Current gaming monitor has a lot of growth room and several manufacturers have unveiled new gaming monitor models that are set for better 4K resolution and High Dynamic Range (HDR) capability. Such novelties are designed to provide higher image clarity, richer colour range, and higher contrast, to meet the needs of both ordinary gamers and professionals. Here is a list of 4K HDR monitors to consider.
Samsung resting its laurels on its Odyssey lineup and releasing models that are on the frontier of display advancements. At Gamescom 2024, Samsung unveiled the Odyssey 3D, a groundbreaking monitor that offers glasses-free 3D gaming. Available in 27-inch and 37-inch sizes, the Odyssey 3D features a 4K QLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 1-millisecond response time. This model comes in two sizes, 27 inches and 37 inches, and uses a 4K Quantum Dot display, supports a 165Hz refresh rate, and has a 1milisecond Motion Rate. To provide depth to its display, the monitor incorporates lenticular lens technology in collaboration with an eye-tracking system, thus not requiring any glasses for 3D display. This innovation introduces flexibility in that the gamers can quickly switch between the two dimensions that is, 2D to 3D modes.
Apart from the Odyssey 3D, other benefits of the Odyssey OLED series were introduced including new models of G95SD and G93SD of the G9 series as well as G85SD of the G8 series.
The UltraGear 27GX790A (GX7) series is the latest gaming monitor innovation by LG that already set new trends. This is a 27-inch gaming monitor which comes with an OLED display, 480Hz refresh rate, and an optimum resolution of 2560 x 1440 to compete among the fastest monitors. With a rapid 0.03ms response time, the GX7 ensures minimal motion blur, providing a competitive edge in fast-paced gaming scenarios. The monitor also embraces both the Nvidia’s G-Sync and the AMD’s FreeSync and helps in cutting out screen tearing and flickering. The connectivity options include; HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, USB 3 and a headphone jack to accommodate various configurations.
Sony recently released a high-refresh-rate PC gaming monitor in the form of the InZone M10S. Hailing from the world of competitive gaming, this monitor aims at PC gamers with a 27-inch and 1440p OLED panel combined with a 480Hz refresh rate. The M10S provides reasonable ergonomics in this view. While, it also doesn’t take much space on the desk, which will be appreciated by gamers with limited configurations. But the monitor’s most distinctive feature is dedicated to performance it provides the black shades and bright colours inherent in OLED technology, improving image quality.
Acer has released the Predator Z57, a 57-inch monitor equipped with Mini-LED, a 7680*2160 resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. Boasting of having an even wider screen than two 4K monitors put side by side, the Z57 has a large screen perfect for gaming. These come with 2,304 dimming zones for Mini-LED backlight and boast high peaks of brightness and contrast which are especially essential for HDR. The monitor has the VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification, which guarantees a high level of HDR, which will be particularly valuable for large images to gamers.
HP has taken this hardware brand to the high-end gaming monitor market with the Omen Transcend 32. This slim-bezel display is a 32-inch QD-OLED with a 4K resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, the same as the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8. This particular keyboard has a USB-C PD, with the Omen Transcend 32 capable of up to 140 watts. This helps the user achieve the R/S and R/M connections to a gaming laptop to the monitor through a single cable interface and results in minimal cable management. The monitor is equipped with QD-OLED is great for colour and the blacks are quite deep.
MEG 321URX is a 32-inch, 4K, QD-OLED monitor designed for gamers favouring high resolution and high refresh rates up to 240 Hz. The key feature that makes the MEG 321URX different from other models is the presence of an AI processor which provides such options as the illumination of a light bar depending on the health of the game character and determination of the position of the adversary. The envisioned benefits of these AI improvements should be extended useful bonus information on the game for a player, which may offer an edge. The QD-OLED panel of the monitor enhances the colors and contrast hence promoting a good gaming experience.
Asus has released ROG Swift OLED PG39WCDM – that is, a 39-inch monitor with 5120 x 2160 resolution and 144 Hz refresh rate. An OLED panel used in the monitor produces magnificent blacks and rich colours for image enhancement. Still, the PG39WCDM is endowed with a smart KVM switch, which means that peripherals can be used to manage several devices enhancing the conception of the gaming environment. A ROG monitor arm is added to the monitor to allow variety in placing it and the ergonomics of its placement.
The upcoming generation gaming monitor supporting 4K HDR demonstrate what type of advancement is present in the monitor industry. It focuses on the upgrading of the refresh rates along with colour accuracy and launching of newer technologies like those of non-glasses 3D displays and AI employed by the panels. These advances are designed to offer the player more realistic and more immediate experiences that meet many of those who frequent electronic gaming parlours.