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How does PC Gamer test gaming monitors?Like everything else we test, we live with a gaming monitor in the same way you would at home. We make sure to use it for day-to-day monitor-y tasks on your Windows desktop—because your PC likely isn't just for gaming—and we, of course, test it while gaming too, because we're all comprehensive like that. The Windows desktop will highlight any failings in factory calibration, and show up any issues with font scaling, too. Fonts can be a particular problem with OLED panels thanks to typically not using standard RGB subpixels. The Windows desktop is also a good way to test problems with OLED full-screen brightness and auto brightness limiting (ABL) functions. As for gaming, using fast-paced shooters is a great way to test out the response of a given gaming monitor, and then the neon-dripping world of Cyberpunk 2077 makes for an excellent HDR tester. We also go through a series of experiential tests to highlight any response and latency issues. We find it too easy to get lost in the weeds of specific panel benchmarks and miss more obvious problems that might crop up during day-to-day gaming use. So, we put more weight on what it's like to actually use a gaming monitor on a daily basis than what the specs might say.Where are best gaming monitor deals?In the US: Amazon - Regular discounts on high refresh rate gaming monitors Walmart - Save on quick gaming monitors B&H Photo - Gaming monitors for as little as $100 Best Buy - Gaming monitors going for less Target - LG, Acer and Asus gaming monitors on sale Staples - Regular sales on selected HP gaming monitors Newegg - Lots of cheap gaming monitors to choose from Dell - Money off Alienware gaming monitors In the UK: Amazon - Save on big-name monitor brands Overclockers - 1440p LG gaming monitors from £190 Scan - AMD FreeSync monitors from as low as £100 CCL - Regular deals on some of the best screens aroundWhat's better for gaming, LCD or OLED?First, let's clarify one thing. Mini-LED monitors are LCD monitors with mini-LED backlights. So, they don't compare to OLED with it comes to per-pixel lighting control and speed. OLED technology is massively faster in terms of pixel response and, currently, the only option for true per-pixel lighting and that means proper HDR performance, with sizzling, pin-point highlights combined with perfect, inky black levels. That said, LCD still has the edge for latency thanks to offering refresh rates up to and beyond 500 Hz, while OLED currently tops out at 240 Hz. However, super-high refresh rates really only deliver a benefit in an ultra-competitive online shooter context. For everything else, OLED's refresh rate is more than enough. LCD's final advantage is pixel density. 4K 32-inch OLED monitors are imminent, but right now OLED monitors offer relatively low pixel density. For gaming, that's probably fine. But for general-purpose computing, for things like crisp fonts and lots of desktop space, existing OLED monitors are a little compromised. But overall, OLED clearly gives the better gaming experience.
How does PC Gamer test gaming monitors?Like everything else we test, we live with a gaming monitor in the same way you would at home. We make sure to use it for day-to-day monitor tasks on the Windows desktop—because your PC likely isn't just for entertainment—and we test it while gaming, of course. The Windows desktop will highlight any failings in factory calibration, and show up any issues with font scaling, too. It is also a good way to test the vagaries of whatever backlighting tech a panel is employing. Using a dark background and a light browser or Explorer window (or the other way around) is great for highlighting what a screen's backlight will do as the level of brightness is demanded by what's on the display. It's a good way to check out any auto brightness limiting (ABL) functions on a modern OLED display, too. Using fast-paced shooters is a perfect way to test out the response of a given gaming monitor, and the neon-dripping world of Cyberpunk 2077 makes for an excellent HDR tester. We also go through a series of experiential tests to highlight any ghosting, backlighting issues, or general smeariness or blurring of images. We find it too easy to get lost in the weeds of specific panel benchmarks and miss more obvious problems that might crop up during day-to-day gaming use. So, we put more weight on what it's like to actually use a gaming monitor than what the specs might say.Where are best gaming monitor deals?In the US: Amazon - Money off high refresh rate gaming monitors Walmart - Save on quick gaming monitors B&H Photo - Gaming monitors for as little as $110 Best Buy - Often Samsung gaming monitors going for less Target - LG and Asus gaming monitors on sale Staples - Regular sales on selected HP gaming monitors Newegg - Lots of cheap gaming monitors to choose from Dell - Money off Alienware gaming monitors In the UK: Amazon - Save on big-name monitor brands Overclockers - 1440p LG gaming monitors from £190 Scan - AMD FreeSync monitors from as low as £100 CCL - deals on the best screens around Box - discounts and refurbished monitors aboundShould I go for an IPS, TN or VA panel?We would always recommend an IPS panel over TN. The clarity of image, viewing angle, and color reproduction are far superior to the cheaper technology, but you'll often find a faster TN for cheaper. The other alternative is VA tech, which is less expensive than IPS but still a lot better than TN. The colors aren't quite so hot, but the contrast performance is impressive.
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