2022 is now upon us and it is pretty much guaranteed that there are exciting and new monitors coming our way. We don’t have the complete details of these upcoming products yet, but we might be able to paint a better picture when CES 2021 comes around. We’ll list down some enticing prospects, plus we will take a look at monitor roadmaps by checking out the incoming panels slated for the new year.
New Monitor Panel Road Map 2022
We’ve gathered information on new panel types from several OEM manufacturers to give you an insight into what kinds of variants we can expect next year. Please remember that the dates indicated pertain to the start of panel mass production and not the release of the monitor.
That means that the actual release of the products is at least a month away, but that could extend up to a year depending on the module’s status. Some of the panels listed might have been scratched as well to make way for a better, more developed variant.
AU Optronics
AU Optronics is a dominant force in the panel manufacturing market since many brands use their gaming products. The company works on VA, IPS, and TN panels, and they have OEMs for budget monitors all the way to the high-end models such as the 4K 144Hz monitors. The company also recently had a monopoly of the fast IPS category, but competitors have since caught up to it at the time of this writing.
Update January 2022:
AUO is currently working on their recently-announced displays with ART or Advanced Reflectionless Technology. 300Hz+ 1440p monitors are also in the works for Nvidia’s new initiative of upgrading the E-Sports display category. Other plans include an 8K display for prosumer displays and a venture into the OLED category with two primary panels.
AUO Mini LED Panels
| Panel Specs/Type | Monitors That Will Use It | Panel Production Date |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Inch 4K IPS Mini LED | Asus ProArt PA27UCX | Available Now |
| 32-Inch 4K IPS Mini LED | Asus ProArt PA32UCX | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 4K 144Hz IPS Mini LED | Asus ROG Swift PG27UQX | Q4 2019 |
| 32-Inch 4K 120Hz IPS Mini LED | Asus PA32UCG | Q2 2020 |
| 65" 4K 144Hz VA 1000-Zone FALD 2500 cd/m2 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 32 Inch 4K 144Hz IPS mini-LED HDR 1400, G-Sync Ultimate | Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX, Acer X32 | October 2020 |
| 27 Inch 4K 144Hz IPS 576-zone mini LED FALD | KTC M27P20 | $785 (Chinese Market) |
| 32 Inch 4K IPS 1152-zone mini-LED FALD, Dolby Vision, 99% DCI-P3, 99.5% Adobe RGB, Delta E < 1, Thunderbolt 3 | Asus PA32UCX | Available Now |
| 27 Inch 4K IPS 576-zone mini-LED FALD, Dolby Vision, 97% DCI-P3, 99.5% Adobe RGB, Delta E < 1 | Asus PA27UCX | Available Now |
| 32" 4K 120Hz VRR IPS 1152-zone Mini-LED FALD DisplayHDR 1400 HDMI 2.1 | Asus PA32UCG | Available Now |
| 65" 4K 144Hz VA 1000-zone FALD, 2500-nits peak | Unknown | Unknown |
| 32" 4K 144Hz IPS 1152-zone Mini LED FALD, DisplayHDR 1400, G-SYNC Ultimate | Asus PG32UQX Acer Predator X32 | Available Now $4000 |
| 17.3" 4K 120Hz HDR1000 512-zone Mini LED FALD (Notebook display) | Laptop Display | Unknown |
| 16" 2560x1600 165Hz HDR1000 512-zone Mini LED FALD (Notebook display) | Laptop Display | Unknown |
| 32" 4K 165Hz 1ms FreeSync IPS 512-zone mini LED HDR1000 99% Adobe RGB HDMI 2.1 | Acer X32 FP | February 2022 |
| 32" 4K 160Hz 2304-zone FALD HDR600 Adobe RGB | Unknown | August 2022 |
AUO IPS Panels
| Panel Specs/Type | Monitors That Will Use It | Panel Production Date |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Inch 4K 144Hz HDR FreeSync | Acer Nitro XV273K Viotek GFI27QXA Nixeus NX-EDG274K | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 4K 144Hz HDR G-SYNC | Acer Predator XB273K | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 4K 144Hz 99% Adobe RGB HDR1000 576-zone FALD | Unknown | December 2020 |
| 24.5-Inch 1080p 165Hz 90% DCI-P3 HDR400 with Local Dimming | Unknown | January 2021 |
| 27-Inch 1080p 144Hz | ASUS VG279Q Acer VG271 LG 27GL650F | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1080p 144Hz G-SYNC | Acer XB273P | Available Now |
| 24.5-Inch 1080p 240Hz HDR 400 | Acer XV253Q X ($389) Acer XB253Q GX Acer XB253Q GZ Acer VG252Q X ASUS VG259QM Dell AW2521HF MSI MAG251RX Lenovo Y25-25 Acer XB253Q GW Pixio PX5H2 Aorus FI25F | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1080p 240Hz (GtG) FreeSync | ViewSonic XG270 AOC AG273FZE | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1080p 240Hz FreeSync HDR 400 | Acer Nitro XV273X Acer VG272 X Dell Alienware AW2720HF Acer XB273GX ASUS VG279QM (280Hz OC, ELMB-Sync) | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1080p 240Hz (GtG) G-SYNC/FreeSync Compatible | Acer Predator XB273 X | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz, 99% Adobe RGB | Acer XV272UX Acer XB273U GX (270Hz OC) | November 2020 |
| 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz 95% DCI-P3 | Unknown | November 2020 |
| 32-Inch 1440p 240Hz, 99% Adobe RGB | Acer Predator XB323U GX | December 2020 |
| 32-Inch 1440p 165Hz HDR600 | Unknown | October 2020 |
| 32-Inch 4K 144Hz FALD | Unknown | Unknown |
| 32-Inch 1440p 240Hz, 99% Adobe RGB | Acer XB323U GX | December 2020 |
| 32-Inch 1440p 165Hz HDR600 | Unknown | December 2020 |
| 32-Inch 4K 144Hz FALD | Unknown | Unknown |
| 32-Inch 4K 144Hz HDR600 Adobe RGB | Unknown | December 2020 |
| 27-Inch 1440p 165Hz 95% DCI-P3 | ASUS VG27AQL1A ASUS XG279Q Acer Nitro XV273U S Acer VG272UV Acer Predator XB273UGS | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1440p 165Hz HDR 99% Adobe RGB | MSI MAG274QRF-QD | November 2020 |
| 27-Inch 1440p 165Hz HDR600 Adobe RGB | Acer CP5271UV | Delayed/Unknown |
| 27-Inch 1440p 165Hz HDR600 95% DCI-P3 | Unknown | October 2020 |
| 32-Inch 4K 60Hz 99% Adobe RGB HDR1000 576-zone FALD | Unknown | December 2020 |
| 32-Inch 4K 60Hz 90% DCI-P3 DisplayHDR 400 | BenQ EW3280U | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 4K 95% DCI-P3 | Unknown | Q4 2020 |
| 27-Inch 4K 99% DCI-P3 | Unknown | December 2020 |
| 27-Inch 4K 95% DCI-P3 HDR1000 384-zone FALD | Unknown | Q1 2021 |
| 24-Inch 1920x1200 sRGB | Unknown | October 2020 |
| 30-Inch 2560x1080 90Hz sRGB | Unknown | October 2020 |
| 30-Inch 2560x1080 200Hz sRGB | Unknown | November 2020 |
| 30-Inch 2560x1080 200Hz 95% DCI-P3 | Unknown | Q1 2021 |
| 27-Inch 4K 99% Adobe RGB + 99% DCI-P3 | Unknown | Q1 2021 |
| 27-Inch 300Hz 1440p | Unknown | Unknown |
| 32 Inch 4K 60Hz 576-zone FALD HDR1000 Adobe RGB | Asus PA32UCR | Q3 2021 |
| 32 Inch 4K 160Hz 576-zone FALD HDR1000 Adobe RGB | Unknown | Q3 2021 |
| 32 Inch 4K 160Hz 576-zone FALD HDR600 Adobe RGB | Unknown | Q3 2021 |
| 27 Inch 4K 160Hz 576-zone FALD HDR1000 Adobe RGB | Unknown | Q3 2021 |
| 27 Inch 4K 160Hz HDR600 Adobe RGB | Acer XB273K GS | Q1 2022 |
AUO VA Panels
| Panel Specs/Type | Monitors That Will Use It | Panel Production Date |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Inch 1080p 165Hz 1000R | Unknown | H1 2020 |
| 27-Inch 1080p 165Hz 1000R | Unknown | November 2020 |
| 27-Inch 1080p 200Hz | Unknown | Unknown |
| 27-Inch 1080p 240Hz | MSI MAG272RX | Unknown |
| 27-Inch 1080p 240Hz 1000R | Unknown | Q1 2021 |
| 27-Inch 1080p 240Hz 1500R | Unknown | Q1 2021 |
| 27-Inch 1080p 240Hz Curved | amsung C27RG5 AOC C27G2Z MSI MAG272CRX Philips 272M8CP AOC AG273FCZE | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1440p 165Hz 1000R | Unknown | September 2020 |
| 27-Inch 1440p 165Hz 1500R | Unknown | September 2020 |
| 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz 1000R | Unknown | September 2020 |
| 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz 1500R | Unknown | September 2020 |
| 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz 1500R Curved | Unknown | May 2020 |
| 30-Inch 2560x1080 200Hz | Cooler Master GM219-30 MSI PAG301CR MSI MAG301CR Sceptre C305B-200UN | Available Now |
| 32-Inch 4K 144Hz 1000R | Unknown | Q2 2021 |
| 32-Inch 1080p 165Hz 1000R | Unknown | November 2020 |
| 32-Inch 1080p 240Hz 1000R | Unknown | December 2020 |
| 32-Inch 1080p 240Hz 1500R | Unknown | October 2020 |
| 32-Inch 1080p 240Hz 1500R Curved | AOC C32G2Z Philips 322M8CP | Q1 2020 |
| 32-Inch 1440p 165Hz 1000R | Unknown | Q4 2020 |
| 32-Inch 1440p 240Hz | Unknown | April 2020 |
| 32-Inch 1440p 240Hz 1000R | Unknown | April 2021 |
| 34-Inch 3440x1440 100Hz 1000R | Unknown | January/February 2021 |
| 34-Inch 3440x1440 100Hz 1500R | Unknown | December 2020 |
| 34-Inch 3440x1440 165Hz 1000R | Unknown | January 2021 |
| 34-Inch 3440x1440 165Hz 1500R | ASUS VG34VQL1B | December 2020 |
| 35-Inch3440x1440 120Hz FreeSync 2 HDR | Cooler Master GM219-35 | Q4 2019 |
| 35-Inch 3440x1440 200Hz FALD | Acer Predator X35 ASUS ROG Swift PG35VQ AOC AGON AG353UCG | Available Now |
| 43-Inch 4K 120Hz FreeSync 2 HDR | ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q | Available Now |
| 43-Inch 4K 144Hz FreeSync HDR1000 | Acer Predator CG437K Asus XG43UQ (?) ASUS PG43UQ (with DSC) | Available Now |
| 43-Inch 4K 144Hz HDR600 | Unknown | Q3 2019 |
| 65-Inch 4K 144Hz FALD-HDR | HP Omen X Emperium 65 Acer Predator 65 ASUS ROG Swift PG65UQ | Available Now |
AUO TN Panels
| Panel Specs/Type | Monitors That Will Use It | Panel Production Date |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz G-SYNC | Lenovo Legion Y27GQ | Now Available |
| 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz 1ms 90% DCI-P3, HDR, FreeSync 2 | HP Omen X 27 | Now Available |
| 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz 90% DCI-P3, HDR, FreeSync 2 | AOC AG273QZ Lenovo Legion Y27GQ-25 | Now Available |
| 25-Inch 1080p 240Hz G-SYNC | Acer Predator XN253Q X | Now Available |
| 25-Inch 1080p 240Hz FreeSync | Acer Nitro XF252Q X | Now Available |
| 27-Inch 1080p 240Hz FreeSync | Acer Nitro XF272 X | Now Available |
AUO OLED Panels
| Panel Specs/Type | Monitors That Will Use It | Panel Production Date |
|---|---|---|
| 32-inch 4K 144Hz | Unknown | Unknown |
| 32-Inch 8K 120Hz | Unknown | Unknown |
BOE
BOE is less known in the new monitor industry, but they have a few aces up their sleeve that we should get excited about. The corporation is working on further developing their ADS or Advanced Super Dimension Switch panels which is their own take on IPS technology. An OLED competitor called BD Cell technology is also in the works
Update January 2022:
BOE is looking to play with the big boys by moving its R&D into the flagship-level segment of the market. Some of its attractive options include a 10000-zone mini LED FALD backlit monitor and a 480Hz E-Sports variant. Its lesser known than some of the OEMs here, but it is present in budget models like the ViewSonic XG2431 we reviewed recently.
BOE IPS Panels
| Panel Specs/Type | Monitors That Will Use It | Panel Production Date |
|---|---|---|
| 23.8-Inch 1080p 240Hz | Unknown | October 2020 |
| 24-Inch 2560x1600 95% DCI-P3 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 25.7-Inch 2560x1080 | Unknown | September 2020 |
| 27-Inch 4K 1000-zone Mini-LED | Unknown | December 2020 |
| 27-Inch 4K 99% DCI-P3/Adobe RGB 83% Rec2020 | Unknown | September 2020 |
| 27-Inch 4K 99% DCI-P3/Adobe RGB 83% Rec2020 | Unknown | September 2020 |
| 27-Inch 4K 90% Rec2020 | Unknown | Q1 2021 |
| 27-Inch 4K 144Hz | Unknown | July 2021 |
| 27-Inch 1080p 360Hz | Unknown | February 2021 |
| 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz | February 2021 | |
| 29-Inch 2560x1080 165Hz | Unknown | May 2021 |
| 29-Inch 3440x1440 | Unknown | May 2021 |
| 32-Inch 4K 4000-zone Mini-LED | Unknown | Q4 2021 |
| 32-Inch 4K 90% Rec2020 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 32-Inch 4K 144Hz | Unknown | January 2021 |
| 34-Inch 3440x1440 3000-zone Mini-LED | Unknown | Unknown |
| 34-Inch 2560x1080 165Hz | Unknown | April 2021 |
| 34-Inch 3440x1440 144Hz | Unknown | H2 2021 |
| 34-Inch 5120x2160 | Unknown | May 2021 |
| 39.7-Inch 5120x2160 (2500R) | Unknown | October 2021 |
| 24-Inch 2560x1600 95% DCI-P3 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 27-Inch 4K 1000-zone Mini-LED | Unknown | December 2020 |
| 34-Inch 3440x1440 3000-zone Mini-LED | Unknown | Unknown |
| 32-Inch 4K 4000-zone Mini-LED | Unknown | Unknown |
| 27-Inch 1440p 144Hz 1ms | LG 27GN800 | Available Now |
| 32-Inch 2560 x 1440 165Hz | CoolerMaster GM32-FQ | Available Now |
| 1080p 480Hz | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10000-Zone Mini LED FALD | Unknown | Unknown |
Innolux
Innolux is another competitor in the IPS panel market which has steadily gained ground due to the rise in popularity of IPS models. Many of the affordable gaming monitors. The company aims to improve its screen specs this year with wider gamut coverage and faster pixel response times.
Update January 2022:
Innolux has been steadily chugging along in the past two years, primarily in the IPS category. Its brought us some very competitive options, but its now looking to expand its market share with flagship models that have “Megazone” and mini LED technologies.
Innolux IPS Panels
| Panel Specs/Type | Monitors That Will Use It | Panel Production Date |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Inch 1080p 165Hz 90% DCI-P3 | Unknown | Q3 2020 |
| 24-Inch 1440p 60Hz sRGB | Unknown | Q3 2020 |
| 27-Inch 1080p 144Hz 90% DCI-P3 | Unknown | April 2020 |
| 27-Inch 1440 144Hz HDR 400 | Gigabyte Aorus AD27QD Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1440p 60Hz sRGB | Unknown | Q2 2020 |
| 27-Inch 1440p 144Hz | ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1440p 144Hz HDR 400 | Acer VG271UP Acer XV272U | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1440p 165Hz | Unknown | March 2020 |
| 27-Inch 1440p 165Hz 95% DCI-P3 | Acer XB273U NV Acer XV272U KV | Unknown |
| 27-Inch 1440p 165Hz HDR | Pixio PX7 Prime BenQ EX2780Q | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1440p 165Hz HDR400 | Razer Raptor 27 Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q-P | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz | Unknown | Q3 2020 |
| 28-Inch 4K 60Hz 90% DCI-P3 | Acer VG280K Acer CB282K ASUS VG289Q Philips 288E2A Philips 288E2E Samsung U28R550 | Available Now |
| 28-Inch 4K 120Hz/144Hz 90% DCI-P3 | Unknown | Q4 2020 |
| 28-Inch 4K 144Hz 98% DCI-P3 HDR600 HDMI 2.1 | Acer XV282K KV | Q1 2021 |
| 31.5-Inch 4K 60Hz 90% DCI-P3 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 31.5-Inch 4K 120Hz/144Hz 90% DCI-P3 | Unknown | June 2020 |
| 31.5-Inch 1440p 165Hz | Unknown | Q3 2020 |
| 31.5-Inch 1440p 165Hz 90% DCI-P3 HDR400 | Unknown | Q3 2020 |
| Megazone 31.5-Inch 4K 120Hz/144Hz HDR1000 94% DCI-P3 | Unknown | Q2 2020 |
| MiniLED 31.5-Inch 4K 120Hz/144Hz 1000-nits 95% BT 2020 | Unknown | Q3 2020 |
| 32-Inch 4K 120Hz/144Hz HDR1000 Megazone | Unknown | Unknown |
LG
LG’s main draw in PC monitors would be its Nano-IPS which provides wide gamut coverage, but it also makes OLED panels which unfortunately has not made it to PC displays yet. Another technology the company is developing is its Crystal Sound Display which emits sound through the screen instead of speakers. We first saw this tech on their high-end OLED TVs in recent years.
Update January 2022:
LG has steadily developed and improved its IPS and Nano IPS variants as shown by its popularity. However, it also has a few tricks up its sleeve in the form of newer OLED products and something called IPS Black. It’s a new IPS module that has the same characteristics as the existing models, but with substantially better contrast and black level performance.
LG IPS
| Panel Specs/Type | Monitors That Will Use It | Panel Production Date |
|---|---|---|
| 24.5-Inch 1080p 240Hz 1ms | Unknown | Q3 2020 |
| 25-Inch 1920x1200 sRGB | Unknown | Unknown |
| 27-Inch 1080p 240Hz 1ms | Unknown | Q4 2019 |
| 27-Inch 2560x1440 144Hz sRGB G-SYNC compatible | LG 27GL83A | Now available |
| 31.5-Inch 4K HDR1000 BT2020 | Unknown | Q4 2019 |
| 31.5-Inch 1440p 165Hz | Unknown | N/A |
| 49-Inch 5120x1440 144Hz Curved | Unknown | Q4 2019 |
| 49-Inch 5120x1440 Curved | Dell U4919DW LG 49WL95 | Now Available |
| 25-Inch 1080p 480Hz sRGB HDR400 | Unknown | Q4 2022 |
| 2560 x 1440 240Hz+ | Unknown | 2022 |
| 38-Inch 3840x1600 165Hz 2500R HDR600 95% DCI-P3 | Acer XR383CUR | 2022 |
Nano IPS
| Panel Specs/Type | Monitors That Will Use It | Panel Production Date |
|---|---|---|
| 32-Inch 4K 98% DCI-P3 HDR | LG 32UL950 | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 4K 98% DCI-P3 HDR | Unknown | Unknown |
| 34-Inch 5120×2160 HDR | LG 34WK95U MSI PS341WU | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1440p 144Hz 1ms | LG 27GL850 LG 27GL83A LG 27GN850 LG 27GN800 Dell S2721DGF (165Hz OC) Acer CP3271U (165Hz OC) Philips 275M1RZ HP Omen 27i Lenovo Legion Y27q-20 Eve Spectrum QHD 144Hz | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1440p 165Hz 1ms NVIDIA G-SYNC | ViewSonic XG270QG | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 4K 144Hz 1ms HDR600 | Unknown | H2 2020 |
| 38-Inch 3840×1600 175Hz HDR400 G-SYNC Curved | LG 38GL950G Acer Predator X38 P | Available Now |
| 38-Inch 3840×1600 144Hz HDR600 FreeSync Curved | LG 38WN95C MSI MEG381CQR Acer XR383CKP | Available Now |
| 34-Inch 3440x1440 60Hz 98% DCI-P3 Flat-Screen | BenQ PD3420Q | Unknown |
| 34-Inch 3440×1440 144Hz HDR | LG 34GK950F | Available Now |
| 34-Inch 3440×1440 144Hz 1ms HDR400 | LG 34GN850 | Available Now |
| 34-Inch 3440×1440 180Hz OC 1ms HDR400 | Acer XR343CKP Acer X34 GS | Available Now |
| 34-Inch 3440×1440 200Hz G-SYNC 1ms HDR400 | Acer X34 S | Unknown |
| 34-Inch 3440×1440 120Hz G-SYNC | LG 34GK950G Dell AW3420DW | Now Available |
| 27-Inch 4K 144Hz 1ms, 98% DCI-P3, HDR600 real borderless HDMI 2.1 | LG 27GN950 Eve Spectrum 4K 144Hz | Q1 2021 |
| 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz 1ms, 98% DCI-P3, HDR600, real borderless | Dell Alienware AW2721D Eve Spectrum QHD 240Hz | Now Available |
| 31.5-Inch 4K, 99% DCI-P3, HDR1000, Mini-LED | Unknown | Q4 2020 |
| 31.5-Inch 4K 144Hz 98% DCI-P3 HDR1000 | Unknown | Q1 2022 |
| 31.5-Inch 8K Adobe RGB | Unknown | N/A |
| 40-Inch 5120x2160 98% DCI-P3 2500R | Unknown | Q1 2021 |
| 27-Inch 4K 144Hz 99.5% DCI-P3 1560-zone Mini LED HDR1000 | Unknown | Q4 2022 |
LG IPS Black
| Panel Specs/Type | Monitors That Will Use It | Panel Production Date |
|---|---|---|
| 32-Inch 4K HDR400 | LG 32UQ85R Dell U3223QZ | 2022 |
Samsung
Samsung is the top dog when it comes to curved VA or QLED panels with excellent colors, contrast, and HDR capabilities. The brand’s focus on the panel tech resulted in several successes, including some of the fastest and most eye-popping gaming monitors available now.
Samsung VA Panels
| Panel Specs/Type | Monitors That Will Use It | Panel Production Date |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Inch 1920x1200 HDR400 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 24-Inch 1920x1200 HDR600 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz HDR400 1000R Curved | AOC AGON PD27 (Porsche Design) | Unknown |
| 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz HDR600 1000R Curved | Samsung Odyssey C27G75T | 13 July 2020 |
| 27-Inch 1440p HDR600 | Unknown | Unknown |
| 31.5-Inch 1440p 60Hz Curved | Unknown | Unknown |
| 31.5-Inch 1440p 165Hz FreeSync 2 HDR400 Curved | Dell S3220DGF | Available Now |
| 32-Inch 1440p 240Hz HDR600 1000R Curved | Samsung Odyssey C32G75T | 13 July 2020 |
| 32-Inch 4K 120Hz Curved | Unknown | Unknown |
| 32-Inch 4K 60Hz Curved | Samsung U32R590 MSI MAG321CURV Philips 328E1CA AOC CU32N2 AOC CU32V3 | Available Now |
| 34-Inch 3440x1440 144Hz 1000R | AOC CU34G3S MSI Artymis 343CQR Samsung C34G55T (165Hz OC) | December 2020 |
| 34-Inch 3440x1440 144Hz 1500R | MSI MAG342CQR | Unknown |
| 34-Inch 3440x1440 144Hz 1800R Curved | MSI Optix MPG341CQR | Available Now |
| 34-Inch 3440x1440 144Hz 1500R Curved | AOC CU34G2X Nixeus NX-EDG34S Viotek GNV34DBE Lenovo G34W-10 Philips 345M1CR MSI PAG343CQR Iiyama GB3466WQSU-B1 Cooler Master GM34-CF Monoprice Dark Matter Gigabyte G34WQC Acer Nitro XZ342CK P | Available Now |
| 43-Inch 3840x1200 120Hz Curved | Samsung C43J89 ASUS ROG Strix XG43VQ Monoprice CrystalPro | Available Now |
| 43.4-Inch 3840x1200 144Hz FreeSync 2 HDR Curved | Lenovo Legion Y44W Lenovo ThinkVision P44W | Available Now |
| 49-Inch 5120x1440 240Hz HDR1000 1000R Curved | Samsung Odyssey C49G95T | 13 July 2020 |
| 49-Inch 5120x1440 60Hz Curved | Philips 499P9H | Available Now |
| 49-Inch 5120x1440 120Hz Curved HDR1000 | Samsung CRG9 | Available Now |
| 49-Inch 5120x1440 120Hz Curved HDR400 | AOC AG493UCX | Available Now |
Sharp
Sharp is lesser-known in the monitor market, but its IPS products can be found in some Gigabyte monitors. The upcoming AORUS FI27Q-X 240Hz monitor surprisingly uses a Sharp IPS module, so you can tell that they have a future in this business.
Sharp IPS
| Panel Specs/Type | Monitors That Will Use It | Panel Production Date |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Inch 1440p 240Hz, 100% Adobe RGB, HDR400 | Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X | Available Now |
| 27-Inch 1440p 170Hz, BGR layout | Gigabyte M27Q | Available Now |
Most Exciting New Monitor Releases from 2021
Many of the new monitor items in the charts above do not have official announcements yet, but we will publish them as soon as they are available. In the meantime, check out these exciting new products that will show up very soon. Save some money if you haven’t already since these new monitors could be your next best upgrade.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8
The Samsung Odyssey G8 is arguably the most exciting monitor for enthusiasts who want extreme performance. It’s a curved 4K gaming monitor, but it has a 240Hz refresh rate and a mini LED backlight. The announcement also mentioned Quantum HDR 2000 technologies, so there is no doubt about its HDR quality and performance.
Alienware AW3432DW
The Alienware AW3423DW doesn’t look like a different monitor from its predecessors except for a few aesthetic upgrades. However, its actually the world’s first gaming monitor that will feature Quantum Dot OLED technology for excellent HDR
Samsung Odyssey Ark
The Samsung Odyssey Ark is a beast of a gaming monitor with its 55-inch diagonal and 1000r curvature. It’s a high-refresh 4K monitor designed for extreme gaming, but it was meant to be extra flexible for every possible task. It can be rotated to give you a towering cockpit-like view, plus it has prosumer features that enable usability for editing work and content creation.
Samsung Odyssey G8 G8QNB
This new G8 ultrawide from Samsung also sports the same features as the Alienware above, starting with its QD-OLED panel. Specs aren’t final yet, but it’s safe to assume that it will be comparable to the AW3423DW. It’s also slated for a 2022 release, but nothing is final as of this time.
LG 32GQ950
The LG 32GQ950 offers a large 4K 160Hz Nano IPS screen with wide gamut coverage and fast response times. It also has HDR 1000 capabilities and HDMI 2.1, plus it has what’s called an A-TW Polarizer. What this does is improve its black levels and reduce IPS glow for better image quality. Specs, price, and release dates aren’t final, so stay tuned if you are interested in this model.
LG Ultrafine 32UQ85R
The LG 32UQ85R is the first monitor to use the brand’s Nano IPS Black Technology. It’s not OLED-based, but it is rated with twice the contrast ratio as a regular Nano IPS monitor. It’s designed for the prosumer market, but we know IPS Black will soon trickle down into the gaming category from the brand.
LG DualUp 28MQ780
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 is another tricky yet interesting monitor from LG’s CES 2022 presentation. It is a 16:18 display with a unique 2560 x 2880 resolution, so it’s tall like a regular monitor in portrait mode. It’s equivalent to two 22-inch monitors stacked on each other to give professionals more room to maneuver during intense tasks and workloads.
Acer Predator X32
The Acer Predator X32 uses a 32-inch 4K 160Hz IPS panel that’s equipped with a 576-zone mini LED backlight. It is a G-Sync Ultimate monitor with full Adobe RGB coverage. It’s missing HDMI 2.1 connectivity according to the announcement, but nothing is final yet. You have to go with the Predator X32 FP for that, but it will be more expensive.
Acer EI491CRG9
The Acer EI491CRG9 is a redesigned mini LED version of the Odyssey G9 with the same specifications such as its impressively fast 5120 x 1440 240Hz screen. It has an astounding 2048 zones and a 2000 cd/m2 peak output for maximized HDR potential. However, its development is currently on hold, so it will be delayed to later this year.
The Acer Nitro XZ396QUP offers an immense 2560 x 1440 39-inch screen that’s meant for immersive or couch gaming setups. It has a 3000r curve display and a 170Hz refresh rate, and it is DisplayHDR 400 certified. Release dates are not yet available, but it is estimated to cost $700 when it drops.
Nvidia 360Hz 1440p Monitors
Nvidia introduced four 1440p 360Hz monitors named the AOC AG274QGM, the MSI MEG271Q, the Asus PG27AQN, and the ViewSonic XG272G-2K. The goal of these new models is to upgrade the E-Sports industry to QHD from the universal, but aging 1080p display. All monitors have G-Sync Ultimate, 576-zone mini LED backlights, and wide gamuts, but only the Asus will launch with 360Hz while the other models have 300Hz.
Asus OLED Monitors (Asus PG48UQ and PG42UQ)
Asus will offer OLED monitors in 2022 in 48-inch and 42-inch flavors to suit most high-end setups. It’s safe to assume that the new monitors will use LG OLED panels that are similar to what the C2 OLED TVs will offer this year. Both models have 4K 120Hz, 0.1ms response time, wide gamuts, and HDMI 2.1 for the best possible 4K HDR gaming experience.
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