Category: Television / Display
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LG G1 OLED EVO Televison : Eyes On
LG G1 OLED tv is the flagship tv for the company in 2021. It features a new OLED EVO panel which is extremely bright and features a high dynamic range. The tv runs on webOS and has support for all OTT streaming apps. The magic remote works like an air mouse and makes inputting text and navigating the UI super easy. The design of the tv is premium with extremely thin bezels, and a flush wall mount. check out our video to find out more about the LG G1 -

OnePlus TV Specifications Leaked, Reveal A MediaTek SoC & 3GB RAM
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is expected to launch its first-ever television called OnePlus TV next month. The company has already confirmed that the device will be launched in India exclusively in September and be made available to the rest of the world later this year. Via a Twitter post, it also revealed that the TV will have a 55-inch QLED display when launched and will be exclusively available via Amazon India. Now, as we move closer to the launch date, the key specifications of the OnePlus TV have been leaked online.
OnePlus TV
More info on the @OnePlus TV "OnePlus_Dosa_IN" I talked about yesterday.
— Android TV Guide (@AndroidTV_Rumor) August 23, 2019
It's using a Mediatek MT5670 (no info found on it, so far) with a good Mali-G51 MP3 GPU. And of course, #AndroidTV 9.
ATV only allows 1080p for the TV menus, don't worry TV is 4K for compatible content. pic.twitter.com/RuS8TgYBJFThe specifications of the upcoming OnePlus TV have been leaked by a Twitter handle by the name of Android TV Rumors. According to the image embedded in the tweet, the television has been given the codename “Dosa” which is a popular food item in South India. The listing also mentions that the device will run on the MediaTek MT5670 SoC and have a Mali G51 GPU inside. Unfortunately, no details about the mobile chipset inside the OnePlus TV are known yet. The image also mentions that it will have 3GB of RAM inside and will have a resolution of 1920 x 1080 px. This is surprising as it was earlier known to be a 4K television. It is being speculated that the mentioned resolution is only for the menu, which means while actually displaying content, the TV will scale itself into 4K resolution.

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The OnePlus TV is expected to run on Android TV 9, which is confirmed by the latest leak. It was known previously that the upcoming television will be a premium offering as the brand is known for its premium smartphones. However, this also means that affordability may not be the number one goal of OnePlus here. It is expected that the OnePlus TV will be launched on the 26th of September, alongside the rumoured OnePlus 7T Pro. Since there is not much time in the announcement, we may not have to wait too long to see the television in action.
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The OnePlus TV Will Have A 55 Inch QLED Display, Company Confirms
OnePlus, a Chinese electronics OEM who is best known for its smartphones, announced last year that it will release a Television soon. While the details about the device were scarce for a while, a few days ago, the company revealed that the OnePlus TV is ready for primetime and will be launched next month in September. As we move closer to the official announcement, OnePlus has finally revealed the display size and type of the device. According to a post on microblogging website Twitter by the company’s official handle, the upcoming OnePlus TV will have a 55-inch QLED display.
OnePlus TV
Upgrade to an unparalleled viewing experience with a 55″ QLED display on the OnePlus TV ?
— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) August 22, 2019
Get notified – https://t.co/LTDvaPHwH0 pic.twitter.com/Wyg4aONW9WAs mentioned above, the OnePlus TV will feature a QLED display panel measuring 55 inches. QLED or 4K Quantum Dot displays are a more affordable offering than the competing OLED panels, which have become ubiquitous in televisions these days. Alongside the tweet, the company also posted a link to Amazon India, which means that the upcoming device may exclusively be available on the e-commerce platform when it is launched in India. Users can register by going to the link in the tweet and click on the “Notify Me” button to receive a notification when the television is available for sale.

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OnePlus has already confirmed in the past that its television will be first launched in the Indian market next month. This will be followed by its release in Europe and North American market later this year. As the company is known for making premium, affordable smartphones, the OnePlus TV can also be expected to be a premium device. While the pricing and other details are not available yet, we will not have to wait too long to find out as the release date is just around the corner.
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OnePlus TV To Be Unveiled In September, Will Be India Exclusive At Launch
Last year, Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus announced that it is ready to dive into the television business by launching an LED TV soon. A year has since passed and details about it started surfacing online. While it was known that the OnePlus TV will be launched this year, no exact date was revealed by the company. Until now, as a senior OnePlus executive has revealed that the device will be launched in the month of September and will be available exclusively in India initially.
OnePlus TV

In an official blog post on the 20th of August, the CEO and co-founder of OnePlus, Pete Lau has announced the latest details about the OnePlus TV. It has been confirmed that the upcoming television will be launched next month; i.e September. According to the company, the reason for it being exclusive to India at launch is that OnePlus has seen unprecedented success in India because of the community. To share that success, it is trying to bring its latest venture into the country first. The television will later be made available in other regions like North America, Europe and China.

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Previous leaks have revealed the OnePlus TV will be an LED television and will be available in sizes ranging from 43 to 75 inches. It is rumoured to be a smart TV, which suggests it will run on an Operating System and will be capable of connecting to the Internet. While it is not confirmed, some reports claim the OnePlus TV will be unveiled on the 26th of September. Notably, this is the same day the OnePlus 7T Pro has been leaked to be shown off. Pricing and availability of both the devices remain in question, though we might not have to wait long to get those answered.
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Honor Vision TV Launched In China
After numerous leaks and teasers, Huawei’s sub-brand, Honor has finally launched the ‘ Vision ‘ TV in China. The device has a 55-inch 4K display and runs on the newly announced Harmony OS.
Honor Vision TV Features
The newly launched TV from the company has an elegant design which is accredited to the metal frame that houses an edge-to-edge display. As previously mentioned, it features a 55-inch display that has 4K resolution and has a pixel density of 3840 x 2160 px. The display panel can produce 400 nits of brightness and has a 178 degree wide viewing angle.

The Honor Vision TV is kitted with the Honoghu Chipset that consists of quad-core CPU and Mali G51MP4 GPU which is clocked at 600 MHz. The TV has 2 GB of RAM which is paired with 16 GB of inbuilt memory.
It runs on Harmony OS 1 which support multi-device interaction and Magic-link control that allows users to share content such as pictures from their smartphone wirelessly. The Honor Vision TV has 6 far-field microphones for a voice assistant that can pick up audio even when the user is far away.
It packs a powerful sound output that is delivered from 4 x 10 W speakers. Connectivity options on the Honor Vision TV include Bluetooth 5.0 and 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi. It also has a bunch of input and output ports which are as follows:
- 3 x HDMI 2.0 ( 1 x HDMI ARC)
- 1 x USB 3.0
- 1 x AV
- 1 x DTMB
- 1 x S/PDIF
- 1 x Ethernet port
In addition to the regular variant, Honor has also launched a ‘Pro’ variant of the Honor TV that features 6×10 W speaker, Motorised Popup camera and 32 GB of inbuilt storage. Rest all the features including the display size and resolution are heterogeneous to the standard variant.
Honor Vision TV Price

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Both the variants of the Honor Vision TV are currently available for purchase only in China. The price for two different variants are as follows:
- Standard Variant: CNY 3,799 (Rs 38,000)
- Pro Variant: CNY 4,799 (Rs 48,000)
To sum it up, Honor Vision TV is a value for money offering from the company. Unfortunately, India specific launch details of the TV are currently unavailable. Nonetheless, if it launched in the country it will give the aggressively price Xiaomi TV a run for their money.
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Samsung Launches Three New Smart LED TVs In India
On the 6th of August, Samsung launched two new series of online exclusive smart TVs in India which are called the “Smart 7-in-1” and “Frame”. The former is targeted towards the budget segment and competes against the likes aggressively priced Smart TVs from Xioami.
On the other hand, Frame TV from Samsung is targeted towards the premium segment and its price affirms the same.

The Smart 7-in-1 LED TVs are available in two display sizes which include 32 inch and 40 inch, while the Frame LED TV has a 55 inch 4K display.
As the name suggests, the Smart 7-in-1 brings seven remarkable features to the table which include the following:
- PC Mode: The Samsung TVs can be used to mirror a laptop or personal computer wirelessly. Therefore, one can easily watch video content stored on a PC or do productivity tasks like edit documents on a large screen display.
- Music System, Home Cloud: The TVs can be used as virtual music system with customisable visual skins so that the user can see what music is being played. The Home Cloud feature allows users to preview images and videos captured on their smartphones wirelessly on the large screen display.
- Live Cast, Screen Mirroring: The Samsung 7-in-1 TVs supports the functionality to stream live moments from any remote location over the internet from a smartphone. The screen mirroring feature allows previewing videos or images from a smartphone wirelessly.
- Content Guide: The Samsung 7-in-1 TV has a content guide which recommends content to watch based on previously watched content.
- Netflix, Prime Video & Zee5 Supported: To top it all, the Samsung TVs have these three video streaming applications built in to watch on-demand video content.
Talking about the Samsung Frame 55 inch TV, it has built-in Bixby and Google voice assistants which can be used to wirelessly control it.
It also supports AirPlay 2, so the user can wirelessly stream content from Apple devices including iPhone, iPad and Mac Computer.
Samsung TV Price
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As previously mentioned, all three TVs launched by Samsung will be exclusively sold online. The 32 inch Samsung Smart 7-in-1 TV costs Rs 17,999 and can be purchased from Flipkart and the company’s online store.
The 40-inch Samsung Smart 7-in-1 TV will go on sale on Amazon and Samsung Shop in the fourth week of August at Rs. 33,900.
The Frame 55-inch 4K HDR TV will be available on Flipkart and Samsung’s official online store Samsung Shop at Rs. 1,19,999 starting August 12, 2019.
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Sony Launches Master Series A9G Premium OLED TVs In India
Further expanding its portfolio of premium LED TVs, Sony has launched the Master Series A9G 4K television in India which succeeds the A9F series from the year 2018. The company has currently launched two different sized TVs which have a screen size of 55 inch and 65 inch.
Features Of Sony Master Bravia A9G Lineup
The TVs in the Bravia Master A9G series run on Android 8.0 Oreo and have 16 GB of built-in storage. Right out of the box, they have multiple pre-installed video streaming services which include Netflix, Amazon Vidoe, Hotstar, Alt Balaji, Zee 5 and Sony Liv. As the Bravia Master TVs run on Android OS, users also have the option to download a wide range of applications which are available on the Google Play store. Additionally, the TVs also support hands-free voice operation via the built Google assistant.
Furthermore, they are also compatible with Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit which can be used to directly stream content from iOS or macOS devices wirelessly.

In terms of design, both the 55 inch and 65 inch A9G TVs from Sony have an elegant design due to narrow bezels on all sides of the display.
The TVs are equipped with Acoustic Surface Audio+ that consists of 2.2 channel speakers along with two actuators and two subwoofers. Moreover, they support Dolby Atmos and DTS digital sound which provides for a clear and immersive audio experience.
The Sony Master Bravia A9G TVs are kitted with X1 Ultimate 4K HDR processors which Sony claims are best in industry. The processor supports Pixel Contrast Booster Technology which can individually control each pixel to offer the best possible live contrast ratio. They also have Bluetooth compatibility to pair wireless earphones to enjoy digital media without disturbances or interruptions.
Sony Master Bravia A9G TV Price

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The Sony Master Bravia A9G with the 55 inch display is priced at Rs 2,69,990 while the variant with the 65 inch display costs Rs 3,69,990. The TV sets will soon be available for purchase across all Sony Centers, major electronic stores and e-commerce portals in India.
Even though the price of the TVs seems quite steep, the quality that these Sony devices deliver is second to none. Therefore, the price of the feature-packed TV offerings from the company can be justified to a greater extent.
Interested readers can check company page by clicking here.
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More Details About OnePlus TV Revealed Via Bluetooth SIG
Chinese smartphone maker, OnePlus has been long rumoured to enter the Smart TV market. Reports in the past have suggested that the upcoming TV will be unveiled in the end of this year or early next year. As of now, there are no details about the features or specifications of the device. However, a freshly granted Bluetooth SIG certification asserts that one such device is surely in the works.
The certification clearly mentions the company name “OnePlus” and the device type as “Remote Control”. Therefore, it is assumed that the upcoming smart TV from OnePlus will be operated via a Bluetooth enabled remote control which will provide for a reliable connection in comparison to a TV with IR (infrared) sensor.One piece of information about the OnePlus TV was previously revealed by an unofficial source which claimed that the company will equip the device with LCD panels rather than OLED panels. This insinuates that the company wants to target the mass market with its upcoming product and not only the premium segment.
Not many details about the smart TV from OnePlus are available, therfore, only assumptions and speculations can be made. Accordingly, the OnePlus TV is expected to run on Android TV operating system. This will bring a massive collection of existing application like games and video streaming platforms to the device. The TV is expected to be priced in the Rs 35,000 to Rs 50,000 bracket and it will compete against the likes of the Mi TV lineup which has seen massive success as of late in India.
Also Read: Apple To Introduce In Display TouchID In iPhones Starting Next YearTo sum it up, the OnePlus TV is expected to be a premium product with smart features aimed at the high-end segment with affordable prices. However, we can only wait until OnePlus provides some concrete information about the features and launch date of the upcoming smart TVs.
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LG Launches AI ThinQ TV Lineup With Built-In Amazon Alexa
LG has been one of the most prevalent TV brands in India. To meet the rising demands of smart televisions, the company has launched the AI ThinQ TVs lineup in the country which starts from Rs 24,990 and goes all the way upto Rs 10,99,990. Distinguishingly, all the smart TVs in the lineup have built-in Alexa and Google Assistant support.

The newly launched AI ThinQ TVs from LG are fitted with second-generation Alpha 9 processors. The processors combined with deep learning and AI (Artificial Intelligence) can automatically calibrate the TVs for optimised audio and video output. The TVs in the lineup are available from screen sizes of 32-inch to 77-inch. Moreover, they also have support for Dolby Vision, HDR10 Pro, HLG Pro HDR and Dolby Atmos.

Due to the presence of Amazon Alexa and Google voice assistant, users can wirelessly interact with their TV sets and control its different functionalities. Furthermore, the voice assistants built into the TVs can even be used to control other smart devices like lights and fans.

The NanoCell TVs in the AI ThinQ lineup also supports direct wireless streaming from Apple devices via AirPlay 2. Other features of TVs in this range include Nano Color Full Array Dimming and HomeKit. The latter enables the ability to control the television through Siri or Apple Home app.

Besides, all TVs in the AI ThinQ lineup have a wide variety of media streaming apps which include Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hotstar, YouTube, Eros Now, Zee5, AltBalaji, Hungama Play, Sun NXT and Yupp TV. The TVs also have a 2-way Bluetooth feature that allows users to wirelessly stream music from their smartphone, tablet or any other Bluetooth compatible device.
Surprisingly, TVs in AI ThinQ lineup have a unique feature called “Mobile Connection Overlay” that allows users to view both the mobile and television screens simultaneously.

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All in all, LG has populated the new AI ThinQ TV lineup with well thought out features which will make them stand out of the crowd. Especially, the wireless voice assistant functionality will be a crowd favourite.
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Scientists Develop Brighter, More Energy Efficient OLED Display For Smartphones
In this day and age of bezel-less smartphones, the most popular types of displays used in the devices are OLEDs or Organic Light Emitting Diodes. The type of displays use individual pixels that produce light and as a result, give out unmatched brightness and deep blacks. They are usually seen in flagship smartphones like the iPhone XS/XS Max, Samsung Galaxy S10 series and the OnePlus 7/7 Pro. Now, the latest reports reveal that scientists have developed an OLED display that produces brighter images and is more energy efficient.
About the development

Samsung Galaxy S10+ The scientists at the Departments of Physics and Chemistry; at the Imperial College London have developed a new type of OLED display that offers a brighter output and increases battery efficiency. The results have been achieved by controlling the basic chemistry used by OLED materials. It is revealed that OLEDs that can produce a special type of polarised light can be manufactured. This new type of display can bypass the anti-glare filter that is in most smartphones today. It leads to an OLED display that has better battery life and a lower carbon footprint.

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As mentioned above, many of the modern smartphones use OLED displays. To ensure that the images produced by it are visible in sunlight, the displays are often covered with an anti-glare filter. Unfortunately, due to the dense nature of the filter, around half of the light generated by each OLED pixel is trapped within the display. This results in half of the original energy efficiency of the technology. Until now, most smartphone OEMs sacrificed the energy efficiency factor of OLED displays to increase readability outdoors. The aforementioned development could mean that devices in the future will solve the problem and offer an OLED display that is brighter and more energy efficient.
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Samsung Launches The 292 Inch, 8K Wall Luxury TV
Samsung has been a pioneer in display innovation for the better part of the last decade. The company has been constantly received praise for its displays used in various smartphones like the Galaxy S10 series and its television offerings. Earlier this year, Samsung promised a range of luxury televisions based on its microLED technology. Now, the company has fulfilled on the promise and has announced a range of microLED televisions under its Wall Luxury lineup. The display sizes of the device range from 73 inches to a whopping 292 inches.
Samsung Wall Luxury TVs

As mentioned above, the wall luxury range of televisions is the latest display offering by the South Korean electronics giant. While the 73-inch version of the TV is available in a resolution of 1080p or FullHD, the resolution increases with the size. The 292 inch TV in the series, which measures over 24 feet diagonally is available in 8K resolution. It boasts of an Ambient Mode which showcases a piece of art to decorate the room while the TV is not in use. More details of the device include a 120Hz refresh rate panel for smooth output in video games with support for HDR technology. The maximum brightness in the Samsung Wall Luxury TV series can go up to 2,000 nits. There are also virtually no bezels in the devices, making them completely edge to edge.

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Samsung showed off the range of microLED televisions back at CES 2019 in the month of January. The range of the company’s Wall Luxury TVs will be available to purchase in July. Unfortunately, the company has not revealed the pricing of any of the variants as of now. However, one can expect them to be very expensive and a niche product when it goes on sale next month.
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Mi LED TV 4 Pro Will Be Available Offline Via Vijay Sales
Apart from smartphones, Chinese technology company Xiaomi also has a strong foothold in the Television market. As per latest reports, the company has finally launched its Mi LED TV 4 Pro in the offline Indian market in partnership with Vijay Sales, which is one of India’s leading electronic retail chains. First launched in India in the month of September 2018, the LED TV packs an interesting set of features that can give leading electronics manufacturers a run for their money.
Mi LED TV 4 Pro Features And Specifications

The LED TV features a 55-inch 4K+ HDR frameless display. Xiaomi claims that the Mi LED TV 4 Pro is just 4.9mm thick (top part) , making it the thinnest LED television in the world. The unit weighs in at 17.2 kg with the base adding an extra 600 grams to the total weight. It supports a viewing angle of 178 degrees and an 8ms response time alongside a 60Hz refresh rate.

The LED TV features 2 8W Dolby Audio speakers with DTS-HD support for audio finesse. In terms of connectivity, it features 2 USB 2.0 ports, 3 HDMI ports, 1 AV port, 1 Ethernet Port and one PDIF out port. Wireless connectivity options include WiFi 2.4GHz/5GHz and Bluetooth v4.2. The Mi LED TV 4 Pro runs on a 64 bit Quad-Core chipset, which consists of the Cortex A53 processor and the Mali-450 MP GPU. It is paired with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.

The LED TV runs on PatchWall OS on top of the Android TV OS. The company claims that Patchwall provides the user with more than 700,000+ hours of curated content. Content providers such as HooQ, VIU, hotter, Voot, Republic, Zee5 and hungama will have their shows and movies on PatchWall. Furthermore, Google voice search lets the users search for movies and TV shows via voice commands.
Also Read: Asus To Launch The ZenFone 6 In India As Asus 6Z On The 19th Of JuneThe Mi LED TV 4 Pro (55) is available across 80 Vijay Sales stores across the country. It is now purchasable via stores in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Baroda, Surat and Delhi NCR. It is priced at INR 47,999. The LED TV will go up against televisions such as the Samsung NU7470 Smart 4K UHD TV.
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LG 88Z9, The World’s First Commercial 8K OLED TV Up For Pre Orders
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019, South Korean technology company LG unveiled the world’s first 8K OLED TV, the LG OLED88Z9. The company has now opened pre-booking of the television in South Korea. Consequently, the television will be retailed in North America and Europe in the third quarter of the year 2019. As of now, the company has not hinted at an India launch yet.
LG OLED88Z9: Features And Specifications

The 8K OLED TV has a resolution of 7680 x 4320 px with a massive 88-inch display. The resolution implies that the screen houses a total of 33 million pixels. Additionally, the TV supports HDR and Dolby Vision formats. In terms. In terms of sharpness, 8K displays are almost 4 times as sharp as 4K screens and have almost 16 times the number of pixels present in FHD+ displays. Noteworthy, not a lot of 8K content is available on the market which can be showcased on LG’s display.

From a different perspective, even 4K content was quite scarce when 4K displays first made its way into the market. With the development of various online streaming platforms such as Netflix, Hulu and Prime Video, 8K content can be expected to be pushed out to consumers as well. Moreover, the 2020 Olympics, which will be held in Tokyo will be supposedly broadcasted in 8K resolution. Select video developers roll out custom content in 8K as well, but to be fair, there is not a lot that users can juice out of the LED at the moment.

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Additional features include Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice assistant. Noteworthy, the voice assistant functionality will not be available globally. The LG 8K OLED TV has an inbuilt LG Gen 2 Pro Intelligent processor. Although the price of the TV has not been officially announced yet, it is expected to be quite expensive since there is no other commercially available 8K OLED TV in the market.




Since the beginning, gamers have been confused regarding their monitors. Should it sport an IPS panel, or should it feature a high refresh rate for a smoother gaming experience? The ASUS PG279Q features a 27-inch IPS panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 px, but at the same time, the monitor sports a refresh rate of 144Hz (which is further overclockable to 165Hz), making it a “best-of-both-worlds” experience. Furthermore, the monitor features G-Sync, which allows you to switch between your refresh rates only if you are using an NVIDIA graphics card. However, the monitor is slightly expensive, and it will set you back by US$ 800 or INR 83,999.
The Acer Predator X27 is a fantastic gaming monitor, which suffers a bit owing just to the price of the same. The monitor features an IPS panel, which is topped out a refresh rate of 144Hz. It supports 4K video playback, and a resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. The monitor supports VisionCare technology, which claims to reduce eye strain during long gameplay sessions. Moreover, G-Sync allows for a variable refresh rate in the monitor, making it the perfect fit for NVIDIA’s graphics cards. The Acer Predator X27 has a multitude of ports on both sides, including a total of 4 USB 3.0 ports as well as an HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4. The real downside is the price, which tunes in at around US$ 2,000 (~INR 1,40,000), making it one of the most expensive gaming monitors in this list.
Few monitors in this list cater to just eSports players, and AOC AG273QCG is definitely one of them.The monitor ticks all the boxes if you’re are an avid eSports player and need a professional grade monitor to play on. It has a 27-inch screen with 1440p resolution and on top of that, it supports NVIDIA G-Sync in one variant and AMD FreeSync in the other. The monitor has a curved design and features a high refresh rate of 165Hz. Furthermore, AOC AG273QCG has a vibrance scale that has received rave reviews from a lot of users, making it the perfect pick if you’re into that thing.