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Review: Acer KG271 Gaming Monitor

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Acer’s new KG271 Gaming Monitor is a 27-inch gaming monitor that offers an aspect ratio of 16:9. It is a full HFD monitor offering a maximum resolution of 1920-by-1080 pixel, a contrast ratio of 100,000,000:1, and a brightness of 300 cd/m².

You also get an overclocked refresh rate of 165Hz. Acer has used an anti-glare LED panel for this monitor, while also throwing in a response time of 0.7ms, six-axis colour adjustment, and two integrated 2W speakers.

In addition, the KG271 supports AMD Radeon FreeSync, which is an adaptive synchronization technology for displays that support a variable refresh rate.

The technology is aimed at avoiding tearing and reducing stuttering caused by a misalignment between the screen’s refresh rate and the content’s frame rate.

Inside the box, you get the panel, stand, stand base, an HDMI cable, the power cord, and the power adapter.

Assembling the monitor is tool-less. First, insert the stand into the stand base and then click the panel into place on the stand.

The overall design of the monitor is quite minimalist. The entire monitor and the stand is clad in black, with red accents over the stand base. The KG271 also has the aesthetic advantage of having super-thin ZeroFrame bezels.

The monitor has five hotkeys in addition to the power button, which can be used to navigate the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu and as shortcuts for certain features, including input source selection, audio volume, brightness adjustment, and game mode settings.

The monitor also comes packed with Acer’s VisionCare technology, which includes features such as the Acer BlueLightShield, ComfyView, and Flickerless that can collaboratively help to reduce eye strain.

In terms of connectivity, the KG271 has a VGA port, two HDMI ports, and an audio in/out port.

The Acer KG271 performed really well during our review period. You get some useful gaming features such as the Aim Point with customisable crosshairs.

There’s also Black Boost, which can increase visibility in darker games by brightening up the dark parts of the image. And we found the 6-axis and gamma settings very useful, too.

For a price of AED 979, the Acer KG271 is a good entry-level gaming monitor that offers a slim design, plenty of features including support for AMD FreeSync, low input lag, and a quick response time.

Price: AED 979

Photography by Ranbir Sen

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Lenovo Legion R34w-30 Ultrawide Gaming Monitor Review: Smooth Gaming Meets Stunning Visuals

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The Lenovo Legion R34w-30 is a 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor designed to deliver immersive gameplay and enhanced productivity. With a 180Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium, and WQHD resolution, it stands as a compelling option in the mid-range ultrawide gaming monitor segment.

Design and Build Quality
The Legion R34w-30 sports a sleek, gamer-friendly aesthetic with a matte black finish and subtle Legion branding, keeping the design professional yet purposeful. The thin bezels on three sides enhance immersion, making it ideal for multi-monitor configurations.

The stand is sturdy but somewhat limited in adjustability—it supports tilt (-5° to +22°), swivel (-30° to +30°), a 135 mm lift range, cable management hole, and a phone holder. The monitor is VESA-compatible (100x100mm), allowing for third-party mounting solutions. While the build is primarily plastic, it feels robust enough for daily use.

Screen Size and Aspect Ratio
Featuring a 34-inch ultrawide (21:9) display with a 1500R curvature, the Legion R34w-30 wraps around the user’s field of vision, enhancing immersion in both gaming and productivity tasks. The extra screen real estate is excellent for multitasking, allowing for side-by-side app usage without feeling cramped.

Resolution and Picture Quality
The monitor’s WQHD (3440 x 1440) resolution delivers sharp, detailed visuals with strong pixel density. The VA panel excels in contrast, offering deep blacks (3000:1 contrast ratio) and vibrant colours, though viewing angles are slightly inferior to IPS panels.

With 350 cd/㎡ brightness and HDR400 support, the display remains visible even in well-lit environments. Colour accuracy is impressive, covering 90% DCI-P3 and 99% sRGB, making it suitable for both gaming and content creation.

Refresh Rate, Response Time and Adaptive Sync
Gamers will appreciate the 180Hz refresh rate, which ensures smooth, fluid gameplay with minimal motion blur. The 1ms MPRT (4ms GTG) response time is solid for fast-paced gaming, though not class-leading.

AMD FreeSync Premium eliminates screen tearing when paired with compatible AMD GPUs, and it also works in NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible mode, providing flexibility for different setups.

Gaming Performance
The ultrawide aspect ratio provides a wider field of view (FOV) in racing sims like Forza Horizon and F1, as well as RPGs such as Cyberpunk 2077, enhancing immersion. The VA panel minimises ghosting, ensuring clear motion in fast-paced scenes. While HDR400 improves dynamic range, it doesn’t match the impact of higher-tier HDR displays. Still, for the price, it’s a respectable addition.

Setup and Ergonomics
The monitor’s tilt adjustment (-5° to +22°) is its only ergonomic feature, lacking height, swivel, or pivot adjustments. Connectivity includes:

  • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
  • 2x HDMI 2.0
  • 1x 3.5mm audio jack

A notable omission is a USB hub.

Overall Performance and Verdict
The Lenovo Legion R34w-30 is an excellent mid-range ultrawide gaming monitor, offering strong color accuracy, smooth performance, and an immersive curved display. While it lacks USB ports, its 180Hz refresh rate, FreeSync Premium, and WQHD resolution make it a compelling choice for gamers, content creators, and professionals alike.

Pros:
✅ 144Hz + FreeSync Premium
✅ WQHD + 1500R Curvature
✅ High Contrast VA Panel
✅ HDR400 Support

Cons:
❌ No USB Hub – Limits peripheral connectivity

Price: $400 approx.

Lenovo Legion R34w-30 Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
$400 approx.










  • Final Rating

4









Summary

The ultrawide aspect ratio provides a wider field of view (FOV) in racing sims like Forza Horizon and F1, as well as RPGs such as Cyberpunk 2077, enhancing immersion. The VA panel minimizes ghosting, ensuring clear motion in fast-paced scenes.

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Alienware Announces Six New Gaming Monitors

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Alienware has announced updates across its monitor lineup, introducing new QD-OLED displays and a revamped design language to attract a broader range of gamers. The company has introduced three new QD-OLED monitors, bringing its total offerings in this category to five. These monitors aim to deliver superior visual performance for gamers:

  1. The Alienware 34 Ultra-Wide QD-OLED Monitor (AW3425DW) features a 240Hz refresh rate, enhanced connectivity with HDMI 2.1, and certifications such as G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. The ultra-wide design with WQHD resolution provides an immersive experience.
  2. The Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED Monitor (AW2725D) combines a QHD resolution with a high refresh rate, offering both vivid imagery and smooth gameplay.
  3. The Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Monitor (AW2725Q) achieves a pixel density of 166 PPI, setting a record for clarity and detail in OLED and QD-OLED monitors.

Alienware continues to offer a 3-year limited OLED burn-in warranty for its QD-OLED monitors, addressing durability concerns.

The company is also introducing three additional monitors in its QHD range, catering to varying preferences in size and price. These include:

  • A 34-inch ultrawide model (AW3425DWM) for an expansive gaming setup.
  • A 32-inch 16:9 model (AW3225DM) for larger desktop screens.
  • A compact 27-inch monitor (AW2725DM) delivering the same performance in a smaller form factor.

All three models support a 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and features like NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync for smooth, tear-free gaming.

The new AW30 design language unifies Alienware’s monitor portfolio with a modern aesthetic. Inspired by celestial phenomena such as the Aurora Borealis, the design emphasizes performance and functionality. First revealed at CES, this design evolution coincides with Alienware’s 30th anniversary.

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OLED Rival? Sony Unveils Promising New RGB LED Technology

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Sony has announced a promising new display technology dubbed “General RGB LED Backlight Technology.” This innovation replaces the standard blue LEDs in mini-LED TVs with RGB LEDs, allowing for more accurate color projection without relying on traditional color filters or quantum dots. The result is significantly richer colors and brighter images compared to conventional mini-LEDs, potentially rivaling OLED’s picture quality.

Currently, the top TV technologies are mini-LED LCD and OLED. Mini-LED excels in bright HDR highlights, while OLED offers superior contrast with individually controlled pixels but typically lower brightness. Sony’s RGB LED aims to bridge this gap.

While lacking the pixel-level control of OLED, RGB LEDs demonstrate remarkable color accuracy and exceptional brightness. Demonstrations have shown brightness levels exceeding 4,000 nits, surpassing even high-end models and approaching professional reference monitor standards. Furthermore, this technology significantly improves viewing angles, a long-standing weakness of mini-LED TVs, eliminating color saturation loss or green tints at wider angles.

Interestingly, this technology isn’t exclusive to Sony, with manufacturers like Hisense also displaying impressive TVs utilising RGB LEDs. The technology is also expected to scale well, potentially leading to more affordable large-screen TVs. While it might not immediately dethrone OLED, RGB LEDs offer a compelling combination of vibrant colors, stellar brightness, and wide viewing angles, occasionally even outperforming OLED in color richness. With further development, especially in improving response times for gaming, RGB LED technology could become the next dominant display technology, similar to how OLED once overtook plasma.

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