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Alienware AW2725Q on a desk running Cyberpunk 2077
I switched to a 240Hz OLED, and I can't go back to LCD for anything

This one checks more boxes than my 1440p OLEDs.

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LG UltraGear 27GR95QE on a desk
I tested VRR on and off for a week, and I'm keeping it off

Mostly because I'm a competitive gamer, not because I hate VRR.

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A curved OLED monitor next to a gaming PC on a desk
I went back to IPS after years on OLED, and it exposed OLED's biggest flaws

Ironically, these are still some of the biggest strengths of IPS panels.

LG 27GX790A-B seen from behind
Monitor spec sheets hide the one thing that actually decides whether a display feels premium

It's all about motion clarity, and "0.5ms" doesn't guarantee it

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LG UltraGear 27GR95QE
VRR flicker is the monitor problem nobody warns you about

Reviewers barely mention it, but it's one of those problems you can't unsee

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Legion Pro Monitor
4 settings I always change on a new monitor right away

Getting the visuals just right.

LG C8 webOS menu
4 settings that instantly improved HDR on my TV
TV

Default picture settings are the biggest reason HDR looks bad

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Angled front view of thew LG UltraGear 45GR95QE showing Rocket League
Your monitor looks crap out of the box — here's why

Don't blame the monitor, blame its settings.

Dell QD-OLED monitor on a desk next to PC hardware
Don't blame your monitor until you've dialed in these 4 settings

If your new monitor looks underwhelming, its default settings are probably the culprit.

HyperX Omen OLED 34
Why some monitors wake instantly and others feel broken

It has nothing to do with how fast your PC is

Angled front view of thew LG UltraGear 45GR95QE showing Rocket League
Here's why OLEDs feel smoother than other panels at the same refresh rate

At identical refresh rates, motion clarity is the tie-breaker.

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LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-14 monitor on a desk
VA monitors are more versatile than OLEDs, but no one admits it

The “best” panel technology isn't always the best one to live with

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The picture adjustments menu on the LG 32GS95UE.
Your monitor's OSD matters more than you think
4K

Ignoring it means you're leaving performance on the table

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A game racing scene shown on the ASUS ROG PG32UCDP.
Your monitor's refresh rate matters less than response time

Even a 240Hz monitor won't be good enough if the response time is mediocre

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Dell QD-OLED monitor on a desk next to PC hardware
3 monitor specs that affect motion clarity more than refresh rate

Even a 240Hz monitor can have poor motion clarity

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Dell QD-OLED monitor on a desk next to PC hardware
3 things I wish I knew before upgrading to a 360Hz monitor

That extra refresh rate isn't without trade-offs

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alienware aw2725q monitor on a desk
3 signs your monitor isn't ideal for gaming

A beautiful screen alone doesn't guarantee a good gaming experience

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MSI-272URX-QD-OLED on desk
3 monitor specs that are often misleading and how to see past them

Don't fall for marketing jargon

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An image of an ultra-wide monitor running Cyberpunk 2077.
I thought I'd love a curved monitor, but it turned out to be more distracting than immersive

The lack of versatility is its biggest weakness

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An image of an ultra-wide monitor running Cyberpunk 2077.
3 weird monitor tweaks and features I tried that turned out to be useful

Messing with my monitor's OSD was surprisingly worth it

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