CES 2025 is quick approaching, and whereas we’re positive to see some thrilling new tech unveiled on the occasion, MSI and ASRock appear to be leaping the gun and exhibiting us a few of what they’ve in retailer already. And what they’ve are some blisteringly quick gaming displays.
ASRock has introduced two 520 Hz IPS gaming displays, the PG27FFX2A and PG27FFX1B. And along with the MPG 272URX (a 27-inch 4K QD-OLED), MSI has introduced a 500 Hz, 27-inch, 1440p OLED monitor, the MPG 272QR QD-OLED X50.
The ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX2A and PG27FFX1B, each 520 Hz displays, are clearly focused at aggressive avid gamers. They solely attain 1080p decision however are IPS panels, and ASRock factors out that that is “a market dominated by TN and VA panels”.
IPS panels have a tendency to supply higher color accuracy than TN panels and higher response occasions than VA ones. And concerning the latter, each these new displays supply 1 ms GtG response occasions, and each have FreeSync Premium help.
Both displays are principally the identical, however the PG27FFX2A is height-adjustable and has a Wi-Fi 7 antenna constructed into the stand.
These displays are positive to catch the attention of aggressive avid gamers who’re prepared to sacrifice the next decision for a 520 Hz refresh fee. But for individuals who need the most effective of each worlds—although presumably for a steeper worth—it seems like MSI’s MPG 272QR QD-OLED X50 could be a greater wager.
The 272QR X50 is the world’s first 500 Hz 1440p OLED monitor. Being OLED, it affords all of the vibrancy and distinction you may want however with ultra-quick response occasions. And now, it appears, with an ultra-high refresh fee besides.
Apart from being ridiculously quick for a 1440p OLED, it additionally has a ClearMR 21000 certification, this being VESA’s newest and highest movement blur score, is G-Sync Compatible, and helps HDR 500 (none of that fundamental HDR 400 malarkey). There’s no enchancment in GtG response time in comparison with the OLEDs we’re used to. But that is 0.03 ms, so, erm… yeah, I believe we’re good on that entrance.
Last yr was form of the yr of the OLED panel, with a slew of beautiful premium choices hitting the market and making for among the finest gaming displays, albeit for equally premium costs. If this MSI monitor’s something to go by, 2025 could be the yr of the OLED, too. I simply hope they don’t seem to be all the premium selection and that some extra inexpensive choices begin to debut, too.
With ASRock’s displays being a part of the equation, too, CES and 2025 basically seems to be promising on the monitor entrance, particularly so far as refresh charges are involved. If 500+ Hz begins to turn out to be the norm I’ll eat my shoe, however these newest additions are certainly an indication that refresh charges would possibly shimmy up throughout the board.
In which case, it is a good job we’re quickly anticipating some highly effective new graphics playing cards that could be able to churning out body charges to match. Roll on CES.
