Dark Matter gaming monitor brings IGZO display to the desktop
The Dark Matter gaming monitor brings IGZO display technology seen in some of the best laptops to a standalone monitor.
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What you need to know
Monoprice announced its new Dark Matter gaming monitor today. The 27-inch monitor has a long list of features geared toward gamers and only costs $350. For that price, the monitor has a 1440p resolution, a 180Hz refresh rate, a 1 ms response time, and support for Adaptive Sync. You’ll be able to purchase the Dark Matter monitor for $350 starting on August 3, 2021.
The Dark Matter monitor has an IGZO display that delivers 100% sRGB and 100% Adobe RGB color accuracy. It also has a 1-Year PixelPerfect guarantee. If you find any dead pixels within the first year of having the monitor, Monoprice will replace it.
The IGZO panel is the standout feature of the Dark Matter monitor. IGZO panels are used in some of thebest laptops, including theDell XPS 13and theRazer Book 13. IGZO displays have color saturation and contrast similar to AMOLED panels but have a natural look similar to IPS/LED displays.
You can’t fully judge any monitor based solely on specs, but the Dark Matter gaming monitor compares well with thebest gaming monitorsin its price range on paper. It’s impressive to see an IGZO panel on a 27-inch display. We’ll have a full review of the monitor soon.
This 27-inch gaming monitor features an IGZO panel and with a refresh rate of 180Hz and a response time of 1 ms. It also supports Adaptive Sync to smooth out gameplay.
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