ASRock has formally prolonged its attain into gaming monitor territory with the launch of two fashions, as was tipped
earlier this summer season. They embrace the 34-inch Phantom Gaming PG34WQ15R2B with a curved Vertical Alignment (VA) show, and a smaller 27-inch Phantom Gaming PG27FF1A constructed round a flat In-Airplane Switching (IPS) panel. Each supply a well-rounded set of specs, particularly provided that that is new floor for ASRock, and a novel function that units them aside from the competitors.
That function is an built-in Wi-Fi antenna. ASRock says these are the world’s first fashions to supply such an amenity, and so far as we’re conscious that is true. Why supply such a factor, although? ASRock principally says it comes all the way down to cable administration and a greater sign.
“By connecting the built-in Wi-Fi antennas to PC, the Wi-Fi sign will not be masked by the desk. Furthermore, the antenna presents 7dBi peak acquire that improves PC’s Wi-Fi sign and helps players to take pleasure in fluid gameplay with out latency,” ASRock says.
Nothing beats a wired join, naturally, however that is not all the time a possible choice. As such, we cannot begrudge the inclusion of a Wi-Fi antenna as long as it would not balloon the worth tag—extra on that later.
ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34WQ15R2B Specs And Options
ASRock’s 34-inch Phantom Gaming PG34WQ15R2B sports activities a 34-inch VA display screen with a 3440×1440 decision, 1500R curvature, 165Hz refresh price, and 1ms response time (MPRT). ASRock says it serves up 91% of the DCI-P3 coloration house and 115% of sRGB. These stats are typically indicative of excessive picture high quality, however don’t assure coloration accuracy—you will need a calibrator like
the SpyderX Professional for that with any panel you get.
It is aÂ
FreeSync Premium mannequin, so it may sync the refresh price of the show to your Radeon GPU. It additionally boasts HDR assist with a DisplayHDR 400 badge. It isn’t clear the place the height brightness lies, although ASRock’s spec sheet lists a typical brightness degree of 550 nits. Relating to LCD shows, increased brightness ranges make a distinction for HDR content material and ideally you wish to be within the eye-searing 1,000 nits vary.
You may discover a pair of built-in 2W audio system, together with a twin HDMI 2.0 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4 connector, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. As for ergonomics, you can also make tilt, swivel, and regulate the peak.
We’re not seeing this listed on Amazon, although you will discover the PG34WQ15R2B for
$429.99 on Newegg. That is a aggressive worth for a reputation model monitor. To place it into perspective, the ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B presents comparable specs and is on sale for
$476.99 at Newegg (and
$517.99 on Amazon).
ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FF1A Specs And Options
The 27-inch Phantom Gaming PG27FF1A, in the meantime, boasts an IPS display screen with a 1920×1080 decision whereas providing the identical 165Hz refresh price and 1ms response time (additionally MPRT). Skilled players would in all probability prefer to see an
even increased refresh price, however these usually come at a hefty pricing premium.
That is additionally a FreeSync Premium mannequin. It helps HDR as effectively (HDR10), although it would not get as vibrant—it is listed at 250 nits and lacks DisplayHDR 400 certification.
Inputs embrace a DisplayPort 1.2 connector, two HDMI 2.0 ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It additionally incorporates a pair of 2W audio system, together with the power to make tilt and swivel changes, however the peak is mounted.
Yow will discover the PG27FF1A for
$189.99 on Newegg. That is additionally pretty aggressive, although you will discover comparable specs for rather less in case you hunt round.
