Samsung makes some of the best smartphones, and while I can’t deny that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a great phone, it’s also just a little too boring this year to stand out, especially when it sells at such a premium price. Between that and OnePlus truly hitting its stride this year, the OnePlus 13 lands a huge victory in 2025. It delivers on design, performance, and value for a trifecta that helps it stand above the crowd.

On the face of the OnePlus 13, you’ll find a display that’s ready to rival the best around. The 6.82-inch OLED display offers everything you’d expect from a high-end phone: a sharp resolution, a fast and variable refresh rate, and a staggering peak brightness, which OnePlus claims hits 4,500 nits. While I couldn’t verify the exact degree of brightness, I can confirm it’s a gorgeous and dazzling display that doesn’t struggle with visibility.

Inside, the OnePlus 13 makes the most of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. This comes with a powerful CPU and GPU combo that rivals the best iPhones and runs circles around them in 3DMarks’ graphics benchmarks. Whether it’s everyday performance or gaming brawn, the OnePlus 13 has it in heaps. Plus, the phone comes with 256GB of storage as a baseline, providing plenty of room for games and apps, and the 6,000mAh battery helps the phone run longer.

Circle around back, and you’ll find a triple-camera array. Each sensor offers a 50MP resolution for clear details. The sensors work together wonderfully, offering great colors, tons of flexibility, and even powerful video capture. The OnePlus 13 may not be quite as adept at zooming in, since it relies on a 3x telephoto sensor instead of the 5x you’d find in the iPhone 16 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, or Galaxy S25 Ultra. But in just about every other aspect of photography, the OnePlus 13 is competitive with these other flagship phones.

All of this quality is packed into a phone that looks and feels great. OnePlus offers a few different styles, going beyond just changing colors and actually swapping out materials and textures. The exterior protects the guts of the phone with robust ingress protection that can keep out water when submerged or hit with pressurized jets.

Getting all of this in a phone is what you should expect from the best phone any given year. But OnePlus 13 really pulls a fast one by delivering it all for $899. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is the next closet phone that can compete reasonably, and that still costs $1,099 and has just half the storage. The iPhone 16 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra cost even more. It’s this lower price that really juices the value of the OnePlus 13 to push it to the top.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a brilliant phone when it comes to photography. It offers a triple-camera system on the rear that provides a ton of flexibility, and each sensor in the stack snaps quality photos, whether you want to punch in on a distant subject or zoom way out to capture a landscape. Even the selfie camera snaps vibrant, sharp photos.

The phone itself is no less pretty than the photos it takes. Google has refined the design of its Pixel line again, and the Pixel 9 Pro benefits greatly. It’s still somewhat tame with aluminum and glass, not opting for the titanium of Apple’s and Samsung’s flagships. But it comes together elegantly.

Thin bezels wrap around a modest 6.3" display, which is a bit of a star. It’s reasonably sized without making the Pixel 9 Pro an unwieldy behemoth like the iPhone 16 Pro Max or Galaxy S24 Ultra, though you can go that route by upgrading to the Pixel 9 Pro XL. The display is also excellent, with a super-bright OLED panel, smooth refresh rate, and poppy color.

The Pixel 9 Pro may not be the fastest phone on the market, as its Tensor G4 chip lags well behind the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Apple’s A18 Pro, but it’s plenty peppy for everyday use and works quickly with AI applications. And it still runs games reasonably well too. Google is also backing the phone up with longer-term software support than you’ll find on a lot of Android devices.

Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro is a well-rounded powerhouse starting off at $999. It has a staggering amount of overlap with the Google Pixel 9 Pro, right down to its display size, camera count, price, and weight. While I found the cameras more reliable on the Pixel 9 Pro, I won’t discount the excellent quality the iPhone 16 Pro is capable of with some tweaks (particularly for the ultra-wide and selfie sensors).

This year, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max get the same camera systems, so you can really think of them as the same phone at two different sizes. That’s good news if you’ve got smaller hands and want all the best capabilities but in a smaller phone, as I found the Pro Max hard to manage with one hand despite being a large person. Despite its smaller dimensions, the iPhone 16 Pro still gets a 6.3" display thanks to extra slim bezels. The Pro Max bumps that up to a beefy 6.9" display.

Performance is excellent on the iPhone 16 Pro. Its new A18 Pro chip easily keeps up with everyday operation and can smoothly run demanding games like Wuthering Waves without breaking a sweat. And with a 120Hz OLED display, gaming performance can come in handy.

It would be nice to see more storage in the base model, as 128GB is a little slim when it comes time to load up games and take advantage of the high-resolution photos and videos that iPhone 16 Pro can capture. On the bright side, the iPhone 16 Pro uses a USB 3.0 Type-C port that can help you back up your files more quickly to your computer in order to free up space.

The Pixel 8 might not be the best of the best or a new model in 2025, but it’s still got a lot to offer. The Tensor G3 chip inside improved on the G2 not only with increased performance but, critically, with better thermals. Since heat is the enemy of most phone components, being able to avoid it will help the longevity of the device.

The other big get for the Pixel 8 is that Google promised seven years of OS, security, and feature updates when it launched. That means it still has a long life ahead of it. Thanks to its age, the price of the phone has dropped considerably though. So you can snag the Pixel 8 for a mid-range price of $500. While many people may think the Pixel 8a is the smart mid-range option, the full-fat Pixel 8 at just $100 more is a smart pick thanks to the superior design, which includes Gorilla Glass Victus on the front and back, improved water resistance, and better cameras.

On the note of cameras, the Pixel 8 boasts an excellent 50MP main camera that snaps great shots in light or dark settings. The ultra-wide sensor is solid in daylight, but struggles in the dark. And the selfie camera is nice and sharp with a wide field of view. The Pixel 8 may not offer the best cameras out here, but it’s great for the price.

If your budget is tight, you can still get a surprisingly good phone with the Poco X5 5G. While it launched in 2023, it’s still offering a lot for just $220. It’s even received updates to Android 14 since its launch. That kind of support isn't always a given on a budget device. That said, there’s no saying how many more updates it might get going forward.

The Poco X5 5G immediately sets itself apart from other budget phones with its display. You’ll get a large, 6.67" display on the front, and it’s not really compromising on quality. That screen offers a sharp 1080x2400 resolution good for 395ppi. Better still, it’s an AMOLED panel running at 120Hz, making for smooth and punchy visuals. It may not be as bright an AMOLED panel as some flagship phones out there, but it’s great for the money.

The Poco X5 5G also runs a competent SoC in the Snapdragon 695 5G. It’s not winning any speed awards, but when I tested the phone, it kept up with everyday operation and even some gaming in Call of Duty Mobile. It also had enough memory to tackle some multitasking. With insufficient memory being one of the quick ways to end up with a device that doesn’t stand the test of time, it’s good to see Poco opted for a 6GB base.

Unfortunately, some corners had to be cut, and the cameras on the Poco X5 5G are simply not the best. The main sensor does OK in bright conditions, but the ultra-wide is seriously lacking. At least the selfie camera is half decent.

While most of the phones on this list have respectable gaming performance, the RedMagic 10 Pro goes above and beyond as I found in my review. It not only made the jump to the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, which provided a considerable performance boost, but it also makes the most of that chip with its cooling performance. Since the RedMagic 10 Pro has an active cooling fan, effectively pulling air through a duct across that Snapdragon chip, it can let the processor run at extreme speeds for longer without running into as much thermal throttling as the competitors.

In my benchmarking, the RedMagic 10 Pro had some of the absolute fastest results of any phone I’ve tested, especially where gaming is concerned. And even if it was occasionally beaten in a single benchmark run, the RedMagic 10 Pro’s ability to sustain its performance ultimately makes it better suited to gaming. Factor in the stunning 7,050mAh battery, and this phone is geared up for gaming like very few others.

The 6.85-inch display on the RedMagic 10 Pro is also brilliant. It’s large, high-resolution, fast at 144Hz, and completely uninterrupted from corner to corner. That is to say, there’s no visible selfie camera cut out to interfere with your view of your games. The selfie camera is cleverly hidden underneath the display, and while that does reduce its quality, everything is secondary to gaming on this phone.

As a proper gaming phone, the RedMagic 10 Pro also has some enhancements for the experience. It features boosted touch responsiveness on the display so inputs are detected faster. It includes two remappable, capacitive shoulder buttons that are incredibly convenient to have while gaming, so you can move and aim with your thumbs and handle skills with your index fingers. For select games, the phone also supports upscaling and frame interpolation, effectively letting your game look sharper and smoother even if the game itself doesn’t natively run at higher resolutions and frame rates.

All of this comes packed into rather respectable hardware. The phone’s build and design are sturdy and elegant, not too gaudy for a gaming phone. You get quality stereo speakers and even a headphone jack. And RedMagic packs in a case with the phone. You don’t get the best cameras in the world, and network support won’t be a match for mainstream phones like the iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy S lineup, but if gaming is your focus, RedMagic stands apart. It’s all the more mind-blowing that the RedMagic 10 Pro costs just $649.

If you want the best foldable smartphone on the market – and one that unfolds into something resembling a tablet – the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is probably your best bet. When the phone is folded up, you get an admittedly narrow 968x2376 AMOLED display, but open it up, and you get a gigantic 7.6" 2160x1856 AMOLED display. These are both absolutely gorgeous, with bright colors and deep blacks, thanks to the OLED panels.

Luckily, it's also powered by the extremely capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, which is easily able to keep up with any mobile game, including heavyweights like Zenless Zone Zero and Wuthering Waves. And while it may not be the fastest smartphone with the Snapdaragon 8 Gen 3, it's definitely faster than the previous model, by as much as 22% in my testing.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 also a fantastic camera, snapping incredibly detailed photos, even from far away, thanks to its 30x digital zoom and 50MP main sensor. The front-facing selfie cameras aren't quite as good, but you should still be able to get some snazzy selfies out of it.

The only thing that really holds the Galaxy Z Fold 6 back from greatness is weird aspect ratios. Thanks to its unique form factor, the Z Fold 6 has a 4:3 display when unfolded, which can make content look a little weird. For instance, if you're playing a game, it'll either crop the output down to the right aspect ratio, or will have massive blank spaces, like watching a widescreen movie on an old CRT TV.

Apple has made finding the ideal iPad for most people quite easy over the years with its base-tier iPad generally being quite affordable while offering excellent performance and build quality. Even against competition from the Android side of the market, which has generally struggled with decent low-cost tablets, the base iPad stands out. And with the most recent 11th generation, Apple keeps the simplicity of choice going.

This new model is a very minor iteration on the 10th Gen iPad we had recommended previously. It makes very simple changes, like the shift from a 10.9-inch display to an 11-inch one, though the resolution remains unchanged. The display also continues to be a 60Hz one with a 500-nit peak brightness. Fortunately, none of this makes it a bad display. It even supports the Apple Pencil, albeit the same first-generation Apple pencil that the earlier model supported.

The internal upgrades are better. For one, the 11th Gen iPad finally does away with 64GB of base storage. It now starts with 128GB, providing a huge boost to the space you’ll have for apps, games, media, and digital creations. The chip inside also gets a bump from the dated A14 Bionic to the more recent A16 (though Apple is currently on the A18).

In all, the 11th Gen iPad brings a bigger screen, more storage, and a more recent CPU all packed into a tablet that hasn’t changed its physical footprint. Better still, it hasn’t changed price either. This updated model comes at the same $349 price of its predecessor and is still available in the same fun colors. I’ve even seen it going for $299 on sale already.

See our guide to the best iPad models for more options.

I’m not convinced there’s any Android tablet worth spending $1,000 on – sorry, Samsung, but at that price you can get a competent 2-in-1 Windows machine that will have clearer longevity (like the Asus ProArt PZ13). And many of the cheaper options out raise a lot of concerns. But the OnePlus Pad 2 is neither a shoddy budget Android tablet nor an unreasonably expensive one, and it brings a ton to the tablet. It pulls on its flagship-killer roots to provide a tablet that won’t leave you wanting for much more.

First, it comes packing a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which was the flagship chipset from Qualcomm for mobile devices until very recently and has yet to be supplanted in tablets. This gives the OnePlus Pad 2 excellent performance. 12GB of memory also helps it better keep up with the multitasking you’re liable to get up to on a tablet, which has a bigger screen better up to the task.

Speaking of screens, the OnePlus Pad 2 packs in a sizable 12.1" display with a 2120x3000 resolution. It may only be an IPS panel, but it offers a 900 nit peak brightness and 144Hz refresh rate. That makes for easier visibility and smoother motion across the board. That 144Hz refresh rate can also help in the inking experience, as the OnePlus Pad 2 works with a stylus (that also charges while magnetically attached to the tablet – take a note, Apple).

The OnePlus Pad 2 even gets decent treatment where software is concerned. OnePlus launched on Android 14 and promised three years of OS and four years of security updates. In a market of tablets launching on outdated operating systems with next to no promise of updates, it’s refreshing to see an option that’s not destined to be outdated right out of the gate.

While the OnePlus Pad 2 launched at $550 and still proved a good value at the price, it has more often been running for $450 from OnePlus lately, and can include a free accessory, like the keyboard case.

When I first opened the iPad Pro, I wasn't sure what to make of it. Apple was branding it as a permanent workstation replacement, but it still wasn't running Finder or the desktop applications I would want in that kind of device. However, after a month of using the iPad Pro, it's become one of my go-to daily devices. The Tandem OLED display alone is enough to get most people hooked, even if the price tag makes you wince a bit.

The iPad Pro with an M4 is quite simply the most powerful tablet on the market right now. The M4 that powers the thing is packed with an 8-core CPU clocked at 3.49GHz, which is accompanied by a 10-core GPU that will make easy work of any game you throw at it. Just keep in mind, however, that the amount of RAM you get depends on the storage configuration you go with. As long as you get a 1TB model, you're getting a respectable 16GB of RAM, but the 512GB and 256GB models will have to make do with half the memory. If you're not planning to use the iPad Pro for heavy creative workloads, this is going to be a non-issue. After all, iPadOS isn't exactly known for being super memory-intensive. If you're doing a lot of work in Photoshop or Premiere, you're going to feel it, though.

Artists will also want to pair this tablet with the Apple Pencil Pro, or one of the myriad Apple Pencil alternatives out there. With a stylus in hand, the iPad Pro becomes an incredible creative powerhouse, even with the limits that come with working with what's essentially a souped-up version of iOS.

Apple put together a wonderful little package with the 2024 iPad Air. It upgraded from its predecessors with a thinner design, a selfie camera upgrade, and a newer chip under the hood. You can snag the iPad Air with either an 11" or 13" display, and beyond a corresponding adjustment to resolution, most of the specs of the two tablets otherwise remain the same. Either option gets you an Apple M2 chip backed by 8GB of memory. In our testing, we found this provided ample performance for everyday uses, like streaming movies and browsing, and it even held up for extended gaming sessions in Zenless Zone Zero. The thin design of the tablet can result in some heat build-up though, so be mindful of that if you’re looking to do serious gaming.

The new design of the iPad Air trims its depth down to just 6.1mm, which is even thinner than an iPhone 16. Between that and the tablet weighing just a hair over 1lb, it’s exceptionally portable, which you should want from your tablet. It’s also boasting a quality build with an aluminum frame and back – not that I’d expect any less from Apple.

The display on the iPad Air isn’t as bright as some of its competition, hitting 500 nits, but it offers a wide color gamut that looks great for TV and movies. It also works well with the Apple Pencil Pro, providing smooth inking for drawing and note taking. And, for those looking to incorporate the tablet into a broader device ecosystem, you’ll get the benefit of a USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 port on the bottom of the tablet, supporting faster data transfers and DisplayPort output.

New models of the iPad Air offering an M3 chip are releasing on March 12th.

Apple may have moved onto better things, but the 9th Gen iPad is still floating about in the market. Its A13 Bionic processor isn’t the hot new thing and its 64GB of storage may be limiting for some. It also has an older style that’s not liable to excite techies who chase the latest devices. But it’s still a serviceable little machine that can run the latest version of iPadOS.

If your needs from the tablet are light, it might fit the bill. It should still be more than up to the task of browsing the web, reading comic books, watching videos, and having FaceTime calls with friends and family where people’s heads aren’t the size of your fingertip. But here’s the catch: Apple is driving a really strong bargain on the 11th Gen iPad, which comes with a bunch of upgrades and costs just $349. This model exists in a gray area for the units still available on the market, and there’s no firm price to work with. If you see this 9th Gen iPad going for $250 — which it occasionally does — then consider it a worthy budget alternative. But if it’s anywhere over $300, go for the 11th Gen iPad instead.

If you want proof that OLED is the new mainstream for the best gaming monitors, just take a look at my thorough review of the Gigabyte FO32U2 Pro. This is a gorgeous 32-inch 4K gaming monitor with an extremely thin panel and one of the brightest displays I've ever had the pleasure of using. And while it is a bit on the pricey side, the best is never the cheapest option, and you'll be well rewarded for the money you invest in this gorgeous piece of kit.

This gaming monitor is extremely forward-facing, too. While most of the best graphics cards aren't really able to drive a 4K gaming monitor at 240Hz, the Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2 supports that high refresh rate anyways. That means even after upgrading your PC a few times over the next few years, you won't really need to buy an all-new gaming monitor for a very long time. Hell, this monitor supports DisplayPort 2.1 technology, which isn't even in most current-generation gaming PCs right now.

But even in the current day, the gorgeous OLED panel is extremely color accurate. Supporting up to 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, you'd be hard pressed to find any screen with better color representation, at least without forking over the cash for a display meant for creative professionals. Combine that with a peak brightness of 1,000 nits and a contrast ratio of 1.5M:1 and this will make any game, movie, or even your desktop seem like it's popping off of your screen.

Of course, because it's a flagship gaming monitor, it also comes with quality-of-life features like picture-in-picture and an automatic black equalizer that'll help you tune how your monitor looks. You can even download the Gigabyte Control Center, plug the monitor into an open USB port (in addition to your standard HDMI/DP port, obviously), and control image settings on your desktop rather than fiddling with an OSD.

This is a dream gaming monitor, and while it's a bit expensive, you're genuinely getting what you pay for.

The AOC Q27G3XMN Gaming Monitor offers true HDR gaming at a fraction of the usual price. That's because it uses a mini-LED backlight to offer localized brightness and contrast all the way up to 1,000 nits. That means that you can enjoy gaming in HDR knowing that you're receiving a full-fledged experience and not the typical "HDR 400" or "HDR compatible" experience found elsewhere.

This monitor uses a VA panel for improved contrast even when you turn local dimming off. You could be forgiven for leaving it on, however, as it's the gateway to more vivid colors and deeper blacks, no matter what you happen to be doing. With 336 local dimming zones, it's able to pinpoint shadows and blacks far better than a traditional edge-lit gaming monitor. In fact, this is the reason why the technology has largely cost two, three, or even four times as much as this monitor.

Even without the mini-LED backlight, however, this would be a great monitor to choose for anyone on a limited budget. Its 27-inch frame is perfectly matched to its 1440p resolution, allowing it to offer crisp visuals and smooth, responsive gameplay. It's lacking some amenities like built-in speakers or a USB hub, but that can be forgiven for its generously priced panel and gaming experience.

With all of that in mind, AOC did make a sacrifice on local dimming zones to get the price so low. While 336 sounds like a lot on paper, flagship mini-LED monitors usually feature over 1,100. Its reduced zone count leads to noticeable blooming (glowing around bright objects on dark backgrounds). While this isn't always an issue, especially when you're playing games, it's also not something you can ignore when it's there. You'll notice it every time, though many people do get used to it and find it doesn't bother them over time.

Even with some blooming to contend with, the AOC Q27G3XMN mini-LED gaming monitor is still a great pick that offers some truly impressive visuals its biggest competitors simply can't compete with.

The Acer Predator X34 OLED is my top pick for an ultrawide gaming monitor in 2025. On top of its spacious 34-inch 21:9 display, it checks every box you would hope for from a flagship gaming monitor. It's bright, fast, immersive, and an absolute feast for the eyes.

This isn't the first Predator X34 that Acer has released, but it's in a class of its own thanks to its deeply curved OLED display. You may have gamed on a curved monitor before, but the X34 takes it to the next level with a deeper, 800R curvature. Most gaming monitors are 1800R or 1500R – gentle curves that really don't amount to much. The lower the number, the deeper the curve, and this panel is designed to wrap straight into your peripheral vision for a deeply immersive gaming experience. Just be aware that, while great for gaming, such a deep curve can lead to slight text warping that takes some time to get used to and may not be the best for productivity.

Like other OLED monitors, it's incredibly responsive with a 0.03ms response time. IPS, VA, and even TN panels simply cannot compete with that level of speed. At its full refresh rate of 240Hz, input latency is virtually non-existant so your muscle memory can really take over in clutch moments.

It's a common refrain at this point that OLED monitors tend to look amazing, and that's absolutely the case here. It still manages to set itself apart, however, with a peak brightness that's higher than most other gaming monitors, even those that purport to offer brighter viewing experiences thanks to quantum dots.

It's rated for 1,300 nits of peak brightness, so prepare for lifelike highlights and infinite blacks.

Its biggest drawback, and a genuinely puzzling omission, is that it lacks an sRGB mode for content creation. Given its wide color gamut and quality factory calibration, that's strange. It does feature a DCI-P3 mode, however, so content creators and digital artists still have a reference preset that they can rely on.

The Dell Alienware AW2725Q is a top-tier pick for stunning visuals and performance at 4K. This display is an update to our last pick for a best 4K monitor, which also happened to be an Alienware 27 inch. Unlike that monitor, this display uses an upgraded QD-OLED panel and a faster 240Hz refresh rate. It also features a refreshed design from the brand, which is slightly more minimal, but still appealingly contoured with a sci-fi inspired design. The short version is that it should fit in with more gaming setups than ever before and provide an upgraded gaming experience compared to the majority of monitors below its price point and even some above.

At 27 inches, this monitor offers a high pixel density of 166PPI. It balances its generous screen real estate with high resolution so every detail looks crisp and well-defined. Thanks to its OLED panel, you can also count on outstanding colors so the picture is as engaging as it is clear. It also offers VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification and Dolby Vision HDR for fantastic image quality in games and movies that support high dynamic range.

When I tested the Alienware AW2725Q for my review, I was immediately impressed by its great picture quality. There are lots of different preset modes to choose from, both in SDR and HDR, and includes three-axis RGB controls and six-axis saturation controls to calibrate it to your taste. If you're a content creator, you'll also appreciate that it comes well factory calibrated straight out of the box.

Since it's an OLED, its SDR brightness isn't great. If you're using it indoors away from direct sunlight, you'll be able to enjoy it perfectly well, and in HDR the brightness is able to reach a full 1,000 nits for highlights. While SDR might be a drawback that it shares with other OLED gaming monitors, it also shares the same incredible response time of 0.03ms. Paired with its 240Hz refresh rate, it's the perfect pick for when motion clarity matters most, such as esports and competitive shooters.

Another thing to keep in mind is that this monitor only supports DisplayPort 1.4, not the newer DP 2.1 standard. That means that there's no way to run it at its full resolution and refresh rate without Display Stream Compression. It's visually lossless, however, so this really only matters if you're using multiple displays or want to avoid a few-second black screen when alt-tabbing from a full-screen game.

The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP is the best 1440p monitor for esports and everything else. Priced below than many of its competitors, this monitor has something for everyone. It has great HDR performance thanks to the exceptional peak brightness and infinite contrast of its WOLED panel and impressive out-of-the-box color accuracy, one of the best I've tested and reviewed so far.

What really sets it apart is its incredibly fast refresh rate. The monitor is able to hit a top speed of 480Hz, putting it a hair's distance away from the fastest gaming monitors you can buy today (which currently peak at 500Hz). It's so close, in fact, that even pros would be hard pressed to tell the difference. And for the paltry 20Hz it lacks in comparison, it offers a much better picture. Unlike the 4K variant which has a 480Hz "mode," you don't sacrifice image quality just to achieve that high frame rate.

The screen is seriously gorgeous. You don't need to be a display expert to appreciate its rich colors and impeccable contrast. Playing games on it is a joy thanks to its stunning picture, but so is watching movies, and even pretty much anything with photo or video content. During my review, I just couldn't get enough and boxing it back up to return was a sad day indeed.

Its fast refresh rate and the incredible 0.03ms responsiveness all but eliminate motion blur. You can perform quick flips and snaps without the usual smearing. It's a noticeable improvement even over 240Hz monitors, which themselves are better than the 120Hz to 180Hz monitors widely available today.

The PG27AQDP also features the widest array of OLED protections I've encountered. It features the usual pixel shifting and pixel refresh cycles, but it's also able to detect and dim static elements like your task bar. There's even a mode to dynamically dim different parts of your screen in real time based on what's being displayed to ward off image retention. Internally, a high performance cooling system is at play to draw heat away, also reducing the risk of burn-in. And if you do happen to get unlucky and face issues, Asus offers a three-year warranty with burn-in coverage.

There's no KVM or USB video input, which is a bit disappointing, but when considered with everything you're getting here, this is a monitor that's tough to beat.