It’s been a topic of long discussion and even longer wait, market availability of Ultra HD 144Hz HDR G-Sync that is. Well, it’s now confirmed. In a series of media briefings this week Nvidia shared that they will launch this month.
Fast refresh rate Ultra HD 144Hz HDR G-Sync monitors have been talked about ever since CES 2017, there the first announcements have been made by parties like ASUS and Acer, with availability in Q2 2017. From there onwards things went belly up really, delays and availability kept being pushed back.
At a series of media events Nvidia now has confirmed that the screens will become available late this month, we expect the Computex timeframe. ASUS will be releasing a 27″ model PG27UQ and Acer their X27, both offering 4K/144Hz, with G-Sync and HDR. Nvidia has made it clear, HDR = HDR with a peak brightness of 1000 nits. The panels have local dimming with 384 zones, ensuring proper contrast at just the right spots. Don’t expect cheap prices though, with prices running over a thousand bucks.
AOC should also be releasing their AG273UG at one point, also you may expect some 35″ 21:9 displays at some point this year with 512 local dimming zones at 3440 x 1440 pixels en 200 Hz. Nvidia BFG (65in). monitors will ship late this year, likely the Christmas season.
I am curious though, at 27″ wouldn’t 2560×1440 be a much more viable option?
Acer Predator X27
