What does a 120Hz refresh rate do on a smartphone?

What does a 120Hz refresh rate do on a smartphone?

A number of manufacturers have added 90Hz and 120Hz displays to smartphones — like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — and lots of numbers are being thrown around (60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz), but what do they mean? Most importantly, what will they mean for how you’ll use your smartphone? Smartphones are getting more and more powerful, … Read more

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

The 4 Best Monitors for PS5 in 2024

The 4 Best Monitors for PS5 in 2024

If you’re thinking of picking up one of these several excellent PlayStation 5 deals or already own a PlayStation 5, then grabbing yourself a monitor to game on, rather than just going for a typical TV, can give you a great experience, especially if you’re in a bedroom. Luckily, there are quite a few options … Read more

Anything is possible in this new era of gaming monitors

Anything is possible in this new era of gaming monitors

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Sometimes, you get everything you’ve wanted. We probably won’t see much innovation from gaming monitors over the next couple of years. We’re on the heels of CES 2024, and we saw some exciting gaming monitor announcements — the first 4K QD-OLED displays, a 480Hz OLED monitor, and even some experimentation … Read more

The 5 Best 4K Monitors for Gaming and Work in 2024

The 5 Best 4K Monitors for Gaming and Work in 2024

Samsung One of the best things you can do to upgrade your desktop or laptop setup is buying a new screen, and going for a 4k monitor is probably one of the best options out there. Luckily, there are a lot of options for you to pick from; whether you’re looking for something that’s good … Read more

The 6 Best 27-inch Monitors in 2024

The 6 Best 27-inch Monitors in 2024

Getting a monitor of the right size is an important but tricky business. With 24-inch monitors being the starting point for so many and ultrawide monitors bringing in the hype, if you prefer 27-inch monitors it is easy to feel left out of the limelight. However, as mentioned in our monitor buying guide, though 24-inch … Read more

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

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

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

I replaced my gaming laptop with a Legion Go

I replaced my gaming laptop with a Legion Go

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends My HP Omen 15 was one of the best investments I’ve made in my life, right next to my down-filled sleeping bag. That’s not because I think it’s the best gaming laptop ever, but because it’s the only one I’ve ever owned. It was my PC gaming device of choice … Read more