The 5 Best Ultrawide Monitors for Gaming and Work in 2024

If you’ve been shopping the best laptop deals and want to add some screen real estate to your new setup, or if you otherwise have a need to expand your digital workspace, you’re going to need a new monitor. The best monitors always make great options, but if you want something ultimate yet efficient when … Read more

Input lag vs. response time: which is more important?

Zeke Jones / Digital Trends Input lag and response time might sound like very similar metrics, and it’s true they can both impact how your monitor or TV looks and feels, especially when you’re gaming. But they are very different things, and while you ideally want them to be as low as possible for the … Read more

LG’s new OLED monitor does 4K — and so much more

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Gamers — myself included — have been begging for a 4K OLED gaming monitor for the past year and a half. And at CES 2024, we got exactly what we’ve been looking for. LG is pushing the 4K OLED gaming monitor further with its UltraGear 32GS95UE. It’s a 4K OLED … Read more

OLED was the hero of PC gaming this year

It’s been hard to avoid OLED among the best gaming monitors this year. What started as a trickle of OLED late last year turned into a flood of OLED this year, with every major monitor brand jumping in on the OLED hype. And now that we’re closing out the year, I can see why. OLED … Read more

11 best gaming monitors of 2024: tested and reviewed

If you’re looking for the best gaming monitor, Alienware’s excellent 34 QD-OLED still takes the cake. However, it’s not the perfect monitor for all gamers. We’ve reviewed dozens of monitors to find the top gaming displays you can buy right now, regardless of if you’re chasing peak HDR experiences or high refresh rates for competitive … Read more

LG UltraGear 45GR75DC-B review: missing the 32:9 flair

LG UltraGear 45GR75DC-B MSRP $900.00 “The LG UltraGear 45GR75DC-B misses what makes a 32:9 aspect ratio so special for PC gaming.” Pros Great color accuracy Solid port selection with USB-C Chart-topping VA brightness and contrast Picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture modes Cons Poor HDR quality Stand takes up too much desk space Not enough vertical screen height … Read more

These are the best monitor settings to change for PC gaming

Monitor settings are an oft-overlooked tool in a PC gamer’s arsenal. You may already know how to overclock your GPU for the best performance, but if you’ve bought a gaming monitor and haven’t set it to the best configuration, you’re missing out. There are a number of important calibrations to make to boost the contrast, … Read more

LG’s new 480Hz gaming monitor just changed the game

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends LG isn’t waiting for January to launch its next generation of OLED gaming monitors. The company revealed three new displays joining its lineup, as well as updates to the OLED gaming monitors it already offers. One of them, in particular, standards out due to a dual refresh rate feature that … Read more

The next generation of QD-OLED monitors is coming soon

Samsung Display With CES just around the corner, display manufacturers are fully committed to unveiling their next generation of panels. We have already heard announcements from TCL and Lenovo, and now Samsung has joined the fray with the announcement of its development of two advanced high-end QD-OLED gaming monitors. Considering the Alienware 34 QD-OLED has … Read more

The best HDR monitors for gaming, content creation, and more

The quest for the best HDR experience continues to captivate gamers, content creators, and enthusiasts alike. But it is important to note that investing in one of the best monitors doesn’t really guarantee an exceptional HDR experience. While HDR on PC still faces challenges in many instances, these HDR monitors demonstrate that improvements are underway. … Read more