Computex 2024: top 5 interesting monitors at the show
By ForGeeks While Computex 2024 was all about groundbreaking processor announcements like Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen 9000, there were plenty of other interesting things on show. Among the most notable were gaming monitors, with brands such as Cooler Master, Acer and Asus all showing off some stunning new displays.
The show’s main focus was on gaming monitors, with brands such as Cooler Master, Acer and Asus showing off some stunning new displays.
There are displays to keep an eye on for the rest of the year.
Acer Predator X27U F3
The most surprising display at Computex 2024 was theAcer Predator X27U F3. Acer announced three new OLED gaming monitors at the show, but the X27U F3 stands out among them. It’s a 1440p OLED display with a staggering 480Hz refresh rate.
Acer Predator X27U F3 is the only OLED display with a 1440p resolution and a stunning 480Hz refresh rate.
You may recall that Asus showed off a similar display earlier this year. Acer, however, is bringing some specifics to its monitor. The company said it plans to launch the monitor between July and September and that it will be priced at $1,600. That’s a high price, even for an OLED gaming monitor, but it’s understandable given the advanced specs.
Acer’s price is high.
What’s really surprising about this monitor, however, is that it’s released by Acer. Acer has typically lagged behind the broad gaming monitor market over the past few years, but the X27U F3 — is a refreshing change of pace. It could arrive sooner than the Asus monitor, and even if it doesn’t, it should be one of the first options on the market.
Acer’s X27U F3 F3 should be one of the first options on the market.
Cooler Master GP57ZS
Cooler Master unveiled an insane monitor at Computex 2024. The GP57ZS — is a dual 4K monitor with a staggering 57 inches. It’s a 32:9 aspect ratio display, similar to the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9, and it features a mini LED backlight. It also has a 240Hz refresh rate, which is surprising considering the screen’s high resolution.
The display has a 240Hz refresh rate.
This monitor uses a Samsung Display panel, and Samsung has its own version of this monitor, but this is the first time we’ve seen it made by another brand. It’s a monstrous display in every way, and you’ll need a powerful system to run it. The dual 4K (7680×2160) resolution is demanding enough, but you’ll also need a GPU with DisplayPort 2.1 to run the monitor at full resolution and refresh rates.
Samsung’s display is a monster in every respect.
The Cooler Master monitor has several unique features, including surprisingly clear stereo speakers built into the display. Cooler Master claims that the monitor uses a VA panel with mini LED backlighting, and that it covers 98% of the DCI-P3 color space. The main issue — price. It will undoubtedly be an expensive gaming monitor, but it’s possible that Cooler Master could manage to bring the price down on the Samsung version.
And it’s possible that Cooler Master will be able to lower the price of the Samsung version.
Asus ROG XG27AQDMG
Asus ROG XG27AQDMG — is a monitor that is not only an improvement over its predecessor, the PG27AQDM, but also has a lower price tag. Even against a set of last-generation OLED monitors that are dropping in price, the XG27AQDMG remains competitive thanks to its extra features and excellent brightness.
Asus ROG XG27AQDMG — it’s a monitor that’s not only an improvement over its predecessor, the PG27AQDMG.
This brightness really stands out. The XG27AQDMG can reach 1,176 nits, which is about 20 percent brighter than the PG27AQDM. Even at this brightness, the monitor maintains excellent color gamut and accuracy, with less than 1 in SDR error. By far the biggest plus for image quality is the glossy panel — this is the first glossy WOLED monitor.”
Monitor’s glossy panel — the first glossy WOLED monitor.
In addition, it’s packed with extra features. Among them is the Black Frame Insertion (BFI) feature, which enhances motion clarity when the monitor is running at 120Hz. Out of the box, the monitor runs at 240Hz at 1440p resolution, which is ideal for an OLED gaming display. However, if you’re using a console or can’t provide the refresh rate, the BFI can step in and provide additional motion clarity.
You get better image quality and more features, but for less money. The XG27AQDMG costs $750, making it competitive with monitors like the LG UltraGear OLED 27.
The XG27AQDMG is priced at $750, which makes it competitive with monitors like the LG UltraGear OLED 27.
Acer Predator SpatialLabs View 27
This model isn’t new — we saw the Acer Predator SpatialLabs View 27 earlier this year — but Acer showed the monitor at Computex 2024 as well. And it’s already got some improvements.
And it’s already got some improvements.
If you’re not already aware, the Predator SpatialLabs View 27 — is a 27-inch 4K resolution gaming monitor that features SpatialLabs 3D glasses-free technology. It works amazingly well, tracking your eyes and providing an immersive experience in supported games. This is where Acer has made significant strides. SpatialLabs is constantly supporting new games, most recently Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Hi-Fi Rush, and Palworld among them. The technology is now available in more than 100 games.
The technology is now available in more than 100 games.
Acer has also added support for spatial audio in games, using two speakers underneath the monitor to envelop the sound in the game space. This doesn’t add spatial audio to games, but it does allow you to take advantage of spatial audio in games that already support it.
Acer has also added support for spatial audio in games.
MSI MEG 321URX QD-OLED
MEG 321URX —s an interesting monitor. MSI claims it’s “the world’s first artificial intelligence gaming monitor” and it’s packed with artificial intelligence features. We saw this display earlier this year when MSI showed off the artificial intelligence features in League of Legends. Essentially, the display allows you to cheat by pinpointing your enemy’s location even when they’re not on the screen. MSI says it plans to expand support to games like Counter-Strike 2 as well.
So far, we’re not sure what the display will do.
Competitive gaming is bound to have issues, but the MEG 321URX is undoubtedly interesting. It looks like it’s close to release as well. MSI hasn’t announced a release date yet, but has named a price — $1,700.
This is pretty cool. It’s a 32-inch 4K display with a 240Hz refresh rate. It’s the same monitor as MSI’s own MPG 321URX, which costs around $900. It’s hard to imagine MSI’s artificial intelligence features costing an extra $800, but we’ll have to wait and see when the company is ready to release the monitor. Let’s hope it arrives later this year.
Hopefully.
