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Alienware put 480Hz refresh rate screens in its latest 17-inch monsters

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Including its M17 R5 and the X17 R2

By Cameron Faulkner

Jul 19, 2022, 1:00 PM UTC|

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Not content with settling for meeting the industry’s best refresh rates in a laptop at an already high 360Hz, Alienware is going for broke with 480Hz screens (3ms, 300-nit, 100 percent sRGB color gamut) in the M17 R5 and X17 R2. While each model can be configured with up to 4K displays, this new 480Hz model is a 1080p screen edging closer to perfection in terms of delivering smoother animations. And, perhaps more important for Dell’s target audience for these machines, it’ll help to further nix stuttering gameplay. The 480Hz option is but another screen configuration for the already launched Alienware X17 R2 and M17 R5 (costing $300 to upgrade over the base 165Hz panel).

This news coincides with the launch of the AMD Advantage version of the M17 R5 that Alienware debuted at CES 2022 but is finally coming to market. What that means is it can be configured with AMD’s fastest Ryzen 7 and 9 processors and its fastest Radeon RX 6-series laptop GPUs. In addition, AMD is putting a lot of hype behind the perks that those components can supposedly offer, including the ability to shift power and memory around to other components as needed to give them a boost. If you’d prefer an Intel / Nvidia system, the M17 R5 can be configured to your liking, and the 480Hz panel supports either AMD FreeSync or G-Sync adaptive sync tech.

The 480Hz option will also be available with the X17 R2.Image: Alienware

It’s possible that the 480Hz refresh rate may be a bigger deal on paper than in reality, at least for most people. Competitive gamers who want a display that leaves fewer frames on the table will see the biggest benefit. But keep in mind that in order to actually take advantage of its 480Hz refresh rate, you’ll need to ensure that the M17 R5 or X17 R2 you buy has a good enough GPU to push frame rates that high. And, to that end, there aren’t many games that will likely be able to take full advantage of this ludicrous speed. It’s possible that, realistically, the list could include old games and competitive shooters, like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, but likely not the latest games.

Still, I’ll never get mad at companies for raising the bar. After we saw this prototype 500Hz gaming monitor break cover in early 2022, I didn’t think that laptop manufacturers would be quick to bring a laptop that fast to market. But here we are. And I wouldn’t expect Alienware’s laptops to be the only models that these displays find themselves built into this year.

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Neumann KH 420 A G — studio monitor

Description of the Neumann KH 420 A G studio monitor

Neumann KH 420 A G is a professional active mid-field monitor, the flagship model in the KH series, which includes several speakers for studio work on audio material . The device is ideal for mixing and mastering musical material, sound design for films and games, as well as for working as part of a multi-channel speaker system. This is facilitated by maximum neutrality of sound without coloration and a flat frequency response across the entire spectrum. The manufacturer recommends installing the speaker at a distance of 1.5 to 3 meters from the listener.

There are three high-quality speakers for audio reproduction. The bass range is fed by a 10″ long-throw composite tweeter with Extremely Linear Force Factor (ELFF) technology, which allows low-frequency and low-mid regions to sound smooth and natural. The Mathematically Modeled Dispersion (MMD) rotating polyurethane waveguide, which provides a flat and wide sound coverage area, houses a 3-inch neodymium midrange driver, as well as a 1-inch fabric dome tweeter. The woofers and midrange drivers are equipped with magnetic shielding, and the tweeter is protected in the form of a steel grill. These speakers are capable of sounding a frequency range from 26 Hz to 21 kHz at a level of +/-3 dB. The crossover frequencies are located at 570 Hz and 2 kHz using a 4th order filter with a cutoff slope of 24 dB per octave.

The monitor is equipped with a high quality Class AB amplifier that delivers a maximum total output power of 610W (330W/LF + 140W/MF + 140W/HF). With such power, non-linear distortion will reach 10%. To protect the speakers, there are separate limiters for each band, and there is also overheating protection technology. The maximum sound pressure level can go up to 122.4 dB, and the output level can be set to 94, 100, 108 or 114 dB. The input sensitivity can be adjusted from 0 to -15 dB.

Only one balanced XLR input is available for connecting to an audio source. There are several functions for correcting the audio signal, such as a 3-band equalizer with four positions for each band, allowing you to adjust the low, mid and high frequencies. The low-frequency range and lower mids, which are very important in any music and are responsible for the «body» of the mix, are given special attention here: a parametric equalizer is provided with the ability to flexibly edit frequencies in the spectrum from 30 to 320 Hz, attenuate up to -12 and boost up to +4 dB, as well as changes in the quality factor. In this way, undesirable room resonances, which most often occur in this frequency range, can be eliminated. The body of the device is made of wood, there is a phase inverter on the front panel, and the back is made of aluminum. The company logo on the front of the device is equipped with a dimmable LED that can indicate the presence of clipping. Finally, there are eight suspension points with M5 thread. Energy supply is carried out from the network.

The Neumann KH 420 A G is a professional 3-way mid-field studio monitor equipped with the highest quality and most efficient components for the most accurate and linear sound. With such control, you can easily and correctly build plans, space and volume of musical compositions, as well as hear the full frequency range, including the lowest frequency region, which eliminates the need for a subwoofer. The built-in amplifier with thermal protection is able to provide huge output power that will be enough for almost any studio and control room.

Neumann KH 420 A G studio monitor features

• Active mid-field studio monitor
• Recommended listening distance — 1.5 to 3 meters
• 10″ composite woofer, 3″ neodymium midrange and 1″ fabric tweeter with steel grille
• Class AB amplifier delivers 610 W maximum power
• Maximum sound pressure 122. 4 dB
• Frequency response 26 Hz — 22 kHz at +/-3 dB
• Maximum direct frequency response over the entire spectrum
• Acoustical Control 3-band EQ
• Parametric equalizer for fine tuning of the 30 – 320 Hz region
• Separate limiters for each speaker
• Wood cabinet with front port

Neumann KH 420 A G studio monitor specifications

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Type	active studio monitor
Category	mid-field
woofer	1 x 10» (210 mm) composite woofer with magnetic shield fabric dome tweeter with magnetic shield
tweeter	1 x 1» (25 mm) fabric dome tweeter with metal grill
slope 24 dB/octave)
Frequency response	26Hz — 22kHz (+/-3dB), 25Hz — 22kHz (+/-6dB)
Amplifier	class AB
555W (295W/LF + 130W/MF + 130W/HF)
Maximum Output Power (THD 10%)	610W (330W/LF + 140W/MF) + 140 W/HF)
Maximum sound pressure	122. 4 dB (THD 3%)
Maximum input level	+24 DBN	Maximum output level	94, 100, 108 or 114 dB SPL
The weakening coefficient	> 56 DB 900 dB 900 dB 900 dB 900 dB 900 dB 900 dB 900 dB 900 dB 900 dB 900 dB 900 dB 900 dB	>14 kΩ
Input Gain	0 to -15dB
Effect Types	Parametric EQ, 3-band Acoustical Control EQ, Limiters
Weight	35 kg

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Return and exchange of Neumann KH 420 A G studio monitor

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Interesting gaming monitors for the beginning of 2022 The variety is confusing. When it comes to gaming monitors, the choice is more complicated. In our top, we will tell you which gaming monitors you should pay attention to and why.

Key features to consider when choosing a gaming monitor

For the best and most accurate gaming monitor selection, you need to understand the basic parameters. Thanks to this knowledge, you will not overpay and be sure of the expediency of your purchase.

Screen size: Choosing a gaming monitor is one of the most important details. The larger the screen, the greater the immersion in the gameplay (within reason, of course). But, it is necessary to take into account the dimensions and the fact that the cost grows proportionally.

Aspect Ratio: is the screen’s unfolding parameter in relation to height and width. The modern ratio is 16:9 (most games work on this indicator), the 4:3 ratio is already outdated. Many developers of modern games do not optimize for it. But monitors in a ratio of 21:9 are a real field for discussion. On the one hand, they are gaining popularity, but to put it mildly, they are not very suitable for gaming.

The latest generation of consoles do not support this format, or support it with limitations. The picture is stretched to full screen and at the same time “flattened”. Not all video cards of past generations can also work normally with this format. So 21:9- this is still more about office monitors, in order to be able to work normally with large tables, for example.

Resolution: there are two sides of the coin. On the one hand, the higher the resolution, the sharper the image, and on the other hand, higher resolution (4k+) requires powerful hardware. Also, consider the diagonal of the monitor. There is not much point in chasing 4k resolution at 24 inches. There will be plenty of FHD / 2k.

Fun fact: according to current Steam statistics, almost 80% of users play in FHD resolution.

Refresh rate: If you are a fan of online FPS, then the screen refresh rate will be a huge advantage for you. Many players in this genre sacrifice graphical settings in favor of screen refresh rate for faster action. «Office» 60 Hz is not enough for this. It is worth paying attention to monitors with a frequency of 144 and 240 Hz. Frequency from 144Hz gives smoothness and clarity of the picture, especially in shooters. By the way, there are more and more such monitors, for example.

Response: the eternal theme for holivars. Although it is still considered to be one of the most important parameters of a gaming monitor. The faster the response, the faster and clearer the picture. The best indicator for TN monitors is 1 ms. IPS panels give out about 4ms. For high-speed gaming, the lower the response, the better.

Panel type: This important parameter affects the picture frequency and response time. The fastest are TN (twisted nematic). They have the shortest response time, inexpensive, but the weak point is the viewing angles. IPS (in-plane switching) monitors have better color reproduction and viewing angles, but they are slower than TN matrices. The golden mean is VA panels (vertical alignment).

Viewing angle: is not a critical parameter because people are looking at the monitor in front of them. The viewing angle is important when someone is watching your actions. A figure closer to 180 is a good indicator of the viewing angle and there will be no distortion.

G-Sync and FreeSync: These are sort of monitor frameworks that influence your PC’s graphics card choice. G-Sync is a development from Nvidia. You will need a video card from this brand and a monitor that supports this technology. These monitors are more expensive because the technology is built into them. FreeSync is an AMD development and is free.

The best gaming monitors of the current period

ASUS TUF GAMING VG27AQ

Screen size: 27” | Aspect ratio: 16:9 | Resolution: 2560 x 1,440 | Brightness: 350 cd/m2 | Frequency: 165 Hz | Response time: 1ms | Viewing angle: 178/178 | Color range: sRGB 100% |

This is an excellent and affordable gaming monitor that has earned the respect of gamers. Its main advantages are: support for G-Sync, HDR10 and a high refresh rate. All this «explosive» set of characteristics will allow you to fully enjoy the gameplay.

LG 34GL750

Screen size: 34” | Aspect ratio: 21:9 | Resolution: 2560 x 1080 | Brightness: 300 cd/m2 | Frequency: 144 Hz | Response time: 1ms | Viewing angle: 178/178 |

Ultra-wide and curved monitor brings you a new gaming experience.
On the plus side, we add a quick response, as for IPS matrices, excellent color reproduction, HDR support, flexible picture settings for certain games.

The disadvantages include a feature of IPS matrices — this is an uneven backlight. Check it out when buying.

MSI OPTIX MPG341CQR

Screen size: 34” | Aspect ratio: 21:9 | Resolution: 3440 x 1440 | Brightness: 400 nits | Refresh rate: 144Hz | Response time: 1 ms | Viewing angle: 178/178 | Color range: sRGB 105% |

This monitor has a VA matrix, which is the golden mean, providing the gamer with a clear picture and good color reproduction. The entire gaming suite is also present: excellent response time, 4k resolution and an aspect ratio that is coming into vogue. At the same time, the monitor has a democratic price tag.

Moving on to more expensive solutions

SAMSUNG C49G95TSSI

Screen size: 48.7” | Aspect ratio: 32:9 | Resolution: 5120 x 1440 | Brightness: 420 cd/m2 | Refresh rate: 240Hz | Response time: 1 ms | Viewing angle: 178 / 178 |

Samsung makes very high quality curved monitors. With a diagonal of 49 «, you will get great pleasure, both from the gameplay and while watching movies. Pro gamers will appreciate the high screen refresh rate and fast response.

ACER PREDATOR CG437KP

Screen size: 43” | Aspect ratio: 16:9 | Resolution: 3840 x 2160 | Brightness: 750 cd/m2 | Refresh rate: 144Hz | Response time: 1 ms | Viewing angle: 178 / 178 |

In addition to the excellent and large 4k display, users get HDMI 2. 1 support, which will allow you to play on modern game consoles. The monitor supports HDR 1000 and NVIDIA G-SYNC.

Of the additional «buns» in this monitor is a built-in light sensor that regulates the backlight, and a presence sensor. The device goes into sleep mode when the user leaves the room.

Dell AW3821DW

Screen size: 37.5” | Aspect ratio: 21:9 | Resolution: 3840 x 1600 | Brightness: 600 cd/m2 | Refresh rate: 144Hz | Response time: 1 ms | Viewing angle: 178 / 178 |

One of the best gaming monitors of our time from a renowned manufacturer. Dell products have always been famous for their quality and manufacturability. This monitor is no exception. It has excellent build and design, NVIDIA G-SYNC and HDR support, high refresh rate and fast response.

HP M24fw

Also, I would like to note the line of HP monitors with a new eye protection function.