Makers are improving color accuracy, viewing angle and response time. The line boasts a wide selection, including monitors for online gaming, professional and cinematic use.

Cinematic aspect ratio

Risun Electric Information Technology Co. Ltd
This 29in ultrawide PC monitor from Risun utilizes an IPS display with a resolution of up to 2560x1080 pixels and a 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio. The unit is capable of dual-screen split and dual link-up, and integrates a 10W stereo. It also supports PIP and POP.

23in FHD touchscreen

Risun Electric Information Technology Co. Ltd
The NV model from Risun features a 23in 10-point FHD touchscreen with a GG touch panel. The Windows 8-certified unit has a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, 250mcd brightness, 5ms response time, and 16:9 aspect, 1,000:1 contrast and 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratios. It also supports D-Sub, USB, HDMI and DVI, and comes with built-in speakers.

Active matrix TFT IPS display

Shenzhen JLD Electronics Co. Ltd
Shenzhen JLD offers the 27in P27D-10IPS-22 model for professional use. The LCD PC monitor adopts an active matrix TFT IPS display that supports 1280x720, 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and 16M colors. The unit also has 178-degree horizontal/vertical viewing angle, 375mcd brightness, 12ms response time and 1,000:1 contrast ratio. The CCC-compliant model comes with a built-in 2W speaker, and DVI-D, VGA and HDMI ports. The 38x64.5cm housing is made of recyclable aluminum and glass. The product free from arsenic, mercury, BFR and phthalates.

170-degree viewing angle

Shenzhen Sanse Electronic Co. Ltd
The model 237AM-1 23in LCD PC monitor from Shenzhen Sanse has a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 pixels at 60Hz and a 16:9 aspect ratio. It has a 509.76x286.74mm viewing area, 0.2655mm dot pitch and 170-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle. The unit supports VGA and DVI, and has a brightness of 400mcd, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, 16.7M colors, 2ms response time and <45W power consumption.

16.7M colors

Sonoon Corp. Ltd
Sonoon's model LM1907 19in PC monitor utilizes a TFT LCD with a 376.32x301.06mm viewing area, 0.294mm dot pitch and ±95 degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle. The unit has a maximum resolution of 1280x1024 pixels, 250mcd brightness, 8ms response time, 16.7M colors and 700:1 contrast ratio. It also comes with a 15-pin D-sub signal connector. The price is $59 to $61 for an MOQ of 300 units.

21.5in 1366x768-pixel TFT LCD

Sonoon Corp. Ltd
Sonoon's selection also includes the 21.5in LM2158W-1-1 model. The unit uses 1366x768-pixel TFT LCD with 16:9 aspect and 800:1 contrast ratios. The PC monitor has a brightness of 300mcd, 0.3495mm dot pitch, 6.5ms response time and 16.7M colors. A 15-pin D-sub signal connector is also incorporated. The power supply is 100 to 240VAC at 50/60Hz. For a minimum order of 400 units, the product is quoted at $90 to $93.