Technology glossary
AMD’s variable refresh rate certification that matches the display refresh rate to the graphics card’s frame rate.
FreeSync lets the display follow the game’s frame rate when it is not constant, reducing tearing and stutter. According to AMD it works over HDMI and DisplayPort and targets low latency.
There are three tiers: FreeSync, FreeSync Premium and FreeSync Premium Pro. On monitors, TVs and projectors all three include low framerate compensation (LFC). Premium and Premium Pro require a maximum refresh rate of at least 200 Hz below 3440 horizontal pixels, and at least 120 Hz at 3440 pixels and above.
LFC keeps sync when the frame rate falls below the display’s minimum refresh rate by showing frames more than once. Premium Pro adds requirements for HDR content; its baseline HDR requirement is above HDR 400.
Laptops · 2026
An entry-level gaming laptop with discrete NVIDIA graphics in a 15.3-inch body. This model code has a Ryzen 7 250, an RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 8 GB of GDDR7 and a 115 W TGP, 16 GB of socketed DDR5 and a 512 GB SSD. The chassis is plastic, weight starts at 2.1 kg and there is no card reader. Independent tests praise the 1920 x 1200 display and the cooling, while noting fan noise, the speakers and the 512 GB of storage as limits.
Monitors · 2026
A flat 4K OLED gaming monitor. RGB-stripe subpixels aim to give text cleaner edges; features include a 165 Hz refresh rate, USB hub and headphone output. USB-C cannot receive video from a laptop.
Televisions · 2026
The 65UR9S is an RGB MiniLED TV whose backlight LEDs each carry separate red, green and blue diodes. Its matte anti-reflection surface targets bright rooms. Three HDMI 2.1 inputs support variable refresh up to 170 Hz; the operating system is VIDAA.
Televisions · 2026
A 55-inch 4K OLED TV with pixel-level light control and up to 165 Hz VRR from a compatible PC.
Televisions · 2026
The LG C6 is the mid-range model in the company’s 2026 OLED evo line; the 65-inch version offers the α11 AI Processor 4K Gen3, a 120 Hz native panel that reaches 165 Hz with VRR, four HDMI 4K 120 Hz inputs, Dolby Vision and webOS 26. Independent testing measured 1,355 nits HDR on a 10% window and 9.1 ms input lag. Owners praise the picture; the webOS interface and built-in sound draw the most criticism.
Monitors · 2026
The 39GX950B-B is a curved 38.86-inch OLED gaming monitor with a 5120 × 2160 panel. It runs 5K2K at 165 Hz and can switch to 330 Hz at 2560 × 1080 with Dual-Mode. Its USB-C input carries video, data and up to 90 W of power; there is no built-in KVM.
Monitors · 2026
A flat QD-OLED monitor combining 4K resolution with 240 Hz. USB-C carries video and power, while KVM lets two computers share a keyboard and mouse. OLED protection features do not eliminate burn-in risk.
Televisions · 2026
The R95H is a Samsung Micro RGB television whose backlight uses red, green and blue LEDs. The 65-inch model is 4K with a matte Glare Free surface and 4K 165 Hz on all four HDMI inputs; there is no Dolby Vision. Independent tests highlight its wide colour coverage and high brightness, while black levels sit slightly behind OLED and blooming can show in very dark scenes.
Televisions · 2026
A 4K OLED TV for films and gaming, with a matte anti-reflective surface and four HDMI inputs on the TV itself. A 165 Hz input needs a compatible PC. The S95H name alone does not guarantee the same panel or design across sizes and model codes.
Monitors · 2025
The Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF is Samsung's 27-inch QHD QD-OLED gaming monitor, announced as the first OLED monitor to reach 500 Hz. It has DisplayHDR True Black 500, an anti-reflective matte film, a fully adjustable stand and Safeguard+ features against OLED burn-in. Tests confirm high colour accuracy and HDR brightness; there is no USB-C and no speaker.
Monitors · 2025
The ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG is ASUS's 27-inch-class 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor. It offers 1000-nit peak HDR, DisplayHDR 400 True Black certification, two HDMI 2.1 ports, 90 W USB-C and KVM, with a three-year warranty that covers burn-in. It lacks DisplayPort 2.1, and the glossy surface raises blacks in a lit room.
Monitors · 2025
The ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM is ASUS’s 26.5-inch 4K (3840 × 2160) 240 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor: 0.03 ms response time, DisplayHDR 400 True Black, Dolby Vision, DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI 2.1 ports and USB-C with 90 W power delivery. The high pixel density makes small text sharp; against burn-in there is ASUS OLED Care and a 3-year warranty that also covers burn-in. Owners praise the colour and contrast and mention purplish blacks in a sunny room and shipping with old firmware. In one firmware version DSC could not be turned off; this was fixed in the next version.
Monitors · 2025
The S3225QS is Dell’s affordable 32-inch-class monitor that pairs 4K resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate and built-in speakers. The VA panel gives high contrast at the cost of narrower viewing angles. Owners praise sharpness, size and the speakers; fading at the edges, smearing in games and the lack of USB-C draw criticism.
Televisions · 2025
A 55-inch 4K OLED TV. Pixel-level lighting preserves black levels in dark scenes. Compatible PC inputs support 144 Hz; broadcast and console output limits still apply.
Monitors · 2025
The 27GX700A-B is LG’s gaming monitor that pairs its fourth-generation Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel with 280 Hz at QHD. It has DisplayHDR True Black 500, two HDMI 2.1 ports and DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC. Owners like the colours and the stand; there are separate reports of VRR flicker, colour fringing on text and the matte coating hazing the image.
Monitors · 2025
LG's 27-inch QHD OLED monitor for competitive gaming. It offers 480 Hz refresh, 0.03 ms GtG, DisplayHDR True Black 400 and DisplayPort 2.1 plus HDMI 2.1 inputs. Tests praise motion clarity and colour accuracy; SDR brightness is limited, the gamut is narrower than QD-OLED and there is no USB-C or speakers.
Monitors · 2025
This flat QD-OLED monitor targets 500 Hz at 2560 × 1440. Alongside high-frame-rate gaming it offers USB-C video, a USB hub and KVM. Peak HDR brightness applies to small bright areas rather than the whole screen. OLED maintenance features are part of everyday use.
Monitors · 2025
The MPG 272URX is MSI’s 26.5-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor. It offers 0.03 ms GtG response, DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification, 99% DCI-P3, 10-bit colour, DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR20, two HDMI 2.1 ports and USB-C with 98 W of power; it has KVM, PiP/PbP and a fully adjustable stand, and the warranty covers OLED burn-in. Independent testing measured 934 nits in HDR and 269 nits in SDR; sharp images and motion clarity were praised, while slight gamma and colour-temperature deviations and the lack of a uniform brightness mode were criticised.
Monitors · 2024
The LG UltraGear 32GS95UE-B is a 31.5-inch 4K 240 Hz OLED gaming monitor. Dual Mode switches to 1080p 480 Hz at the press of a button; it offers DisplayHDR True Black 400, a matte AGLR surface, two HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 1.4 with DSC and 2 × 10 W speakers behind the panel. Testing found text clarity and motion excellent; there is no USB-C, KVM or advanced burn-in protection.
Monitors · 2024
The ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP is one of ASUS's first OLED gaming monitors to reach 480 Hz at 1440p: a 26.5-inch WOLED panel, 0.03 ms GtG, DisplayHDR 400 True Black and a fanless heatsink. It has two HDMI 2.1 ports and DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC; the warranty is 3 years including burn-in. Reviews rate the motion clarity and response very highly; desktop brightness and VRR behaviour in HDR are points to watch.
Monitors · 2024
The ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM is ASUS’s 2024 32-inch 4K gaming monitor. It offers a QD-OLED panel, 240 Hz refresh, 0.03 ms response, two HDMI 2.1 inputs, USB-C with 90 W power delivery and fanless cooling with a passive heatsink, and it is sold with a three-year warranty that covers burn-in. Independent testing highlighted colour accuracy and low input lag. Owner reviews describe washed-out HDR on early firmware, difficult firmware updates and single panel faults.
Televisions · 2024
The LG OLED evo C4 is a 2024 upper-midrange OLED TV. The 65-inch model has the α9 AI Processor 4K Gen7, 144 Hz VRR, four HDMI 2.1 ports (4K 120 Hz), Dolby Vision, webOS 24 and five years of webOS Re:New upgrades. Testing liked the contrast, gaming latency and viewing angles; built-in sound is ordinary and HDR10+ is missing.
Televisions · 2024
The LG G4 is the company’s 2024 flagship OLED TV designed to sit flush on the wall. The 65-inch version comes with the α11 processor, VRR up to 144 Hz, four HDMI 2.1 inputs and Dolby Vision. Independent tests highlighted high HDR brightness, accurate colour, low input lag and gaming performance; built-in sound was found thin. The most repeated topic in owner reviews is picture distortion, signal loss and audio dropouts on the HDMI 2 (eARC) input.
Monitors · 2024
The LG UltraGear 34GS95QE-B is a 34-inch class curved OLED gaming monitor with 3440 × 1440 resolution, 240 Hz and 0.03 ms response time. It offers DisplayHDR True Black 400, 98.5% DCI-P3, two HDMI 2.1 ports and DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, PBP/PIP and a height-adjustable stand. Independent testing measured 283 cd/m² SDR brightness; owners praise contrast and smoothness and criticise text clarity and the lack of USB-C.
Monitors · 2024
The 27GS95QE-B is LG’s 2024 27-inch-class QHD OLED gaming monitor. It offers 240 Hz, 0.03 ms response time, DisplayHDR True Black 400, HDMI 2.1 inputs and a stand with height, tilt, swivel and pivot. Owners praise the colours and contrast; using lower brightness to reduce burn-in risk is a recurring theme.
Monitors · 2024
The MPG 321URX QD-OLED is MSI’s 31.5-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor. It offers DisplayHDR True Black 400, 99% DCI-P3 coverage, G-SYNC Compatible and FreeSync Premium Pro, two HDMI 2.1 ports and a USB-C input with 90 W charging, on a height-adjustable stand; MSI also includes panel burn-in in its three-year warranty. Reviews praise contrast, HDR and motion clarity; the semi-glossy surface lifting blacks under direct light and the lack of Dolby Vision are listed as drawbacks.
Monitors · 2024
The MPG 341CQPX is MSI’s 34-inch 3440 × 1440 240 Hz QD-OLED ultrawide gaming monitor. It offers an 1800R curve, DisplayHDR True Black 400, two HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C with 98 W charging, a built-in KVM and PiP/PbP, with a three-year warranty that covers burn-in. Testing found HDR peaks near 950 nits on small areas; the triangular subpixel layout gives slight colour fringing on text and the glossy surface reflects. Owners praise the picture and KVM; a few complain of VRR flicker and text clarity.
Monitors · 2024
The MPG 491CQP QD-OLED is MSI’s 49-inch 5120 × 1440 super-ultrawide gaming monitor with an 1800R curve, released in 2024. It offers 144 Hz, 0.03 ms response, DisplayHDR True Black 400, 99% DCI-P3, FreeSync Premium Pro, USB-C with 90 W charging, KVM and PiP/PbP, and MSI gives a 3-year warranty that covers panel burn-in. Independent testing found excellent factory calibration (average ΔE 0.95 in sRGB) and typical brightness of 226 nits, slightly below MSI’s figure. Colour fringing on text edges from the QD-OLED pixel structure and an OLED care cycle that starts unexpectedly and cannot be stopped were criticised. Owners praise the picture, especially for sim racing.
Televisions · 2023
The C3 is LG’s upper-mid-range OLED TV from 2023, with the α9 Gen6 processor, 4K 120 Hz with VRR on all four HDMI 2.1 inputs, Dolby Vision and the webOS 23 interface. Independent testing found it very similar to the C2 but a little punchier, and the sound weak.
Televisions · 2023
The G3 is LG’s 2023 flagship OLED TV designed to sit flush on the wall. In 55, 65 and 77 inches it has the brighter panel LG calls Brightness Booster Max, the α9 Gen6 processor, 4K 120 Hz on four HDMI 2.1 inputs and 60 W 4.2-channel sound. Independent testing measured it among the brightest OLEDs to that date; a table stand is not included.
Monitors · 2023
The 27GR95QE-B is LG’s first 240 Hz 27-inch-class WOLED gaming monitor, from 2023. It offers 0.03 ms GtG response, near-infinite contrast and a stand with height, tilt, swivel and pivot adjustment. Full-screen SDR brightness stays at a typical 200 nits; it uses an external power adapter and has no speakers.
Televisions · 2022
The LG C2 65 is a 4K OLED evo TV from 2022 with the α9 Gen5 processor, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, 4K 120 Hz gaming, G-Sync and FreeSync compatibility and webOS 22. Independent testing highlighted a brighter picture than the previous generation and strong gaming features; a soundbar was still recommended for sound.