New Monitors In 2022: 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.

CES 2022 Announced Monitors

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!

Samsung

Samsung VA Panel	Panel Production Date	Monitor Name
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 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
49" 5120x1440 240Hz HDR1000 1000R Curved	Now available	Samsung Odyssey C49G95T
27" 1440p 240Hz HDR400 1000R Curved	Now available	AOC AGON PD27 (Porsche Design) HP Omen 27c
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

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.

AUO Mini LED Panels

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

LG IPS Black 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 Monitors

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.

Dell
Samsung
LG
Acer
AOC
ViewSonic
Other

Dell Monitors

Dell Alienware AW3423DW

At CES 2022, Dell will showcase the Alienware AW3423DW monitor. It’s the first QD-OLED display, and the first ultrawide OLED monitor. It’s based on a 34″ 3440×1440 screen.

Other known specs include a 175Hz maximum refresh rate and a 1800R screen curvature. Since it has an OLED panel, expect an infinite contrast ratio and instantaneous pixel response time speed.

The monitor also has an impressive 99.3% DCI-P3 gamut coverage, a 1,000-nit peak brightness and a dedicated G-SYNC module. Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports and a quad-USB 3.0 hub. It has a three-year warranty that covers burn-in.

It will be available on March 29 in North America, and on April 5 in EMEA and the UK. No word on pricing yet.

Samsung Monitors

Samsung Odyssey G8 (G8QNB)

Samsung will also release a monitor based on the same QD-OLED panel as the Dell AW3423DW, the Samsung Odyssey G8QNB. No word on other specifications or release date/price yet.

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8

At CES 2022, Samsung showcased the new Odyssey Neo G8 gaming monitor. It will be available as both a 240Hz variant (S32BG85) and a 165Hz model (S32BG75).

Both models are based on a 1000R curved VA panel with 4K UHD resolution, mini LED FALD backlight (1196 zones), Adaptive-Sync, 1ms GtG response time and a 600-nit peak brightness for SDR, 2000-nits for HDR.

Other known specs include CoreSync RGB lighting that can synchronize LEDs with on-screen content., while connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports and DP 1.4.

No word on exact release date (should be H1 2022), but they’re already available for pre-order at Overclockers UK at £1100 for the Samsung S32BG75 165Hz model, and £1300 for the Samsung S32BG85 240Hz variant.

Samsung Odyssey Ark

Samsung also showcased a 55″ 4K 16:9 monitor with Multi-View support, allowing you to change between different screen size/resolution formats and aspect ratios (16:9, 21:9 or 32:9) via the provided dial.

It can be used as both a vertical and horizontal screen, as pictured above.

The 55″ screen has a 1000R curvature and it’s basically equivalent to two 49″ 32:9 ultrawides on top of each other in the horizontal position – or, in the vertical position, to three 32″ monitors stacked vertically.

No word on other specs or pricing/availability yet.

LG Monitors

LG UltraFine 32UQ85R

Ahead of LG’s CES 2022 virtual press conference that should take place on January 4, they revealed the UltraFine 32UQ85R, the first monitor to feature their LG Nano IPS Black technology. The screen promises a static contrast ratio of 2,000:1, which should deliver considerably deeper blacks than older IPS panels with 700:1 – 1300:1 contrast ratios.

The 32″ 4K monitor is aimed at professional colorists as it features a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut and a detachable auto self-calibration sensor.

Other specifications include a 400-nit peak brightness, DisplayHDR 400 certification, a 5ms GtG pixel response time speed, AMD FreeSync, a stand with height, pivot and tilt adjustments, and rich connectivity options with two HDMI ports, DisplayPort, a dual-USB hub, dual 5W integrated speakers and USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 96W PD.

Dell announced a monitor based on the same panel, the Dell U3223QZ.

No word on refresh rate, but it’s most likely limited to 60Hz.

More information, hopefully including release date and pricing, should be available on January 4.

LG DualUp 28MQ780

LG announced another interesting monitor, the DualUp 28MQ780, with a 16:18 aspect ratio and a 2560×2880 screen resolution for all those who need extra vertical screen space.

The screen is roughly equivalent to two 21.5″ monitors stacked vertically just without the bezels in-between them and has a high pixel density of 140 PPI (pixels per inch), the same as that of 32″ 4K displays.

Further, the 27.6″ Nano IPS panel has a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, a 300-nit peak brightness and a 5ms GtG response time speed.

It features the LG Ergo Stand with pivot, height, tilt and swivel adjustments, while the connectivity options include two HDMI ports, DisplayPort, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 96W PD) and dual-USB hub and dual 7W integrated speakers.

LG 32GQ950

The LG UltraGear 32GQ950 is a 32″ 4K 144Hz (160Hz OC) Nano IPS monitor with 98% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1ms GtG response time speed, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayHDR 1000.

At the moment, there’s no word on the number or type of local dimming zones, but the monitor features an A-TW Polarizer that will help with blacks and IPS glow.

We’ll update the article once we have more information about the screen.

Acer Monitors

Acer Nitro XZ396QUP

The Acer XZ396QU P is a 38.5″ monitor with a 2560×1440 screen resolution, resulting in a pixel density of 76 PPI (pixels per inch), which falls in-between that of 32″ 1080p (70PPI) and 27″ 1080p (81 PPI) displays.

It uses a 3000R curved VA panel with DisplayHDR 400, FreeSync Premium, 1ms MPRT and a 165Hz refresh rate (170Hz OC). No word on a release date yet, while the price should be around $700.

Acer Predator X32 FP

The Acer Predator X32FP is probably one of the most anticipated monitors that’s been recently announced. It’s based on a fast IPS panel by AU Optronics, sporting a rapid 1ms GtG response time speed, 4K UHD resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.

Further, it has a wide 99% Adobe RGB color gamut coverage (with an available sRGB mode), Delta E < 2 factory calibration and a 576-zone mini LED local dimming solution with a peak brightness of 1,200-nits and DisplayHDR 1000 certification.

The monitor supports Adaptive-Sync, allowing for both AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible variable refresh rate.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 90W PD), a USB 3.0 hub, a headphone jack, dual 7W integrated speakers and a built-in KVM switch, while the design offers VESA, tilt, height and swivel adjustments.

Similar specs are offered by the more expensive ASUS PG32UQX, though it has a more complex 1152-zone mini LED FALD backlight with a higher peak brightness.

However, the X32FP is based on a faster panel and since it doesn’t have a G-SYNC module, you’ll get HDMI 2.1, USB-C, PiP/PbP support and no integrated fan (which can be noisy and fail after some time) at a lower price. The release date should be in Q2 2022, while the price should be around $1,800.

Acer Predator X32

Just like the ASUS PG32UQXE and the HP Omen 32u, the Acer Predator X32 is based on a 32″ 4K 144Hz (160Hz OC) IPS panel with a 576-zone mini LED FALD backlight, full Adobe RGB gamut coverage and G-SYNC Ultimate.

In comparison to the X32 FP variant, the X32 doesn’t have HDMI 2.1 or USB-C connectivity options. Moreover, the pixel response time speed is not specified.

The ASUS PG32UQXE variant specifies HDMI 2.1, but we don’t know what features and bandwidth it will support since HDMI 2.0 has been essentially renamed to HDMI 2.1 thus causing confusion.

The X32 should be available in Q3 2022 for ~$2,000. Expect similar pricing/release date for the PG32UQXE and Omen 32u models as well.

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.

AOC Monitors

AOC AGON AG274QGM

The AOC AG274QGM, along with the MSI MEG271Q and the ViewSonic XG272G-2K are the first 27″ 1440p 300Hz gaming monitors with a mini LED backlight.

Additionally, the monitors will feature G-SYNC Ultimate and have a 576-zone full-array local dimming solution. Other specs include a 98% DCI-P3 color gamut and DisplayHDR 1000 certification.

These three new G-SYNC monitors will also feature Reflex Latency Analyzer, the new built-in Digital Vibrance feature and ‘Dual-Format’ that allows you to display the image in a 25″ 1080p format.

ASUS Monitors

ASUS PG27AQN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9TNY1iLSpo

ASUS revealed the first 1440p 360Hz gaming monitor, the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN with a dedicated G-SYNC module and Reflex Latency Analyzer, based on AUO’s ‘ultrafast IPS’ panel. More information to follow.

ASUS PG48UQ & PG42UQ

Gigabyte’s Aorus FO48U was the first viable OLED gaming monitor available. It’s based on LG’s OLED panel that’s used in their 48CX and 48C1 TVs.

Now, ASUS, Acer and AOC are joining in with their ROG Swift PG48UQ, Predator CG48 and AGON AG485UD models, with ASUS also offering a 42″ PG42UQ variant.

These new models will likely be based on the upgraded OLED Evo panels used in LG’s upcoming 42″ and 48″ C2 OLED TVs for a bit higher brightness.

ASUS also plans to add heatsinks to their models, allowing for even higher peak brightness (up to 900-nits). Additionally, they’ll use anti-glare micro-texture coatings instead of the standard glossy screen of LG’s OLED TVs for better reflection handling. However, this might negatively impact overall image quality as a glossy surface ensures more vivid colors, even if the screen is more reflective.

Other specifications of the PG48UQ/PG42UQ include 4K 120Hz, 0.1ms GtG response time speed, 98% DCI-P3 gamut, true 10-bit color depth, Delta E < 2 factory calibration, VRR support, DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps bandwidth.

ViewSonic Monitors

ViewSonic ELITE XG341C-2K

ViewSonic announced a new ultrawide gaming monitor with a 34″ 3440×1440 curved panel and an 1152-zone mini LED FALD backlight, the XG341C-2K.

Other specifications include DisplayHDR 1400, 97% DCI-P3 gamut coverage, 165Hz (overclockable to 200Hz), FreeSync Premium Pro support and USB-C with 90W PD.

ViewSonic also specifies a 1ms MPRT response time speed, but GtG and panel type remain unknown at the moment. The monitor should be available in Q1 2022; no word on pricing though.

‘Console gaming compatibility with HDMI 2.1’ is also specified, but it’s unclear what features and bandwidth the HDMI 2.1 port(s) will have.

New Display Technology

TCL CSOT

At DTC 2021 conference, TCL/CSOT revealed the first 32″ 4K 240Hz curved display, as well as a 49″ 32:9 super-ultrawide monitor with over 5000 dimming zones, mini LED backlight and 1800-nit peak brightness, a 75″ 8K 265Hz mini LED display, and a 65″ 8K OLED.

• 75″ 8K 265Hz a-Si 4Mask 1G1D mini LED display
• 49″ 240Hz 800R curved mini LED display with a 5000-zone local dimming and 1800-nit peak brightness
• 65″ 8K OLED
• 32″ 4K 240Hz 1ms GtG 800R curved display

That’s all the information we have so far on these displays, but we’ll definitely be keeping a close eye on any developments.