All articles tagged with #ultrawide
Alienware’s AW3423DWF 34-inch curved QD-OLED gaming monitor is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, the lowest price yet, featuring a 3440x1440 ultrawide panel, 165Hz refresh rate, 0.1ms response time, FreeSync Premium Pro, and HDR True Black 400, plus Creator Mode and robust connectivity; the piece also notes additional Presidents’ Day monitor discounts.
Sony confirms Death Stranding 2 is coming to PC next month, and the PS5 version will receive the same bonus modes and features along with a patch adding 21:9 ultrawide support on March 19, 2026, though the exact content of the bonus additions was not disclosed.
Lenovo unveiled a concept gaming laptop at CES 2026 that features a rollable ultrawide OLED display, showcasing flexible-screen tech for future portable gaming; it’s a teaser prototype with no announced release date.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is rumored to feature camera upgrades, including a higher-resolution 12MP telephoto lens and a 50MP ultrawide sensor, building on the Galaxy Z Fold 7's camera system, with an expected release around July 2026.
A 49-inch curved ultrawide monitor with 5120x1440p resolution, 1800R curvature, and 120Hz refresh rate is available at a 19% discount on Amazon for $649.99, making it a great option for gaming and productivity with adjustable features and multiple connectivity options.
LG has announced a 40-inch ultrawide monitor, the UltraFine 40WT95UF, supporting Thunderbolt 5 with a 5K2K resolution, aimed at data-intensive industries like finance and IT, featuring a 120Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium, and multiple ports, but its release date and pricing are not yet disclosed.
The 57" Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is now available at its lowest price ever, with a $900 discount as part of Amazon's Prime Day sale. This ultrawide, curved HDR monitor features a 2,000 nit peak brightness, QLED screen, 240Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time, making it a top choice for gamers.
The 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity S65TC ultra-wide curved productivity monitor is currently on sale for $449.99, down from $799.99, offering a 44% discount. With a 1,000R curved display, 3,440 by 1,440 pixels resolution, and a 100 Hz refresh rate, it's designed for productivity rather than gaming, featuring a KVM switch for controlling two sources with a single keyboard and mouse, Thunderbolt 4 connection, HDMI DisplayPort, built-in speakers, USB3 Hub, and a LAN port.
Gigabyte's Aorus CO49DQ 49-inch gaming monitor, with a double quad HD display and 144Hz refresh rate, was showcased at CES 2024 alongside a 27-inch 1440p monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate and a revamped Aorus X16 laptop. The company also presented powerful Threadripper builds for content creation. Gigabyte's offerings at the event included innovative features such as a slender monitor stand, AI capabilities for gaming laptops, and a tiny projector in the Aorus X16 laptop.
A developer's blog post has sparked discussion about the benefits of rotating computer monitors to unconventional angles, with the claim that a 22-degree rotation on an ultrawide display provides the best line lengths for developers. While Windows and Mac systems have limited rotation options, Linux allows for more flexibility in display orientation. Achieving the 22-degree rotation involves using a tool called xrandr and inputting specific numerical values, and while it may present challenges such as webcam positioning, it offers potential advantages for certain users.
LG has unveiled three new gaming monitors, including the UltraGear 32GS95UE, which features a dual refresh rate that can reach up to 480Hz. This 4K OLED monitor allows users to switch between a 240Hz refresh rate at 4K resolution and a 480Hz refresh rate at 1080p resolution with a single click. LG also introduced the 39GS95QE and 34GS95QE, both ultrawide OLED gaming monitors with a 240Hz refresh rate. Additionally, LG updated its UltraGear OLED 27 and UltraGear OLED 45 monitors, offering improved versions with a 240Hz refresh rate and 3,440 x 1,440 resolution.
LG has released two new 45-inch ultrawide gaming monitors, the 45GR65DC and 45GR75DC, which are slightly smaller and cheaper than their 49-inch counterparts. Both monitors feature 5120 x 1440 1500R curved VA panels, support 95% of the DCI-P3 gamut, and offer VESA DisplayHDR 600, VESA Adaptive Sync, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro at up to 200Hz. The 45GR75DC includes a USB-C port with 90W power delivery, while the 45GR65DC does not. Preordering the 45GR75DC before the 19th comes with a free speaker. These monitors are a good option for those considering the 49-inch LG Ultragear or Samsung G9 but were deterred by their size or price.
Amazon is offering a 21% discount on the Alienware Ultrawide Curved Gaming Monitor with a 38-inch display, bringing the price down to $999 from $1259. The monitor features a 144Hz refresh rate, G-Sync compatibility, and a curvature of 2300R for an immersive experience. This deal is a great option for gamers looking for a top-notch product from Alienware with a minimalistic touch and thin bezels.
Google's upcoming Pixel 8 and 8 Pro will continue the trend of giving the pricier phone an optical advantage, with the 8 Pro having an upgraded ultrawide camera using Sony's 64-megapixel IMX787 sensor. Both phones will share the same 50-megapixel Samsung Isocell GN2 primary sensor. The Pixel 8 will have a lesser ultrawide camera and no telephoto lens, while the 8 Pro's telephoto camera will be a 48-megapixel Samsung system capable of 5x optical zoom. The Pixel 8 series may also debut Google's Magic Editor tool for AI-based photo editing.
AU Optronics has unveiled a 49-inch ultrawide 5K 360Hz curved gaming display and a 24-inch 540Hz gaming panel at the Touch Taiwan display trade show. The 5K display has a resolution of 5120 x 1440 and a refresh rate of 360Hz, while the 540Hz display is an E-TN panel with a response time under 1ms. AUO is one of the industry's major panel suppliers, and its announcements represent the kinds of components that'll be available for manufacturers to use in the near future.