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This monitor hits 90% of DCI-P3, which is solid but not quite as colorful as the Razer Raptor. Yet, the ROG Strix XG27UQ scoffs at compromise and hits the same 144Hz and 1ms response time as other displays with much fewer pixels, using Display Stream Compression (DSC) tech and a DisplayPort cable.
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Many PC players steer clear of 4K because most of these monitors are stuck at 60Hz - substandard for any fast-paced shooters or beat-em-ups - and often have much slower response times. People who embrace the "greed is good" philosophy and won't compromise on either gaming performance, or high resolution should immediately turn their attention to the Asus ROG Strix XG27UQ.
We also appreciate the Raptor's flashy design with RGB Chroma support and ultra-thin bezels, where the LG design is perfectly functional but more mainstream. By comparison, Windows Central found the Raptor outperformed its estimates in areas like brightness and color performance. Some reports that the LG monitor has some issues with color contrast, particularly struggling with blacks appearing as grays, gave us pause. With so many similarities to the Razer and a lower price tag, we could have easily chosen the LG 27GL850-B as the best gaming monitor.
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It has thin bezels on three sides, plus the option to tilt, raise/lower, and pivot the monitor for the best viewing angle.
If you want a gaming monitor that doubles as a photo editing or business monitor during work hours, this may be your best non-4K option that won't cost you too much. It hits 98% DCI-P3, beating out all the non-LG monitors on this list.
What makes it truly stand out is LG's Nano IPS tech, which allows for fast refresh rates while capturing a wide color gamut. But these are small concerns matched up against overall excellent performance if the price tag doesn't scare you off. Some buyers may not like Razer's proprietary cable system for simplifying and hiding your wires, and its HDR400 isn't true HDR. If you also use it for non-gaming purposes like watching movies or doing creative work, you'll appreciate the wide color gamut, though its 350 nits of brightness are only average.
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While 4K monitors struggle to rise above 60Hz and 1080p monitors can't make current-gen games look as pretty as they should, 2K monitors like the Raptor give a fast performance without sacrificing aesthetics. We chose the Razer Raptor 27, our top QHD (2560x1440) display, as our best overall pick because it strikes a great balance between features and price. Its 178-degree IPS viewing angle means the monitor looks just as bright from the side as it does from the front, and its 95% DCI-P3 color gamut means that Razer doesn't sacrifice color accuracy for performance, as many monitors do. With a 1ms response time, your mouse movements will immediately translate onto the screen with no distracting input lag. Its 144Hz refresh rate means the Raptor can refresh itself 144 times per second, making the gameplay smoother and ensuring your high FPS performance translates to the monitor. While discussing the Razer Raptor 27, we'll introduce all of the terms and features to look out for in a gaming monitor, as it basically has everything you can ask for.