New Monitors In 2021: What To Expect

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

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 guide about OLED panels.

Popular Upcoming Monitors

In the list below, we’ll keep the most looked-for upcoming monitors. The latest additions are in bold. To check out all recently announced or released displays, keep scrolling down!

*NRA – NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer

1440p 240Hz Monitor List

Due to the increasing popularity of 1440p 240Hz gaming monitors, we’ll keep an updated list right here!

Samsung

Samsung VA Panel	Panel Production Date	Monitor Name
49” 5120x1440 60Hz Curved	Now available	Philips 499P9H
49” 5120x1440 120Hz Curved HDR1000	Now available	Samsung CRG9
49” 5120x1440 120Hz Curved HDR400	Now available	AOC AG493UCX Sceptre C505B-QSN168
49” 5120x1440 165Hz Curved HDR400	N/A	AOC AG493UCX2
43” 3840x1200 120Hz Curved	Now available	Samsung C43J89 ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ  (+HDR400 and FreeSync 2) Monoprice CrystalPro
43.8” 3840x1080 120Hz Curved	N/A	Acer XV431CP Aopen 43XV1CP
43.4” 3840x1200 144Hz FreeSync 2 HDR Curved	Now available	Lenovo Legion Y44W Lenovo ThinkVision P44W
34” 3440x1440 144Hz 1800R Curved	Now available	MSI Optix MPG341CQR
34” 3440x1440 144Hz 1500R Curved	Now available	AOC CU34G2X Nixeus NX-EDG34S Viotek GNV34DBE Lenovo G34W-10 Philips 345M1CR MSI PAG343CQR Iiyama GB3466WQSU-B1 Cooler Master GM34-CF Monoprice Dark Matter Gigabyte G34WQC Acer Nitro XZ342CK P Acer EI342CKR P Xiaomi Mi Curved 34
32” 4K 120Hz Curved	N/A	N/A
32” 4K 60Hz Curved	Now available	Samsung U32R590 MSI MAG321CURV Philips 328E1CA AOC CU32N2 AOC CU32V3
27" 1440p HDR600	N/A	N/A
24" 1920x1200 HDR400	N/A	N/A
24" 1920x1200 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
34" 3440x1440 144Hz 1500R	N/A	MSI MAG342CQR
34" 3440x1440 144Hz 1000R HDR400	Now available	MSI Artymis 343CQR
34" 3440x1440 165Hz 1000R sRGB	Now available	Samsung C34G55T
34" 3440x1440 144Hz 1000R	N/A	AOC CU34G3S
49" 5120x1440 240Hz HDR1000 1000R Curved	Now available	Samsung Odyssey C49G95T
27" 1440p 240Hz HDR400 1000R Curved	Now available	AOC AGON PD27 (Porsche Design)
27" 1440p 240Hz HDR600 1000R Curved	Now available	Samsung Odyssey C27G75T ViewSonic VX2716-2KC-PRO
32" 1440p 240Hz HDR600 1000R Curved	Now available	Samsung Odyssey C32G75T
24" 1080p 144Hz flat-screen	Now available	Samsung F24G3
27" 1080p 144Hz flat-screen	Now available	Samsung F27G3

AU Optronics

In 2021 and 2022, AUO plans to develop 1080p 480Hz, 1440p 360Hz, and 4K 240Hz panels! The exact combinations of available screen sizes, panel types and other specifications are unknown at the moment, but we’ll be adding them to the tables below as AUO reveals them.

Mini LED Monitors

AUO OLED Panels

AUO TN Panels

AUO IPS Panels

AUO VA Panels

New AUO Monitors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKMVvB07Arw

AUO announced new displays featuring built-in ART (advanced reflectionless technology) for improved reflection handling, including a 27″ 1440p 300Hz gaming display with ‘1ms latency’ and a 32″ 8K professional editing display.

We have yet to see more information regarding panel type, release date, pricing, and other specifications. We’ll update the article as soon as something new comes up. In the meantime, you can check out AUO’s page for additional information.

LG

Just like AUO, LG plans to develop a 1080p 480Hz panel. It’s a 24.5″ IPS panel with an sRGB color gamut and DisplayHDR 400. Panel development is set for Q4 2022 though. They’re also planning a 1440p panel with a refresh rate higher than 240Hz in 2022.

Additionally, LG wants to improve response time overdrive implementations on their panels even further for less overshoot.

New LG panels will also feature reduced low-blue light emission to meet the latest Eyesafe certification.

In 2021, LG wants to extend the color gamut coverage of their panels to 100% DCI-P3 and over 90% Rec2020 in 2022.

Finally, they’re working on the ‘IPS Black’ technology. There isn’t much information available about it yet, but it’s supposed to improve blacks on their IPS panels as the name suggests. The production of the first panels utilizing this technology should start in January 2022; they’ll be available in 27″ and 32″ 4K wide color gamut variants.

On top of that, LG Display is planning 42″ OLED TVs for 2022.

Nano IPS Panels

LG IPS Panels

Innolux

BOE

Here, you’ll find the latest panel developments regarding BOE’s ADS (Advanced Super Dimension Switch), basically IPS, panels.

BOE’s also working on their BD Cell technology, aiming to compete with OLED. It involves a dual-cell panel with ‘pixel-level backlight control’ that should bring 12-bit color depth support and a contrast ratio of up to 2,000,000:1. We’ll add more information regarding this technology and its development as it becomes available.

They also have a 32:9 1800R curved super-ultrawide OLED panel in the works, though that’s all the information we have regarding the panel at the moment.

BOE IPS Panels

24″ 1080p 144Hz IPS Panels

Sharp

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 it’s unknown what panel will be used for most of them. Click on the monitor manufacturer to jump to their models.

Acer
ASUS
LG
Philips
AOC
MSI
Samsung
Lenovo
Gigabyte
ViewSonic
BenQ
Dell
Corsair
Other

Corsair Monitors

Corsair Xeneon 32QHD165

The Xeneon 32QHD165 is Corsair’s first monitor. It’s based on a 32″ 1440p 165Hz IPS panel by AU Optronics and features a QDEF (quantum dot enhanced film) layer for the wide 100% Adobe RGB color gamut.

It supports variable refresh rate, MBR, DisplayHDR400 and has an sRGB emulation mode (adjustable brightness, other settings are locked).

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 15W PD), a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub, while the stand offers height adjustment up to 110mm, tilt by -5°/20° and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Its $800 price tag is quite steep though as you can get the ASUS PG329Q based on the same panel with better overdrive implementation and DisplayHDR 600 support for $100 less.

The Gigabyte M32Q offers similar image quality and performance (though without the Adobe RGB gamut) at basically half the price.

Finally, you can get a 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS gaming monitor for around the same price, such as the Gigabyte M32U with 90% DCI-P3 for $800 or the ASUS PG32UQ with 100% Adobe RGB for $1,000.

Acer Monitors

Acer EI491CRG9

The Acer EI491CRG9 will be based on the same panel as the new mini-LED version of the Odyssey G9, so we can expect the same key specifications.

It’s a 49″ 5120×1440 240Hz 32:9 ultrawide curved (1000R) gaming monitor with a fast 1ms GtG response time speed, “DisplayHDR 2000”, 2048-zone local dimming solution, FreeSync/G-SYNC Compatible support, and 95% DCI-P3 color gamut.

We’ll update the article once we have more information!

Update: It seems that Acer ‘paused‘ the development of the EI491CRG9, so its presentation will be delayed.

Philips Monitors

Philips 279P2MRX

The Philips 279P2MRX is a 27″ 4K IPS monitor featuring a mini-LED backlight with a 2304-zone full-array local dimming solution for an amazing HDR image quality; it even has VESA’s high-end DisplayHDR 1400 certification.

Other specifications include a wide 100% Adobe RGB color gamut, Delta E < 2 factory-calibration, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports. More information to follow.

Philips 329M1RV

Philips announced the new 329M1RV 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS gaming monitor.

The main specifications include quick 1ms GtG pixel response time, wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, 400-nit peak brightness, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 10-bit color depth, and 178° viewing angles.

The display also features Delta E < 2 factory-calibration, FreeSync, Ambiglow RGB lighting, and DTS integrated speakers.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports (sadly no HDMI 2.1), and a USB-C port.

No word on pricing and availability yet.

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.
• Philips 559M1RYV – 55″ 4K 144Hz VA display with HDR1000, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C (with 65W PD and DP Alt Mode).
• Philips 328M1R – 32″ 4K 120Hz VA monitor with HDR 600, 1ms MPRT, and the same connectivity options as the 55″ variant + HDMI 2.1.

Both 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.

AOC Monitors

AOC AGON AG274QXM

The AOC AG274QXM is a 27″ 1440p 165Hz (170Hz OC) 1ms GtG FreeSync gaming monitor based on an IPS panel with a wide 99% Adobe RGB and 98% DCI-P3 color gamut.

More importantly, it will feature a mini LED backlight with a 576-zone full-array local dimming system and have a strong peak brightness of 1,000-nits thus earning VESA’s DisplayHDR 1000 certification.

It’s the first 1440p gaming monitor with meaningful HDR support, which is something that will interest many gamers who prefer higher frame rates to 4K UHD resolution!

The price and release date are currently unknown. It’s also possible that this will be a China-exclusive model, but at least we’re seeing that proper HDR support is on its way to the more affordable and ‘easier-to-drive’ 1440p widescreen monitors.

Expect an update as soon as something new comes up.

Other Upcoming AOC Gaming Displays

• AOC AG323QCXE – 32″ 1440p 144Hz curved (1500R) model with FreeSync, HDR, 550-nits, and 91% DCI-P3 gamut
• AOC U34G3X – 34″ 3440×1440 144Hz IPS ultrawide flat-screen gaming monitor with FreeSync and 98% DCI-P3 color gamut
• AOC AG274QG – 27″ 1440p 240Hz IPS G-SYNC Ultimate
• AOC AG254FG – 25″ 1080p 360Hz IPS G-SYNC

Samsung Monitors

Updated Samsung Odyssey G9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKH1VUFCS-w&ab_channel=Samsung

Samsung announced that they’ll be releasing a new and improved version of the Odyssey G9.

The new ‘Neo G9’ model will have the same key specifications as the older one, including a 49″ 5120×1440 240Hz 1ms GtG 1000R curved VA panel, but this time with a 2048-zone FALD mini LED backlight.

Update: The monitor is now available and you can check out our Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 review.

Acer will also release a model based on the same panel, called Acer EI491CRG9. No word on its official pricing and release date though.

New Samsung Odyssey G3, G5 & G7 Monitors

Samsung revealed the new S28AG70 (G7), the S27AG50 (G5) and the S27AG30, S24AG30 (G3) Odyssey gaming monitors.

When Samsung announced flat-screen Odyssey G5 and G7 variants a few months back, most people were hoping for flat versions of the C27G75T and the C32G75T – with 1440p 240Hz VA panels and fast 1ms GtG response time speed.

The S28AG70 and the S27AG50, however, use IPS panels with different specifications altogether. We can’t confirm whether this means that there will be no flat-screen 1440p 240Hz 1ms VA variants.

The S28AG70 uses a 4K 144Hz IPS panel by Innolux and features DisplayHDR 400, FreeSync Premium Pro, and HDMI 2.1.

The S27AG50 is based on a 1440p 165Hz IPS panel with a fast 1ms GtG response time speed, FreeSync, and 99% sRGB color gamut.

The current-generation Samsung Odyssey G3 flat-screen models are now available, the Samsung F27G3 and the Samsung F24G3. However, as their GtG pixel response time is slow, you get the usual VA-panel dark-level smearing – unlike the G7/G9 models.

The new G3 series, the Samsung S27AG30 and the S24AG30 are identical to the old one, apart from the lower specified contrast ratio of 3,000:1 – as opposed to 4,000:1 of the F24G3 and F27G3.

In other TV-related news, Samsung announced new Neo QLED and QLED TVs for gaming with 4K 120Hz resolution, variable refresh rate, and low 5.8ms input lag. The QN90A series will support AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, whereas all Q70A and better models will have support for 21:9 and 32:9 ultrawide resolutions.

You can find more information and watch the full presentation in the embedded video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edX8kZcE4p8

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Lenovo ThinkVision 32H-20 – 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 M34WQ – 34″ 3440×1440 144Hz FreeSync IPS flat-screen ultrawide gaming monitor with DisplayHDR 400 and 91% DCI-P3 color gamut

ViewSonic Monitors

ViewSonic announced plenty of interesting monitors for 2021 for both gaming and professional use:

• ViewSonic VP3286-8K – 32″ 8K IPS, Adobe RGB, Thunderbolt 3; Summer 2021, $5000
• ViewSonic VP3286-4K -32″ 4K IPS, Adobe RGB, Thunderbolt 3; Summer 2021, $2000
• ViewSonic VP2786-4K – 27″ 4K IPS, Adobe RGB, Thunderbolt 3, Summer 2021, $1000
• ViewSonic VP2776-4K – 27″ 4K IPS, 100% DCI-P3
• ViewSonic VP2776-2K – 27″ 1440p IPS, 100% DCI-P3
• ViewSonic XG320Q – 32″ 1440p 165Hz, Adobe RGB, DisplayHDR 600
• ViewSonic XG320U – 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS, Adobe RGB, DisplayHDR 600, HDMI 2.1
• ViewSonic XG321UG – 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS, DisplayHDR 1400, G-SYNC Ultimate, 1152-zone Mini-LED FALD
• ViewSonic XG271QG – 27″ 1440p 240Hz IPS, DisplayHDR 400
• ViewSonic XG2431 – 24″ 1080p 240Hz, DisplayHDR 400, Blur Busters Approved 2.0
• ViewSonic VA3456-MHDJ – 34″ 3440×1440 75Hz IPS FreeSync 1800R Curved; $390

New Display Technology

BOOX Mira Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQWP2Wl57N4

The E Ink monitors don’t use a backlight but have a display with 16 shades of gray for a monochrome picture that prevents digital eye strain.

The BOOX Mira Pro is a 25.3″ E Ink monitor with a screen resolution of 3200×1800 (16:9 aspect ratio), resulting in a pixel density of 145 PPI, priced at $1800.

The BOOX Mira is a 13.3″ portable E Ink monitor with a 1650×2200 resolution (207 PPI) and a touch-sensitive screen, priced at $800.

Connectivity options include HDMI, mini HDMI, USB-C, DisplayPort and integrated speakers for the 25.3″ version, while the 13.3″ model has mini HDMI and two USB-C ports.

Both monitors are VESA mount compatible (75x75mm). The BOOX Mira Pro model also has an ergonomic stand with height adjustment up to 50mm, 90° pivot, and 40° tilt.

No word on a release date yet.

Looking Glass Factory – 32″ 8K Holographic Monitor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo3kqFofeck

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.

LG 48″ Bendable OLED Display

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzadJK0gwic

LG Display revealed their new 48-inch bendable OLED panel. Basically, it’s a flat-screen OLED TV that you can bend to curvature of up to 1000R for a more immersive gaming experience.

Just like the 2021 LG’s OLEDs, the bendable display will support a variable refresh rate with a 40-120Hz range and have an instantaneous 0.1ms response time speed.

Additionally, the display will feature the CSO (Cinematic Sound OLED) technology, which was previously known as ‘Crystal Sound Display.’ CSO allows the display to vibrate and emit sound without using any speakers.

More information regarding panel specifications, pricing, and release date will be added as soon as available.