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LG is set to shake up the gaming monitor market with the UltraGear 27GP850A, the first IPS Black gaming display with a 4K resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate.

IPS Black is pretty much an evolution over standard IPS, offering similar specs to the former technology but improving on one key aspect lacking from these screens: contrast. Instead of the typical1000:1 contrast ratio of most IPS displays, IPS Black panels have a contrast ratio of around 2000:1, which translates to deeper blacks.

According to information shared by Tweakers.net (via TFTCentral), another thing that sets the 27GP850A apart is its dual-mode capability. With a simple toggle, gamers can switch between the native 4K resolution at 240 Hz and instead opt for a faster 480 Hz refresh rate at a 1080p resolution. This versatility allows users to tailor their experience to different games and applications, whether they prioritise better visuals or responsiveness.

In addition, the 27GP850A offers a 1 ms G2G response time, a wide colour gamut covering 99% of the DCI-P3 colour space, and support for adaptive sync technology, ensuring smooth, tear-free gameplay with both Nvidia (G-Sync Compatible) and AMD graphics cards (FreeSync Premium Pro). The monitor also boasts a peak brightness of 600 nits, VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification, and a fully adjustable stand (tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments). Connectivity options are plentiful, with a DisplayPort 2.1, 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB-A ports, and a headphone jack featuring DTS Headphone:X support.

The LG UltraGear 27GP850A is expected to launch in Europe in March with a price tag of €799. Information on pricing and availability in other regions will be announced later.

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NVIDIA on Tuesday said that future monitor scalers from MediaTek will support its G-Sync technologies. NVIDIA is partnering with MediaTek to integrate its full range of G-Sync technologies into future monitors without requiring a standalone G-Sync module, which makes advanced gaming features more accessible across a broader range of displays.

Traditionally, G-Sync technology relied on a dedicated G-sync module – based on an Altera FPGA – to handle syncing display refresh rates with the GPU in order to reduce screen tearing, stutter, and input lag. As a more basic solution, in 2019 NVIDIA introduced G-Sync Compatible certification and branding, which leveraged the industry-standard VESA AdaptiveSync technology to handle variable refresh rates. In lieu of using a dedicated module, leveraging AdaptiveSync allowed for cheaper monitors, with NVIDIA's program serving as a stamp of approval that the monitor worked with NVIDIA GPUs and met NVIDIA's performance requirements. Still, G-Sync Compatible monitors still lack some features that, to date, require the dedicated G-Sync module.

Through this new partnership with MediaTek, MediaTek will bring support for all of NVIDIA's G-Sync technologies, including the latest G-Sync Pulsar, directly into their scalers. G-Sync Pulsar enhances motion clarity and reduces ghosting, providing a smoother gaming experience. In addition to variable refresh rates and Pulsar, MediaTek-based G-Sync displays will support such features as variable overdrive, 12-bit color, Ultra Low Motion Blur, low latency HDR, and Reflex Analyzer. This integration will allow more monitors to support a full range of G-Sync features without having to incorporate an expensive FPGA.

The first monitors to feature full G-Sync support without needing an NVIDIA module include the AOC Agon Pro AG276QSG2, Acer Predator XB273U F5, and ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR. These monitors offer 360Hz refresh rates, 1440p resolution, and HDR support.

What remains to be seen is which specific MediaTek's scalers will support NVIDIA's G-Sync technology – or if the company is going to implement support into all of their scalers going forward. It also remains to be seen whether monitors with NVIDIA's dedicated G-Sync modules retain any advantages over displays with MediaTek's scalers.