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Aside from the ongoing RAM-aggedon pushing prices of tech up, there's a lot of good news happening for PC gamers. For example: TCL has just launched its first QD Mini LED gaming monitor lineup in Australia, bringing 4K resolution, 165 Hz refresh rate and up to 1,400 nits of peak brightness.
Leading the charge is the 32R84, TCL's flagship gaming monitor.It pairs a 32 inch 4K panel with QD-Mini LED backlighting and 1,400 local dimming zones.
This is the same kind of contrast control TCL usually reserves for its premium televisions, and it translates to deep, ink-like blacks without the "halo" glow you get around bright objects on cheaper local dimming panels.
Colour is handled by a quantum dot layer rated at 95% DCI-P3, so scenes should look rich rather than washed out, while a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time keep motion sharp during faster-paced sessions.
There's also single-cable 65W USB-C connectivity, letting laptop gamers power up and connect through one cable instead of juggling three.
"The 32R84 is proof that TCL's TV-grade display technology doesn't stop at the living room. We've taken everything we've learned building QD-Mini LED into our television range and applied it to a category purpose-built for gamers, and this is just the start of our push into premium gaming displays," said Hawke Zhang, TCL Electronics Australia and New Zealand's Managing Director.
It's a similar pitch TCL has been making with its 2026 SQD-Mini LED TV range, and it puts the 32R84 in direct competition with monitors like Samsung's 2026 Odyssey lineup and LG's UltraGear evo range, both of which lean on similarly aggressive local dimming and colour claims.
Below the 32R84 sit three more accessible options. The 32G64 and 27G64 bring QD-Mini LED to 32 inch and 27 inch QHD setups respectively, each with 180Hz refresh rates and HDR600 certification, while the 25G54 drops back to standard Mini LED backlighting in a 25 inch FHD panel for those after a more affordable entry point.
All four monitors share the same eight picture modes (including dedicated FPS and RPG presets) and adjustable stands, though the 32R84 and 32G64 add swivel and pivot adjustment the smaller models miss out on.
The 32R84 also gets ambient RGB lighting on its rear stand, which is either a nice touch or completely beside the point depending on how much you care about desk aesthetics.
| Model | 25G54 | 27G64 | 32G64 | 32R84 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 24.5" | 27" | 31.5" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | QHD (2560 x 1440) | QHD (2560 x 1440) | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
| Backlight | Mini LED | QD-Mini LED | QD-Mini LED | QD-Mini LED |
| Local dimming zones | 84 | 180 | 336 | 1,400 |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits | 600 nits | 1,400 nits |
| HDR | VESA HDR400 | HDR600 | HDR600 | HDR1400 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 180Hz | 180Hz | 165Hz |
| Response time (GtG) | 5ms | 1ms | 1ms | 1ms |
| Colour gamut | 93% DCI-P3 | 96% DCI-P3 | 95% DCI-P3 | 95% DCI-P3 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI 1.4, VGA | 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x USB-B |
| RRP | $499 | $699 | $799 | $1,599 |
Pricing and availability
The TCL 32R84 32 inch QD-Mini LED monitor carries an RRP of $1,599, with the 32G64 32 inch QHD model at $799, the 27G64 27 inch QHD model at $699 and the 25G54 25 inch FHD model at $499.
All four are available now in Australia.
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