NZXT Release Canvas QHD Monitors Designed for Gamer's Needs

[btarunr]

NZXT, a community-driven provider of PC hardware, software, and services, today announces the Canvas QHD Monitors, designed to strike a balance between high resolutions and high frame rates. It adds to any setup with size, color, and mounting options, for an improved gaming experience. Canvas invites gamers to explore their favorite game worlds in vivid detail while enjoying smooth and responsive performance. These monitors hit the sweet spot with support for 1440p resolution, a 165 Hz refresh rate, and AMD FreeSync Premium support.

Two monitors will be exclusively available from NZXT: The Canvas 27QHD, and 32QHD Curved. They nicely complement an existing PC setup with the choice to ship with a compact stand or VESA mount, and a bezel-less design for an edge-to-edge image. Designed with NZXT's iconic style, Canvas compliments NZXT's award-winning PC builds, components, and suite of peripherals. Canvas monitors feature NZXT CAM support, which allows users to set up custom profile settings to adjust visualization settings based on time of day and type of game.



Canvas QHD Features

• 1440p resolution, HDR 10, 165 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time, supports AMD FreeSync Premium
• Anti-glare allows for versatility in high or low-light spaces
• Two options available for mounting—a compact stand and VESA 100x100
• Flicker-free display with low blue light means less eye strain
• Canvas 32QHD monitors feature 1500R curvature - 20% greater curvature than the standard (1800R), improving wraparound immersion
• Enhanced customization options in NZXT CAM—create custom profiles for games and times of day

Color Options:

• Black
• White

Pricing:
Canvas Monitor & Stand

• 27Q Black: $359.99
• 27Q White: $379.99
• 32Q Curved Black: $429.99
• 32Q Curved White: $449.99

Canvas Monitor Only

• 27Q Black: $319.99
• 27Q White: $339.99
• 32Q Curved Black: $379.99
• 32Q Curved White: $399.99

Monitor Arm

• Single Arm: $99.99
• Dual Arm: $169.99

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[Chaitanya]

Another 8 Bit panel with "support" for HDR. Only thing good about NZXT seems to be they are quite open about power consumption figures of their monitors.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

Wait so you have to pay extra for a stand? Well, if you already have a VESA mount you dont need the stand.

Those arm prices seem a bit high too.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Hmmm, this doesn't look like something that was made specifically for these displays...

Wait so you have to pay extra for a stand?

Those arm prices seem a bit high too.

They're arms, not stands. You can buy them without the stand, for mounting on one of the arms.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

Hmmm, this doesn't look like something that was made specifically for these displays...

looks pretty generic to me, prolly can find better on amazon

 

[TheLostSwede]

looks pretty generic to me, prolly can find better on amazon

Yeah, but at least you can buy the displays without the stand and save some money, if you plan on mounting them on an arm or some other kind of VESA mount.

 

[Chaitanya]

Wait so you have to pay extra for a stand?

Those arm prices seem a bit high too.

Stand pricing is not same for both monitors and 27" supports rotation while its missing on 32". Arm prices are quite competitive compared to Ergotron and other 3rd party arms.

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

Yeah, but at least you can buy the displays without the stand and save some money, if you plan on mounting them on an arm or some other kind of VESA mount.

yea if you already have something to use, you're golden.

https://www.amazon.com/HUANUO-Dual-Monitor-Stand-Adjustable/dp/B07T5SY43L

 

[TheLostSwede]

https://www.amazon.com/HUANUO-Dual-Monitor-Stand-Adjustable/dp/B07T5SY43L

Not identical, but very similar and a lot cheaper. Could be worse quality though, as it's some random PRC brand.

 

[Chaitanya]

Hmmm, this doesn't look like something that was made specifically for these displays...

They're arms, not stands. You can buy them without the stand, for mounting on one of the arms.

Stands are optional extra for both.

Edit:
And it seems like NZXT is charging extra for less for 32" stand.

 

[TheLostSwede]

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Stands are optional extra for both.

I think you replied to the wrong person...
Also, the press release clearly has pricing with and without the stand, so even if it's listed as optional, there's a "set" price too.

yea if you already have something to use, you're golden.

https://www.amazon.com/HUANUO-Dual-Monitor-Stand-Adjustable/dp/B07T5SY43L

It actually looks like a matte version of this, which appears to be quite an old product.

https://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-SST-ARM22BC-Monitor-Adjustable-Rotation/dp/B00WG8KDC4/

Edit:
And it seems like NZXT is charging extra for less for 32" stand.
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Have you tried to pivot a curved screen?

 

[Chaitanya]

I think you replied to the wrong person...
Also, the press release clearly has pricing with and without the stand, so even if it's listed as optional, there's a "set" price too.


It actually looks like a matte version of this, which appears to be quite an old product.

https://www.amazon.com/Silverstone-SST-ARM22BC-Monitor-Adjustable-Rotation/dp/B00WG8KDC4/

Have you tried to pivot a curved screen?

No, but they should have kept prices of both stands same or rather charge extra extra for pivoting stand of 27" rather than other way round.
I did respond to wrong comment initially.

 

[Veseleil]

32Q Curved White: $449.99

Would be my choice, and seems like a good value for the specs. Nice overall design, ergonomics, stand and it's white! But why the bezels are left black... You have to screw it somehow NZXT, and I'm not mentioning CAM.

 

[Chrispy_]

Honestly, I think this is the sweet spot for gaming:
120Hz or more, 1440p, curved 32". Yes, 4K is sharper, but good luck getting 165fps in most games with that, even with FSR/DLSS

I've been on the 165Hz, 1440p, curved 32" train since 2020 and I have no regrets. (That's after trying 4K, 28" flat, 1080p 30.5" curved, 1440p 34" ultrawide flat, and 1440p 75Hz 32" flat)

What concerns me most about this NZXT model is that they're focusing in the marketing blurb on RGBLED software, blue-glare reduction, ergonomic stands and other things that you can pretty much take for granted with any budget office/gaming monitor. What is completely omitted (and concerning that it's omitted) is that there's no mention of the panel type, the contrast ratio, the response times (black or G2G), sRGB coverage, or most importantly whether it has variable-refresh overdrive which is just about the only way on a VA panel (and it MUST be a VA panel with 1500R because IPS don't bend that far!) to avoid black smear.

 

[cvaldes]

What concerns me most about this NZXT model is that they're focusing in the marketing blurb on RGBLED software, blue-glare reduction, ergonomic stands and other things that you can pretty much take for granted with any budget office/gaming monitor. What is completely omitted (and concerning that it's omitted) is that there's no mention of the panel type, the contrast ratio, the response times (black or G2G), sRGB coverage, or most importantly whether it has variable-refresh overdrive which is just about the only way on a VA panel (and it MUST be a VA panel with 1500R because IPS don't bend that far!) to avoid black smear.

The assumption is that interested parties might actually visit the NZXT website to learn more about the product rather than make a purchase decision solely on a press release.

Would you buy a pickup truck based on a 15-second TV commercial? You probably would but most people probably won't.

And guess what? Many of your questions are answered:

NZXT | Canvas 27Q | 27" QHD Gaming Monitor

27" QHD Gaming monitor with 165Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution

nzxt.com

And because you made zero effort to find the specifications, you are wrong, this 27" monitor is an IPS panel. sRGB color gamut is 99%.

Minutiae like response time measurement parameters are not there. For that you'd have to contact their technical support desk. And if you were really thoughtful, you'd wait for a third-party review maybe several.

For what it's worth, NZXT generally does a pretty good job detailing specifications on their website. Their owners manuals are pretty densely packed with information.

Is it too difficult to visit the NZXT website to learn more?

 

[Veseleil]

The assumption is that interested parties might actually visit the NZXT website to learn more about the product rather than make a purchase decision solely on a press release.

Would you buy a pickup truck based on a 15-second TV commercial? You probably would but most people probably won't.

And guess what? Many of your questions are answered:

NZXT | Canvas 27Q | 27" QHD Gaming Monitor

27" QHD Gaming monitor with 165Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution

nzxt.com

And because you made zero effort to find the specifications, you are wrong, this 27" monitor is an IPS panel. sRGB color gamut is 99%.

Minutiae like response time measurement parameters are not there. For that you'd have to contact their technical support desk. And if you were really thoughtful, you'd wait for a third-party review maybe several.

For what it's worth, NZXT generally does a pretty good job detailing specifications on their website. Their owners manuals are pretty densely packed with information.

Is it too difficult to visit the NZXT website to learn more?

The 27Q is the flat one, therefore IPS, 32Q is a curved one, so... VA. But you are right about the specs on the website. Not mentioning the specs in press release is kinda lame TBH. Maybe it's aimed at the same people that bought their crappy cases, just for looks?

 

[cvaldes]

Press releases aren't meant to be a carbon copy of the full set of marketing materials. They are typically concise summaries that highlight the most noteworthy and popular features.

Listing all of the specifications for two different products would make this a very very ponderous document to read. That's not what a press release is supposed to be.

The main point here -- that some people are too dense to get -- is that there are additional resources available for further detail.

If Ford announces a new pickup truck, I don't expect the press release to list the dimensions of the air filter, how many PSI the tires should be inflated to, or the wattage of the vehicle's various USB charging ports. Clearly this is a difficult concept for some readers here to grasp.

 

[Veseleil]

Press releases aren't meant to be a carbon copy of the full set of marketing materials. They are typically concise summaries that highlight the most noteworthy and popular features.

Listing all of the specifications for two different products would make this a very very ponderous document to read. That's not what a press release is supposed to be.

The main point here -- that some people are too dense to get -- is that there are additional resources available for further detail.

If Ford announces a new pickup truck, I don't expect the press release to list the dimensions of the air filter, how many PSI the tires should be inflated to, or the wattage of the vehicle's various USB charging ports. Clearly this is a difficult concept for some readers here to grasp.

TBH, we are lucky to still have people that actually want to read. There is no space in the article for the meaningful specs, because it's all taken by the pricing lists (don't tell me that naming a type of a panel, brightness and contrast ratios for 2 products takes a lot of space). It says a lot about the product target group. And BTW, since you used car example, would you mind if the car dealer told you the colour, weight, max speed, ambient lighting scheme, but when you ask which engine is in it, how much mpg and how much HP it has, the person pointed you to the user guide book, or to the website for a spreadsheet?

 

[cvaldes]

TBH, we are lucky to still have people that actually want to read. There is no space in the article for the meaningful specs, because it's all taken by the pricing lists (don't tell me that naming a type of a panel, brightness and contrast ratios for 2 products takes a lot of space). It says a lot about the product target group. And BTW, since you used car example, would you mind if the car dealer told you the colour, weight, max speed, ambient lighting, but when you ask what engine is in it, how much mpg and how much HP it has, the person pointed you to the user guide book, or to the website for a spreadsheet?

Actually, I would expect sales people to answer those questions. And if they didn't have the answer memorized, I'd hope they would make some sort of effort to figure out. A truck has a fairly large price tag.

Do you understand the difference between marketing and sales?

Remember the marketing staff put those specifications on the NZXT website as well as writing the press release. One can release information differently depending on the circumstance.

If I serve someone Wiener Schnitzel and they ask how I made it, I'd give a simple explanation in one or two sentences. I'd be willing to answer questions if asked. If I were writing a recipe, the instructions would include a lot more detail, maybe feature a bunch of photographs, even a video possibly.

Again, there are some people who don't understand that one exhaustive answer isn't suitable for every single situation.

 

[trsttte]

Stand pricing is not same for both monitors and 27" supports rotation while its missing on 32". Arm prices are quite competitive compared to Ergotron and other 3rd party arms.

That assuming the quality is also comparable to what Ergotron offers, which more than likely is not true.


I have very mixed feelings about the basic stand being offered as an option. On one side it's good way to save money and reduce waste, but on the other hand it's very expensive for the type of stand it is so anyone who'd like matching aesthetics has to bite the bullet a bit

 

[Chrispy_]

Press releases aren't meant to be a carbon copy of the full set of marketing materials. They are typically concise summaries that highlight the most noteworthy and popular features.

The most noteworth and popular feature of a gaming monitor are G2G response times followed by input lag.

I don't care if those two specs are on the website or not; Response time and lag are far more important to gamers than a blue-light filter, VESA mounting stand, and integration with CAM for (presumably) colour accuracy. They should be the headlines of the press release because the press they're targeting are sites/channels/publications that gamers read, not what the corporate suits in boardrooms read. The omission of key gaming specs looks like they have something to hide - much like the omission of gamut coverage, contrast ratios, and panel type on cheap monitors usually means sub-50% sRGB, <1000:1, and TN respectively.

Other companies who make gaming monitors give TPU press releases all the time, this one is an outlier, which is why I mentioned it.

Would you buy a pickup truck based on a 15-second TV commercial? You probably would but most people probably won't.

Why the personal attack? There's no need to be a dick; I didn't criticize you personally so play by the forum rules, behave like an adult, and keep it civilised please.

 

[trsttte]

he most noteworth and popular feature of a gaming monitor are G2G response times followed by input lag.

I don't care if those two specs are on the website or not; Response time and lag are far more important to gamers than a blue-light filter, VESA mounting stand, and integration with CAM for (presumably) colour accuracy. They should be the headlines of the press release because the press they're targeting are sites/channels/publications that gamers read, not what the corporate suits in boardrooms read. The omission of key gaming specs looks like they have something to hide - much like the omission of gamut coverage, contrast ratios, and panel type on cheap monitors usually means sub-50% sRGB, <1000:1, and TN respectively.

Other companies who make gaming monitors give TPU press releases all the time, this one is an outlier, which is why I mentioned it.

As valid as your point is, does it even matter when everyone advertises the same 1ms response time that's only "achievable" with very high - and pretty much unusable - overdrive settings (and some monitors not even then are able to get to 1ms)?

 

[Chrispy_]

As valid as your point is, does it even matter when everyone advertises the same 1ms response time that's only "achievable" with very high - and pretty much unusable - overdrive settings (and some monitors not even then are able to get to 1ms)?

It doesn't matter enough to buy this without it being tested by a site/channel that know how to test response time accurately/honestly, no.

There are too many terrible "gaming" monitors on the market to buy one blindly and absolutely no shortage whatsoever of good ones that have been given a recommendation by reputable independent testers.

We're not quite there yet, but we're almost at the point where anyone who knows anything about monitors will know not to believe a word the manufacturer claims, and not to buy a monitor that they haven't read a positive review of yet. The monitor manufacturers themselves are to blame for this trend by telling blatant lies for the past two decades. We have so much to choose from but some of my favourites:

• 178-degree viewing angle? C'mon - everyone knows that's rubbish
• 1ms response time? Maybe 5-20ms is more like it.
• Quoting dynamic contrast ratios of 10,000,000:1 on an ~800:1 IPS panel that has just 8 backlighting zones :\

They deserve all the scepticism and cynicism they get because holy hell they've worked hard on earning it...

Anyway, coming back to this NZXT monitor range - each of the monitors could individually be very good or an absolute turd. Companies that make some of the very best monitors on the market also make absolutely dire garbage that nobody should have to suffer. These are "Schrödinger's Monitors" deemed to be both excellent and awful until the truth is independently revealed.

 

[TheDeeGee]

What i need is a 27 Inch 1440p OLED.

Maybe 50 years from now?

 

[DeathtoGnomes]

What i need is a 27 Inch 1440p OLED.

Maybe 50 years from now?

The Tooth Fairy is enroute.