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.
Updates +
- July 2021:
07/06/2021:
– The Acer XV252QF 1080p 390Hz IPS FreeSync gaming monitor is now up on Amazon for $500.
– The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 information has leaked on some product pages (which get taken down shortly after) including a release date for September 2021 and a $2700 price tag.
– The Samsung S43AM70 is now available on Amazon. It’s a 43″ 4K VA ‘smart’ monitor with integrated streaming apps, Microsoft 365, DeX, USB-C (with 65W PD), and more. - June 2021:
06/30/2021:
– The Gigabyte Aorus FI32U 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS HDMI 2.1 gaming monitor is now up on Newegg.
– The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM is now up on Amazon.
– The MSI NXG253R 360Hz gaming monitor is now up on Amazon.
06/28/2021:
– The LG 32EP950 OLED professional monitor is now up on Amazon.
– Skyworth revealed a 48″ OLED monitor, the Skyworth G90 F48G9U.
– The Samsung Odyssey G9 Neo is now up on Samsung’s (archived) website — Turkey.
06/24/2021:
– Acer revealed the Acer XV241Y X and the VG241Y X 24″ 1080p 240Hz (with 270Hz OC) IPS gaming monitors. Unlike the already available and popular 24.5″ models, these use a bit smaller 23.8″ panel, most likely by BOE.
– The ASUS PA32UCG-K is now available for $5,000.
06/21/2021:
– Samsung announced the new Odyssey G3, G5, and G7 line-up.
– Acer ‘pauses’ their work on the Acer EI491CRG9 (counterpart of the upcoming Mini LED Odyssey G9 version).
– AOC revealed the AGON AG274QXM 27″ 1440p 170Hz 1ms IPS gaming monitor with Mini LED, 576-zone FALD, DisplayHDR 1000, 99% Adobe RGB, and FreeSync.
06/11/2021:
– The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM 1440p 240Hz (270Hz) fast IPS gaming monitor with ELMB-Sync, G-SYNC Compatibility, and DisplayHDR 400 is now up on ASUS’ store for $700.
06/09/2021:
– The Acer Predator X25 1080p 360Hz IPS G-SYNC monitor is now up on Amazon.
– The MSI MAG301RF 30″ 2560×1080 200Hz IPS ultrawide monitor is now up on Amazon.
06/03/2021:
– Huawei announced their first two monitors: the MateView (28.2″ IPS monitor with 3840×2560 3:2 resolution, 98% DCI-P3 gamut, WiFi/Bluetooth, DisplayHDR 400, and USB-C with 135W PD – as well as the MateView GT (34″ 3440×1440 165Hz ultrawide 1500R curved gaming monitor 90% DCI-P3 gamut, 4,000:1 contrast ratio, and HDR support, likely based on the same panel as the ASUS VG34VQL1B.)
06/01/2021:
– The Gigabyte M32Q is now up on Newegg. It’s a 32″ 1440p 165Hz IPS gaming monitor priced at $500! - May 2021:
05/28/2021:
– The Gigabyte M28U 28′ 4K 144Hz IPS gaming monitor with HDMI 2.1 is now up on Amazon and Newegg.
– Acer announced three new monitors: the Acer X28, the Acer X38S, and the Acer CG437KS.
05/24/2021:
– The Acer XV282K KV 28″ 4K 144Hz IPS gaming monitor with HDMI 2.1 is now up on Amazon!
– The ASUS PG32UQX 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS gaming monitor with 1152-zone mini LED FALD is now up on Amazon!
05/19/2021:
– The LG 27GP850 is now up on Amazon!
– AUO announced several new panels, including a 34″ 3440×1440 165Hz 1ms ultrawide with an 800R curvature!
– Samsung announced the Samsung S27AG500 and the Samsung S28AG700 from the new Odyssey G5/G7 series.
05/18/2021:
– AOC announced two new monitors, the AG324UX (32″ 4K 144Hz HDR400 with HDMI 2.1, KVM and USB-C 90W PD) and the AG274QZP (27″ 1440p 240Hz HDR600 based on a Nano IPS panel with 98% DCI-P3).
– AU Optronics showcased new 32″ 4K 144Hz and 32″ 8K 120Hz OLED panels that will also be using their new ART (advanced reflectionless technology) feature for minimum glare and reflections.
05/17/2021:
– Sceptre released two rather peculiar gaming monitors:
– The Sceptre E448B-FSN168 – a 43.8″ 3840×1080 120Hz 32:9 ultrawide flat-screen monitor with an IPS panel, FreeSync, and VESA’s DisplayHDR 600 certification (though not confirmed on VESA’s website).
– The Sceptre C408B-QWN168W – a 38.5″ 2560×1440 165Hz gaming monitor with a 3000R curved VA panel, FreeSync, and DisplayHDR 400. It’s the first 16:9 monitor of this size we’ve seen, though it results in a low 76.29 PPI (pixel per inch) ratio.
05/13/2021:
– We added a list of all 1440p 240Hz gaming monitors!
05/12/2021:
– Lenovo announced the Legion Y25G-30, a new 1080p 360Hz IPS G-SYNC gaming monitor.
05/03/2021:
– The Gigabyte Aorus FV43U is now up on Newegg.
– The ASUS PG32UQX is up on ASUS’ website. - April 2021:
04/26/2021:
– The ASUS ProArt PA32UCG is now up for pre-order in Canada for $4,300 (~$3,350 USD).
04/23/2021:
– The official product page for the Acer Nitro XV252QF is now up on Acer’s website. The monitor is based on a 24.5″ 1080p 360Hz IPS panel by AUO. It’s factory-overclockable to 390Hz, supports AMD FreeSync, DisplayHDR 400, and MBR.
04/21/2021:
– Yet another 27″ 1440p 240Hz IPS gaming monitor has been announced, the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQM. Unlike the previously announced 1440p 240Hz ASUS model with NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer, the XG27AQM will have a 270Hz factory-overclockable refresh rate and ELMB-Sync instead. Other specifications seem to be the same, apart from minor design and connectivity differences.
04/19/2021:
– The Dell Alienware AW2521H is now up on Amazon.
– AUO announced two new displays with the exclusive built-in ART (advanced reflectionless technology), including a 27″ 1440p 300Hz gaming panel and a 32″ 8K professional editing panel.
04/17/2021:
– Gigabyte announced a new 24″ 1080p IPS gaming monitor, the G24F – with a 170Hz factory-overclocked refresh rate. It’s most likely based on a new Innolux panel, unlike the majority of already available high refresh rate 24″ 1080p IPS monitors, which use BOE/Panda panels. Main specs include a wide 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR support, 300-nit peak brightness, 2ms GtG response time, and Aim Stabilizer MBR technology.
04/16/2021:
– Acer revealed the EI491CRG9, based on the same panel as the upcoming mini LED version of the Odyssey G9.
– The LG 27GP950 27″ 4K 144Hz IPS gaming monitor with HDR600 and HDMI 2.1 now has its official product page, priced at $800!
– The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM 1440p 240Hz IPS gaming monitor with HDR400 and G-SYNC is also up on ASUS’ official webpage.
– Gigabyte announced the M28U model. It’s a 28″ 4K 144Hz IPS gaming monitor with HDR400, FreeSync Premium Pro, HDMI 2.1, and Aim Stabilizer Sync.
04/15/2021:
– MSI revealed the MAG301RF 30″ 2560×1080 200Hz flat-screen IPS ultrawide gaming monitor.
04/13/2021:
– Gigabyte announced three new 4K gaming monitors with HDMI 2.1, including a 48″ 4K 120Hz OLED monitor!
04/12/2021:
– Added more information about the upcoming updated version of the Odyssey G9, such as that it will have a 2048-zone mini LED backlight!
– Added the newly released ASUS VG249Q1A to our list of 24″ 1080p 144Hz IPS gaming monitors.
04/06/2021:
– The Dell U4021QW 40″ 5120×2160 IPS ultrawide monitor is now up on Amazon. - March 2021:
03/29/2021:
– The ASUS PG32UQX was up for pre-order for a short time, revealing the $3000 price tag!
03/15/2021:
– The LG 32EP950 32″ 4K OLED monitor is now up for pre-order.
– The Samsung Odyssey F27G3 is now up for pre-order.
03/14/2021:
– The LG 24GN650 1080p 144Hz 1ms GtG IPS gaming monitor is now up on Amazon.
03/13/2021:
Added the Samsung S34A650, a new 34″ 3440×1440 100Hz ultrawide monitor with a 1000R curvature and USB-C (DP Alt Mode + 90W PD) based on AUO’s VA panel.
03/09/2021:
– In addition to the LG 27EP590 and 32EP950 OLED monitors, LG will also release 27BP95E and 32BP95E variants with a built-in calibration sensor and included shading hood; all the other features and specifications are identical.
03/03/2021:
– Samsung announced a new model of the Odyssey G9 with a mini LED backlight and ‘DisplayHDR 2000.’ You can read more about it here.
– Added the BenQ EX3415R, a new 34″ 1440p 144Hz 1ms ultrawide monitor based on LG’s Nano IPS panel.
03/01/2021:
– The Acer Predator X34GS is now up on Amazon for $1,200; quite expensive considering you can get the LG 34GP83A with basically identical specifications (160Hz vs 180Hz overclocking being the main difference) for $800. So, if you’ve been waiting for this model, be sure to check out our LG 34GP83A review too.
– Sceptre released a 32″ 1440p 144Hz IPS gaming monitor for just $400, the Sceptre E325B-QPN168. - February 2021:
02/23/2021:
– The Acer XB253QGW and the Acer XV252QZ 25″ 1080p 240Hz (280Hz OC) IPS gaming monitors are now up on Amazon. That makes a total of 13 different monitors based on the same 24.5″ 1080p 240Hz IPS panel, 6 of which are Acer models, at least that we know of!
– The Acer XV272U V is now up on Amazon. It’s a 27″ 1440p 170Hz IPS gaming monitor based on a new Innolux IPS panel with 1ms GtG and 95% DCI-P3.
02/22/2021:
– The ASUS ROG Swift PG259QNR (1080p 360Hz IPS NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer) and the Acer Predator XB323UGX (32″ 1440p 270Hz IPS HDR600) are now up on Amazon.
02/18/2021:
– The Acer Predator X38P is now up on Amazon for $1660. It offers the same specifications as the LG 38GL950G.
02/17/2021:
– The ASUS PA32UCX and the PA27UCX 4K 60Hz IPS professional monitors with Adobe RGB gamut, Delta E < 1 factory-calibration, Dolby Vision, and mini-LED FALD backlights (576-zone for 27″, 1152-zone for 32″) are now up on Amazon.
02/12/2021:
– ASUS updated their page for the ASUS ProArt PA32UCG; it’s now ‘coming soon’ and they added HDMI 2.1 support!
– The MSI Artymis 343CQR is now up on Amazon for $900, which is quite expensive considering that you can find an ultrawide monitor with similar specifications for $400, such as the Gigabyte G34WQC. You can also get an IPS model at that price range, the LG 34GP83A.
02/08/2021:
– The LG 27EP950 27″ 4K OLED monitor is now up for pre-order for $3,000.
– Added the new MSI Artymis 242C – it’s a 24″ 1080p 165Hz FreeSync gaming monitor based on a 1000R curved VA panel.
– Added the new Gigabyte AORUS FI32Q, a 32″ 1440p 170Hz IPS gaming monitor with 94% DCI-P3 gamut, FreeSync, DisplayHDR 400, and HLG HDR. It also features Gigabyte’s new Aim Stabilizer Sync technology that allows VRR and MBR to be simultaneously active, just like ASUS’ ELMB-SYNC.
02/05/2021:
– LG will also release a 27″ 4K 60Hz OLED monitor, the LG 27EP950, with identical specifications to the 32EP950.
02/02/2021:
– Added the newly announced ViewSonic VA3456-MHDJ 34″ 3440×1440 75Hz IPS ultrawide monitor with HDR10, 400-nits peak brightness, an ergonomic stand, built-in speakers, and an affordable $388.99 price. - January 2021:
01/28/2021:
– We added a list of all 24″ 1080p 144Hz IPS gaming monitors available/announced. Since newer revisions of some monitors have replaced their standard PANDA panel with a BOE panel, we’ll keep track of which monitor uses which panel in the list.
– Added the LG 27GN800 and the Cooler Master GM32-FQ to the BOE IPS panel list.
01/15/2021:
– The ASUS VG34VQL1B is now up on B&H (coming soon). It’s a 34″ 3440×1440 165Hz FreeSync ultrawide 1500R curved gaming monitor with a 4,000:1 contrast ratio, 550-nit peak brightness, 90% DCI-P3, 4ms GtG, and variable overdrive.
01/13/2021:
– Added newly announced monitors at CES including the ASUS PG279QM, the ASUS VG28UQL1A, and the AOC AG274QG. You can check out their specifications in the table below.
– Added two new 1080p 360Hz IPS gaming monitors, the AOC AG254FG and the ASUS PG259QNR, both with dedicated G-SYNC modules + Reflex Latency Analyzer.
01/12/2021:
– The LG 27GN800 is now up on Amazon.
01/11/2021:
– Check out all new ViewSonic Monitors.
– ViewSonic announced a bunch of displays for 2021 including five new designer monitors, one of which is a 32″ 8K screen with Adobe RGB gamut, and five new ELITE gaming monitors, such as the ViewSonic XG321UG with 1152-zone Mini-LED FALD.
– Check out all new LG Monitors.
– LG revealed the LG 27GP950 27″ 4K 144Hz Nano IPS monitor with 98% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 600, and HDMI 2.1. It’s basically the LG 27GN950 with two HDMI 2.1 ports instead of HDMI 2.0.
– LG also announced new OLED displays including 83″ and 42″ OLED TVs, the LG UltraFine 32EP950 32″ 4K monitor with an OLED panel for professionals (99% DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB gamut, USB-C 90W PD), and they mentioned making 20″ – 30″ OLED panels; more info on that will be added as soon as available!
– Other interesting monitors announced by LG at CES 2021 include the 40″ 5K2K ultrawide (LG 40WP95C), the LG 32GP850 32″ 1440p 180Hz 1ms Nano IPS model, and the LG 34GP950G 34″ 3440×1440 144Hz DisplayHDR 600 ultrawide display with G-SYNC Ultimate.
01/08/2021:
– Acer announced the new Acer Predator XB273UNX 1440p 275Hz (OC) IPS G-SYNC gaming monitor and revealed more information about the upcoming XB323QK and XV282K 4K 144Hz IPS models.
– A Swedish website has listed the Acer Nitro XV252QF, a 1080p 390Hz (overclocked from 360Hz) IPS gaming monitor with a 0.5ms response time speed, 99% sRGB color gamut, HDR400, and FreeSync support.
01/06/2021:
– Dell announced several new monitors mostly intended for professional and office-related use.
01/05/2021:
– Acer released the ConceptD CP1 CP1241Y V monitor. It’s a 24″ 1080p 144Hz IPS display with a 2ms GtG quoted response time speed, a 165Hz overclocked refresh rate, and a wide 95% DCI-P3 gamut with Delta E < 2 factory-calibration making it an ideal budget option for both gaming and work.
– The Acer CP3271U V 27″ 1440p 165Hz Nano IPS gaming monitor is now up on Amazon.
– The Acer CM3271K 27″ 4K 60Hz IPS monitor with Adobe RGB gamut is now up on Amazon.
– The MSI Creator PS321QR 32″ 1440p 165Hz IPS Adobe RGB display is now up on Amazon.
– The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD 27″ 1440p 165Hz IPS Adobe RGB monitor is now up on Amazon.
01/04/2021:
– Dell released the UltraSharp UP3221Q 32″ 4K 60Hz monitor with a 2000-zone Mini-LED backlight, 99% DCI-P3 gamut, DisplayHDR 1000, and Thunderbolt 3. It’s based on LG’s Nano IPS panel.
– LG Display revealed a 48″ bendable OLED panel. - For older updates, go here.
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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!
| Monitor | Specifications | Release Date, Price |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Odyssey G9 Neo | 49" UW 5120x1440 240Hz 1ms VA Curved 2048-zone Mini LED | September, $2700 (based on some leaks) |
| AOC AG274QXM | 27" 1440p 170Hz 1ms IPS 576-zone mini-LED FALD 99% Adobe RGB FreeSync | N/A |
| Acer XV252QF | 25" 1080p 360Hz (390Hz OC) IPS FreeSync | $500 |
| LG 34GP950G | 34" UW 3440x1440 180Hz G-SYNC Ultimate (HDR600) | N/A |
| Acer X32 ASUS PG32UQX ViewSonic XG321UG | 32” 4K 144Hz IPS 1152-zone mini-LED FALD, DisplayHDR 1400, G-SYNC Ultimate | $3000 (ASUS) |
| ASUS PA32UCG | 32” 4K 120Hz IPS 1152-zone mini-LED FALD, DisplayHDR 1400, VRR, Adobe RGB, HDMI 2.1 | $5000 |
| ASUS PG27UQX | 27” 4K 144Hz IPS 576-zone mini-LED FALD, DisplayHDR 1000, G-SYNC Ultimate | N/A |
| ASUS PG32UQ ViewSonic XG320U Acer XB323K | 32” 4K 144Hz IPS HDR600 HDMI 2.1 99% Adobe RGB | Q3 2021 |
| Philips 328M1R | 32” 4K 120Hz VA HDR600 HDMI 2.1 | Q1 2021 |
| Acer XB323QK NV Gigabyte Aorus FI32U AOC AG324UX | 32” 4K 144Hz IPS HDR400 HDMI 2.1 | May, $1200 (Acer) |
| MSI MPG321UR-QD | 32” 4K 144Hz IPS HDMI 2.1 (Quantum Dot) | N/A |
| Acer XB283K | 28” 4K 144Hz IPS HDR400 Adobe RGB HDMI 2.1 | N/A |
| Acer XV282K KV ASUS VG28UQL1A Samsung S28AG700 Gigabyte M28U | 28” 4K 144Hz IPS HDR400 HDMI 2.1 | May, $900 (Acer) Q2 2021 (ASUS) ~$800 (Samsung) Now available, ~$600 (Gigabyte) |
| Acer X28 | 28” 4K 144Hz (155Hz OC) IPS HDR400 G-SYNC | August, $1300 |
| LG 27GP950 | 27" 4K 160Hz IPS HDR600 HDMI 2.1 | April 2021, $800 - $900 |
| Philips 329M1RV | 32” 4K 144Hz IPS HDR400 | N/A |
| Philips 279P2MRX | 27” 4K 60Hz IPS 2304-zone mini-LED FALD, DisplayHDR 1400 | N/A |
| Lenovo ThinkVision Creator Extreme | 27” 4K 60Hz IPS 1152-zone mini-LED FALD, DisplayHDR 1000 | $2500 |
| Dell UP3221Q | 32” 4K 60Hz IPS 2000-zone mini-LED FALD, DisplayHDR 1000 | $5000 |
| ASUS XG43UQ Acer CG437KS | 43” 4K 144Hz VA HDR1000 HDMI 2.1 90% DCI-P3 | Q1 2021 (ASUS) November, $1800 (Acer) |
| Gigabyte Aorus FV43U | 43” 4K 144Hz VA HDR1000 HDMI 2.1 99% Adobe RGB | ~$1000 |
| Dell U4021QW LG 40WP95C Lenovo P40W | 40” UW 5120x2160 60Hz IPS | Now available (Dell, $1900) |
| Acer X34S | 34” UW 3440x1440 200Hz G-SYNC + NRA | N/A |
| LG 32EP950 LG 32BP95E | 32" 4K OLED 99% DCI-P3/Adobe RGB | 22 April, $4000 (32EP950) |
| LG 27EP950 LG 27BP95E | 27" 4K OLED 99% DCI-P3/Adobe RGB | $3000 (27EP950) |
| ViewSonic VP3268-8K | 32" 7680x4320 Adobe RGB, Thunderbolt 3 | Summer 2021, $5000 |
| Gigabyte Aorus FO48U Skyworth G90 | 48" 4K 120Hz OLED HDMI 2.1 | N/A |
| N/A | 32" 4K 144Hz OLED (new AUO panel) | N/A |
| N/A | 32" 8K 120Hz OLED (new AUO panel) | N/A |
| Sharp 8M-B32C1 | 32" 8K HDR 1000-nits | N/A |
*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!
| Monitor | Size | Panel | VRR | Overclock | HDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP Omen X 27 | 27” | TN | FreeSync | N/A | HDR10 |
| AOC AG273QZ | 27” | TN | FreeSync | N/A | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Lenovo Y27GQ-25 | 27” | TN | G-SYNC | N/A | HDR10 |
| AOC PD27 | 27” | VA | FreeSync | N/A | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Acer XZ273U X | 27” | VA | FreeSync | N/A | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Samsung C27G75T | 27” | VA | FreeSync | N/A | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Samsung C32G75T | 32” | VA | FreeSync | N/A | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Acer XV272U X | 27” | IPS | FreeSync | 270Hz | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Acer XB273U GX | 27” | IPS | FreeSync | 270Hz | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Aorus FI27Q-X | 27” | IPS | FreeSync | N/A | DisplayHDR 400 |
| ASUS XG27AQM | 27” | IPS | FreeSync | 270Hz | DisplayHDR 400 |
| AOC AG274QZP | 27" | IPS | FreeSync | N/A | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Dell AW2721D | 27” | IPS | G-SYNC | N/A | DisplayHDR 600 |
| ASUS PG279QM | 27” | IPS | G-SYNC | N/A | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Acer XB273U NX | 27” | IPS | G-SYNC | 275Hz | DisplayHDR 400 |
| ViewSonic XG271QG | 27” | IPS | G-SYNC | N/A | DisplayHDR 400 |
| AOC AG274QG | 27” | IPS | G-SYNC | N/A | DisplayHDR 600 (?) |
| Acer XB323U GX | 32” | IPS | FreeSync | 270Hz | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Acer XV322U X | 32” | IPS | FreeSync | 270Hz | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Gigabyte FI32Q-X | 32” | IPS | FreeSync | N/A | ? |
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 |
| 43” 3840x1200 120Hz Curved | Now available | Samsung C43J89 ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ (+HDR400 and FreeSync 2) Monoprice CrystalPro |
| 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 | 13 June 2020 | Samsung Odyssey C49G95T |
| 27" 1440p 240Hz HDR600 1000R Curved | 13 July 2020 | Samsung Odyssey C27G75T |
| 27" 1440p 240Hz HDR400 1000R Curved | Now available | AOC AGON PD27 (Porsche Design) |
| 32" 1440p 240Hz HDR600 1000R Curved | 13 July 2020 | Samsung Odyssey C32G75T |
| 24" 1080p 144Hz flat-screen | Now available | Samsung F24G3 |
| 27" 1080p 144Hz flat-screen | Now available | Samsung F27G3 |
AU Optronics
New Displays
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.
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 | Panel Production Date | Monitor Name |
|---|---|---|
| 32” 4K IPS 1152-zone mini-LED FALD, Dolby Vision, 99% DCI-P3, 99.5% Adobe RGB, Delta E < 1, Thunderbolt 3 | Now available | ASUS ProArt PA32UCX |
| 27” 4K IPS 576-zone mini-LED FALD, Dolby Vision, 97% DCI-P3, 99.5% Adobe RGB, Delta E < 1 | Now available | ASUS ProArt PA27UCX |
| 27” 4K 144Hz IPS FALD | Q4 2019 | ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQX |
| 32" 4K 120Hz VRR IPS 1152-zone Mini-LED FALD DisplayHDR 1400 HDMI 2.1 | N/A | ASUS PA32UCG |
| 65" 4K 144Hz VA 1000-zone FALD, 2500-nits peak | N/A | N/A |
| 32" 4K 144Hz IPS 1152-zone Mini LED FALD, DisplayHDR 1400, G-SYNC Ultimate | ~$3,000 | ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX Acer Predator X32 |
| 17.3" 4K 120Hz HDR1000 512-zone Mini LED FALD (Notebook display) | N/A | N/A |
| 16" 2560x1600 165Hz HDR1000 512-zone Mini LED FALD (Notebook display) | N/A | N/A |
AUO OLED Panels
| AUO OLED Panel | Panel Production Date | Monitor Name |
|---|---|---|
| 32" 4K 144Hz | N/A | N/A |
| 32" 8K 120Hz | N/A | N/A |
AUO TN Panels
| AUO TN Panel | Panel Production 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 | Now available | 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 | Now available | Acer Nitro XF272 X |
AUO IPS Panels
| AUO IPS Panel | Panel Production Date | Monitor Name |
|---|---|---|
| 24.5" 1080p 144Hz | Now available | Acer Nitro XV253Q P Acer VG252Q P Acer Predator XB253Q G ASUS VG259Q BenQ EX2510 BenQ EX2510S (165Hz factory-OC) |
| 27” 4K 144Hz HDR G-SYNC | Now available | Acer Predator XB273K |
| 27” 4K 144Hz 99% Adobe RGB HDR1000 576-zone FALD | December 2020 | N/A |
| 24.5" 1080p 165Hz 90% DCI-P3 HDR400 (8-zone local dimming) | January 2021 | N/A |
| 27" 1080p 144Hz | Now available | ASUS VG279Q Acer VG271 LG 27GL650F |
| 27" 1080p 144Hz G-SYNC | Now available | Acer XB273P |
| 24.5" 1080p 240Hz 1ms (GtG) DisplayHDR 400 | Now available | Acer XV253QX Acer XB253Q GX Acer XB253Q GZ Acer VG252Q X Acer XV252Q Z (280Hz OC) Acer XB253Q GW (280Hz OC) Dell AW2521HF MSI MAG251RX Lenovo Y25-25 ASUS VG259QM (280Hz OC, ELMB-Sync) Pixio PX5H2 Pixio PX259 Prime (280Hz OC) Aorus FI25F Dell S2522HG (no HDR) |
| 27" 1080p 240Hz 1ms (GtG) FreeSync | Now available | ViewSonic XG270 ($430) AOC AG273FZE |
| 27" 1080p 240Hz 1ms (GtG) FreeSync DisplayHDR 400 | Now available | Acer Nitro XV273X Acer VG272 X Dell Alienware AW2720HF Acer XB273GX ASUS VG279QM (280Hz OC, ELMB-Sync) |
| 27" 1080p 240Hz 0.1ms (GtG) G-SYNC Module + Adaptive-Sync | Now available | Acer Predator XB273 X |
| 27" 1440p 240Hz 1ms DisplayHDR 400 | Now available | Acer XV272UX (Adobe RGB, 270Hz OC) Acer XB273UGX (Adobe RGB, 270Hz OC) ASUS XG27AQM (ELMB-Sync, 270Hz OC) ASUS PG279QM (Native G-SYNC) |
| 27" 1440p 240Hz 95% DCI-P3 400-nits | November 2020 | N/A |
| 32" 1440p 240Hz, 99% Adobe RGB, 600-nits | September 2020 | Acer Predator XB323U GX (270Hz OC, December 2020, $900) |
| 32" 1440p 165Hz HDR600 | October 2020 | N/A |
| 32" 4K 144Hz FALD | N/A | N/A |
| 32" 4K 144Hz HDR600 Adobe RGB | December 2020 | N/A |
| 27" 1440p 165Hz 95% DCI-P3 1ms (GtG) | Now available (ASUS) | ASUS VG27AQL1A ASUS XG279Q Acer Nitro XV273U S Acer VG272UV Acer Predator XB273UGS ASUS XG27AQ |
| 27" 1440p 165Hz HDR 99% Adobe RGB 1ms (GtG) | November 2020 | MSI MAG274QRF-QD |
| 27" 1440p 165Hz HDR600 Adobe RGB | September 2019 | Acer CP5271UV (170Hz OC, June 2020, ~$700) |
| 27" 1440p 165Hz HDR600 95% DCI-P3 | October 2020 | N/A |
| 32" 1440p 144Hz HDR600 Adobe RGB | Now available (Acer) | MSI PS321QR (165Hz) Acer XB323U GP (170Hz OC) ASUS PG329Q (175Hz) |
| 32" 1440p | November 2019 | N/A |
| 27” 4K 60Hz 99% Adobe RGB | N/A | N/A |
| 32” 4K 60Hz 99% Adobe RGB HDR1000 576-zone FALD | December 2020 | N/A |
| 32” 4K 60Hz 99% Adobe RGB 300-nits | October 2020 | N/A |
| 32” 4K 60Hz 90% DCI-P3 DisplayHDR 400 | Now available | BenQ EW3280U |
| 25" 1080p 360Hz G-SYNC | Now available | ASUS PG259QN ASUS ROG Swift PG259QNR MSI NXG253R Acer X25 Dell AW2521H AOC AGON PRO AG254FG Lenovo Y25G-30 ViewSonic XG251G (99% Adobe RGB) |
| 25" 1080p 360Hz FreeSync | N/A | Acer XV252QF |
| 27" 4K 95% DCI-P3 400-nits | Q4 2020 | N/A |
| 27" 4K 99% DCI-P3 400-nits | Q1 2021 | N/A |
| 27" 4K 95% DCI-P3 HDR1000 384-zone FALD | H1 2021 | N/A |
| 24" 1920x1200 sRGB 350-nits | October 2020 | N/A |
| 30" 2560x1080 90Hz sRGB 300-nits | October 2020 | N/A |
| 30" 2560x1080 200Hz sRGB 300-nits | November 2020 | N/A |
| 30" 2560x1080 200Hz 95% DCI-P3 400-nits | Q1 2021 | N/A |
| 27" 4K 99% Adobe RGB + 99% DCI-P3 400-nits | Q1 2021 | N/A |
| 27" 1440p 300Hz | N/A | N/A |
AUO VA Panels
| AUO VA Panel | Panel Production Date | Monitor Name |
|---|---|---|
| 35” 3440x1440 200Hz FALD-HDR | Now available | Acer Predator X35 ASUS ROG Swift PG35VQ AOC AGON AG353UCG |
| 35" 3440x1440 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 HDR1000 | Now available | Acer Predator CG437K ASUS PG43UQ (with DSC) |
| 27" 1080p 200Hz | N/A | N/A |
| 30" 2560x1080 200Hz | Q4 2019/ Now Available | Cooler Master GM219-30 MSI PAG301CR MSI MAG301CR Sceptre C305B-200UN |
| 30" 2560x1080 | October 2020 | N/A |
| 27" 1080p 240Hz Curved | Now available (Samsung and MSI) | Samsung C27RG5 AOC C27G2Z MSI MAG272CRX Philips 272M8CP AOC AG273FCZE |
| 27" 1080p 240Hz | N/A | MSI MAG272RX |
| 32" 1080p 240Hz 1500R Curved | 2020 | AOC C32G2Z Philips 322M8CP |
| 32" 1440p 240Hz | April 2020 | N/A |
| 27" 1440p 240Hz 1500R Curved | May 2020 | N/A |
| 34" 3440x1440 100Hz 1500R | December 2020 | N/A |
| 34" 3440x1440 165Hz 1500R | December 2020 | ASUS VG34VQL1B |
| 34" 3440x1440 100Hz 1000R | January/February 2021 | Samsung S34A650 (USB-C 90W PD) |
| 34" 3440x1440 165Hz 1000R | January 2021 | Philips 345M2CRZ |
| 32" 4K 144Hz 1000R | Q2 2021 | N/A |
| 32" 1440p 165Hz 1000R | Q4 2020 | N/A |
| 32" 1440p 240Hz 1000R | April 2021 | N/A |
| 32" 1080p 240Hz 1500R | October 2020 | N/A |
| 32" 1080p 165Hz 1000R | November 2020 | N/A |
| 32" 1080p 240Hz 1000R | December 2020 | N/A |
| 27" 1440p 165Hz 1000R | September 2020 | N/A |
| 27" 1440p 165Hz 1500R | September 2020 | N/A |
| 27" 1440p 240Hz 1ms GtG 1000R | September 2020 | N/A |
| 27" 1440p 240Hz 1500R | September 2020 | N/A |
| 27" 1080p 165Hz 1000R | November 2020 | N/A |
| 27" 1080p 240Hz 1000R | Q1 2021 | N/A |
| 27" 1080p 240Hz 1500R | Q1 2021 | N/A |
| 24" 1080p 165Hz 1000R | H1 2020 | N/A |
| 34" 3440x1440 165Hz 1ms GtG 800R | N/A | N/A |
LG
Nano IPS Panels
| LG Nano IPS Panel | Panel Production 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 MSI PS341WU |
| 27” 1440p 144Hz 1ms (LM270WQA-SSA1) | Now available | LG 27GL850 LG 27GL83A LG 27GN850 LG 27GN880 Acer CP3271U (165Hz OC, ΔE<2) Philips 275M1RZ HP Omen 27i Lenovo Legion Y27q-20 |
| 27” 1440p 165Hz 1ms (LM270WQA-SSA2) | Now available (Dell) | LG 27GP83B LG 27GP850 Dell S2721DGF |
| 27” 1440p 165Hz 1ms NVIDIA G-SYNC | Now available | ViewSonic XG270QG |
| 27” 4K 144Hz 1ms HDR600 | H2 2020 | N/A |
| 38” 3840×1600 175Hz HDR400 G-SYNC Curved | Now Available | LG 38GL950G Acer Predator X38 P |
| 38” 3840×1600 144Hz HDR600 G-SYNC Ultimate Curved | N/A | MSI MEG381CQR Acer X38S (175Hz OC, Reflex Latency Analyzer) |
| 38” 3840×1600 144Hz HDR600 FreeSync Curved | Now available (LG) Q3/Q4 2020 (MSI) Q4 (Acer) | LG 38WN95C Acer XR383CKP |
| 38” 3840×1600 160Hz HDR600 FreeSync Curved | N/A ($1600) | LG 38GN950 LG 38GN95B |
| 34" 3440x1440 60Hz 98% DCI-P3 Flat-Screen | N/A | BenQ PD3420Q |
| 34” 3440×1440 144Hz HDR | Now available | LG 34GK950F |
| 34” 3440×1440 144Hz 1ms HDR400 | Now available | LG 34GN850 (160Hz OC) LG 34GP83A (160Hz OC) Acer XR343CKP (180Hz OC) Acer X34 GS (180Hz OC) BenQ EX3415R ASUS XG349C (180Hz OC) |
| 34” 3440×1440 200Hz G-SYNC 1ms HDR400 | N/A | Acer X34 S |
| 34” 3440×1440 120Hz G-SYNC | Now available | LG 34GK950G Dell AW3420DW |
| 27" 4K 144Hz 1ms, 98% DCI-P3, HDR600, 'real borderless' | July 2020 (LG) Q1 2021 | LG 27GN950 |
| 27" 4K 144Hz 1ms, 98% DCI-P3, HDR600, 'real borderless', HDMI 2.1 | Q1 2021 | LG 27GP950 |
| 27" 1440p 240Hz 1ms, 98% DCI-P3, HDR600, 'real borderless', G-SYNC | Now available (Dell) | Dell Alienware AW2721D |
| 27" 1440p 240Hz 1ms, 98% DCI-P3, HDR600, FreeSync | N/A | AOC AG274QZP |
| 31.5" 4K, 99% DCI-P3, HDR1000, Mini-LED w/ 2,000+ zones | Now available | Dell UP3221Q ($5,000) |
| 31.5" 4K 144Hz 98% DCI-P3 HDR1000 | Q4 2021 | N/A |
| 31.5" 8K Adobe RGB | N/A | N/A |
| 40" 5120x2160 98% DCI-P3 2500R | Q1 2021 | N/A |
| 32" 1440p 165Hz 1ms | Now available | LG 32GP83B LG 32GP850 (180Hz OC) |
LG IPS Panels
| LG IPS Panel | Panel Production Date | Monitor Name |
|---|---|---|
| 49” 5120x1440 Curved | Now available | Dell U4919DW LG 49WL95 |
| 49” 5120x1440 144Hz Curved | Q4 2019 | N/A |
| 31.5" 4K HDR1000 BT2020 | Q4 2019 | N/A |
| 25" 1920x1200 sRGB | N/A | N/A |
| 27" 2560x1440 144Hz 1ms GtG sRGB G-SYNC compatible | Now available | LG 27GL83A |
| 27" 1080p 240Hz 1ms | Q4 2019 | N/A |
| 24.5" 1080p 240Hz 1ms | Q3 2020 | N/A |
| 31.5" 1440p 165Hz | N/A | N/A |
Innolux
| Innolux IPS Panel | Panel Production Date | Monitor Name |
|---|---|---|
| Megazone 31.5” 4K 120Hz/144Hz 7ms (GtG) HDR1000 94% DCI-P3 | Q2 2020 | N/A |
| MiniLED 31.5” 4K 120Hz/144Hz 7ms (GtG) 1000-nits 95% BT 2020 | Q3 2020 | N/A |
| 31.5” 4K 120Hz/144Hz 90% DCI-P3 7ms (GtG) | June 2020 | N/A |
| 28” 4K 120Hz/144Hz 90% DCI-P3 5ms (GtG) | Q4 2020 | N/A |
| 28” 4K 60Hz 90% DCI-P3 4ms (GtG) | Now available September 2019 (Acer) | Samsung U28R550 ASUS VG289Q Acer VG280K Acer CB282K Philips 288E2A Philips 288E2E |
| 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 | Gigabyte Aorus AD27QD Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q |
| 27" 1440p 165Hz ***DP 1.4 HDR | Available | Pixio PX7 Prime BenQ EX2780Q |
| 27" 1440p 165Hz DP 1.4 HDR400 | Now available | Razer Raptor 27 Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q-P |
| 27" 1440p 165Hz 7ms (GtG) w/o overdrive | March 2020 | N/A |
| 27" 1080p 144Hz 7ms (GtG) 90% DCI-P3 | April 2020 | N/A |
| 24" 1080p 165Hz 5ms (GtG) 90% DCI-P3 | Q3 2020 | Gigabyte G24F (170Hz OC, 2ms GtG w/ OD, 1ms MPRT) |
| 27" 1440p 60Hz sRGB | Q2 2020 | N/A |
| 24" 1440p 60Hz sRGB | Q3 2020 | N/A |
| 31.5" 4K 60Hz 7ms (GtG) 90% DCI-P3 | N/A | N/A |
| 31.5" 1440p 165Hz 1ms (GtG) 90% DCI-P3 HDR400 | Q3 2020 | Acer XB323QU NV Gigabyte AORUS FI32Q (Aim Stabilizer Sync, $800) Gigabyte M32Q |
| 31.5" 1440p 165Hz 5ms (GtG) 90% DCI-P3 HDR600 | Q3 2020 | N/A |
| 27" 1440p 240Hz 5ms (GtG) 90% DCI-3 HDR600 | Q3 2020 | N/A |
| 28" 4K 144Hz 1ms GtG 98% DCI-P3 HDR400 HDMI 2.1 | May 2021 | Acer XV282K KV (~$1,000) |
| 27" 1440p 165Hz 95% DCI-P3 1ms (GtG) | N/A | Acer XB273U NV (170Hz OC) Acer XV272U KV (170Hz OC, Delta E < 1, December 2020, $400) Acer XV272U V (170Hz OC) |
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.
BOE IPS Panels
| BOE IPS Panel | Panel Production Date | Monitor Name |
|---|---|---|
| 27” 4K 99% DCI-P3/Adobe RGB 83% Rec2020 300-nits | September 2020 | N/A |
| 27” 4K 99% DCI-P3/Adobe RGB 83% Rec2020 400-nits | Septmeber 2020 | N/A |
| 27” 4K 90% Rec2020 | Q1 2021 | N/A |
| 32” 4K 90% Rec2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 27” 4K 144Hz | July 2021 | N/A |
| 27” 1080p 360Hz | February 2021 | N/A |
| 27” 1440p 240Hz | February 2021 | N/A |
| 32” 4K 144Hz | January 2021 | N/A |
| 23.8” 1080p 240Hz | October 2020 | Acer XV241Y X (?) Acer VG241Y X (?) |
| 34” 2560x1080 165Hz | April 2021 | N/A |
| 34” 3440x1440 144Hz (1900R) | H2 2021 | N/A |
| 29” 2560x1080 165Hz | May 2021 | N/A |
| 29” 3440x1440 | May 2021 | N/A |
| 25.7” 2560x1080 | Septmber 2020 | N/A |
| 34” 5120x2160 | May 2021 | N/A |
| 39.7” 5120x2160 (2500R) | October 2021 | N/A |
| 24” 2560x1600 95% DCI-P3 | N/A | N/A |
| 27" 4K 1000-zone Mini-LED | December 2020 | N/A |
| 34" 3440x1440 3000-zone Mini-LED | N/A | N/A |
| 32" 4K 4000-zone Mini-LED | Q4 2021 | N/A |
| 27" 1440p 144Hz 1ms GtG | Now available | LG 27GN800 |
| 32" 1440p 165Hz | March 2021, $500 | Cooler Master GM32-FQ |
24″ 1080p 144Hz IPS Panels
| Monitor | Maximum Refresh Rate | HDR | Brightness (cd/m²) | Color Gamut | Ergonomics | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer CP1241Y V | 165Hz | Yes | 250 | 95% DCI-P3 | Full | |
| Acer RG241Y P | 144Hz | Yes | 250 | sRGB | Tilt, VESA | |
| Acer RX241Y P | 165Hz | HDR400 | 400 | sRGB | Full | |
| Acer VG240Y S | 165Hz | Yes | 250 | sRGB | Tilt, VESA | |
| Acer VG240YP | 144Hz | Yes | 250 | sRGB | Tilt, VESA | |
| Acer VG242Y P | 165Hz | HDR400 | 400 | sRGB | Tilt, VESA | |
| Acer XF243YP | 165Hz | Yes | 250 | sRGB | Full | |
| Acer XV240Y P | 165Hz | Yes | 250 | sRGB | Full | |
| Acer XV242Y P | 165Hz | HDR400 | 400 | sRGB | Full | |
| AOC 24G2 | 144Hz | N/A | 250 | 95% DCI-P3 | Full | |
| AOC 24G2E | 144Hz | N/A | 250 | 95% DCI-P3 | Tilt, VESA | |
| AOC 24G2U HDN-ATN | 144Hz | N/A | 250 | 95% DCI-P3 | Full | PANDA LC238LF1F |
| AOC 24G2U HDP-AWB | 144Hz | N/A | 250 | 95% DCI-P3 | Full | BOE MV238FHB-NG0 |
| ASUS VG249Q | 144Hz | N/A | 250 | sRGB | Full | |
| ASUS VG249Q1A | 165Hz | N/A | 250 | sRGB | Tilt, VESA | |
| ASUS VG249Q1R | 165Hz | N/A | 250 | sRGB | Tilt, VESA | |
| ASUS VP249QGR | 144Hz | N/A | 250 | sRGB | Tilt, VESA | |
| HP X24i | 144Hz | N/A | 350 | sRGB | Tilt, VESA | |
| HP X24ih | 144Hz | N/A | 350 | sRGB | Tilt, Height, VESA | |
| LG 24GN600 | 144Hz | Yes | 300 | sRGB | Tilt, VESA | BOE MV238FHM-NG1 |
| LG 24GN650 | 144Hz | Yes | 300 | sRGB | Tilt, Height, Pivot, VESA | BOE MV238FHM-NG1 |
| MSI G241 | 144Hz | N/A | 250 | 95% DCI-P3 | Tilt, VESA | |
| MSI G242 | 144Hz | N/A | 250 | 95% DCI-P3 | Tilt, VESA | |
| MSI G242P | 144Hz | N/A | 250 | 95% DCI-P3 | Full | |
| Pixio PX247 | 144Hz | N/A | 350 | sRGB | Tilt, VESA | |
| Pixio PX248 Prime | 144Hz | N/A | 350 | sRGB | Tilt, VESA | |
| Pixio PX248 Prime S | 165Hz | Yes | 400 | sRGB | Tilt, VESA | |
| Sceptre E248B-FPT168 | 165Hz | N/A | 250 | sRGB | Tilt, VESA | |
| ViewSonic XG2405 | 144Hz | N/A | 250 | sRGB | Full | |
| Philips 242M8 | 144Hz | N/A | 250 | 95% DCI-P3 | Tilt, VESA |
In 2020, BOE Technology bought Gen 8.5 and Gen 8.6 fabs by PANDA, the panel manufacturer that made the popular 24″ 1080p 144Hz IPS gaming monitors.
Now, some of the popular models, such as the AOC 24G2, have replaced the older PANDA LC238LF1F panel with the newer BOE MV238FHB-NG0 panel.
The BOE (TPM238WF1-FHBNG0) panel sacrifices some of the contrast ratio (from ~1,500:1 to ~1,000:1) and brightness (from ~350-nits to ~250-nits) for a faster pixel response time speed. Note that brightness and contrast vary across different units of monitors, too.
The AOC 24G2 has a specified contrast ratio of 1,000:1 and peak brightness of 250-nits, but many reviewers were getting results closer to 1,500:1 and 350-nits, respectively.
The newer 24G2 models using the BOE panel will have contrast ratio and brightness closer to the specified values, but slightly better pixel responsiveness.
Besides the AOC 24G2, it looks like the ASUS VG249Q and VP249QGR models also use the BOE panel.
As the situation develops, we’ll be adding which panel is used by which monitor in the table above.
Update: It seems that AOC went with the BOE panel due to panel shortages. Now, they’ll be discontinuing the models using the BOE panel, and start using the old PANDA panel again.
Sharp
| Sharp IPS Panel | Panel Production Date | Monitor Name |
|---|---|---|
| 27" 1440p 240Hz, 100% Adobe RGB, HDR400 | N/A | Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X |
| 27" 1440p 170Hz, BGR layout | Now available | Gigabyte M27Q |
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 for most of them, it’s unknown what panel will be used. Click on the monitor manufacturer to jump to their models.
Acer
ASUS
LG
Philips
AOC
MSI
Samsung
Lenovo
Gigabyte
ViewSonic
BenQ
Dell
Other
Acer Monitors
Acer Predator XB3 Series
Acer Predator XB323QK NV
The Acer Predator XB323QK NV is a long-anticipated budget-friendlier variant of a 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS gaming monitor.
Unlike the previously announced (~$3,000) Acer X32 and ASUS PG32UQX 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS models with expensive FALD systems, the XB323QKNV will only support VESA’s entry-level DisplayHDR 400 certification.
Although the XB323QK will be quite pricey (~$1,200), it’s still significantly cheaper than the X32 model yet it’ll offer an incredibly immersive and responsive SDR gaming experience.
Other panel-related specifications include a 400-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio, dithered 10-bit color depth, 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, and 178° viewing angles.
Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 ports, a USB type C port (65W PD), a quad-USB 3.0 hub, and a headphones jack while the design boasts full ergonomic support. Sadly, no HDMI 2.1.
The monitor will also support AMD FreeSync (will likely be certified as G-SYNC Compatible) and the new Acer VisionCare 4.0 technology that includes a built-in sensor, which automatically adjusts the brightness and color temperature according to ambient lighting and dims or turns off the display if no one is in front of it.
Acer Predator XB273U NX
Another interesting monitor from Acer’s new XB3 series is the Predator XB273UNX.
It uses a 1440p 240Hz (275Hz factory-OC) IPS panel with a fast 0.5ms GtG response time speed, a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, and HDR support.
Equipped with a dedicated G-SYNC module, the monitor ensures flawless VRR performance with compatible NVIDIA graphics cards. Just like the XB323QK model, it features USB-C with 65W PD and the new VisionCare 4.0 technology.
While it does support HDR, we don’t know to what extent as the peak brightness or the use of local dimming is not specified.
The monitor will be priced at ~$1100 once it’s released (date unknown).
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.
ASUS Monitors
New HDMI 2.1 Monitors
ASUS announced three new monitors (28″, 32″, and 43″ sized models) with HDMI 2.1:
- ASUS TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A – 28″ 4K 144Hz IPS DisplayHDR 400
- ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQ – 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS DisplayHDR 600 (Delta E < 2, 98% DCI-P3, 1ms GtG, FreeSync/G-SYNC Compatible, ELMB-Sync)
- ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ – 43″ 4K 144Hz DisplayHDR 1000
Will update this section with more information, including pricing and availability, as soon as we get it.
LG Monitors
At CES 2021, LG announced several exciting new displays:
- LG 27GP950 – 27″ 4K 144Hz (160Hz OC) Nano IPS DisplayHDR 600, HDMI 2.1
- LG 32GP850 – 32″ 1440p 165Hz (180Hz OC) Nano IPS
- LG 34GP950G – 34″ 3440×1440 144Hz (180Hz OC) Nano IPS DisplayHDR 600 with G-SYNC Ultimate
- LG 40WP95C – 40″ 5120×2160 Nano IPS
- LG UltraFine 32EP950 – 32″ 4K OLED with 99% Adobe RGB/DCI-P3
More information, including price and release date, will be added as we get it.
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, following the Acer XB323QK NV with the same key specifications.
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.
New AOC Gaming Displays
- AOC AG323QCXE – 32″ 1440p 144Hz curved (1500R) model with FreeSync, HDR, 550-nits, and 91% DCI-P3 gamut
- AOC CQ27G3S – 27″ 1440p 165Hz 1000R curved VA monitor with FreeSync and HDR
- AOC CU34G3X – 34″ 3440×1440 144Hz ultrawide 1000R curved VA gaming monitor
- 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
MSI Monitors
New MSI Monitors
The MSI MAG301RF is the first 2560×1080 ultrawide gaming monitor based on an IPS panel with a rapid 1ms GtG response time speed and a high 200Hz refresh rate.
No word on other specifications, such as color gamut and brightness, but we do know that it’ll support FreeSync and be certified as G-SYNC Compatible by NVIDIA.
The monitor might interest a lot of competitive FPS gamers as it’s basically as tall as a regular 24″ display, just ~33% wider. This allows you to focus on the whole screen as it’s not that big, while still gaining the advantage of the extra horizontal FOV, at least in the competitive titles that support ultra-wide resolutions.
While there are fast ultrawide displays already available, such as the LG 34GP83A 3440×1440 144Hz 1ms IPS monitor, the MSI MAG301RF is the first one with a lower 2560×1080 resolution, allowing you to maintain high frame rate more easily, and a high 200Hz refresh rate paired with 1ms GtG response time.
Update: It’s now on Amazon for ~$330.
Other monitors recently announced by MSI include:
- MSI PS321QR – 32″ 1440p monitor aimed at designers and gamers with a 165Hz refresh rate, DisplayHDR 600, and 1ms GtG response time, 95% DCI-P3 and 99% Adobe RGB color gamut
- MSI PS321UR – 32″ 4K IPS designer monitor with 95% DCI-3, 99% Adobe RGB, and DisplayHDR 600
- MSI MEG381CQR – 38″ ultrawide monitor with an innovative human-machine interface which includes a small extra OLED display. It’s based on LG’s IPS panel with 3840×1600 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate (overclockable to 175Hz), Display HDR600, and G-SYNC Ultimate.
- MSI 242C – 24″ 1080p 165Hz FreeSync 1000R Curved, 90% DCI-P3, 1ms MPRT
Samsung Monitors
Updated Samsung Odyssey G9
Samsung announced that they’ll be releasing a new and improved version of the Odyssey G9.
The new 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 mini LED backlight and ‘DisplayHDR 2000.’
While the DisplayHDR 2000 certification doesn’t (yet) exist on VESA’s website, we assume it implies a peak brightness of 2000-nits. Other information, such as how many dimming zones will be there, pricing, and release date of the monitor are unknown at the moment.
We’ll update the article as soon as we have more information.
Update: It turns out that the new Samsung Odyssey G9, called S49AG95NC, will have 2048 local dimming zones and a Mini LED backlight. In addition to the assumed 2000-nit peak brightness, we’re expecting an incredible HDR image quality, much better than that of the old G9.
It’s now up on Samsung Turkey, you can check the (archived) product page for more information.
Acer will also release a model based on the same panel, called Acer EI491CRG9.
No word on official pricing and release date just yet, so stay tuned!
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:
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 AORUS FI32U – 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS monitor with HDR, HDMI 2.1
- Gigabyte AORUSFV43U – 43″ 4K 144Hz VA monitor with DisplayHDR 1000, HDMI 2.1, 99% Adobe RGB gamut, Aim Stabilizer Sync (VRR + MBR at the same time)
- Gigabyte AORUS FO48U – 48″ 4K 120Hz OLED monitor with HDMI 2.1, most likely using the same OLED panel as the 48″ LG CX TV
- Gigabyte M28U – 28″ 4K 144Hz 1ms GtG IPS monitor with HDR400, 94% DCI-P3 gamut, FreeSync Premium Pro, HDMI 2.1, Aim Stabilizer Sync, KVM
- Gigabyte AORUS FI32Q – 32″ 1440p 165Hz (170Hz OC) IPS gaming monitor with 1ms GtG, FreeSync, DisplayHDR 400, HLG, 94% DCI-P3 gamut, and the new Aim Stabilizer Sync technology (allows for backlight strobing and VRR at the same time)
- Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X – 27″ 1440p 240Hz IPS gaming monitor with 1ms GtG, FreeSync, DisplayHDR 400, 100% Adobe RGB gamut, and Aim Stabilizer
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
- ViewSonic VA3456-MHDJ – 34″ 3440×1440 75Hz IPS FreeSync 1800R Curved; $390
BenQ Monitors
BenQ PD2725U
BenQ’s latest designer monitor, the PD2725U, uses a 27″ 4K IPS panel with a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut (100% sRGB and Rec.709) and Delta E ≤ 3 factory-calibration.
Other useful features include Thunderbolt 3 connectivity with both input and output for daisy-chaining, a built-in KVM switch, ‘Mac-to-Monitor Color Sync’, a hotkey puck for remote and quick OSD setting shortcuts, and what appears to be a color and brightness uniformity compensation feature.
No word on availability and pricing at the moment.
Dell Monitors
Dell has announced several new monitors for Q1 2021, the most interesting one being the Dell U4021WQ, the first 39.7″ ultrawide display.
It also boasts a high 5120×2160 resolution, which on its 39.7″ sized screen results in a rich pixel density of 140 PPI. The monitor is basically as tall as a regular 32″ 16:9 screen, but ~30% wider.
Other noteworthy specifications include an IPS panel with 98% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB gamut with Delta E < 2 factory-calibration, 5ms response time, 60Hz, 300-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 178° viewing angles.
Connectivity options include USB-C (15W PD), Thunderbolt 3 (90W PD and DP Alt Mode), an Ethernet port, dual 9W speakers, DP 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, and a quad-USB 3.0 hub. PiP/PbP and KVM are supported as well.
It should be available by the end of January 2021 for ~$2,100.
Other monitors announced by Dell are intended for professinoal and/or office use and include:
- Dell U3821DW – 38″ 3840×1600 IPS ultrawide with 60Hz, 95% DCI-P3 gamut, USB-C (90W PD); January, ~$1500
- Dell U2722D – 27″ 1440p 60Hz IPS model with 95% DCI-P3 gamut; March, $530
- Dell U2722DE – same as above + USB-C with 90W PD, RJ45, and KVM; March, $630
- Dell U2422H – 24″ 1080p 60Hz IPS model with 85% DCI-P3 gamut; March, $330
- Dell U2422HE – same as above + USB-C with 90W PD, RJ45, and KVM; March, $430
- Dell C2422HE – same as above + 5MP webcam and microphone built-in; February, $520
- Dell C3422WE – 34″ 3440×1440 60Hz ultrawide with with a built-in 5MP webcam and microphone, USB-C (90W PD, RJ45, and KVM; February, $1150
- Dell C2722DE -27″ 1440p 60Hz IPS model with a built-in 5MP webcam and microphone, USB-C (90W PD, RJ45, and KVM; February, $720
New Display Technology
360Hz Gaming Monitors
- ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN
- ASUS ROG Swift PG259QNR
- AOC AGON PRO AG254FG
- MSI Oculux NXG253R
- Acer Predator X25
- Dell Alienware AW2521H
The new 360Hz gaming monitors are based on a 24.5″ 1080p IPS panel made by AU Optronics and feature a native G-SYNC module.
Other panel-related specifications include a 400-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio, 8-bit color depth support, 99% sRGB color gamut, 178° viewing angles, DisplayHDR 400 support, and 1ms GtG response time speed.
These 360Hz G-SYNC gaming monitors also support ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur) at 144Hz and 240Hz, as well as Adaptive-Sync in order to provide VRR for AMD GPU users.
NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer
All of the above-mentioned 360Hz models, except for the PG259QN, will support NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer (NRA) that allows you to effortlessly and precisely measure latency using a compatible mouse from ASUS, Logitech, SteelSeries, or Razer.
Other non-360Hz models that will support NRA include:
- Acer Predator X34S
- Acer Predator XB273U NX
- AOG AGON PRO AG274QG
- ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
ASUS ROG Bezel-Free Kit
Back at CES 2018, ASUS showcased a triple monitor setup with lenses attached where the bezels of the monitors meet which made the gaps appear more transparent.
There wasn’t any news regarding these kits for a while, but they have finally appeared on Amazon. Check the video below to see what’s it all about.
Looking Glass Factory – 32″ 8K Holographic Monitor
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
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 2019 and 2020 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.
