New Monitors In 2019 And 2020: What To Expect [Professional, Gaming]

The three biggest monitor panel manufacturers LG, Samsung, and AU Optronics have revealed what they have planned for 2019 and 2020. The improvements include bigger panels, higher resolutions, higher refresh rates, faster response times, and many more cool upgrades.

Here’s what you can expect from each panel manufacturer. Keep in mind that the dates 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.

Updates

Samsung

Samsung VA Panel	Expected Release Date	Monitor Name
49” 5120×1440 60Hz Curved	Now available	Philips 499P9H
49” 5120×1440 120Hz Curved HDR1000	Now available	Samsung CRG9
49” 5120×1440 120Hz Curved HDR400	N/A	AOC AG493UCX
43” 3840×1200 120Hz Curved	Now available (The Samsung model)	Samsung C43J89 ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ (+HDR400 and FreeSync 2)
43” 3840×1200 144Hz FreeSync 2 HDR Curved	Now available (in some regions)	Lenovo Legion Y44W Lenovo ThinkVision P44W
34” 3440×1440 144Hz 1800R Curved	Now available	MSI Optix MPG341CQR
34” 3440×1440 144Hz 1500R Curved	Now available (Nixeus)	AOC CU34G2X (~$450, December) Nixeus NX-EDG34S ($550, 29th November)
32” 4K 120Hz Curved	N/A	N/A
32” 4K 60Hz Curved	Now available	Samsung U32R590 MSI MAG321CURV Philips 328E1CA AOC CU32N2
27″ 1440p HDR600	N/A	N/A
24″ 1920×1200 HDR400	N/A	N/A
24″ 1920×1200 HDR600	N/A	N/A
31.5″ 1440p 60Hz Curved	N/A	N/A
31.5″ 1440p 165Hz FreeSync 2 HDR400 Curved	Now available	Dell S3220DGF
49″ 5120×1440 120Hz 1000R	N/A	N/A
34″ 3440×1440 1000R	N/A	N/A

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 144Hz IPS FALD	Q1 2020	N/A
65″ 4K 144Hz VA 1000-zone FALD, 2500-nits peak	N/A	N/A
32″ 4K 144Hz IPS 1000-zone FALD, 1500-nits peak	N/A	N/A

AUO TN Panels

AUO TN Panel	Expected Release Date	Monitor Name
27” 1440p 240Hz 0.5ms G-SYNC	Now available in some regions	Lenovo Legion Y27GQ
27” 1440p 240Hz 1ms 90% DCI-P3, HDR, FreeSync 2	Now available	HP Omen X 27
27” 1440p 240Hz 0.5ms 90% DCI-P3, HDR, FreeSync 2	December	AOC AG273QZ
25” 1080p 240Hz 0.4ms G-SYNC	Now available	Acer Predator XN253Q X
25” 1080p 240Hz 0.3ms FreeSync	Now available	Acer Nitro XF252Q X
27” 1080p 240Hz 0.3ms FreeSync	N/A	Acer Nitro XF272 X

AUO IPS Panels

AUO IPS Panel	Expected Release Date	Monitor Name
27” 4K 144Hz HDR FreeSync	Now available	Acer Nitro XV273K
27” 4K 144Hz HDR G-SYNC	Now available	Acer Predator XB273K
24.5″ 1080p 144Hz DisplayHDR 400	October 2019 (~$200, XV253QP)	Acer Nitro XV253Q P Acer VG252Q P ASUS VG259Q
27″ 1080p 144Hz	Now available	ASUS VG279Q Acer VG271 LG 27GL650F ASUS TUF VG279QM
27″ 1080p 144Hz G-SYNC	N/A	Acer XB273P
24.5″ 1080p 240Hz 1ms (GtG) DisplayHDR 400	November 2019 (XV253Q X)	Acer Nitro XV253Q X ($389) Acer VG252QX
27″ 1080p 240Hz 1ms (GtG) FreeSync & MBR	Now available	ViewSonic XG270 ($430)
27″ 1080p 240Hz 1ms (GtG) FreeSync DisplayHDR 400	Now available (XV273X, AW2720HF)	Acer Nitro XV273X Acer VG272 X Dell Alienware AW2720HF
27″ 1080p 240Hz 0.1ms (GtG) G-SYNC Module + Adaptive-Sync	N/A	Acer XB273 X Predator
27″ 1440p 240Hz	December 2019	N/A
32″ 1440p 240Hz	January 2020	N/A
32″ 4K 144Hz FALD	Q4 2019	N/A
27″ 1440p 165Hz 90% DCI-P3 1ms (GtG)	January 2020 ($590)	Acer Nitro XV273U S
27″ 1440p 165Hz HDR600 Adobe RGB	September 2019	N/A
32″ 1440p	November 2019	N/A
27” 4K 60Hz 99% Adobe RGB	N/A	N/A
32” 4K 60Hz 99% Adobe RGB	N/A	N/A
32” 4K 60Hz 90% DCI-P3 DisplayHDR 400	N/A	BenQ EW3280U

AUO VA Panels

AUO VA Panel	Expected Release Date	Monitor Name
35” 3440×1440 200Hz FALD-HDR	Now available	Acer Predator X35 ASUS ROG Swift PG35VQ AOC AGON AG353UCG
35″ 3440×1440 120Hz FreeSync 2 HDR	Q4 2019	Cooler Master GM219-35
43”4K 60Hz HDR600	June 2019	N/A
43”4K 120Hz FreeSync 2 HDR	September 2019	ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q
65” 4K 144Hz FALD-HDR	Now available (ASUS)	HP Omen X Emperium 65 Acer Predator 65 ASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ
43” 4K 144Hz HDR600	Q3 2019	N/A
43” 4K 144Hz FreeSync 2 HDR1000	Q3 2019	Acer Predator CG437K ASUS XG43UQ (with DSC)
27″ 1080p 200Hz	N/A	N/A
30″ 2560×1080 200Hz	Q4 2019/ Now Available	Cooler Master GM219-30 MSI PAG301CR Sceptre C305B-200UN
27″ 1080p 240Hz Curved	Now available (Samsung)	Samsung C27RG5 AOC C27G2Z MSI MAG272CRX Philips 272M8CP AOC AG273FCZE
27″ 1080p 240Hz	N/A	MSI MAG272RX
32″ 1080p 240Hz	September 2019	AOC C32G2Z
27″ 1440p 240Hz	Q1 2020	N/A

LG

LG boasts their 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 Nano IPS Panel	Expected Release Date	Monitor Name
32” 4K 98% DCI-P3 HDR	Now available	LG 32UL950
27” 4K 98% DCI-P3 HDR	N/A	N/A
34” 5120×2160 HDR	Now available	LG 34WK95U
27” 1440p 144Hz 1ms	Now available	LG 27GL850
27” 1440p 165Hz 1ms NVIDIA G-SYNC	November (~$600)	ViewSonic XG270QG
27” 4K 144Hz 1ms HDR600	H2 2020	N/A
38” 3840×1600 175Hz HDR400 G-SYNC Curved	N/A	LG 38GL950G Acer Predator X38 P
34″ 3440×1440 60Hz 98% DCI-P3 Flat-Screen	N/A	BenQ PD3420Q
34” 3440×1440 144Hz HDR	Now available	LG 34GK950F
34” 3440×1440 120Hz G-SYNC	Now available	LG 34GK950G Dell AW3420DW

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” 5120×1440 Curved	Now available	Dell U4919DW LG 49WL95
49” 5120×1440 144Hz Curved	Q4 2019	N/A
31.5″ 4K HDR1000 BT2020	Q4 2019	N/A
25″ 1920×1200 sRGB	N/A	N/A
27″ 2560×1440 144Hz 1ms GtG sRGB G-SYNC compatible	Now available	LG 27GL83A
27″ 1080p 240Hz 1ms	Q4 2019	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 1 million local dimming zones, HDR1000, and 90% DCI-P3
10,000-zone MiniLED backlight: with a wider 95% BT 2020 color gamut and HDR1000
Standard backlight: with a 300-nit peak brightness and 90% DCI-P3 color gamut

Innolux IPS Panel	Expected Release Date	Monitor Name
Megazone 31.5” 4K 120Hz/144Hz 7ms (GtG)	2020	N/A
MiniLED 31.5” 4K 120Hz/144Hz 7ms (GtG)	2020	N/A
31.5” 4K 120Hz/144Hz 90% DCI-P3 7ms (GtG)	2020	N/A
28” 4K 120Hz/144Hz 90% DCI-P3 7ms (GtG)	N/A	N/A
28” 4K 60Hz 90% DCI-P3 4ms (GtG)	September 2019	Samsung U28R550 ASUS VG289Q
27″ 1440p 144Hz DP 1.2	Available	ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD
27″ 1440p 144Hz *DP 1.2 HDR400	Available	Acer VG271UP Acer XV272U
27″ 1440p 144Hz **DP 1.2+ HDR400	Available (AD27QD)	Gigabyte Aorus AD27QD Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q
27″ 1440p 165Hz ***DP 1.4 HDR	Available	Pixio PX7 Prime
27″ 1440p 165Hz DP 1.4 HDR400	Now available (Razer) November (Aorus FI27Q-P)	Razer Raptor 27 ($700) Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q-P ($650)

*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

Acer Monitors

Acer ConceptD Monitors

Acer’s newly announced ConceptD series (CP3, CP7, and CM7) of monitors consist of the following displays:

Acer ConceptD CP3271K P – 27″ 4K 144Hz gaming monitor. It boasts AMD FreeSync, entry-level DisplayHDR 400 certification, and professional-grade Delta E < 1 factory-calibration with Pantone certification. So, more or less identical to the Acer XV273K.
Update: It is now available on Amazon.
Acer ConceptD CP3271U – 27″ 1440p 144Hz gaming monitor with 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, DisplayHDR 400, and Delta E < 2 Pantone certification.
Acer ConceptD CP7271K – 27″ 4K 144Hz gaming monitor with G-SYNC Ultimate and VESA DisplayHDR 1000, just like the Acer X27 and PG27UQ.
Update: It is now available on Amazon.
Acer ConceptD CM7321K – 32″ 4K 60Hz professional display with an 1152-zone mini-LED backlight, DisplayHDR1000, and 99% Adobe RGB and 89.5% Rec2020 color gamut. The release date should be in September with a $2,999 MSRP.

Acer Nitro XV273X

The Acer XV273X is the first 240Hz display to be announced with an IPS panel. Other specifications include a 27″ screen size, 1080p resolution, 178-degree viewing angles, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 8-bit color depth with 99% sRGB gamut, and a 1ms response time speed!

It will also feature AMD FreeSync and HDR support with VESA’s entry-level DisplayHDR 400 certification indicating true 8-bit color depth (without dithering) and a peak brightness of at least 400-nits.

The stand of the monitor provides versatile ergonomics with up to 115mm height adjustment, 90° pivot, -5°/20° tilt, and +/- 20° swivel as well as 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. Connectivity options include two HDMI ports, DisplayPort, a headphones jack, a quad-USB 3.0 hub, and two 2W built-in speakers.

Update: It is now available on Amazon as well as an alternative model by Dell, the Alienware AW2720HF.

ASUS Monitors

ASUS TUF Gaming Monitors

ASUS announced two new displays including the ASUS VG27AQ (or VG27AQE) and the ASUS VG32VQ to their new TUF series of displays.

What differentiates these two gaming monitors from the rest is the ability to run VRR (variable refresh rate such as FreeSync/G-SYNC) and backlight strobing simultaneously via ASUS’s innovative ELMB-Sync feature.

The ASUS VG27AQ is a 27″ 1440p IPS monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate (overclockable to 165Hz) while the ASUS VG32VQ is based on a 31.5″ curved VA panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution.

Both monitors will feature AMD FreeSync, but only the VG27AQ model is certified as G-SYNC compatible by NVIDIA. The 27″ model also supports HDR but via software emulation only.

There is also be a TN variant called the ASUS VG27BQ with 1440p resolution, 165Hz, FreeSync, 0.4ms specified response time speed, and ELMB-Sync.

Update 1/2: ASUS added two more gaming monitors to their TUF series including the ASUS VG27VQ a 1080p 165Hz curved display with a VA panel, FreeSync, software-emulated HDR, and 1ms MPRT achieved via ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur). This model, however, won’t have ELMB-Sync for simultaneous VRR and MBR.

The other one is the ASUS TUF VG35VQ which is a 35″ 3440×1440 100Hz gaming monitor with a VA panel, FreeSync, software-emulated HDR, and ELMB-Sync. Release date is unknown while the price should be around 600 EUR (roughly ~$670).

Update 2/2: The following gaming monitors from the TUF lineup are now available: VG27AQ, VG27BQ, VG32VQ, ASUS VG35VQ.

ASUS XG27UQ & ASUS XG43UQ

So far, 4K 144Hz gaming monitors such as the ASUS PG27UQ and the Acer XB273K were forced to use chroma subsampling if you wanted to get up to 144Hz at 4K UHD due to bandwidth limitations of DisplayPort 1.4.

The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ and XG43UQ models will be the first monitors to incorporate the DSC (Display Stream Compression) technology in their DisplayPort connectors. This will allow them to reach 144Hz at 4K without any compression or sacrifice in image quality.

The downside to using DSC is increased input lag, luckily, it’s only ~0.1ms which is imperceptible.

Now, some monitors, such as the Acer XV273K can technically get up to 144Hz at 4K without any compression by using two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs. However, when using two cables, you can’t use VRR or HDR. With DSC, you’ll be able to use both VRR and HDR, and get 144Hz at 4K without chroma subsampling.

The ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ is a 43″ 4K 144Hz monitor with FreeSync 2 and DisplayHDR 1000 (1000-nit peak brightness, 90% DCI-P3 color gamut). It will be available in Q4 2019 for ~ 1,500 EUR (roughly $1,670).

The 27″ model is based on an IPS panel, but it will only offer DisplayHDR 400 with 90% DCI-P3 color gamut. Release date is expected in Q4 2019 as well with a 900 EUR (~$1,000) price tag.

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 27MD5KL UltraFine 5K Display

Apple has released a new version of the LG 5K UltraFine display dubbed as the 27MD5KL. It offers all the same features (5120×2880 resolution, 99% DCI-P3 color gamut, 500-nit peak brightness, etc) as the previous models (the LG 27MD5KA and the LG 27MD5KB), except that it will have a more efficient power charging with up to 94W as opposed to 85W of the earlier versions.

The new 4K UltraFine model, the LG 24MD4KL, is a bit more different than the previous variant.

Unlike the older LG 22MD4K with a 21.5″ screen and 4096×2304 resolution (218 PPI), the new 4K UltraFine model will feature a slightly bigger 23.7″ screen but the lower 4K UHD resolution with 3840×2160 pixels (186 PPI).

Other specs of the new LG 24MD4KL include a 500-nit peak brightness, a 1,200:1 contrast ratio, 14ms response time (no overdrive available), 60Hz, 98% DCI-P3 color gamut, two Thunderbolt 3 ports (input and output with 85W PD), three USB-C ports, and two 5W built-in speakers. It’s available for $700.

Philips Monitors

New Console Gaming Displays

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

Philips 558M1RY – 55″ 4K 120Hz 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 monitor with HDR 600, 1ms MPRT, and the same connectivity options as the 55″ variant.
Philips 278M1R – 27″ 4K 60Hz 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 is Q1 2020 for all displays. The price is only known for the 55″ model and it amounts to 1,400 EUR (roughly $1,550) though it may still change.

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 is preparing a bunch of new gaming monitors as well. Some of the models in the table above have already been announced, such as the AOC 24G2 and the 27G2 1080p 144Hz IPS models.

New additions here that are noteworthy include the CU34G2 and the CU34G2X ultrawide models. We hope that they will be priced even cheaper than the currently available alternatives by MSI such as the MSI MAG341CQ and the MPG341CQR.

Other gaming monitors by AOC that were announced (not in the table above) include the following displays:

AOC AG273QX – 27″ 1440p 165Hz flat-screen VA with FreeSync 2 HDR
AOC AG273QZ – 27″ 1440p 240Hz 0.5ms TN with FreeSync
AOC 24G2Z and 27G2Z – standard 1080p 240Hz TN models with FreeSync
AOC C32G2Z and C27G2Z – 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
AOC AG273FXE – 27″ 1080p 144Hz IPS monitor with FreeSync, 1ms MPRT, HDR, and 96% DCI-P3

MSI Monitors

New Curved MSI Gaming Monitors

MSI introduced three new gaming monitors based on high refresh rate curved VA panels with AMD FreeSync and 100% sRGB gamut:

MSI PAG241CR – 24″ 1080p 144Hz model with an unusually steep 1200R curvature
MSI PAG271CQR – 27″ 1440p 144Hz model with a 1500R curvature
MSI PAG301CR – 30″ 2560×1080 ultrawide model with 200Hz and 1800R curvature

New VA-panel 1500R curved gaming monitors announced by MSI include:

MSI PAG341CQR – 34″ 3440×1440 144Hz display with HDR400 (120% sRGB gamut and QDEF) and FreeSync
MSI PAG321CQR – 32″ 1440p 165Hz display with FreeSync and 92% DCI-P3 color gamut

Update: New VA-panel 1500R curved gaming monitors with 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, FreeSync, and 1ms MPRT include:

MSI G24C4 – 24″ 1080p 144Hz
MSI G27C4 – 27″ 1080p 165Hz
MSI G27CQ4 – 27″ 1440p 165Hz
MSI G32C4 – 32″ 1080p 165Hz

Dell Monitors

Dell PremierColor UP2720Q

Dell announced a new high-end monitor for professional use, the Dell UP2720Q, with a built-in colorimeter as its main feature.

Panel specifications include 10-bit IPS panel with 4K resolution and 100% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, and 80% BT. 2020 color space coverage. It doesn’t support HDR and has a typical brightness of only 250-nits whereas the contrast ratio is rated at 1,300:1.

The Dell UP2720Q offers two Thunderbolt 3 ports with 40 Gbps, both of which support power delivery up to 90W. Other connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) hub, and a headphones jack.

It will be available in January for $2,000.

Nixeus Monitors

Nixeus NX-EDG34 & Nixeus NX-EDG34S

Nixeus revealed two new gaming monitors based on a 34″ 1500R curved VA panel with 3440×1440 resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and AMD FreeSync 2 (48-144Hz VRR range, compatible with NVIDIA cards according to Nixeus).

Other panel-related specifications include 4ms GtG response time, a 400-nit peak brightness, a static contrast ratio of 3,000:1, true 8-bit color depth, 178° viewing angles, and HDR10 support.

The monitors also boast low 1ms latency measure which Nixeus refers to PTR (Photon to Render).

There will be two variants of the monitor: the Nixeus EDG34 with a height-adjustable stand, and the Nixeus EDG34S with a tilt-only stand.

Connectivity options on both models include two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, two HDMI 2.0 ports (up to 100Hz at 3440×1440), and a headphones jack. Both variants also have 75x75mm VESA mount compatibility.

The Nixeus NX-EDG34S is already up on Amazon for pre-order for $551.15.

NEC Monitors

NEC PA311D

The NEC PA311D packs a bunch of useful features for high-end professional use relying on accurate color reproduction. It is based on a 10-bit IPS panel with 4096×2160 4K DCI resolution and 100% Adobe RGB, 99.9% sRGB, and 97.4% NTSC color gamut.

Other panel-related specs include a 1,400:1 contrast ratio, a 350-nit peak brightness, 178° viewing angles, and 8ms GtG response time.

The monitor also supports 14-bit 3D LUT, the exclusive MultiProfiler software for quick and easy ICC profile management, and an integrated SpectraView II Engine sensor which ensures impeccable color and brightness performance.

Picture in Picture, Picture by Picture, and HDR (HLG and PQ) is supported as well while connectivity options include DisplayPort, mini-DisplayPort, HDMI, and USB-C with 65W power delivery.

The NEC PA311D will be available in November 2019 for ~$3,000. More info on the product’s official webpage.

Xiaomi Monitors

Xiaomi’s first gaming monitors include the Mi Surface 34″ display and the Mi 24″ model.

The 34″ display boasts a 1500R curved VA panel with 3440×1440, 144Hz, 5ms GtG response time, AMD FreeSync, and 121% sRGB color gamut while the price is only 2499 yuan (~$350) in China.

Naturally, the monitor will be more expensive if it comes to the US, but it should still be considerably more affordable than the currently available MPG341CQR 3440×1440 144Hz display which goes for ~$800.

The 24″ model is a regular 1920×1080 monitor priced at $100. We don’t have any information regarding its panel type, refresh rate, etc yet.

New 24" 1080p 144Hz IPS Models

24″ 1080p 144Hz gaming monitors with the IPS technology have been long anticipated as they would offer vibrant and accurate colors and a quick response time speed (faster than that of the VA counterparts, but not as fast as TN) as well as a high refresh rate and an affordable price!

The first 1080p 144Hz IPS models were 27″ in size which repulsed many users due to the low pixel per inch ratio. So, here’s what we know about the upcoming 24″ models.

It turns out that the following 24″ models will most likely be based on a 23.8″ IPS/IGZO panel by PANDA which has a specified response time speed of 7.5ms GtG. Such response time speed isn’t great, but we have yet to see how it performs.

Update: Some of the 24″ 1080p 144Hz IPS models are now available including the AOC 24G2 and the Acer VG240YP, both of which we’ve reviewed.

Overall, they offer excellent value for the price and while their response time isn’t as fast as that of some more expensive IPS models, it’s significantly better than what you’ll find on high refresh rate VA panels. Some motion blur is present, but there’s no prominent black smearing in fast-paced games.

If you want faster IPS models, you should keep an eye on the upcoming 24.5″ 1080p 144Hz IPS monitors which will be based on AU Optronics’ IPS panel with faster response time speed. These will also be more expensive though.

Philips, ViewSonic, and ASUS have also announced 24″ 1080p 144Hz IPS models based on the same Panda panel that’s in the AOC 24G2 and the Acer VG240YP.

Viewsonic’s models include the ViewSonic VX2480-HD-PRO and the ViewSonic XG2405 with the same specs as well as the 27″ variant ViewSonic XG2705, all of which will be available in Q1 2020.

Philips announced the Philips 242M8 and the Philips 272M8 while ASUS’ models are called the ASUS TUF VG249Q and the ASUS VP249QGR (same as the VG249Q, but without an ergonomic stand).

Additionally, Acer announced a slightly updated version of the VG240YP called ‘VG240Y S‘ which will feature a 165Hz factory-overclocked refresh rate as well as the Acer XV240Y P which is identical to the VG240YP, but has an ergonomic design.

While all of these models use the same panel with similar features, only AOC’s and Philips’ versions use wide color gamut backlights.

New 27" 1440p 144Hz IPS Models

Innolux IPS Panel

There are many new interesting 27″ 1440p 144Hz IPS gaming monitors announced. This combination of specs is favored among gamers as it offers an excellent balance between image quality and performance.

First off, we have the Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q-P which is an updated model of the Aorus AD27QD based on the same Innolux panel.

However, the FI27Q-P will have a bit higher 165Hz refresh rate and it will feature DisplayPort 1.4 instead of DisplayPort 1.2 of the AD27QD. This will allow it reach 1440p at 165Hz while using 10-bit color depth whereas the AD27QD was limited to 120Hz at 1440p if you wanted to use 10-bit color.

There’s also the Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q (without the ‘-P‘ at the end) which seems to have all the same features and specs as the original Aorus AD27QD including DP 1.2 and a max refresh rate of 144Hz.

On a related note, Pixio also launched a new model called the PX7 Prime, based on the same Innolux panel with 1440p, 165Hz, and AMD FreeSync.

ViewSonic offers a more budget-friendly variant based on Innolux’s panel (minus 165Hz OC and HDR support) called the ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD which goes for only $355.

It features AMD FreeSync and the 1ms MPRT backlight strobing technology while the GtG response time speed is rated at 3ms GtG.

Other specs include dithered 10-bit color depth support, a 350-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, tilt-only stand, VESA mount compatibility, HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0, DP 1.2, built-in speakers, and a headphones jack.

Yet another model which seems to be using Innolux’s panel is the BenQ EX2780Q 1440p 144Hz model with HDR400 and USB-C (with DisplayPort Alt Mode).

The Razer Raptor 27″ is now available. It offers the same specs as the Aorus FI27Q-P but it’s more expensive due to premium design and branding.

Other IPS Panels

Moving on, there’s the ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q which is another 27″ 1440p 165Hz IPS model. The official product page isn’t up yet, so we cannot confirm whether it will have DisplayPort 1.4 or the more common DP 1.2. In the latter case, you’d need to limit the color depth to 8-bit in order to get to 165Hz at 1440p.

ASUS specifies a 2ms GtG response time speed which seems too fast for Innolux’s IPS panel, so we’re not sure which panel is used here. Other specs include 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, DisplayHDR 400, and FreeSync. The price should be around $600; no word on the release date yet.

Additionally, there’s the Acer Predator VG272UP which seems to be Acer’s version of the LG 27GL850 based on the same Nano IPS panel with 98% DCI-P3 color gamut and 1ms GtG response time speed. No information regarding its price and availability is yet available.

LG plans to release another 27″ 1440p 144Hz IPS model with a 1ms GtG response time speed like the LG 27GL850 model, but without the wide color gamut; the LG 27GL83A will only cover the basic sRGB color space.

Lenovo also launched an IPS model with a 165Hz overclockable refresh rate, 1ms GtG, and 98% DCI-P3 color gamut, the Lenovo Legion Y27Q-20, which most likely uses LG’s Nano IPS panel.

ViewSonic will use the same LG’s nano IPS panel in their Elite XG270QG model which will feature a 165Hz refresh rate and NVIDIA’s G-SYNC module for ~$600.

Finally, there’s the Acer Nitro XV273U S with a 165Hz refresh rate, 90% DCI-P3 gamut, and 1ms GtG response time. It should be released in January and priced at around $590. Acer also announced the Acer Predator XB273 U which seems identical to the XV273U S, so it might just feature a different stand/design.

New Display Technology

ASUS ROG Strix XG17 - 240Hz IPS Portable Gaming Monitor

Who would’ve guessed that the very first (announced) 240Hz monitor to feature an IPS panel would actually be a 17″ portable display?

The ASUS ROG Strix XG17 is a 17.3″ 1080p (127.34 pixels per inch) portable monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, a quick 3ms response time speed, wide viewing angles, and support for Adaptive-Sync with a 48Hz-240Hz VRR range.

It’s powered by an AC adapter and has a 7.800mAh battery with ~3 hours of juice. It can also be powered by its two USB-C ports. Other connectivity options include a micro HDMI 2.0 port and two 1W integrated speakers.

More information can be found at the official product page.

Apple Pro Display XDR

Apple’s latest monitor, dubbed as the Pro Display XDR, will be based on a 31.5″ IPS panel with a 576-zone full-array local dimming implementation and a stunning peak brightness of 1,600-nits which Apple fittingly calls Extreme Dynamic Range (XDR).

The 6K (6016×3384) resolution on a 31.5″ screen results in an exceptionally high pixel density of 219.13 pixels per inch which becomes ‘Retina’ at 16″ (41cm) away from the screen. This means that at 16″ away from the screen, your eyes won’t be able to distinguish the individual pixels on this monitor.

Moreover, the Pro Display XDR supports the following refresh rates: 47.95Hz, 48Hz, 50Hz, 59.94Hz, and 60Hz which will along with the other specs certainly appeal to professional users.

The price, on the other hand, is not as appealing. Once available (Fall 2019), it will cost $5,000 – or $6,000 with the optional matte coating.

What’s more, the stand is not included in the price. It will cost you an additional $1,000 yet the stand doesn’t even have the ability to swivel the screen to the left/right; only tilt (-5°/25°), height, and pivot adjustments will be available. Alternatively, you can buy the VESA mounting kit which will be $200.

300Hz Gaming Laptops

Both Acer and ASUS announced that they will be implementing 300Hz refresh rate screens in some models of their laptops (Acer Predator Triton 500 and ASUS Strix/Zephyrus).

In short, such impeccable technology will greatly increase the laptop’s price ($2,800 for the 300Hz Triton 500) yet the different between 240Hz and 300Hz isn’t particularly noticeable.

Conclusion

That’s it! These are the panels which will be featured in the upcoming monitors; stay tuned as we will be editing this article as soon as something new comes up.