Technology glossary

PiP and PbP (multi-source viewing)

Monitor modes that show two different video inputs at the same time.

PiP (picture-in-picture) places a second source in a small window over the main image, for example a console or second computer in a corner while a game fills the screen. PbP (picture-by-picture) splits the screen and shows two sources side by side.

Both modes require two separate input sources. Window size and position, and whether resolution, refresh rate, HDR or variable refresh remain available, depend on the model; some monitors disable HDR or Adaptive-Sync while PiP/PbP is active.

Devices using this technology

Alienware AW3226Q — Nova Black Alienware AW3226Q; manufacturer front three-quarter image with a game on screen.

Monitors · 2026

Alienware AW3226Q

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.

Dell UltraSharp U3226Q — Front view of the black U3226Q from the manufacturer’s gallery.

Monitors · 2026

Dell UltraSharp U3226Q

U3226Q is a 4K QD-OLED monitor for colour work. Its retractable sensor can calibrate the display, while Thunderbolt and Ethernet make it a laptop docking station. There are no built-in speakers.

LG UltraGear evo GX9 39GX950B-B — Front view of the black 39GX950B from the LG UK model page; the on-screen text is promotional artwork.

Monitors · 2026

LG UltraGear evo GX9 39GX950B-B

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.

MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 — MSI black MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 monitor; angled front view.

Monitors · 2026

MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24

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.

Dell UltraSharp U2725QE — 27-inch Dell UltraSharp U2725QE.

Monitors · 2025

Dell UltraSharp U2725QE

A 27-inch 4K monitor combining a 120 Hz IPS Black panel with a Thunderbolt 4 hub and 2.5 GbE networking. A compatible computer can receive video, data and power through a single cable.

Monitors · 2025

MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50

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.

Sources

  1. MSI Support: PIP / PBP function settings
  2. Dell Support: U3415W PIP/PBP mode and picture-in-picture features