. Regular old vsync is just fine as well and 75Hz locked is as smooth as it gets. This one is a winner for me as a sometimes gaming monitor.

I saw some people saying that this monitor is kind of weak with HDR and I guess I have to agree. It doesn"t get super bright, and doesn"t show off the highlights and true super brightness of a much more expensive display. It also seems to compress some of the range. However, it still looks great, and I find to be an almost universal improvement over SDR video. It"s just above the level where black crush starts, which keeps it from being truly dire. Most of my 4K HDR video looks awesome on it(and it"s truly great with SDR content). LOTR and Star Wars at the very least look great. HDR10 doesn"t have a very good universal standard so some video content relies on the display"s brightness abilities to make the image look correct. In that regard this display will let you down. Some HDR content just isn"t bright enough on this display. It isn"t true 1000nit HDR, just 350nit with HDR10 compatibility. However, really well tuned content does look awesome on this display. Far Cry 5 has an amazingly universal HDR implementation and looks JAWDROPPING. Out of all content I"ve tried that"s the best one so far. It looks spectacular.

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The shift to high pixel density displays, which started with smartphones and tablets, has spread to the world of PC display monitors. 4K displays for PCs hit the shelves in 2014, and an understanding of pixel density has become important for selecting products, along with screen size and resolution. Our theme this time is the shift to high pixel density displays, including trends in the latest technology.

Looking at the market trends in LCD monitors for PCs, in the latter half of the 2000s, the transition from square to wide screens took off all at once, and currently, the trend has been towards larger screens and higher resolutions.

As of 2014, the best selling LCD is the 23" model supporting 1920 x 1080 pixel (full HD) display, but 4K displays that boast of four times that resolution are on rapid rise, and there is a new trend of converting to high resolution (increasing pixel density) without enlarging the screen size

Note: This is a translation from Japanese of the ITmedia article "ITmedia LCD Monitor Course III: Confused about HiDPI and Retina display? Understanding pixel density, an essential element in choosing displays in the age of 4K" published on December 11, 2014. Copyright 2014 ITmedia Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Over the next several years, it is predicted that 4K will replace full HD as the mainstream resolution. 4K, of course, represents 4,000 and refers to a horizontal pixel count of around that number. There are currently two standards for 4K resolution, namely "DCI 4K" and "UHD 4K.

DCI 4K is twice the 2048 x 1080 pixel resolution of projectors (4096 x 2160/approx. 17:9) and is the 4K resolution of the film industry. UHD 4K (also called UHDTV 4K), on the other hand, is the 4K resolution of the television industry defined by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). It has twice the horizontal resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixel full HD (3840 x 2160/16:9).

4K displays for current PCs are primarily UHD 4K resolution like 4K televisions. However, there are a few products out there that have adopted the DCI 4K standard, such as the ColorEdge CG318-4K color management monitor for video production to be released by EIZO in the spring of 2015.

4K is a high resolution with twice the vertical and horizontal pixel count of full HD and refers to resolutions featuring a horizontal pixel count of around 4 million. The photograph is of EIZO"s ColorEdge CG318-4K. It supports 4096 x 2160 pixel/approx. 17:9 display, which surpasses the 3840 x 2160 pixel/16:9 (UHD 4K) display often used in 4K displays for PCs. Note the difference in horizontal resolution.

The reason the video signal is purposefully split into two screens for transmission is that the supply of display scalers (video processing chips) that can transmit 4K 60 Hz as a single screen was behind the supply of 4K LCD panels. For that reason, there was no other choice but for the early 4K displays to adopt the MST system.

In contrast, the SST (Single Stream Transport) system can transmit 4K resolution as a single screen, so it is capable of 4K 60 Hz display without internal image synthesis or other processes. It does not have problems resulting from splitting the signal into two screens like MST, but there are some devices with DisplayPort 1.2 that have graphics cards that do not support SST, so the card should be checked at the time of purchase to see if it supports SST. Incidentally, EIZO"s FlexScan EV3237 31.5" 4K display has adopted the SST system.

The shift to high resolution displays does not stop with 4K. 27" displays (5120 x 2880 pixel/16:9) that support 5K are already being commercialized. The question is what will the very high resolution of 5K be used for, but there is the advantage that tool bars and other elements can be placed on the screen while displaying 4K content with video editing software.

What"s more, the world of 8K to follow 4K and 5K is almost here. According to an announcement by the Japanese Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, 8K test broadcasts will begin in 2016 and regular broadcasts in 2018. 8K (7680 x 4320 pixel/16:9) compatible display test models have appeared at video-related exhibitions and events, and the move towards ever higher resolution and higher definition will continue at a rapid pace.

As the resolution of displays grows increasingly higher, a new element to consider when choosing a display today is pixel density. Pixel density in displays is a spec indicating the degree of definition, and the value is usually expressed in ppi. Ppi stands for "pixes per inch" (not per square inch). An inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.

Reducing the distance between pixels (pixel pitch) without changing the screen size of the LCD increases the ppi, and the higher this number, the higher the definition of the display. For example, at 100 ppi, there are 100 pixels per 2.54 centimeters, and at 300 ppi, there are 300 pixels packed within the same width.

Today there is a trend of rapidly rising pixel density. Looking at stand-alone displays, the hot topic of late is super high pixel density displays with high resolution of 4K packed into screen sizes of 24-27 inches. At first, this genre only attracted the attention of some high-end consumers, but low-priced products started hitting the shelves one after another in 2014, so the number of regular users showing an interest has increased.

What people need to know before choosing one of these super high pixel density displays is the new way of thinking concerning resolution that has been brought about by rapid increases in pixel density.

As such, up until now, PC displays have been designed based on the assumption that the OS and applications would have a fixed display density (96 ppi for Windows). The 96 dpi standard is behind this assumption, and the screen size increased with the higher resolution of LCD panels (increased pixel counts), so it was safe to simply consider that the higher the resolution (pixel count), the larger the work space.

The higher the pixel density of the display, the higher the definition of the OS and applications, but there was no such thing as a display with such high pixel density that it could not be put to practical use, so it did not lead to any major problems. Depending on how high the pixel density, the icons and fonts would appear larger or smaller, but the definition was sufficient for the users to recognize them.

This is the conventional thinking with regards to LCDs. The screen size increased as the resolution of LCD panels became higher, so choosing a display with a higher resolution meant that the amount of information displayed at once was higher and the work space was larger.

On the left is an SXGA 17" square screen (1280 x 1024 pixels), and on the right is a WUXGA 24.1" wide screen (1920 x 1200 pixels). As you can see, the higher resolution and larger screen provided a much larger work space.

By contrast, when it comes to super high pixel density displays of the 4K class, a higher resolution (pixel count) does not necessarily mean a larger work space. In recent years, the display density (dpi) of the Modern UI, OS and applications in Windows 8 and later is designed to be variable rather than fixed. In other words, even at the same screen size, the display density does not have to be fixed. With the scaling function of the OS, the display can be enlarged smoothly.

The biggest advantage of this is that it enables very high definition display. Say, for example, you took a 24" UHD 4K display and enlarged the display so that the work space was equivalent to 24" full HD. UHD 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) has twice the vertical and horizontal resolution of full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), so there will be scaling of 200% for the enlarged display.

A single pixel on the OS display that was conventionally displayed using one pixel on the LCD panel is rendered with four pixels (double the aspect ratio), so combined with the OS-side scaling function, it produces a very fine and smooth display.

EIZO"s FlexScan EV3237 31.5" display supports UHD 4K display. For a large external display, it has high pixel density (approx. 140 ppi) for smooth, very high-definition display. This product has a large 31.5" screen, so it also offers a large work space, but with 23.8" and 28" 4K displays, the display is too fine, so the scaling function of the OS has to be used to enlarge it.

This is the difference in how UHD 4K (left) and full HD (right) appear at the same screen size. The photographs of the icons have been taken at about the same distance from the screen. With UHD 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels), the display is enlarged 200%, and with full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), the icon is displayed at the same magnification. The size of the icons is roughly the same, but as you can see, the icon is displayed in higher definition with UHD 4K.

It"s difficult to describe, but if you compare the display on smartphones, on which high pixel density display is common, with that of conventional low pixel density PC displays, you"ll be able to see the advantage right away.

With the 4K class of super high pixel density displays, the smooth display quality of smartphones can be achieved. And because it"s not on a small screen like that of a smartphone but a precise rendering across the large screen of a PC display, many people are probably surprised at the high picture quality when they actually see it.

In actual usage scenarios, there are various advantages, such as ease of discerning focus and blurring when retouching high pixel photographs without enlarging or shrinking them, improved visibility of text, numbers and fine details of illustrations in design and CAD software, and legibility of fine text and clear distinction between fonts in PDFs, digital books, etc., so it can be expected to contribute to improved work efficiency.

Of course, the enlarged display of the full HD-equivalent work space on the 24" 4K display introduced above is only a single example. If you want a large work space even if the icons and text are a little smaller, you just have to lower the magnification. On the other hand, if you want to have a larger display with improved visibility even if the work space is smaller, you just have to increase the magnification. This flexibility is another thing that gives super high pixel density displays an advantage.

This is an example of screen display on the FlexScan EV3237 desktop. At 100% magnification, the 3840 x 2160 pixel UHD 4K resolution can be fully utilized, but the pixel density is around 140 ppi, and the pixel pitch is about 0.18 mm, so it appears quite tiny from the normal viewing distance (left). When magnification is set to 150%, the work space becomes smaller, but the visibility of the text and icons is improved (right).

Nevertheless, it should be remembered that there are practical limitations to lowering the magnification rate for scaling to make a larger work space on a super high pixel density display.

For example, if a small screen size like 24" is selected for a 4K display as described above, the scaling magnification rate has to be raised to ensure visibility. As a result, you can"t have a large work space with respect to the actual resolution. By reducing the distance from which the screen is viewed, it may be visible even if you lower the scaling magnification rate a little. However, if you get too close to the display, your eyes and neck will have to make bigger movements during use, which will increase the burden on your body, so this is not recommended.

Of course, the larger the screen size the more room you"ll have for making adjustments to the work space and scaling magnification rate, so if you"re not sure, choose a super high pixel density display that is slightly larger than your current one, and you should be able to create a comfortable environment without trouble (you"ll need to pay attention to the physical space required by the display, though).

Support for the high pixel density display environment in the PC OS is called HiDPI support. Along with support on the OS side, support by applications is also progressing, and the PC software environment surrounding HiDPI has risen to a practical level. This is boosting the spread of super high pixel density displays like 4K.

As for Mac OS X, the spread of high pixel density displays (referred to as "Retina displays" by Apple) was promoted earlier than it was by the Windows camp, so optimization of the OS design with variable display density is further along than it is with Windows. OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 and later support HiDPI display by external displays, so it"s easier to combine high pixel density displays made by other companies.

When it comes to applications as well, the Microsoft Office 2013 (Windows)/2011 (Mac) office suite, major web browsers and other applications are starting to support HiDPI one right after another. Image editing software Adobe Photoshop Elements offers support as of Ver.13, and Photoshop CC has provisional support for manually setting 200％, so the foundation for full utilization of high pixel density displays has been laid.

As for hardware, lately GPU already has processing performance that could be called overkill for general use, so even PCs that aren"t especially high performance should be able to handle 4K display (although enjoying 4K games and videos on them is going to be a different story). For reference purposes, the status of GPU support for EIZO"s FlexScan EV3237 31.5" 4K display is summarized in the table below.

This trend of high pixel density becoming mainstream took off all at once when Apple began introducing its Retina displays to its products like the iPhone, iPad and iMac in 2010. These highdensity pixel displays are based on the concept of providing high-definition display that equals or exceeds the pixel densitythat can be distinguished by the retina of the human eye.

Pictured are the iPhone 6 Plus (left) and iPad mini 3 (right) which feature Apple"s Retina display. Even looking closely at the screens, the pixels cannot be distinguished on the high-definition displays.

When it comes to visual devices, looking at the actual display often has more impact than a long description. Following the entrance of the Retina display and its positive reception, various manufacturers introduced smartphones, tablets and PCs with high pixel density displays, so they have spread to regular users.

Of course, products that are higher priced than the rest do not catch on, so the prices are coming down at the same time. The reason this is possible is complex and includes the improvement of LCD panel manufacturing technology, a substantial increase in the number of products adopting high pixel density LCD panels resulting in an environment conducive to economies of scale, and the rise of price competition between products featuring high pixel density LCD panels.

In this way, the software and hardware environments to support HiDPI display were put together, and in response, display manufacturers began aggressively introducing 4K displays, and the momentum of super high pixel density displays has taken off all at once.

The table below summarizes the specifications of high pixel density displays. The pixel densities of PC displays are lower than those of smartphones and tablets, but in the case of PCs, the user views them from a distance of about 50 centimeters, so the high-definition display appears just as smooth. As a rough guide, in the case of external displays for PCs, if the pixel pitch islessthan around 0.2mm, normal use becomes more difficult at normal magnification, so the magnification has to be increased with the scaling setting.

PC displays are currently becoming more and more diverse, including the 4K and HiDPI trends introduced earlier. Let"s summarize the screen size, resolution, pixel density and aspect ratio trends in current PC displays.

There is also an active trend to move towards wide screens of 27" or more in pursuit of even more comfortable environments. That transition is split between those looking for a larger work space choosing 3840 x 2160 pixels (UHD 4K) or 2560 x 1440 pixels (WQHD) and those looking for a display with greater visibility at a lower price choosing 1920 x 1080 pixels (full HD).

At the same time, going in a completely different direction, EIZO plans to launch its 26.5" FlexScan EV2730Q display featuring a square panel with an aspect ratio of 1:1 in spring 2015. It is a truly unique screen size, but it features a high resolution with full HD stretched horizontally to 1920 x 1920 pixels, so there is plenty of vertical and horizontal working space. Considering the large number of users that use two full HD displays side by side, it will be highly versatile.

Today, with the emergence of 4K and other highpixel density displays and the breaking down of the concept that a high resolution (high pixel count) equals a large work space, there is still no change in the fact that screen size has a significant impact on work space. As a rough guide for choosing, comparing to paper sizes provides an easy understanding from the standpoint of work efficiency. The main paper sizes are shown in the table below, so check them against the display area for the above screen sizes.

On a 24.1" wide LCD supporting 1920 x 1200 pixel display (WUXGA) with an aspect ratio of 16:10, you can display an A4 two-page spread or A3 size (420mm x 297mm) image at the actual size on a single screen and have the menu and tool palette on the outside. The photograph is of EIZO"s FlexScan EV2436W.

When choosing an LCD in the future, it will be necessary to also consider the pixel density resulting from the screen size and resolution combination. As previously stated, super highpixel density displays basically require magnification with scaling for use, so high resolution (high pixel count) does not equal a large work space. This is a key point that needs to be carefully noted.

Thanks to the diversification of LCDs, users are able to be very choosy when selecting products based on their own uses, but the other side of the coin is that there is also an increased risk of accidentally purchasing a product that does not match your needs.

In order to avoid the tragedy of purchasing a super highpixel density display in hopes of increasing the work space only to realize that magnification has to be used, which means that the work efficiency is the same as before, it"s important to select the optimal model with a proper understanding of the features such as the advantage of super highpixel density displays when it comes to very high definition display and that going with a larger screen size is effective for increasing the work space.

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LG is an international electronics company whose headquarters are in South Korea. Their monitors tend to focus more on gaming with the UltraGear lineup, but they have a few office-friendly options. While they have a few 4k monitors, they have more 1080p and 1440p options if your graphics card doesn"t support high-resolution, high-frame-rate games. You won"t get as many 240Hz monitors as other brands, but LG"s 1440p monitors are still reliable and excellent for gaming. They also offer screens in a variety of sizes, from 24 to 32 inches for 16:9 monitors and 34 and 38-inch ultrawide screens. LG has a few downsides because they offer limited ergonomics and don"t have many extra features.

The LG 32GQ950-B is the best LG monitor we"ve tested. It"s a 32-inch monitor with a high-resolution 4k screen, delivering a high pixel density that"s great for both gaming and multitasking. It"s an amazing gaming monitor with low input lag and a fast response time, ensuring a responsive gaming experience with very little blur behind fast-moving objects. It"s also great for office users in a bright room thanks to its high peak brightness, but direct reflections can be distracting if you have a lot of natural light. It also has a few convenience features built-in, including a built-in USB hub, so you can connect your peripherals to the monitor and have a single cable going back to your computer.

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Seoul, Korea (August 21, 2013)– LG Display [NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220], a leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it has developed the world’s first Quad HD AH-IPS LCD panel for smartphones. At 2560X1440 with 538ppi, the new 5.5-inch Quad HD panel is the highest resolution and ppi (pixel per inch) mobile panel to date, and provides a glimpse at what’s next after current Full HD smartphone panels, critical given the growing trend towards larger displays.

“LG Display, which pioneered the high resolution mobile market with introduction of the world’s first Full HD smartphone panel in 2012, again opens new possibilities with the successful application of QHD technology,” said Dr. Byeong-koo Kim, Vice President and Head of LG Display’s IT and Mobile Development Group. “With this breakthrough, LG Display will continue to raise new standards for mobile resolution and lead the mobile display market.”

LG Display’s Quad HD panel for smartphones realizes clearer images with 4 times more pixels than HD at 1,280X720, thereby reproducing more delicate colors as well as improving contrast and vividness when compared to current mobile displays. This advancement will enable consumers to fully enjoy more life-like and crisp images, and even Blu-ray equivalent video, on their smartphones. The panel also features the highest ppi among current mobile device displays.

In addition, the new Quad HD panel will enable users to enjoy a full view of PC-version web pages at a single glance without image distortion; a contrast to current Full HD displays which only realize 3/4th of a full screen. Also, even when enlarging the screen, users will be able to enjoy undistorted and sharper text.

Only 1.21mm thin with a 1.2mm bezel measured in LCD modules (LCM), LG Display’s new Quad HD panel is both the world’s slimmest and narrowest panel, with 12% reduced thickness compared to the company’s 5.2-inch Full HD panel released last month. Based on Low Temperature Poly-Silicon (LTPS) substrate, the panel also realizes superior brightness of 430nit with improved transmittance and larger aperture opening size.

LTPS-based smartphone displays are expected to record 765 million units in shipments next year according to research firm DisplaySearch, as displays with larger screens, higher resolution, and less power consumption prove key to competitiveness in the premium model segment.

LG Display Co., Ltd. [NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220] is a leading manufacturer and supplier of thin-film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels, OLEDs and flexible displays. The company provides TFT-LCD panels in a wide range of sizes and specifications for use in TVs, monitors, notebook PCs, mobile products and other various applications. LG Display currently operates nine fabrication facilities and seven back-end assembly facilities in Korea, China, Poland, and Mexico. The company has a total of 56,000 employees operating worldwide. For more news and information about LG Display, please visit www.lgdnewsroom.com.

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There are a plethora of G-Sync gaming monitors out there, and the Viewsonic Elite XG270Q ticks all the right boxes. It offers a 27-inch display with 1440p resolution, hitting that sweet spot of a fast refresh rate without sacrificing a sharp image. The true G-Sync module handles any refresh rate from 1Hz and is overclockable to 165Hz. That pairs well with the wickedly fast response time, resulting in a superbly smooth gameplay experience that any gamer will love.

This monitor also stands out for its image quality. It uses a Nano IPS panel with an extremely wide color gamut, great color accuracy, and high maximum brightness, though you don’t get local dimming or HDR. Similar to most IPS panels, it doesn’t offer the deepest blacks, but that issue can be somewhat remedied by the bias lighting available on the back of the display. That lighting is actually RGB lighting, so you can amp up the gamer aesthetic if you prefer.

You don’t need to spend a fortune for a smooth gaming experience, and the Asus VG248QG is proof of this. This ergonomic 23.8-inch monitor is the predecessor of one of our previous favorites, the Asus VG248QE. Its latest iteration offers 1080p, 165Hz, and uses a TN panel to shave the price below $200. Though it"s not the largest or most capable monitor out there, it sure beats the typical boring 24-inch, 60Hz office monitor.

The downside? Image quality is not the best out there, and the viewing angles are limited. Its TN panel doesn’t handle contrast ratio well, and you don’t get deep blacks. However, for budget competitive gaming, motion clarity is key, not image quality, so this is the perfect monitor.

The Acer Predator XB253Q GW remains our go-to recommendation for a mid-range 1080p gaming monitor. The 24.5-inch display earns the nod largely on its image quality and impressive refresh rate of 280Hz. The monitor has great color accuracy, outstanding motion clarity, and a good contrast ratio—for an IPS panel, at least. It also gets pretty bright and supports HDR gaming, though you don’t get backlight dimming.

Alienware’s AW2721D is a fantastic gaming monitor and nearly bumped the Viewsonic XG270QG from its top spot. The Viewsonic edged out due to its lower price, but AW2721D is a great alternative. Its 27-inch, 1440p display manages a solid contrast ratio and gets surprisingly deep blacks for an IPS panel. It even totes local backlight dimming. The high pixel density, brightness, and color performance further solidify it as an ideal choice for gaming.

It’s difficult to find a great 4K monitor with official G-Sync certification, a somewhat reasonable price, and available stock, but the Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ fits the bill. This big 32-inch, 4K monitor stands out most because of its outrageously sharp, bright, and vibrant image. Color performance is excellent, and the monitor’s high 600 nits maximum brightness adds punchy visuals to HDR games.

Going 4K means sacrificing frame rates, but the 144Hz on this monitor still provides a smooth, enjoyable gaming experience. It’s a G-Sync Compatible option that supports G-Sync at a refresh rate between 48Hz to 144Hz. You may likely see issues at low framerates with this monitor’s high native resolution, but that can be avoided by upgrading to a much more expensive monitor like the Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX. Other gaming features include a low 1ms response time to eliminate smearing and motion blur and auto low latency for lag-free gaming.

Gamers don’t need to choose between AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync, as Samsung’s Odyssey G7 shows it"s possible to have both in one excellent display. This gaming monitor has class-leading image quality and offers smooth gameplay with AMD and Nvidia hardware. The G-Sync Compatibility between a refresh rate of 60Hz and 240Hz is a bit high, so you’ll want to pair the monitor with a fast video card for best results. Nvidia fans should note the 32-inch model has a higher minimum of 80Hz, which is why we recommend the smaller monitor for use with G-Sync.

Sticking with a 1440p monitor aids in the impressive frame rates and helps games run better. Those speeds, alongside a 600-nit peak brightness and 10-bit color depth on the VA panel mean you’ll not only be able to see a ton of frames, but each frame can look exceptional. There are also deep blacks and decent pixel density on the 27-inch model for a better viewing experience.

Gaming on an ultrawide monitor, like the Alienware AW3821DW, gets you far more immersed in the action than a traditional monitor. This 38-inch ultrawide monster boasts 3,840 x 1,600 resolution for a sharp, crisp image and a 21:9 aspect ratio with a slight curve to wrap your games around your field of vision. Beyond its ample display real estate, you get decent color performance, a high maximum brightness—it totes HDR600—and superb motion clarity with its G-Sync Ultimate support.

If you’re often playing League of Legends, Overwatch, or other fast-paced esports games, it’s important to grab a monitor with a high refresh rate over a high resolution. Luckily, the Asus ROG Swift PG259QN offers an absurdly fast 360fps for smooth, virtually blur-free motion—if your GPU can even keep up with those speeds. That’s paired with an equally stellar response time for virtually no flickering.

To make the most of G-Sync technology, then the ultra-premium and expensive Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX is the way to go. This monitor totes G-Sync Ultimate, so it’ll work at any refresh rate between 1Hz and 144Hz. This feature is essential, as most video cards will not be able to sustain a high framerate at this monitor’s 4K resolution, and it’s safe to say everyone wants smooth, tear-free gaming. Unlike most G-Sync Ultimate monitors, this monitor can even make the most of HDR. It’s currently the best HDR gaming monitor money can buy.

The G-Sync module’s key benefit is the ability to display smooth motion across a monitor’s entire refresh rate range. You will see smooth, evenly paced gameplay even when a game’s frame rate takes a dip. The motion will not feel as smooth as at a higher framerate, of course, but it will remain free of tearing and stuttering.

However, the VESA Adaptive Sync standard does not support refresh rates any lower than 40Hz, and some monitors that are G-Sync compatible have a minimum G-Sync refresh rate even higher than that. G-Sync may not work properly at a framerate below the minimum refresh rate the monitor is G-Sync Compatible monitor is certified to support. You could see flickering or blanking (blank frames) while gaming. Nvidia maintains a database showing the certified specifications of all G-Sync and G-Sync compatible monitors.

The downsides of G-Sync Compatible monitors are rare in practice. We test dozens of monitors every year at IGN, and it’s unusual that we see flickering or blanking during our review process. Most G-Sync Compatible monitors are certified to work down to a refresh rate of at least 48Hz, which means gameplay should remain smooth and trouble-free at 48 frames per second or above. That’s not a difficult standard to achieve, especially on 1080p and 1440p monitors.

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