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

The frame rate, which is measured in frames per second (FPS), indicates the number of images displayed on the monitor per second. The higher the number of frames, the smoother the animation appears.

Refresh rate is one of the main metrics PC gamers check on to see what kind of gaming experience we’re going to have with a monitor — with higher rates generally meaning smoother gameplay. That’s the ...

Grab this 27-inch QHD Alienware gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate for just $340, a 31% discount ideal for competitive ...

After Samsung and HKC, the Taiwanese tech manufacturer Acer has launched a new 1,000Hz gaming monitor. At CES 2026, the company unveiled the Predator XB273U F6, which looks like a fairly conventional ...

BREA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and edtech solutions, launches its next generation of gaming desktop monitor with the XG275D-4K. Engineered with ...

AGON by AOC has just dropped a trio of new QHD displays designed to bring esports-level performance to a wider audience without breaking the bank. Leading the charge is the incredibly fast AOC GAMING ...

High-refresh-rate OLED monitors of various types are all the rage these days, and every major OEM under the sun is trying to get in on the action. The folks at Acer have just added a couple members to ...

TL;DR: SDC, a Chinese monitor manufacturer, introduces the Flash 540-Meta WOLED gaming monitor with an unprecedented 720Hz refresh rate, surpassing competitors like ASUS and MSI. Featuring a 1440p ...

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Something to look forward to: Competition between gaming monitors is entering a new phase, as multiple manufacturers plan to release models capable of 1,000Hz in 2026. Samsung is the latest to enter ...