It’s been a long time since I presented a gaming monitor to you. So I’m all the more pleased to be able to present a dual-mode monitor to you today for the first time. It’s the Titan Army P2712V, which boasts a UHD resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and up to 160 hertz. But that’s not all, because those who like it [...]
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Picture problems? Optimization of modern HDMI signal paths and analysis of typical misconfigurations
In the private home cinema era, HDMI has established itself as a universal interface, which at first glance gives the impression that audiovisual signal transmission is reduced to a simple plugging in of a cable. However, HDMI remains a complex high-speed protocol that only works flawlessly if all the components involved are technically correctly [...]
The still young KTC brand is once again causing a stir in the highly competitive gaming segment and is launching two new models on the market, which stand out in their respective classes with an unusually high level of features at a comparatively moderate price. Both the KTC H27T6 and the KTC H25X7 are aimed at ambitious gamers and technology [...]
Before we move on to another product test this afternoon, I have an interesting piece of consumer information to share this morning. I have added further technical details that the manufacturer did not mention in its press release, even though these aspects are likely to be of particular interest to a professional audience. The Chinese [...]
Today we’re doing something different, because I have a test object that somehow wants and has to manage the balancing act between needing, wanting and must-to-have as well as its own finances. Personally, I see the Corsair Xeneon Edge as a narrow additional screen for the desktop, intended for content that you want to keep in view at all [...]
Samsung has secretly unveiled two new monitors to the public at Gamescom 2025 – which is taking place in Cologne until Sunday. The new model operates under the model name G7 G75F and is being launched both as a 4k version with 37 inches and 165Hz, as well as in the original WUHD resolution (5120×2160) in 40 inches with 180Hz, making the [...]
Today we take a closer look at the ASUS ROG Swift PG27UCDM, the little brother of the PG32UCDM. This is another 4K OLED monitor with a Samsung QD OLED panel and a resolution of 3840 × 2160. The panel offers 10-bit color depth and uses the latest fourth-generation subpixel layout, which noticeably improves text readability – especially thanks [...]
Today we take a look at a monitor that is typically used in the office or home office, the EIZO FlexScan EV3450XC. A 34-inch curved (3800 mm radius) ultrawide monitor – with an IPS panel – that boasts a resolution of 3440 x 1440p and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. At this point, it should already be clear that the monitor is not at home in [...]
When it comes to OLED monitors, there are currently two topics that I think everyone is talking about. Firstly, the overrated burn-in risk and secondly, of course, the usually far too high price. The AOC AGON Pro AG276QZD2 could turn out to be a big seller here, as it currently only costs around EUR 530. Some time ago, you paid at least the same [...]
Yes, ASRock has now also arrived on the monitor market. The ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX2A was sent to me by ASRock – with the request that I take a closer look at the monitor. The PG27FFX2A offers a 27 inch Full-HD (1920 x 1080p) IPS panel with 520 Hz refresh rate and 10 bit (8 FRC) color depth. This results in a pixel density of 81 ppi [...]
Today we have another affordable monitor from the Far East, the Titan Army P2710S. This is the big brother of the P2510S, which I have already presented to you. The P2710S comes with a 27-inch IPS panel and offers a resolution of 2560 x 1440p with a refresh rate of 240 Hz. The built-in panel has an RGB subpixel layout and offers 10 bits (8 2 FRC) [...]
Today we have something completely different to marvel at, namely the ASUS ProArt PA27JCV. This is a monitor that has its genes not in gaming – but in content creation. In other words, the focus today is more on color accuracy and not on response times or latency. This becomes clear when you look at the data of the installed panel. The [...]
Today is a premiere, because I’m testing the first AOC monitor – the AOC AGON Pro AG326UD. The AG326UD comes with a UHD 3840 x 2160p QD-OLED panel, which we are already familiar with. The AG326UD will therefore differ only slightly from its market competitors in many respects. The main difference is that the AG326UD only has a refresh [...]
The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP is the world’s first gaming monitor with a WQHD resolution (2560 x 1440p) and a refresh rate of 480 Hz. This power is generated by an LG OLED panel. In addition, this panel has even been given a new subpixel layout – RGWB. This should have an effect on text readability. In other words, the PG27AQDP could [...]
Corsair sent me the new 34-inch ultrawide monitor, of course with the request that I take a look at it. The Corsair Xeneon 34WQHD240-C QD-OLED, everything you need to know is in the name. Screen diagonal 34″, resolution WQHD 3440 x 1440p, refresh rate 240 Hz and the C = Curved. However, when I saw the price of 1,350 euros, all the batteries [...]
Today we have another UHD monitor with a Samsung QD OLED panel, the MSI MPG321URX. The MPG321URX is the big brother of the MSI MAG321UPX. You read that right, there are two versions of this model, whose names are so similar that there is basically no risk of confusion. Yeah, right! I’ll explain the differences between the two monitors at the [...]
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG comes with a WOLED panel from LG, the special thing about this panel is that it has a glossy finish. Until now, LG OLED monitors were only available with a matte panel, so glossy fans should get their money’s worth today. Basically, the XG27AQDMG has inherited a lot from the PG27AQDM. If you place both monitors [...]
I’m going poaching for noname devices today and have bought the KC-KVM8201 8K KVM switch from the big river for the test systems. This is a useful device for users like me who want to control multiple computers with a single set of monitor, keyboard and mouse. This KVM (keyboard-video-mouse) switch supports resolutions up to 8K at 60Hz (ok [...]
Today we have another UHD QD-OLED with 240 Hz, namely the Dell Alienware AW3225QF. The only 32-inch QD-OLED monitor with a 1700R curved panel to date. Basically, I could end the article now. Because in the end, the 32-inch monitors only differ in terms of features and fine-tuning. The centerpiece, the Samsung QD-OLED panel of the third generation [...]
It’s time for a new player on the monitor market. Titan Army is bringing the P2510S to Europe. That’s right, Titan Army is a Chinese manufacturer like KTC. It features a Fast IPS panel from BOE with a resolution of 2560 x 1440p on just 24.5 inches. Yes, that makes 120 ppi and that is already razor sharp. As the P2510S is a pure gaming [...]
The LG UltraGear 32GS95UX is one of the first – if not the first – dual-mode monitors in the world. You can either use the UHD resolution of 3840 x 2160p at up to 240 Hz or the FHD resolution of 1920 x 1080p at a full 480 Hz. Added to this are the fast OLED pixel response time, low latency and individual dimming of the pixels – [...]
Six months have now passed and Samsung has already carried out several firmware (FW) updates since then. My main criticism was that the Odyssey OLED G8 could only develop its full HDR potential – the 1000 nits peak – with an NVIDIA GPU. Despite a FreeSync Premium Pro certification. The FW updates released in the meantime have basically [...]
Since we have been focusing almost exclusively on OLED monitors recently, a change is just what we needed. The KTC H27P22S is a classic LCD monitor – with a UHD panel – that boasts a resolution of 3840 x 2160p and a refresh rate of 160 Hz. The Fast IPS panel (from AU-Optronics) comes without any dimming, which makes HDR a real problem [...]
Yes, you read that right, today is the first time I’m presenting a Dell Alienware monitor. Let’s take a closer look at the Alienware AW2725DF! This monitor could turn out to be a real eSports king, because according to the data sheet (see below), that’s basically where Dell is positioning the AW2725DF. A Samsung QD-OLED panel [...]
Computex is almost over, but of course there are still a few news items that may be of interest to some of you. Especially if you are looking for a new monitor, you might be in the right place. Samsung presented a series of new monitors at Computex. Specifically, these are the new Odyssey, Smart and ViewFinity monitors. But let’s start in [...]
Today we’re taking a look at a monitor that has already been in service for a few years. The ASUS MX25AQ has a QHD panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1440p on just 25 inches. You don’t necessarily have to do this, but if you like high PPI values, the 117 ppi would certainly appeal to you. According to Geizhals, the IPS panel was [...]
Yes yes, the Philips EVNIA 34M2C8600. A name that goes down the gullet like liquid sunlight. All joking aside! The Philips offers the same first-generation Samsung QD-OLED panel that Alienware, MSI and Samsung themselves also have in their range. So we get a 3440 x 1440p ultrawide monitor with 175 Hz refresh rate and 1800R Curved. It also comes [...]
Don’t touch it! Anyone who works with a multi-monitor setup or has had the pleasure of setting one up will be familiar with the situation – once you’ve accidentally touched it, days of adjustment are a waste of time. Read on to find out how to prevent this situation. When I was asked some time ago whether I had the time and [...]
But it’s about time there were 32-inch monitors with OLED panels – or what do you think? Today we take a closer look at the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM. A monitor in 16:9 format with a resolution of 3840 x 2160p and a refresh rate of up to 240 Hz. The built-in panel comes from Samsung Display, a 3rd generation QD-OLED panel with a slightly [...]
Finally, an LG OLED panel in ultrawide 3440 x 1440p format, but this time on 34 inches. ASUS ROG is launching the Swift PG34WCDM onto the market. I was lucky enough to be able to test the monitor before the official launch. Unfortunately, the PG34WCDM still has the old RWBG subpixel layout and not the previously announced RWGB layout. It’s a [...]
I’ve been officially testing monitors at Igor’sLab for almost two years now. I started out quite rudimentary with a very cheap colorimeter, the SpyderX and a mixture of DisplayCal and the SpyderX software. Everyone starts small, of course. The whole thing then developed quite quickly and we gradually upgraded and managed to get [...]
Before I focus on the new flagship models with OLED panels in 2024, let’s take a look at one of the cheapest entry-level gaming or home office/second monitors that you can currently buy. The ASUS VA24ECE comes with a 24-inch 1920 x 1080p Full HD IPS panel and a maximum refresh rate of 75 Hz. I can’t tell you which manufacturer the [...]
Even though I’m not the first to take a closer look at this – let’s call it “slightly different” – monitor with today’s article on the Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 OLED (that’s a mouthful), it’s going to go into a bit more detail today compared to most other reviews. What can already be [...]
AMD launch was yesterday! Today’s topic is HDR (High Dynamic Range). Monitors with corresponding hardware in the form of Full Array Local Dimming (FALD) in combination with an IPS or VA panel have been around for a long time, but they are still quite expensive and only a stopgap solution in my opinion. The KTC (Key to Combat) G42P5, in turn [...]
Yes, NZXT now also has monitors in its own product portfolio, and we’ll take a close look at one of them today. It is the 24.5″ Full HD NZXT Canvas. It comes with an IPS panel and a refresh rate of 240 Hz. This also makes it clear which target group NZXT wants to address with it. The eSports players, or those who want to be. Even [...]
So far, we’ve basically only looked at high-end gaming or a content creator monitor. We have not yet tested a pure office monitor. So today is the day. The MSI Modern MD272QP from 2021 faces our test program. It is indeed – a pure office monitor, as you can find it in almost every office. Expectations should not be too high now [...]
Today I will introduce you to the new SDR measurement standard for our monitor tests regarding color performance. Regarding HDR, there will be a separate article. Nevertheless, from now on it’s “We used the Calman color calibration software from Portrait Displays.” All previous monitor tests are still valid. The results were/are [...]
Today we have something for the readers who don’t only gamble. The MSI Summit MS321UP is a monitor made for content creators. You notice this after unpacking at the latest, because you inevitably stumble across a measurement log. This monitor has a factory calibration for the DCI-P3 color space. But that is by far not all. The MSI MEG381CQR [...]
We are through with the basics, then we can get started now. The MSI Optix MEG381CQR Plus is the first monitor to prove itself in our test. Yes, in terms of naming, all monitor manufacturers are trying to generate their own Da Vinci code. Basically, however, there is a certain logic behind it. MEG (MSI Enthusiast Gaming), 38 refers to the screen [...]
Since Igor is currently at the Games-Com, I can today – once again – a little romp on the homepage. So far, we had already dealt with the various panel types, the basics about colors, color spaces, and so on. For those who missed it, here’s a quick read. With the third part of our journey concerning the monitors and the [...]
Disclaimer: The following article is machine translated from the original German, and has not been edited or checked for errors. Thank you for understanding!
I had already disassembled my new AOC Agon AG353UCG monitor the other day in search of the cause of the unpleasant background noise, where I then encountered the G-Sync Ultimate module with its massive heat sink. Since running it passively without a fan caused it to overheat and shut down, modifying the cooling solution is on the agenda today so [...]
A lot has happened since the first G-Sync monitors from Nvidia came out. G-Sync with Nvidia graphics cards has also been possible with cheaper “Freesync” monitors for a long time. The difference here is that the frame synchronization between GPU and monitor is only done via the DisplayPort protocol and no additional hardware is [...]
So what do NVIDIA Reflex and Boost really do in practice? Re-measurement in the self-experiment was announced, because I wanted to know it now nevertheless once more exactly. Blindly believing everything you read, hear or see is not mine either. Nvidia has more or less surprised us again and again with new technologies like ray tracing and DLSS in [...]
