The storage temperature shows the range from a minimum to a maximum temperature, within which storing of the display is considered to be safe. Approximate diagonal size of the display. If the manufacturer does not provide such information, the diagonal is calculated from the width and height of the screen.

That’s not to say that the Q27V4EA isn’t at all practical. I much prefer having the ports facing outwards along the rear of the panel as they are here rather than downwards, as it makes plugging in and unplugging cables so much easier. Although it’s hard to say who started this particular trend, the Gigabyte G27QC was certainly one of the first gaming monitors to marry curved VA panel technology with a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The result, when paired with a good selection of ports and an astonishing price tag, is a sensational bit of kit. Built-in extras:Some budget monitors have built-in USB hubs and speakers. The former are genuinely useful, but bear in mind that the latter are almost always terrible. Most are easily bettered by a cheap pair of dedicated PC speakers.

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READ NEXT: The best Bluetooth headphones for every budget AOC Q27V4EA review: What could be better? Panel aside, the 243B9H is a great little monitor. The stand offers pivot, swivel and tilt plus an impressive 150mm of height adjustment, but if that’s not enough the monitor is VESA mount compatible too. We were also immensely pleased to see a USB-C port that supports video and file transmission adorning the rear of the monitor alongside the HDMI 2.0 and DP 1.4 ports and three-port USB hub. And then there’s the Windows Hello-compatible 2MP webcam that retracts into the body of the monitor when not in use; it’s nothing special, but it’s great for Zoom calls. With a two-port USB hub complementing the UltraGear Ergo’s HDMI 2 and DP 1.4 ports, the only thing that would have made this panel any more appealing is USB-C. Given the rest of the specs sheet, however, we’re willing to let it slide. Eurostat Electricity Price (as of 1st Half of 2020), ** Consumption duration based on Initiative EnergieEffizienz (as of 2013)

There are four USB-A ports, including two mounted on the side for easy access. The USB-C port, meanwhile, is capable of delivering 65W of power and carrying a video signal at the same time, so you can charge your laptop while using the Q27P2CA as a second monitor. Below, you’ll find our roundup of the best 1440p monitors and gaming monitors we’ve tested. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve also included a brief buying guide that covers the basics of buying a 1440p monitor. The percentage of the approximate area, taken by the active part of the screen, to the total front area.

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This monitor also has great motion handling. Thanks to a combination of overdrive and motion blur reduction technology (usually known as ELMB but called AMA by BenQ) the EX3210R is capable of producing a remarkably clear image with surprisingly little ghosting for a VA panel. Approximate width of the display. If the manufacturer does not provide such information, the width is calculated from the diagonal and the aspect ratio.