The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of PCMag. Even when looking at monsters and fantasy environments, the texture is so convincing you’ll find yourself reaching out to touch things like stone or metal. Additional features include a USB hub, audio jack, and adjustable stand that can be tilted, swivelled, and height-adjusted to provide optimal viewing comfort. I have a slight gripe with being able to rest my webcam easily in the centre - the screen is quite thick and my Logitech C920 doesn't stay on it particularly easily.

Popping the back panel off reveals an I/O hub with one USB-A port, one USB-B port, two DisplayPort connectors, and one HDMI port. This monitor supports G-Sync and FreeSync technology, which means screen tearing and stuttering are eliminated for a more fluid gaming experience.Raised in the '90s, Ege discovered his passion for tech and video games during late-night gaming sessions with his cousin. Last year, we saw one of the first OLED panels with Quantum Dot technology, the Alienware 34 QD-OLED (AW3423DW).

Rather than crumbly foam, the contents are protected by molded cardboard pulp with bits of flexible foam placed in just a few important spots. This issue isn't only limited to monitors, but any current QD-OLED display, including the Samsung S95B OLED. Only while playing Destiny 2 on the Xbox Series X did the real scene brightness get brighter, with a max of 765 cd/m². The 'Creator' mode only locks you out of the RGB controls, so you can still adjust any setting to your liking.Had the monitor for a week now, made a review of it on day one but there's a lot I've learned about it since then, so adjusting my review.

It's also good for work purposes thanks to its ultrawide screen, remarkable color accuracy, and wide viewing angles. Another negative is the pixel refresh is very annoying and triggers every four hours, waiting for the user to press the button to either do it or dismiss. Crosshair: Displays a crosshair that assists the in-game aiming by being "always visible", making it easier to hit your target every time.Its visual prowess, particularly in enhancing games like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, makes it a standout investment. Looking down at a stack of shotgun shells, I was struck by the metal end caps, which had just a bit of corrosion. Well, using the CalMAN monitor calibration software, a Murideo Six-G signal generator, and a Klein K-80 colorimeter, we run a few benchmark tests in hopes of quantifying the results and comparing them to displays of similar size and resolution. I’m an Analyst and ISF-certified TV calibrator focused on reviewing computer accessories, laptops, gaming monitors, and video games.