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HKC Shield 25Q360B QD Mini-LED Monitor Launches at $295

Lena Fischer 2 min read

HKC announces the Shield 25Q360B, a 24.5- inch QD Mini- LED gaming monitor with 360Hz refresh rate, 1400 nits brightness, and DisplayHDR 1400 certification.

HKC Shield 25Q360B
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HKC has introduced the Shield 25Q360B, a gaming monitor designed for players who prioritize high frame rates without sacrificing image quality. This model targets competitive gamers who need fast refresh speeds but also want the color and contrast benefits of modern display technology. The combination of a 360Hz refresh rate with QHD resolution addresses the common trade-off between speed and clarity in esports titles.

HKC Shield 25Q360B QD Mini-LED monitor brings 360Hz QHD gaming

The 24.5-inch panel uses Quantum Dot Mini-LED backlighting to deliver bright, accurate colors across a wide gamut. It covers 98.5% of the DCI-P3 color space and 100% of sRGB, while maintaining a tight color accuracy with a Delta E value of 2 or lower. The display supports 10-bit color depth through an 8-bit panel with Frame Rate Control, ensuring smooth gradients for both gaming and media consumption.

Specifications

  • Panel Size: 24.5-inch
  • Resolution: QHD (2560 x 1440)
  • Refresh Rate: 360Hz
  • Backlight: Quantum Dot Mini-LED
  • Peak Brightness: 1,400 nits

HKC equips the Shield 25Q360B with 1,152 independently controlled local dimming zones to manage contrast and brightness effectively. This setup allows the monitor to reach a peak brightness of 1,400 nits, earning DisplayHDR 1400 certification, while maintaining 550 nits for standard SDR content. The company also includes DIC 2.0 dynamic blur-reduction technology, which synchronizes backlight changes with panel content to minimize motion artifacts during fast-paced scenes.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 2.1, and a USB-C port that supports 90W power delivery for laptop charging. A built-in USB hub provides two additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and KVM support allows users to share peripherals between multiple computers. This configuration makes the monitor suitable for setups where users switch between a gaming PC and a work laptop.

The Shield 25Q360B is available in China with a pre-sale price of approximately $295, while the regular price is set at around $383. Buyers should note that actual blooming performance will depend on specific content and the effectiveness of HKC's dimming algorithms. This pricing positions the monitor as a competitive option for gamers seeking high-end Mini-LED features at a mid-range cost.

Source: NotebookCheck

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