The 2018 Australian PC Awards - The Winners

Best monitor

Winner: Asus ROG Swift PG27VQ

This 27”, 1440p, 1800R curved monitor boasts serious speed with a 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and G-Sync to ensure there is no stuttering or tearing. The monitor also features Asus’ Aura Sync technology. 

Finalists

Acer Predator XB1HU

The XB1HU features a 1440p, 144Hz 27” IPS screen, G-Sync and a 4ms refresh rate and a minimal bezel. 

Samsung CHG90 49”

This 49”, 32:9 curved gaming monitor is both huge and advanced, as in addition to the huge screen it also features Quantum Dot technology, a 144Hz refresh rate and FreeeSync to avoid tearing when using an Radeon card. 

AOC Agon AG251FZ

With a 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, the AG251FZ also supports AMD FreeSync technology to eliminate tearing, stuttering and input lag. 

Omen by HP – 27” Display

The flagship Omen 27” monitor is built for speed, with a 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and G-Sync to minimise tearing on the 1440p screen. 

LG 43" 43UD79 UHD 4K

A huge monitor with loads of pixels that doesn't cost a fortune and is easy on the eye, an excellent productivity booster. 

Samsung CFG70 24”

This 24”, 1800R curved full HD monitor features Quantum Dot technology for greater colour range, a 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. 

Samsung CHG70 27”

It’s like its sister model the CFG70, but with WQHD, HDR, Quantum dot, 1800R curve, 144Hz, 1ms response, dual hinge stand and Freesync.

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