Acer today announced a full lineup of monitors for high-powered gaming and content creation across the Predator, Acer Nitro, and Acer ProDesigner portfolios. Spanning ultrafast refresh rates, high-resolution panels, and adaptive display technologies, the new monitors are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of gamers and creators.

Predator XB253Q U1: Top-tier Responsiveness for Esports
The Predator XB253Q U1 monitor is a premium gaming display designed for hardcore gamers and enthusiasts seeking the ultimate speed and responsiveness for fast-paced titles and esports competitions. The 24.5-inch size is optimal for esports environments and delivers ultrafast visual response, motion clarity, and consistent performance, enabling gamers to react more quickly and maintain precision during fast-paced gameplay. It features a 1000 Hz refresh rate with FHD resolution, along with Acer's proprietary Visual Response Boost (VRB) Pro technology, which reduces motion blur and ghosting so that fast-moving objects on screen appear sharper and easier to track. The monitor is VESA DisplayHDR400 certified and includes Circular Polarizer technology to reduce glare and eye strain during longer gaming sessions. It also offers AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible for tear-free gaming visuals.

AOC has listed in China the AGON AGP277KXM 27-inch Mini LED gaming monitor sporting a Fast IPS dual-mode panel that can run 5K or QHD. At the 5120 x 2880 (5K) native resolution, it runs at 180 Hz and features 218 PPI, sharp enough that individual pixels are not visible at normal viewing distances. When switching to 2560 x 1440 (QHD) mode, the monitor refresh rate jumps to 360 Hz. AGON AGP277KXM sports Mini LED backlight with 2304 local dimming zones, quantum dot technology, 1600 nits peak brightness, and VESA DisplayHDR 1400 certification. If offers 1500:1 static contrast, 0.5 ms GtG response time, while color coverage is good with 98% DCI-P3 and 98% Adobe RGB. For connectivity, the monitor offers one DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI 2.1, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 65 W PD, three USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB Uplink and a 3.5 mm jack. It supports KVM, PiP, and PbP, and the stand covers the full range of adjustments.

As a dedicated gaming monitor, it also includes light FX rear lighting and a retractable headphone holder. While the new AOC monitor does not support NVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar, it joins a handful of other fast displays with G-SYNC Pulsar support, such as the AOC AG276QSG2, Acer Predator XB273U F5, ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV, and MSI MPG 272QRF X36 in a trend towards higher and higher resolution and refresh rates. G-SYNC Pulsar synchronizes backlight pulsing with variable refresh rates, NVIDIA says this can enhance motion clarity without forcing panels into higher refresh rates. No pricing or global availability yet.

Display manufacturer HKC and its consumer brands Antgamer and Koorui, showcased several high-performance displays at Computex 2026. The main attraction was the HKC Shield C83U60 monitor, a giant 83.4-inch curved ultra-wide display with a native 12K resolution. HKC had one on display in a setup that clearly marks the product market target, simulation enthusiasts and immersive gaming setups. HKC also showcased the Apex 32U165VD 31.5-inch RGB Mini-LED monitor featuring a 165 Hz refresh rate, DisplayHDR 1400 certification and 2 ms GTG response time. The monitor includes DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI 2.1 ports, dual USB-C (90 W and 15 W power delivery), two USB-A and USB-B 3.2 ports. The HKC 27U165D monitor is part of the new professional series with 27-inch 4K IPS panels. It offers factory-calibrated color accuracy and 90 W USB-C connectivity with integrated KVM function.

Display panel manufacturer HKC was showing off its latest RGB MiniLED tech during CES and the company is working on its own display driver for this up and coming display technology. The chip is simply named the HV9901, but promises to be capable of driving over 5,000 RGB MiniLED dimming zones, or alternatively over 15,000 white MiniLED dimming zones. HKC also has its own RGB MiniLED panel which goes under the name of M10 Ultra and should be capable to deliver over 98 percent of the BT.2020 colour space and deliver up to 1000 nits brightness, while still delivering near OLED blacks.

The M10 Ultra panel on display at CES was a 31.5-inch panel with 4K resolution and a 165 Hz refresh rate, with a 1080p/330 Hz dual mode option. The panel is DisplayHDR 1400 certified and has a 2 ms GtG response time, but there was no mention of how many dimming zones it offers. The demo unit also featured a pair of HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 2.1 port and a USB Type-C port with 90 W USB PD and DP Alt Mode support. In addition to that, HKC was also showing a dual mode 1440p display capable of 540 Hz, or 1080 Hz at 720p. Unfortunately no other specs were provided for this demo unit.

MSI has unveiled a new lineup of 27-inch displays and all-in-one systems, catering to the demand for high-quality retina-level displays with fast refresh rates. The two high-performance 27-inch 5K monitors feature Rapid IPS panels with a pixel density of 218 PPI. The MAG 271KPD7 is a "Dual Mode" display that can switch between a high-fidelity 5K resolution at 75 Hz and a performance-focused 2K resolution at 300 Hz. It offers a 0.5 ms GtG response time, VESA DisplayHDR 400, and Delta E < 2 color accuracy. Connectivity options include HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, and a USB-C port with 15 W Power Delivery, all supported by G-SYNC compatibility and Display Stream Compression (DSC).

The more premium MPG 271KRAW16 enhances these features with a Mini-LED backlight with 2,304 zones and Quantum Dot technology, achieving a VESA DisplayHDR 1400 rating. Its Dual Mode capabilities are faster, offering 5K at 165 Hz or 2K at 330 Hz. Connectivity is further improved with DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR13.5) and a USB-C port capable of up to 98 W Power Delivery.

ViewSonic had a delightful set of displays and projectors targeting the DIY PC crowd, particularly gamers, under its Elite brand of gaming monitors. The Elite XG272-2K isn't just another 27-inch planar WQHD (1440p) gaming monitor, it comes with a blistering-fast 400 Hz refresh rate, support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC (compatible); 1 ms response time, 400 nits brightness, DisplayHDR 400, and inputs that include HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, and USB-C (90 W power input + DP passthrough).

The Elite XG341C-2K is an Ultrawide (21:9) gaming monitor with a 1500R curvature, and a native resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels, with a maximum refresh-rate of 200 Hz and 1 ms response time. FreeSync Premium Pro, DisplayHDR 1400, and PureXP Motion Blur reduction. Inputs include HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, USB-C. You also get an in-built KVM. It is priced at USD $1,500. The VX2722-4K-OLED is a 27-inch pure OLED monitor with 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) resolution, with 100% Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 coverage, 540 cd/m² brightness, and HDR True Black 400. This monitor will be available from Q4-2023.

Creative professionals and artists work in multifarious ways and look for solutions that meet their individual and specific needs to fully express their creativity. To support them in their work they require a powerful monitor that can ensure performance-boosting features, high-quality visuals, and comfortable connectivity.

MMD, the leading display specialist and brand license partner for Philips monitors, today launches the Philips 27B1U7903, a 4K MiniLED Thunderbolt 4 monitor that combines outstanding picture performance with secure one-cable docking, uses sustainable materials in its components and packaging, and comes in a stylish design. Packed with high-performance features to enable professionals to reach new levels of productivity, the Philips 27B1U7903 is also the first Philips monitor to feature Thunderbolt 4 technology for a next-generation connectivity.

ViewSonic today rolled out the Elite XG341C-2K, a 34-inch curved ultrawide QHD (UWQHD) gaming monitor. This ultrawide packs a couple of star attractions—first is its 200 Hz refresh-rate, which is impressive enough for a 1500R curved monitor; and the second is its 1,152-zone miniLED illumination, which combined with its 10 bpc color-depth (1.07 billion colors), and 720 cd/m² maximum brightness, gives it VESA DisplayHDR 1400 certification. Other gamer-friendly features include AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, PureXP motion-blur reduction technology, 1 ms MPRT response-time, and ViewSonic Command Center software (lets you toggle between various game-genre specific presets). The native resolution of this monitor is UWQHD (3440 x 1440 pixels). Display inputs include USB-C with DisplayPort passthrough, and HDMI 2.1. The company didn't reveal pricing.

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions announces several ViewSonic ELITE professional gaming monitors with leading-edge Mini-LED technology. Ranging from 27" to 34", the ELITE XG272G-2K, ELITE XG321UG, and ELITE XG341C-2K transform gaming with Mini-LED technology for optimized contrasts and greater details even in dimly lit environments.

"In gaming, image quality is king. As gamers demand more advanced in-game details and extreme clarity, our Mini-LED ELITE monitors surpass current gaming landscapes by delivering enhanced gaming features and innovative technology. We hope to push the boundaries of gaming displays to the next level." said Oscar Lin, General Manager of the Monitor Business at ViewSonic.

ASUS today showed off its latest flagship gaming monitor for bleeding-edge resolution and speed, the ROG Swift PF32UQX. This 32-inch flat-screen boasts of specs made of dreams: non-glare IPS panel, support for NVIDIA G-SYNC Ultimate (hardware G-SYNC), the highest-grade DisplayHDR 1400 certification with 1,400 cd/m² maximum brightness and 1,152 local dimming zones, 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels) resolution, and 144 Hz refresh-rate. The included DisplayPort 1.4 cable is required to let the monitor work its magic, besides three HDMI 2.0 inputs. The monitor also offers 90% DCI-P3 color gamut. The monitor will also pack all ROG-exclusive features from ASUS.

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA ) today announced that it has published the first major update to its widely adopted High-Performance Monitor and Display Compliance Test Specification (DisplayHDR), which is the display industry's first fully open standard specifying high dynamic range (HDR) quality. The updated spec, DisplayHDR version 1.1, includes tighter performance requirements, including for luminance and color gamut, as well as new test requirements, such as for active dimming, to address recent advances in HDR technology. Companies can begin certifying their display products under the new DisplayHDR 1.1 spec today. In addition, VESA will continue to allow products to be certified under the previous DisplayHDR 1.0 spec through the end of May 2020 in order to allow for products already in development that have been designed to meet the original spec, which was published in November 2017.