Best Monitor Deals: Gaming, Office, Curved, OLED, and More

Best Monitor Deals: Gaming, Office, Curved, OLED, and More

Whether you prefer to work at one of the best desktop computers, the best laptops, or anything in between, an external monitor can be helpful to add some extra screen real estate. One of the best monitors can even go a long way toward reducing eye strain and creating an immersive digital or gaming experience. … Read more

Dell UltraSharp 34 (U3425WE) review: every bell and whistle

Dell UltraSharp 34 (U3425WE) review: every bell and whistle

Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Monitor(U3425WE) MSRP $1,020.00 “The Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Monitor is an ultrawide monitor that’s a great fit for the modern workspace.” Pros 120Hz refresh rate Great contrast Surprisingly good speakers Excellent port selection KVM switch Three-year warranty Cons Too expensive Needs to be calibrated Not super sharp In just this past … Read more

A new wave of cheap mini-LED gaming monitors has arrived

A new wave of cheap mini-LED gaming monitors has arrived

Image used with permission by copyright holder HDR-capable gaming monitors are all the rage these days. Whether they’re OLED or mini-LED, it’s finally possible to get a really killer HDR experience from your monitor. Until very recently, however, you’d be spending lots of money to do it. Enter a new wave of mini-LED gaming monitors, … Read more

MSI and Asus flipped the script on their OLED monitors

MSI and Asus flipped the script on their OLED monitors

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends MSI and Asus are stepping up their monitor game. Both companies are now offering burn-in protection as part of the warranties on their OLED displays, which is a welcome layer of security considering how many displays both brands have launching this year. Although we’ve had OLED gaming monitors for close … Read more

Why OLED beats mini-LED for gaming every time

Why OLED beats mini-LED for gaming every time

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends The two major innovations in gaming displays over the past few years have been OLED and mini-LED. These two types of displays have transformed the rather dire state of HDR for PC gamers, and now, you can find OLED and mini-LED options across gaming monitors, laptops, and TVs. From my … Read more

These are the best 5K monitors to buy in 2024

These are the best 5K monitors to buy in 2024

Despite their relatively steep price tags, 5K monitors have gained substantial popularity among various creative professionals, including photographers, videographers, filmmakers, and graphic designers. These displays not only deliver exceptionally sharp and detailed imagery, but also come with high-end, factory-calibrated panels to ensure precise color reproduction. A true 5K resolution is defined as 5120 x 2880 … Read more

9 best monitors for 2023: tested and reviewed

9 best monitors for 2023: tested and reviewed

For those seeking a superior computer setup, a cutting-edge monitor is nonnegotiable. Whether you’re entrenched in graphic design, a dedicated gamer, or a remote professional, the right display has the power to transform your computing experience. While the Dell UltraSharp 32 4K is an excellent pick offering an extensive array of features and an expansive … Read more

The 5 Best Portable Monitors for Laptops and Gaming in 2024

The 5 Best Portable Monitors for Laptops and Gaming in 2024

While your average laptop has a reasonably good screen, a portable monitor can either give you a better alternative or act as an extra screen for you to work with. Of course, you could take a more traditional monitor with you, but then you’ll have to deal with stands and more complex power needs, so … Read more

There’s a war brewing over OLED gaming monitors

There’s a war brewing over OLED gaming monitors

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Samsung and LG Display are teeing up to battle for the panel in your monitor. Normally, you don’t need to think about the panel inside your monitor. You look at the brand, assess the features, seek out an independent review, and make your buying decision. For OLED gaming monitors, however, … Read more

Alienware remains the undisputed champ of OLED gaming

Alienware remains the undisputed champ of OLED gaming

Zeke Jones / Digital Trends It’s no secret that Alienware makes some of the best gaming monitors, but it’s not alone. After it shook up the market with the Alienware 34 QD-OLED two years ago, a slew of competing monitors popped up from brands like Asus, LG, MSI, Samsung, and countless others. Two years and … Read more