Huawei is expanding its product portfolio to include PC monitors, the first of which is a modest 23.8-inch display with an IPS screen and 1920x1080 resolution. While fairly basic from top to bottom, it is an appropriate model to step into a new product segment. Meanwhile, NZXT is looking for a leader in monitor engineering. More on that later.

First, let's talk about the just-released Huawei Display 23.8. Huawei's first monitor has trimmed down the bezels to almost nonexistent, a specialty in the smartphone field.

"Now that purchase decisions are primarily driven by user experience, consumers are demanding more from PC displays as well as displays in smartphones," Huawei notes.

The top and side bezels are only 5.7 mm, and the display has a 90% screen-to-body ratio. I have only seen rendered images, but it looks attractive enough for an unequipped monitor.

There is no G-Sync or FreeSync support, no USB hub or built-in speakers, and no HDR visuals or very high refresh rates (60Hz) are offered.

My hope is that Huawei will build on this and one day produce a competitively priced gaming monitor. As it stands, the Huawei Display 23.8 can be purchased directly from Huawei for £150 with the free MateDock 2 included. In addition, a coupon code for £30 off, A30DY, is displayed on the product page.

As for NZXT, the company recently posted a job opening for a full-time Display/Monitor Engineering Lead, Principle Engineer.

"This individual will be responsible for flat panel displays at both the component and system levels. This role will work with the system design team, EE team, mechanical team, supply base management team, and display suppliers to manage all activities necessary to deliver display systems from initial concept to final product/volume production," the job posting states.

I have many questions about this initiative, including when NZXT will release its first gaming monitor and what features it will focus on: will it support FreeSync or G-Sync and offer fast refresh rates?

Only NZXT knows, and unfortunately, I was unable to elicit any juicy details from the company.

"While we don't have any specifics or details to share right now, we can say that quality and design are important in every aspect of a gamer's setup. We are always looking for ways in which we can bring our expertise to other parts of the process," said the NZXT representative, "We will keep you updated as and when we have more information.

NZXT started out years ago making cases for gamers, but has since expanded into other product lines, including coolers, power supply units, and even embedded desktop PCs and stand-alone motherboards. Perhaps by this time next year, it will have added gaming monitors to its portfolio.