There are three main types of TFT panel in regular use – TN, IPS/PLS and VA – and none of them are perfect for every situation. Like IPS/PLS, the VA type isn’t so often found in gaming monitors because of slow pixel response and motion artefacts, although its contrast, black …

If you haven't made the upgrade to 4K yet, we've got news for you. You're too late. The cutting edge has moved on already. The Philips Brilliance 275P4VYKEB is one of the newest 5K screens to hit the market. Although Apple's iMac had a 5K version a while back, and …

We were impressed with our first look at AOC’s new AGON gaming screen brand, which arrived in the shape of the AG271QX. Whilst the AOC AGON AG271QG’s almost identical model name and indistinguishable external appearance makes it look like it’s the same screen with G-Sync instead of FreeSync, it actually …

The market for monitors specifically aimed at gaming seems to be thriving. The AG271QX is the first one we have seen from AOC's new AGON range, specifically designed for the gamer. It's a 27in unit with plenty of bells and whistles to attract the intended user. The 350cd/m2 brightness and …

Everybody loves nice curves, or at least BenQ is hoping they do with the XR3501. This 35in-diagonal screen boasts a 2,560 x 1,080 resolution and 2000R curvature. This, and the 21:9 aspect ratio, provide an expansive display that will stretch your peripheral vision. The primary beneficiary of this immersion is …

The Dell UltraSharp 24 InfinityEdge Monitor U2417H is a new Full HD monitor that breaks down borders. Well, the one round the edge of the screen, anyway. Like one of those posh swimming pools that don’t appear to have edges, the InfinityEdge has 45 per cent less bezel width than …

The ASUS ROG SWIFT PG248Q is very much a gaming monitor, and ASUS even claims it is targeting the e-sports community. It comes with the bells and whistles a dedicated gamer will hanker for – presets for specific game types, an overclockable refresh rate, and support for NVIDIA G-Sync. But …

The XG2700-4K is a brand new 4K gaming monitor from Viewsonic that offers both excellent image quality and good gaming performance, with full AMD FreeSync support. Viewsonic has always had its eye on both ends of the display market, with an extensive range of entry-level panels backed up with a …

The Acer Predator XB271HK is a 27-inch IPS display that offers both 4K resolution and 60Hz G-Sync support – with a complete package of high-end features and nice touches to round it off. Acer was the first company to bring a 27-inch 4K display with G-Sync technology to market, beating …

The Asus MG248Q is one of the most interesting displays we’ve seen recently. It’s a 24-inch 1080p gaming display with a TN panel and a 1ms response time, a 144Hz refresh rate and Adaptive Sync for users with AMD graphics cards. Plus it uses the exact same styling, menu system …

AOC’s latest affordably priced 1080p display is about managing the basics well rather than high-end features. It costs just £199, a fair price for a 27-inch IPS display, and it has a nifty looking slim appearance that looks more appealing than most displays in this price range. We’ve covered plenty …

At 24 inches, BenQ’s latest IPS display has the smallest diagonal screen size of any 4K screen we’ve tested so far, which normally come in 27-inch or 32-inch sizes. With a price of around £400, that also makes it a lot more affordable than its competitors and the most reasonable …

The Asus ProArt PA329Q is the company’s new flagship professional-grade display for colour-accurate graphic design work. It’s a 32-inch screen, sporting a 10-bit IPS panel with a 14-bit look-up table, resulting in an impressive 100% quoted Adobe RGB coverage. Asus is clearly single minded about capturing a vast chunk of …

Behind an unassuming name, the 35-inch AOC C3583FQ is a curved monitor that’s certain to be of interest to anyone who wants an ultra-wide display for gaming, without the budget to stretch to the high-end models. It’s the most affordable 21:9 screen we’ve yet seen, the refresh rate goes up …

The Asus ROG Swift PG348Q is the company’s first 21:9 ultra-widescreen gaming display, entering a nascent section of the displays market, but one that’s growing rapidly. It could make quite a splash though, as it has a 34-inch IPS screen and a native resolution of 3,440 x 1,440, with Nvidia …

The Acer Predator Z35 is a 35-inch curved ultra-widescreen G-Sync display with a VA panel, aimed at gamers looking for ultimate performance. Its standard refresh rate is a tasty 144Hz, but this can be raised all the way to 200Hz, in what is one of the highest refresh rates in …

The Dell UltraSharp UP2715K is the company’s flagship colour-accurate 27-inch IPS display with a number of unique features. Top of the list is an enormous 5K resolution, giving greater pixel density than even 4K screens. There’s also higher colour accuracy than many standard displays, with quoted 99 per cent Adobe …

It’s no surprise that ultra-wide curved screens such as the 34-inch Philips Brilliance BDM3490UC are becoming popular as they present a compelling alternative to traditional 16:9 displays. The extra width and subtle curvature gives a cinema-like experience in movies, and for desktop use, the extra pixels means more documents open …

Acer’s XB270HU is a 27-inch G-Sync display with a bright IPS panel. It supports a native WQHD resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 and a refresh rate of 144Hz, with Nvidia’s ULMB technology to boot, rounding off an impressive specification that puts it directly in competition with high-end adaptive-sync gaming displays …

The AOC U3277PQU is a high-end 4K display, with a large 32-inch screen and a specification suited to graphic design work and gaming alike. It has a 10-bit IPS AHVA panel, built-in speakers, a picture-in-picture mode and a fully flexible stand – for a relatively reasonable price. The different pricing …

The Philips 272G5DYEB is a 27-inch G-Sync display with a focus on fast response times and high performance. It offers G-Sync up to 144Hz, incorporates a TN panel and a 1ms response time, with a 1080p native resolution. It’s also considerably more affordable than some of the more high-end G-Sync …

The ROG Swift PG27AQ is a 4K gaming monitor from Asus that supports Nvidia G-Sync up to 60Hz. It’s a 27-inch IPS display with a 4ms response time and a 10-bit colour panel. Add on a flexible stand with pivot, tilt and rotate support, with a redesigned software interface, and …

The 2410P6EPJEB is a 24-inch IPS display with a 1080p native resolution. It is aimed at a professional market and therefore offers a lot more than a typical entry-level display, with a flexible stand, integrated USB hub and a wide range of inputs. Philips’ new range of SoftBlue 1080p IPS …

The 227E is the smallest screen from a new line of IPS displays from Philips. This 22-inch monitor features the firm’s new SoftBlue technology, using LEDs that are designed to adjust the wavelength of blue light to cause less eye fatigue, but we’re equally interested in the value for money …

The Predator sounds a dream display for gaming. It’s a 28-inch 4K monitor that supports Nvidia’s G-Sync technology. It has a high quality TN panel and although it only goes up to 60 Hz rather than 144Hz like many other G-Sync displays, it’s still enough for the intended effect of …

The Asus MG278Q is a 27-inch WQHD (2,560×1,440) TN gaming display that supports AMD FreeSync adaptive-sync technology. When in adaptive-sync mode, it’s capable of a wider frequency range than its IPS cousin, the MG279Q, as it can go from 35Hz all the way to 144Hz. And being a TN panel …

BenQ’s latest mid-range monitor is a 27-inch 1440p screen with an IPS flicker-free panel. It’s suitable for most general tasks, with excellent picture quality and a bright screen. It should be fine for working at the computer, watching movies and web browsing. And with a fast response time of 4ms, …

The BenQ RL2755HM is a 27-inch gaming display with a TN panel and a 1ms G2G (grey-to-grey) response time. BenQ talks up its gaming credentials for both PC and consoles, thanks to its dual HDMI ports and a few ergonomic tricks such as an extendable headphone rest and a stand …

The Asus MG279Q is a 27-inch AHVA In-Plane Switching 144Hz monitor that supports AMD FreeSync technology for stutter and tearing-free gaming. With a flicker-free WQHD (2560×1440) panel, a 4ms response time, 178 degree viewing angle, and a quoted specification that includes 350-nit brightness and 1000:1 contrast ratio, plus 100 per …

The Acer S277HK is a 27 inch, 4K IPS display with a focus on smart, attractive design. It has a particularly thin bezel, termed ZeroFrame by the company, an asymmetrical ‘L-shaped’ metal stand and all the connectors arranged in an easily accessible groove at the back. With excellent colour reproduction …