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Nvidia Launches First G-Sync Pulsar Monitors With 360Hz 1440p Panels From $599

Regional backlight pulses synced to variable refresh cut motion blur for esports play.

Overview

  • The first four certified models from Acer, AOC, Asus and MSI are 27-inch IPS displays at 2560x1440 with 360Hz refresh rates, now on sale starting January 7.
  • Pulsar times rolling, regional backlight strobes to VRR, which Nvidia says delivers roughly four times the effective motion clarity with perceived 1,000Hz-plus sharpness in some scenarios.
  • The design integrates G-Sync features into MediaTek scaler chips and drops the old dedicated module, helping reach an entry price of about $599.
  • Hardware support is limited to fast IPS backlights approved by Nvidia, and the technique does not work with OLED panels.
  • A built-in sensor enables Ambient Adaptive to automatically adjust brightness and color temperature, and early hands-on reports praise the clarity for competitive gaming even as some reviewers see modest gains for casual use.