Alienware has announced the return of its legendary Area-51 series, introducing both desktop and laptop models packed with advanced features for next-gen gaming. The Area-51 Desktop and Laptops are equipped with NVIDIA Blackwell GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, offering enhanced performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, NVIDIA Studio, and NIM microservices.

The flagship Area-51 Desktop, designed for PC gaming enthusiasts, features a robust 80L tower supporting up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU. It offers over 600W of graphics power and 280W of processing power, with industry-standard components for easy upgrades.

The new 18-inch and 16-inch Area-51 Laptops focus on power, performance, and innovative design. They feature 280W of combined power from NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPU and Intel Core Ultra CPUs. The intricate thermal architecture enhances airflow by 35% while being 15% quieter, wrapped in a sophisticated, otherworldly design.

Alienware’s Area-51 series continues to push the boundaries of gaming technology, delivering elite performance and future-ready designs for gamers worldwide.

Alienware has also launched the Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Monitor at CES 2025. This CES 2025 Innovation Award Honoree boasts the highest pixels per inch (PPI) in any OLED or QD-OLED monitor, offering gamers unmatched visual clarity, speed, and immersion.

The 27-inch monitor features a pixel density of 166 PPI, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms response time, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay. It supports NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and VESA AdaptiveSync, providing a tear-free gaming experience. Supreme colour accuracy, infinite contrast ratio, and Dolby Vision HDR certification enhance the vibrant and clear visuals.

Designed in Interstellar Indigo, the monitor debuts the AW30 design language, celebrating Alienware’s 30th anniversary. It includes a Creator Mode for content creators, offering flexibility in colour spaces and gamma settings.

Equipped with an enhanced AI algorithm and anti-burn-in graphite sheet, the Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Monitor ensures long-lasting performance and visual quality. This new release sets a new standard in gaming technology, catering to tech enthusiasts, gamers, and developers alike.

Sony has expanded its INZONE gaming gear lineup with the introduction of the INZONE M10S and M9 II gaming monitors. The INZONE M10S, a 27-inch OLED monitor, offers an unprecedented level of motion clarity and instant responsiveness with a 480Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time. The INZONE M9 II, an update to Sony’s 4K HDR gaming monitor, features backlight scanning for improved motion clarity.

INZONE M10S

Co-developed with esports team Fnatic, the INZONE M10S is designed for competitive gaming. Its 24.5-inch playing mode and new FPS Pro modes offer optimal performance and image quality for tournament-level gameplay. With a 480Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, the INZONE M10S delivers exceptional motion clarity and instant responsiveness.

Key Features of the INZONE M10S:

• 27-inch QHD 1440p OLED display
• 480Hz refresh rate
• 0.03ms response time
• DisplayHDR True Black 400
• Custom Heat Sink
• Adjustable stand with height, tilt, and swivel options
• DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1
• NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible

INZONE M9 II

The INZONE M9 II builds upon the success of its predecessor with the addition of backlight scanning technology. This feature improves motion clarity and provides a more immersive gaming experience. The INZONE M9 II also offers a high contrast 4K display with full array local dimming technology.

Key Features of the INZONE M9 II:

• 27-inch 4K UHD IPS display
• 160Hz refresh rate
• Full array local dimming
• Backlight scanning technology
• 750 nits peak brightness
• DisplayHDR 600
• Wide color gamut DCI-P3 95%
• 1ms response time
• Adjustable stand with height, tilt, and swivel options
• DisplayPort 2.1 (included cable is 1.4) and HDMI 2.1

The INZONE M10S gaming monitor will be available from October for AED 4699. The INZONE M9 II gaming monitor will be available from October for AED 3499.

Acer today announced a comprehensive expansion of its Predator and Nitro gaming monitor lines, alongside new smart monitors, all designed to cater to a wide array of users, from competitive gamers to tech-savvy home users. With these launches, Acer continues to push the boundaries of display technology, offering unprecedented performance and visual excellence.

The Predator gaming monitor line includes two new 27-inch models that promise to deliver exceptional speed and stunning visuals for enjoying the latest titles in their full glory. The new Nitro gaming monitors deliver high-definition resolution with blazing refresh rates of up to 600 Hz, placing these models among the fastest in today’s market. Both the new Nitro and Acer smart monitors include features that enhance user convenience and usability when working or streaming content directly from the devices, including the built-in WebOS platform, screen-mirroring technology, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support.

Predator XB273U F5
Boasting a WQHD (2560×1440) resolution and an incredibly fast refresh rate of 360 Hz makes the Predator XB273U F5 a gaming goliath. It is equipped with NVIDIA’s new G-SYNC Pulsar technology that delivers a significant breakthrough with 4x more effective motion clarity together with smooth and tear-free variable refresh rate gaming. Supporting 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR, and high 550-nit peak brightness, it delivers incredibly lifelike colors and accurate images that enhance the visual experience.

Predator XB273K V5
With a crisp 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution, a smooth 160 Hz refresh rate, and support from AMD FreeSync Premium technology, the Predator XB273K V5 is sure to deliver flawless gameplay. They can also freely choose a higher refresh rate option with an FHD resolution at 320 Hz based on the demands of the game and the task at hand thanks to DFR technology.

A contrast ratio of 100,000,000:1 helps to produce deep blacks and bright whites, so important details aren’t missed in-game. With up to 400 nit brightness and VESA DisplayHDR™ 400 certification, pictures are portrayed in vibrant luminosity. The DCI-P3 95% colour gamut supports up to 1.07 billion colours to deliver stunningly realistic images.

Their lightning-fast response times of up to 0.5 ms (GTG) reduce motion blur and ensure fast-moving objects are displayed clearly, providing a competitive edge in the fiercest battles and deepening gamers’ immersion in their favourite virtual worlds. These new models also sport premium IPS panels affording wide 178-degree viewing angles to guarantee consistent picture quality from any position. In addition, two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4 deliver powerful connectivity. For maximized comfort, the Predator monitors offer comprehensive ergonomic adjustments with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height options.

The new Nitro gaming monitors target gamers seeking next-level gameplay, better features, and immersive experiences. The lineup includes two 27-inch and one 24-inch models, all with AMD FreeSync Premium compatibility, engineered to ensure smoother frames by minimizing screen stuttering and tearing. These “UltraSpeed” monitors combine high-resolution panels, fast refresh rates, and blazing response times.

The 24-inch Nitro XV240 F6 is an FHD-resolution monitor with a blazing 600 Hz refresh rate and up to a 0.1 ms G-to-G response time, making it among the fastest gaming displays currently available. It boasts a VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification and supports 95% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour gamut to ensure stunning brightness and colour reproduction.

The Nitro XV270 F5 is one of the 27-inch gaming monitors featuring an FHD (1920×1080) IPS panel with a 520 Hz refresh rate, and a response time of 0.5 ms G-to-G that puts players right in the centre of the action. The HDR10-certified display offers outstanding colours and frames, with 400 nits peak brightness and a 100,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

Rounding out the latest gaming displays is the Nitro XV270U F5, with a 27-inch WQHD (2560×1440) IPS display, a 500 Hz refresh rate, and up to 0.5 ms G-to-G response time. With HDR10 and 99% sRGB colour gamut support, combined with 250 nits brightness and a 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio, the display delivers blur-free images, phenomenal colour reproduction, and realistic scenes in any gaming realm. All Nitro monitors come with a pair of HDMI and a display port to support up to WQHD gaming on the latest consoles.

Acer and Nitro Smart Monitors
Acer’s new smart monitors come with WebOS built-in, allowing users to conveniently surf, work, and play, without having to open a laptop or connect to another device. WebOS also enables simultaneous task execution, smooth content playback, seamless user interface navigation, and content management. They also offer user-friendly features including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support, Airplay and Miracast for wireless screen mirroring, and a RJ45 port for additional internet connection options.

The 31.5-inch Acer CS322QK smart monitor is great for those working from home or who enjoy streaming content. This 4K UHD IPS monitor with a 98% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour range, HDR10 video standard, and 350 nit brightness provides immersive and visual experiences for individual or family-sized viewing.

The 27-inch Nitro GS272U smart monitor stands out from other smart monitors in its class as it combines WQHD (2560×1440) resolution and up to a 180 Hz refresh rate, making it an excellent gaming companion. Essential HDMI and display ports are made available on both smart displays, plus the addition of a USB Type-C port for added convenience and functionality.