Gaming gear articles

If you're in the market for a high-end display, it simply makes sense to go 4K these days. Some of the best HDR monitors are 4K models, but there are also excellent affordable options available.

The LG 32GS95UE is the first 32-inch 4K 240Hz WOLED gaming monitor to hit the market, and it's set to bring serious competition to the 4K 240Hz QD-OLED monitors we've been examining recently.

The Dell Alienware AW3225QF uses one of the latest 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED panels, which brings with it 0.03ms response times, per pixel local dimming, true HDR, and adaptive sync support.

The hotly anticipated MSI MPG 321URX is finally available. This is the company's take on a 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor, using new third-gen QD-OLED panels from Samsung.

The Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDM is one of the highly anticipated gaming displays to launch in 2024, sporting a larger 32-inch 4K panel at 240Hz, plus the per-pixel local dimming functionality of OLED.

The AOC 24G4 is a solid entry-level 1080p gaming monitor that improves upon its popular predecessor in notable areas. It's also slightly faster and slightly cheaper at just $150 in some markets.

AMD's Ryzen 7 5700X3D, while technically new, is not really so. What we have here is binned silicon that couldn't be sold as a 5800X3D, but instead of throwing it away, it's been cut down and offered for just $250.

The upcoming MSI MPG 321URX is a new gaming monitor packing the long-awaited 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED panel. In this hands-on preview, we check out its key features and then some.

Have you been researching your next monitor purchase and ran into terms like G-Sync, FreeSync, and VRR? Do you want to know how G-Sync compares to FreeSync, and if your GPU will take full advantage of your monitor?

Are higher refresh rates better for gaming? Yes, they are. In this article we'll explain why refresh rates often labeled as "overkill" might actually offer more improvement than you might think.

Our top picks for the best gaming laptops cover budget machines you can still game on to the absolute monster desktop replacements that will tear through anything you throw at them.

Our gaming monitor buying guide covers 1080p, 1440p, 4K, ultrawide and HDR models, with top recommendations in each category based on refresh rate, display size, and budget considerations.

The Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP is an extremely fast gaming monitor designed for professional esports gamers. Boasting a massive 540Hz refresh rate, it's a glimpse into the future of gaming displays.

The Asus ROG Swift PG49WCD is a super-ultrawide OLED, sporting a 5120 x 1440 resolution and 32:9 ratio for its 49-inch screen, it equates to having two 27-inch 1440p monitors side by side.

If you want a high-end monitor that can do both gaming and desktop productivity work, a 4K monitor can be an excellent option. Here are our top recommendations in different sizes and panel technologies.

Having reviewed 14 different OLED gaming monitors so far, starting with the gigantic LG C1 48" a few years ago, it got us thinking: which of these OLED monitors are best, and how would we rank them?

Valve has managed to captivate the broader gaming public with the Steam Deck, so can Asus pick up the torch with the ROG Ally and persuade the masses that handheld PCs represent the future of PC gaming?

The Acer Predator X27U is a high-end OLED gaming monitor with a straightforward name that is similar to other 27-inch gaming displays from LG, Asus and Corsair. Can the Acer differentiate?

The BenQ XL2566K is an esports gaming monitor optimized for speed. This is a 24.5" 1080p 360Hz TN monitor enhanced with DyAc+ backlight strobing, one of the best blur reduction techniques available.

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is the most interesting QD-OLED we've seen since the Alienware AW3423DW. Samsung have made a clear effort to make the Odyssey OLED G8 stand out from the crowd.

If you're interested in jumping into the HDR monitor ecosystem, you will be happy to learn there are more options now than ever before – and here are the top models you can buy right now.

The Alienware AW3423DWF is a newer and lower cost variant of the AW3423DW QD-OLED ultrawide. Considering that's one of the best gaming monitors around, it's no surprise people are paying attention.

Here are the best gaming monitors you can buy in five categories: 1080p, 1440p, 4K, ultrawide and HDR, depending on the level of refresh rate you are targeting, display size and budget.

The Dell Alienware AW3423DW is a 34" 3440x1440 OLED gaming monitor with a 175 Hz max refresh rate. It's easily the best HDR gaming monitor you can buy right now, but it's not perfect for everything.