![]() ![]() LG UltraGear OLED 27 ($1,000): OLED can't be beat (except by QD-OLED) for its high contrast and - for gaming - its fast pixel response. Read our Dell UltraSharp 32 Videoconferencing Monitor (U3223QZ) review. If and when it goes on sale, it will also be a good value.ĭell released firmware that it says addresses at least some of the nitpicks I had when I reviewed it - mostly about the sound and image quality for the mic and camera - but I was unable to go back and retest. So if you need those, it somewhat mitigates the sticker shock. It's expensive, but it does include the equivalent of a webcam, conference phone and hub. Since most of the features are controlled in software, this isn't a good choice for Mac users. And some of the USB ports are even within easy reach. If you like your desk to look like it's a stock photo, it's a clean solution. The "videoconferencing" refers to a tilting 4K webcam, 12-watt speakers, mic array, on-bezel videoconferencing touch controls and extra work perks like power delivery and monitor daisy chaining, a ton of USB connections for docking and more. ![]() And that translates to easier on the eyes for long days in front of the screen. Read our Alienware 34 QD-OLED (AW3423DW) review.ĭell's IPS Black panel in this 32-inch monitor (plus webcam, mic and speakers) delivers the broad color gamut of IPS plus deeper blacks, which means higher contrast than usual. It's expected to go on sale in the US in early November. There might be some other tweaks since it loses the extra overhead of the G-Sync silicon (for instance, it supposedly can mount closer to a wall with a VESA mount). As far as I can tell, it's essentially the same panel, but instead of G-Sync, it supports FreeSync Pro and new VESA Adaptive-Sync, two DP connectors and one HDMI versus the opposite on the older model and 120Hz VRR when hooked up to a console. ![]() In September, Alienware announced a followup model, the AW3423DWF, which will be less expensive at $1,100. But it's certainly a top all-around choice. It's not perfect: It doesn't have speakers, though the ones built into monitors tend to be pretty lame, and I'm not thrilled with the design of the connector layout and cable management, to mention a couple nitpicks. With great gaming performance and quality, terrific color and tonal accuracy (notably in the dark shadow areas, where OLED is weak), true HDR support, a USB hub, a solid set of controls and an above-average three-year warranty against burn-in, it really is hard to beat. The combination of OLED with Samsung's Quantum Dot color technology makes this Alienware 34-inch a standout. So I tend to refer to my top picks as "favorites" (or "top picks") rather than "bests." And while expensive monitors aren't necessarily better than cheaper ones, you usually have to spend more or make compromises, especially for more specialized displays for color work or gaming. For instance, I prioritize color accuracy over thin bezels and sleek curves. Read more: How to Buy a Gaming Monitor Which is the best monitor?Īs with many categories of tech products, "best" can be quite subjective regardless of how objective your testing is. (Has your isolation-induced interest in gaming or design changed your priorities?) And you've got time to budget for that widescreen display you've had your eye on. Now you have time to think about whether that emergency purchase you made a couple of years ago still suits your needs. The good news is that prices seem to be coming down across the board and better technologies - notably OLED and HDR with local dimming thanks to Mini LED backlights - are becoming more widely available for desktop displays. Though money's still tight for a lot of folks, the days of desperately hunting for a $200 monitor for every member of a suddenly working-and-schooling-at-home family are long gone. ![]()
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