- Corsair just launched a new 14.5-inch touchscreen display, the Xeneon Edge
- It's built for multitasking as a secondary screen for desktop PC users
- It's available now on Corsair's online store, $250 / £219.99 / around AU$385.99
Multitasking is a prominent factor for many PC users, and one that can easily be achieved with dual monitor setups using some of the best monitors on the market, but it can take up a significant amount of desk space. Fortunately, Corsair has provided a one-stop solution.
As reported by TweakTown, Corsair has launched the Xeneon Edge, a 14.5-inch touchscreen display with a 2560x720 resolution, designed for multitasking with easy system monitoring, access to web browsers, and apps like Discord (serving as a second screen), as well as its iCUE software, which provides functionality similar to Elgato's Stream Deck.
It's now available on Corsair's online store for $250 / £219.99 / approximately AU$385.99. While I think that's a hefty price tag to pay for a secondary display, the benefits of keeping tabs open on activities on a small display are too great for me to ignore.
The Xeneon Edge can be mounted on the side panel of your PC case or simply placed under your primary monitor. System and game information, Discord notifications, wallpapers, and other iCUE software widgets can be used, freeing your main display from clutter.
The same can be done with a dual monitor setup, but desktop space becomes a concern, and it's not exactly ideal to leave your game window to address other tasks. With the Xeneon Edge, it can all be done with one touch, and it seems like this should work without interfering with controls while you're in-game.
Analysis: yes there are cheaper alternatives, but I'd rather trust Corsair
There's no denying that the $250 / £219.99 / around AU$385.99 is a bit of a sting, and it'd be easier to buy a cheaper alternative on AliExpress. Even so, I'd rather go with a more reliable brand, and Corsair is the prime example of that.
The Xeneon Edge is a niche product for some, but considering how often I'm keeping track of other notifications and videos simultaneously, it's the perfect secondary screen to purchase.
I've gradually grown tired of 32:9 super ultrawide displays, as they take up significant amounts of desk space, and the performance hit going from the 3440x1440 resolution to 5120x1440 is noticeable – and to me, the Xeneon Edge answers both space concerns and eliminates visual clutter, so it's a no-brainer.
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