Collecting the old product which is officially counted as WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). These products are separated into the correct waste flow at our local depots and send directly to government approved WEEE recycling plants. As a White Goods manufacturer, we take our WEEE obligations very seriously and actively encourage our customers to use the most environmentally friendly recycling scheme available in the UK From a practical standpoint, the EX3210R is fairly basic, with no extra ports beyond the HDMI and DP video ports and a stand that provides height adjustment, swivel and tilt. That’s alright by us, though: this is a gaming monitor, after all. Hook it up to a mid-range rig and you won’t be disappointed – especially at this price. The AOC Q27P2Q is a FreeSync monitor, but it also works flawlessly with Nvidia’s G-Sync Compatible mode. Most productivity monitors do not offer Adaptive Sync, so this is a big bonus in our books. Input lag sits at a little over 9ms, so there is no need to worry about de-synced instances while gaming. Thoughts on the AOC Q27P2Q

It’s also great to see such a strong selection of ports. Many similar monitors settle for either USB-C or a USB hub, but rarely both. The fact that two USB ports are mounted on the side of the monitor for easy access is also a huge plus. The AOC Q27P2CA has a refresh rate of 75 Hz, color space coverage of 126.5% sRGB, 108.4% AdobeRGB, and 100.8% DCI-P3. AOC states a response time of 4 ms (GtG) and Adaptive-Sync support to synchronize the refresh rate of the monitor with the frame rate of the GPU and to achieve a smooth display. It is 100 x 100 mm VESA-compatible and has a 3.5 mm headphone connection and an ergonomic stand. It can be used to adjust the height of the displays by 150 millimeters, rotate them by 90 degrees (pivot), and tilt and swivel them over a wide range. This is a 1440p monitor with a VA panel that boasts a 1ms G2G response time, a 240Hz refresh rate and HDR 600 support (complete with rudimentary local dimming). It’s sensationally bright – topping out at just under the stated 600 nits in our tests – and produces an equally impressive contrast ratio. As you’d imagine, gaming on this thing is a delight: 1440p at 240Hz might not always be possible but you’ll consistently benefit from the vivid colours, impressive HDR (for the price) and the aggressive, immersive 1000R curvature. There’s also very little ghosting, something many VA panels struggle with. Responsiveness isn’t a particular strength of the AOC Q27P2Q since it was not designed for gaming. Some persistence can appear in contrasting transitions, but it isn’t as bad as some VA panels we’ve seen. The monitor has an overdrive feature to help with this, but unfortunately, anything other than its default setting does not help at all.While the upgrade might sound appealing at first, it’s worth bearing in mind a couple of key caveats. The first is that this monitor is a bit more expensive than its lower-res sibling; the second is that at only 27in across the diagonal, the benefits of a 4K resolution are less pronounced than they are at larger screen sizes.

If you want to get the best from HDR games and videos, then set your sights on higher certifications (600, 800 or 1,000) with local dimming technology – DisplayHDR 400 displays just don’t get bright enough to do HDR justice. The biggest issue, however, is simply that this monitor doesn’t take full advantage of its resolution. For office work, I’d recommend a panel size of 32in or above to make the most of those extra pixels: at those sorts of sizes, the 4K resolution really comes into its own, allowing you to squeeze more in on screen much more comfortably than on a smaller display. Given that AOC’s own U32P2CA fills that niche nicely, however, it’s hard to see where the U27P2CA fits in.

It’s generally accepted that 27in is the sweet spot for 1440p monitors, but anywhere down to 24in is also perfectly good for working or casual gaming. WQHD gaming monitors will almost always measure 27in across the diagonal. It’s simply a matter of preference and available space. Below, you’ll find our roundup of the best 1440p monitors and gaming monitors we’ve tested. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve also included a brief buying guide that covers the basics of buying a 1440p monitor.

Although it’s hard to say who started this particular trend, the Gigabyte G27QC was certainly one of the first gaming monitors to marry curved VA panel technology with a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The result, when paired with a good selection of ports and an astonishing price tag, is a sensational bit of kit. AOC’s USB-C equipped P2 displays: UHD or QHD resolution, smart and functional design, ergonomic stands The BenQ Mobiuz EX3210R is an incredibly solid 32in curved gaming monitor with good credentials and an even better price tag. This 1440p, 165Hz VA monitor performed well on test, delivering a wide gamut of colours accurately. Contrast and brightness are both good, although the entry-level HDR 400 certification is best ignored – you won’t notice much of a change. But that’s okay: this is a vibrant monitor, and an immersive one too, thanks to that aggressive 1800R curvature.You’d also expect a high-quality panel, which the EV2795 has in spades. This monitor produced 95% of the sRGB colour gamut with a Delta E colour variance score of 0.58, both phenomenal results. It doesn’t have a particularly wide gamut panel – Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 are sadly out of the equation – but that only rules out a select group of professional video editors. For office duties, there is truly nothing quite like the FlexScan EV2795. There’s one more similarity to note between the two panels, but it isn’t a flattering one. Like its sibling, the U27P2CA has a tendency to wobble a bit on its stand. It’s not awful by any means but if you spend a lot of time typing you will notice it bobbing away in time. Our verdict is a simple one: If you need a straightforward, reasonably large monitor for work, and you’d rather not spend a fortune, the AOC Q27V4EA is a great choice. Otherwise, you’re looking for whichever ports you need the most, whether that’s HDMI, DisplayPort or even VGA. You’re more likely to find USB-C ports on monitors built for office work.