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HKC, KOORUI and ANTGAMER to Expand Their Monitor Range Globally with Exciting New Technologies

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Introduction

Outside of Asia you may not have heard much about these 3 brands in the past, but this year HKC Corporation Limited (parent company) are looking to expand their monitor line-up in to other key regions during 2026, offering consumers in North America and Europe a wide choice of exciting new displays along with interesting new product innovations. In this article we wanted to introduce you to the 3 brands – HKC, KOORUI and ANTGAMER, and explain their brand positioning and market focus, as well as talk about some of their flagship monitors that make up their range. We’ll provide 3 examples from each of the 3 brands of core monitors they will be releasing to give you a feel for what will be available later this year.

We’ll also take a look at some of their most interesting upcoming and future models that we’ve seen announced already, some of which were on show at CES 2026 in January. We’ll also be on hand at Computex 2026 in early June to bring you all the latest news, launches and coverage from their range where we expect to see loads more on show, so make sure you’ve subscribed to our YouTube channel to stay up to date on that soon or keep an eye on our dedicated Computex 2026 tracker page here.

Brand Introduction – HKC Corporation Ltd

HKC Corporation Limited was established on 2001 and is one of the World’s largest developers of semiconductor display technologies, specializing in the R&D, manufacturing and sales of display panels used in a wide range of devices, whether that’s TVs, monitors, laptops, tablets or other devices.

They’re actually in the top 3 panel manufacturers in the World for large size panels and operate four strategically specialized G8.6 TFT-LCD production lines, enabling volume production across all major display applications. They’re ranked 3rd globally in shipment area of LCD TV panels, and 4th globally for monitor panels.

As a panel manufacturer they partner with global technology leaders including Samsung, LG, HP, Dell, Sony, Lenovo, Xiaomi, TPV, TCL, Haier, Hisense, and Vestel. So you may see various well-known brands making use of HKC’s underlying panels.

They also often make use of their panels in a “factory direct” approach with their own 3 display brands which we will talk about in a moment, allowing them to drive new technologies and optimize performance while keeping production costs down. They don’t exclusively use their own panels, preferring to select panels based on what is optimal for the display they want to release, but very often they’re taking panels direct from the HKC panel arm of the business.

This allows them to release models at competitive price points since their making use of their own in-house panels in many instances. HKC tell us that the direct relationship between the panel arm of the business and the display arm(s) allows them to “optimize the synergy between the panel and the driver board, ensuring [they] can push performance limits—such as refresh rates and response times—more effectively than brands that only assemble components.”

HKC panel technologies explained

HKC Corporation Limited manufacturer a wide range of LCD panels and have their own brand names for their proprietary panel technologies which you may occasionally see mentioned for some of the screens or perhaps used elsewhere in the market. Other times the more common “IPS-type” and “VA-type” naming conventions may be used for simpler market position. Their in-house technologies include the following:

> HIS (High Interfinger Switching) – this is an IPS-type LCD display technology, and HKC say that through an optimized pixel electrode design they can enhance the aperture ratio and switching speed of the panel, which in turn helps improves the opening rate of the panel. That helps ensure the wide viewing angles and consistent colours you’d expect from an IPS-type technology, while also reportedly reducing backlight bleed.

> FSA (Fine-Slit Alignment) – is an advanced, high-performance VA-type panel technology which they say is cheaper and more efficient to develop and manufacturer than competing VA offerings. An ‘EVA driven display algorithm’ helps improve viewing angles for this technology while a precision slit design is used to control liquid crystal orientation, which can apparently significantly improves light transmittance and contrast compared to traditional VA structures.

Additional technologies are employed to support certain panel designs and formats, including:

> Dual PI technology is used to ensure that curved panels offer uniform performance and luminance.

> GDL technology is used to offer “borderless” panel designs and ultra-thin bezels.

> HMO (Heavy Metal Oxide) – this is a semiconductor backplane technology which serves as a critical bridge between traditional amorphous Silicon (a-Si) and LTPS (Low-Temperature Polysilicon). By delivering significantly higher electron mobility, HMO allows HKC to support ultra-high refresh rates, maintain excellent uniformity across large-area panels and achieve lower power consumption while driving high-pixel-density (4K+) configurations.

Future HKC OLED development is planned

HKC already produce a wide range of LCD panels but are also also now focusing development on modern technologies such as OLED and Mini LED. At the moment they tell us that their roadmap and plans for OLED are confidential, so we don’t have any specific information we can share at this time publicly, other than to say they are working on their own OLED technology panels. We don’t have any information about capabilities, panel sizes and specs that we can share at this time unfortunately; but we remain in close contact with HKC so we can bring you further information in the future when it’s ready.

As soon as we have more information we can share on this we will provide an update, but it will be interesting to see further development in this space, potentially offering alternatives to the well-established LG Display WOLED and Samsung Display QD-OLED panels which dominate the OLED monitor panel market right now. That could help offer new panel sizes and specs, while also increasing competition which can ultimately help bring OLED monitor prices down. We look forward to more news in this space.

Monitor Brand Introduction – HKC

HKC is the core display brand of HKC Corporation Limited, which also includes the other KOORUI and ANTGAMER brands we will talk about in this article later. This means they are releasing some monitors under the HKC brand directly and this is their key display brand for enterprise, government, and large-scale retail projects.

The focus for this brand is on “technology leadership” and on displays developed for the professional segment, providing the latest specs and technologies along with the newest display innovations. A good example of this is the World’s first RGB-Mini LED backlit monitor which we saw at CES 2026 in January (the HKC M10 Ultra discussed a bit more later).

HKC Corporation Limited expect their own HKC brand to grow significantly over time, although this will be driven by client demand rather than consumer trends. They are expecting an initial global launch of around 15 core models.

Key HKC brand monitor models

Here’s 3 core models from the HKC brand that will be launched, with a choice of sizes, resolutions and target use-cases:

HKC T2752U

The T2752U is aimed at professional users and design work, offering a 27″ screen with a 4K resolution and high pixel density for highly detailed work and sharp visuals at an attractive price point.

HKC G27H4P

Aimed at mainstream gaming and more general usage, the G27H4P offers a 27″ screen with a 1440p resolution and a decent 340Hz maximum refresh rate. Additional gaming features such as their “DIC blue reduction” technology are included as well.

HKC CG345UK

The CG345UK offers an ultrawide monitor option aimed at both productivity work and gaming thanks to its format. It has a 3440 x 1440 resolution and 240Hz refresh rate along with a moderate 1500R curvature to increase immersion and user comfort. For gaming there’s a 240Hz refresh rate and a blur reduction mode, while for productivity there’s features like PiP/PbP support.

Future HKC models of note

It’s also worth highlighting a couple of very interesting looking future models that we’ve seen unveiled earlier this year. With their focus on “technology leadership” and new innovations, this included the following upcoming models:

Future models of note

HKC M10 Ultra

The HKC M10 Ultra especially caught our eye at CES 2026 in January as it’s the World’s first RGB-Mini LED monitor. Unlike traditional Mini LEDs, RGB-Mini LEDs do not use a single white or blue LED as a backlight. Instead, they directly integrate Mini LED chips of the three primary colours, red, blue and green, into the backlight module. As a result, HKC promote 4,788 independent light control zones (1,596 total Mini LED zones) for excellent local dimming capabilities, a very high brightness (1600 nits peak, 1000 nits full screen) and a super-wide colour gamut which they say can reach over 98% BT.2020 even.

This is a 31.4″ sized LCD screen with a 4K native resolution and 165Hz refresh rate, and it offers a 330Hz dual-mode at 1080p as well. There’s a wide range of high end features including hardware calibration support, a blur reduction mode and modern connectivity including USB type-C. You can find some more specs and info in our news piece here if you want to know more.

Pricing and availability

The HKC M10 Ultra is scheduled for release in the Chinese market in September 2026. The official launch date for the global market is currently TBC though, and HKC say that they “are evaluating regional demand and compliance to ensure the best possible rollout”. We will keep you updated as soon as the international schedule is finalized.

HKC M9 Pro

The HKC M9 Pro is another model which we saw at CES 2026 which offers an impressive and interesting spec. This is a 27″ sized screen offering a super high 5K resolution, giving you a “Retina class” pixel density of 218 PPI on a screen this size. It has a 180Hz refresh rate, and a high-end 2,304 zone Mini LED backlight for impressive HDR capabilities and very high brightness. This one even has a glossy screen coating which we know many people are interested in for this emerging 27″ 5K segment.

Pricing and availability

We are told that the HKC M9 Pro is on track for an August 2026 launch in the Chinese market. The global release timeline is still TBC though and HKC tell us that they “are focusing on a phased rollout to ensure consistent supply and support in overseas regions.” Again, more info when we get it.

Monitor Brand Introduction – KOORUI

The KOORUI brand signifies more mainstream and cost effective displays, with a focus on the mass consumer market and also young gamers. It was founded in 2021 to be a distinctly different brand to HKC, and wider global distribution is actually already established in many regions for these monitors via channels like Amazon and Walmart.

The focus with KOORUI brand monitors is on stylish, reliable, easy to use and affordable displays, and serve to distribute HKC’s panel technology and developments to a wider market. You’ll often find KOORUI monitors offering either higher specs for the same price as competing models, or lower prices for the same specs. One of the key benefits is their close association with the HKC panel development arm, helping to make this all possible.

Key KOORUI brand monitor models

Here’s 3 core models from the KOORUI brand aimed at different users. These models are all 27″ in size and offer high end HDR capabilities, either through the use of Mini LED backlights, or even through QD-OLED panel technology.

KOORUI S2741LM

The S2741LM is their current flagship monitor, and one which we are currently reviewing in fact. It will be published soon. This is a 27″ sized screen with a 4K resolution, 160Hz native refresh rate and a dual-mode function for 320Hz at 1080p for faster gaming situations. The key technical capability of this screen is its high-end 1,152-zone Mini LED backlight, supporting full array local dimming for excellent contrast ratios and very high brightness. This includes certification under the VESA DisplayHDR 1400 tier even.

KOORUI S2721PM

The S2721PM is another 27″ sized Mini LED screen, this time with a lower 1440p resolution and a mid-tier 200Hz refresh rate. It still has that high-end 1,152-zone Mini LED backlight, although a slightly lower brightness of 1000 nits.

KOORUI S2722XO

The S2722XO is an alternative option, this time using a QD-OLED panel. This offers a 1440p resolution and 240Hz refresh rate which is very familiar in this market, and note that this model makes use of a QD-OLED panel from Samsung Display, not featuring any of HKC’s own OLED panels as those are not yet ready for mass production and adoption.

Monitor Brand Introduction – ANTGAMER

The ANTGAMER brand under HKC Corporation Limited is a high-end esports brand focusing on professional esports displays and stylish peripherals, including some of the latest innovations and technologies for this segment. They have a focus on offering revolutionary improvements and performance over traditional displays to address gamer needs. Not only are they a provider of high-end esports hardware but they are also a builder of China’s esports ecosystem, being involved in hardware, events and content.

AntGamer monitors have included some of the highest refresh rates over the years, including 540Hz, 750Hz and now even reaching 1080Hz with their latest models that were showcased at CES 2026. Don’t expect as many models to be released for this brand, they’re more niche and targeted at key gaming benchmarks and generational advancements.

Key ANTGAMER brand monitor models

Here’s 3 core models from the ANTGAMER brand that will be launched:

ANTGAMER ANT257PF

Aimed at professional esports and competitive gamers, this model is a small 24″ sized screen, still popular in this space. It has a 1080p resolution TN Film technology panel and a super-high 750Hz refresh rate, offering support for very high frame rates and supporting fast gaming situations really well. The TN Film panel is well-suited to handling the highest refresh rates possible in the LCD space, although this model has a more limited resolution and image quality as a result compared with some of their IPS options below. It’s all about pure speed and the highest refresh rates really with this model.

ANTGAMER ANT25DVF

An alternative option for competitive gaming, but at a lower, more cost-effective price point and more suitable for general and all-round use. This is a 24.5″ sized screen with a 1080p resolution, but it uses an IPS-type panel instead of TN Film for better colours and wider viewing angles. It still offers a decent 400Hz refresh rate as well for gaming.

ANTGAMER ANT253PQ

If you want something more all-round then this model also has a small 24.5″ screen size but offers an IPS-type panel for a higher-end picture quality. It has a (rare for this size) 1440p resolution offering sharper images and a higher pixel density, and uses a Fast IPS technology panel for wide viewing angles, good colours and a stable image. It’s still got a decent 300Hz refresh rate for gaming.

  • Availability: available now in the UK at ~£460 GBP, wider roll-out TBC [more info here]

Future ANTGAMER model of note

ANTGAMER ANT275PQ Ultra

The AntGamer ANT275PQ Ultra is a high-performance esports model which we saw on show at CES 2026 in January and it offers the highest refresh rate spec we’ve seen from any monitor so far. We saw a wave of new 1,000Hz+ gaming monitors announced and on show at CES, but this ANTGAMER model just pipped the others with its 1,080Hz.

That’s available only when using the dual-mode function though at a lower 720p resolution, but the native 1440p mode is also impressive at 540Hz. This model will push their existing range to even higher refresh rates when it is released.

Pricing and availability

We’re told that this one is planned for a September 2026 launch in China. International release plans are under evaluation. HKC tell us that “this is a flagship performance model, [and] we want to ensure all global logistics and localized support are perfectly aligned before confirming the dates.”

Global release plans

HKC tell us that the European expansion for KOORUI and HKC brands is already underway and the core line-up is beginning to roll out across major European markets. In Japan they have a major launch scheduled for September 2026, which will introduce their latest display innovations to the Japanese market at that time. ANTGAMER has been successively launched across the Asia-Pacific market already and held its first overseas launch event in Vietnam last November. The brand began promoting its products and brand image in Vietnam in Q1 this year, mainly focusing on QHD 300Hz and FHD 400Hz models. Market entry into South Korea is scheduled for Q2 and global launch is expected around Q4.

Expansion is expected to increase in North America during Q4 2026, which should bring more models to market in time for key sales periods and Christmas hopefully. That will include all 3 brands.

Wrap-up and what’s next

Hopefully that’s been a useful introduction to these 3 brands and given you a good overview of some of the key models they will be launching more widely this year. There’s some interesting new technologies and new monitors planned for this year which we look forward to hearing more about. We will be reviewing several models from HKC, KOORUI and ANTGAMER during the year so that will hopefully provide you with more information and testing of their displays moving forward.

We will also be at Computex 2026 at the start of June where we will be taking a look at all the monitors HKC Corporation Limited have on show, so make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel and keep an eye on our Computex 2026 tracker page to stay up to date.

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