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The Biggest Ultrawide Monitors In 2021

Sometimes bigger is better, especially when it comes to monitors. Wider spaces translate to better productivity and more immersive gaming. Although the best ultrawides offer something else besides sheer size, if you want the biggest display you can buy, these monitors have what you need. Whether you like the Samsung CHG90 or the Acer Nitro display, these ultrawide monitors are gargantuan and are real head-turners at home or in the office. Whether you’re a gamer, a video editor, or just someone who wants a super-wide display without the annoying bezels and wires, there’s an ultrawide on this list just for you. The biggest ultrawide monitors Samsung CHG90 Riley Young/Digital Trends Samsung’s big pitch is that this ultrawide is based on Quantum dot technology. It’s still an LCD monitor, but it uses light-emitting nanocrystals — Quantum dots — that absorb and convert light. Their size determines the color they produce, as larger particles gravitate to red while smaller particles shift towards green. The result is rich colors, deep blacks, and true white. They’re typically applied in a sheet over the LED backlight. This Samsung ultrawide supports 1.07 billion colors. It also sports a 1,800R curve while packing a maximum 144Hz refresh rate even at its default 3,840 x 1,080 resolution. There’s even HDR, a 1ms response time, a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, and a 350-nit maximum brightness. For ports, it includes two HDMI, one Mini DisplayPort, one DisplayPort, two USB-A ports, and audio jacks. It supports AMD’s FreeSync 2 technology as well for tear-free frame rates. If you can wait a little longer for a more premium version, the Odyssey G9, should debut in the first half of 2020 packing a narrower 1,000R curve, a 1,000-nit maximum brightness, a 5,120 x 1,400 resolution, a 240Hz max refresh rate, and Nvidia’s G-Sync technology. Read our full Samsung CHG90 review Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ Here’s a good solution for PC gamers on either side of the Radeon-GeForce spectrum. It’s an Adaptive-Sync panel that falls under Nvidia’s “G-Sync Compatible” banner for the GTX 10, GTX 16, and RTX 20 GPUs while also supporting AMD’s FreeSync 2 HDR technology. It’s an HDR 400-class display too, meaning it meets specific criteria to receive VESA’s DisplayHDR certification. This ultrawide has a native 3,840 x 1,080 resolution at 144Hz and a 1,800R curve. It sports a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, a response time of 4ms, a 450-nit maximum brightness, and supports 1.07 billion colors. For ports, it includes two HDMI, one DisplayPort, an audio jack, two USB-A ports, and one USB-B port that connects directly to your PC. If you need something smaller, the ROG Strix XG43VQ is a 43-inch version with a 3,840 x 1,200 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and FreeSync Premium Pro. It’s also listed on Nvidia’s “G-Sync Compatible” list. Acer Nitro EI491CRP What’s interesting about Acer’s ultrawide is that it provides three HDMI ports: One supporting v2.0 and two supporting v1.4. The big difference between the two is bandwidth, as the older spec handles 4K video at 30 frames per second (FPS) while the newer spec handles 4K video at 60 fps. We provide a chart listing the differences between the two along with information about the upcoming v2.1 spec launching in 2020. This ultrawide also includes one DisplayPort connector but no audio jack. The Nitro EI491CRP has a native 3,840 x 1,080 resolution at 120Hz, though you can overclock the refresh rate to 144Hz. It also has a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, a 4ms response time, and a 1800R curvature. It’s an HDR 400-class display, with HDR support and a 400-nit maximum brightness. Unlike the first two on our list, it only handles 16.7 million colors, but it does support AMD’s FreeSync 2 technology for tear-free PC or console gaming.

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If you want something smaller, Acer’s Predator X34 packs a 34-inch screen with a 3,440 x 1,440 resolution. You can overclock its refresh rate up to 100Hz. LG 49WL95C If you need connectivity, this ultrawide has plenty. In addition to the USB-B port that connects to your PC, this panel provides one DisplayPort, two HDMI, and a headphone jack. It also includes four USB-A ports and a single USB-C port, the latter of which allows you to connect another display, charge a laptop, or transfer data to and from your PC. That said, this ultrawide mainly targets professionals, photographers, and digital artists who need an extremely large digital workspace. LG’s ultrawide provides a 5,120 x 1,440 resolution at a maximum 60Hz refresh rate. It supports HDR 10 but doesn’t fall within VESA’s DisplayHDR certification due to the panel’s 350-nit maximum brightness. Other features include support for 1.07 billion colors, a 5ms response time, and a 1,000:1 contrast ratio. Unfortunately, it doesn’t support adaptive synchronization technologies like Freesync and GSync. If you want something smaller, read our review of the LG 34WK95U-W. At 34 inches diagonally, it offers a 5,120 x 2,160 resolution, HDR, and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. Alienware AW5520QF While other large screens make do by stretching the picture out as far as possible, this Alienware model has a unique idea. They brought computer gaming graphics to a screen the size of an HDTV with all the same specs you would expect in a computer monitor, including 4K resolution, extra-low input latency, a 0.5ms response time, and a 120Hz refresh rate. Ports for this monster include three HDMI 2.0, a single DisplayPort 1.4, four USB-A, a USB-C power delivery port, and SPDIF out. The flawless entertainment display provides a crystal clear gaming experience with no lag time. This means that Alienware is a perfect choice if you’re looking for an all-in-one screen for the home. We recommend you plan the placement and location of the screen as strategically as possible. You wouldn’t want to squander the visuals by putting it too close to you. As with a television, you get a remote control to operate and navigate this screen efficiently from a distance. Sit back and enjoy a movie night with the family or the crisp picture and excellent frame-by-frame visibility while gaming. This screen does it all. Editors' Recommendations

Acer Unveils Three New Gaming Monitors With Super-Fast Refresh Rates

Acer has launched three new gaming monitors with up to 275Hz refresh rate ahead of the virtual CES 2021. One out of the three monitors is shipped with Nitro branding, while the other two feature Predator branding with more expensive price tags, according to GizmoChina. The first monitor is the Acer Nitro XV282K KV Gaming Monitor, priced at $US900 (A$1160), and is set to be first available in China starting February 2021, followed by the US and Europe in May. Acer touts the Nitro monitor as the best option for the new generation gaming consoles such as the PlayStation 5 as it supports 4K UHD 120Hz with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate). The monitor ships with a 28-inch IPS LDC panel with 3840×2160 resolution and 1ms response time. Next up is the Acer Predator XB273U NX Gaming Monitor, which will retail for $1099 (A$1420) and is set to hit the shelves internationally in May. This monitor has a 27-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels, a stunning 275Hz refresh rate and a 0.5s response time. The HDR screen also comes with a 95% DCI-P3 colour gamut. The last monitor Acer has introduced is the Acer Predator XB323QK NV Gaming Monitor, which is the most expensive of the bunch at $1199 ($A1550). This product comes with a 31.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a 3840×2160 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Other features on this monitor include a 90% DCI-P3 colour gamut and TUV Rheinland Eyesafe certification. The Acer Predator XB323QK NV will debut in China first in March, followed by the US and Europe in May. Acer has not yet confirmed the Australian pricing or exact release dates Down Under. About Post Author April Glover is Editor at SmartHouse magazine and writes across Channel news. She has been a journalist covering breaking news, business, technology, real-life and lifestyle topics across titles in Australia, New Zealand and the UK since 2015. April began as a cadet journalist at a monthly business magazine, before writing for various mastheads including the Scottish Mail on Sunday in Glasgow. Her work has appeared in New Idea, that's life Australia and UK, The Sun, The Mirror, Daily Mail, Woman's Own, Kidspot, Whimn and Buzzfeed.

This 27-inch QHD 165Hz Monitor Nails It For $235, But You Probably Can't Buy It

Fancy a 27-inch 1440p 165Hz gaming monitor with a VA panel for $235? Sure you do, and so do we. Give it up, therefore, for the Lionine X27Q-165, which nails all those metrics including that price. The catch? As spotted by DisplaySpecifications, it’s being offered as an own-brand model by a South Korean online retailer. As far as we are aware, it’s not likely to land on these or any other shores anytime soon. That’s a pity because the spec and price combo looks pretty killer. For many gamers, a high refresh 1440p or QHD panel is very much the sweet spot. Sure, you get more detail from a 4K panel. But you also put a huge load on your GPU and that means lower frame rates. Even the very latest Nvidia RTX 30 Series and AMD RX 6000 graphics cards struggle to crank out the triple-digit frame rates in the most demanding titles you need for really buttery smooth gaming. And you know, they're almost impossible to find as well. Other highlights include a static contrast of 4000:1, which is the highest native LCD panel contrast ratio we’ve seen, plus GTG and MPRT response of 5ms and 1ms respectively. Inputs involve a pair of DisplayPort 1.2 connections, plus an HDMI 2.0 port. All that for well under $250 is just what a lot of gamers would love and a welcome relief given how prices of GPUs have rocketed of late. Indeed, any monitor with 1440p or higher resolution plus 144Hz-plus refresh still costs a pretty penny. Pricing on such gaming-centric high-refresh panels and been frustratingly slow to become truly affordable. Still, the Lionine X27Q-165 proves that it can be done. So here’s hoping it’s a harbinger of things to come in the gaming monitor market, rather than a temporary blip that can’t be bought outside of South Korea.