Nvidia is set to release a new line of G-Sync Pulsar monitors that feature automatic brightness and color adjustments based on ambient lighting conditions. Similar to laptops, these monitors come equipped with a built-in light sensor that gauges the brightness and color temperature of the surroundings to optimize the screen accordingly.
According to Nvidia’s product marketing manager, Michael McSorley, the monitors will increase brightness and shift to cooler colors in bright daylight to enhance visibility, while reducing brightness and using warmer tones in darker environments to reduce glare and eye strain.
Although the adjustment is automatic, users retain full control over the feature, allowing for customization or the option to disable it through the monitor’s on-screen display.
The G-Sync Pulsar monitors featuring Ambient Adaptive Technology will be available starting January 7th, with prices beginning at $599. These monitors, designed with professional esports players in mind, offer 27-inch IPS displays at 1440p resolution and refresh rates of up to 360Hz. Acer, AOC, Asus, and MSI are among the manufacturers launching models with this automatic brightness capability.
This feature builds upon Nvidia’s previous G-Sync monitor offerings, which now leverage MediaTek scalers to integrate G-Sync features without the need for separate modules. The original G-Sync technology, introduced in 2013, synchronized display refresh rates with GPUs to eliminate screen tearing, stutter, and input lag.
Source: The Verge