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ASRock is preparing to launch two new monitors in its Taichi series. The maker is focusing on 27-inch OLED panels and two different approaches: one model targets esports players, the other those looking for a combination of high resolution and very fast refresh rates. Sales in Japan are scheduled to start on 30 October. Prices are 147,800 yen (AUD 1350 in a simple conversion) for the QHD 500 Hz model and 169,800 yen (AUD 1500 in a simple conversion) for the 4K 240 Hz variant.
500 Hz 2K or 240 Hz 4K
The first of the monitors is the ASRock Taichi TCO27QXA. It offers a 27-inch OLED panel, a resolution of 2560 × 1440 and a refresh rate of up to 500 Hz. The second model, the TCO27USA, focuses on 3840 × 2160 pixels and 240 Hz. In both cases the manufacturer declares a response time of 0.03 ms, 99% coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut, colour accuracy of Delta E <2, and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. In practice this means ASRock is aiming at two segments at once. The QHD 500 Hz model looks like a typical proposition for competitive online gaming, while the 4K 240 Hz targets more all-round premium gaming.
Rich connectivity and plenty of features
ASRock has equipped the new monitors with HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, USB-C with up to 65 W power delivery and a KVM switch. The manufacturer also includes full stand adjustability: pivot, height adjustment, swivel and tilt. In the 4K TCO27USA model the VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification has also been confirmed, along with two HDMI 2.1 ports and two DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 ports.
For now it's launching in Japan. ASRock notes for the TCO27USA that the device may not be sold in all markets, so European availability remains to be confirmed.
Sources: ASRock, ASCII.jp
