All things in moderation, as the saying goes. This 27-inch monitor hits a particular sweet spot, what with its truly excellent IPS panel, 1440p resolution, and 144 Hz refresh rate. That'll be why we loved it in ourWhen buying a gaming monitor, it's easy to dive headfirst into the specs, model numbers and variations, and come out the other side more confused than when you started.
With a 144 Hz refresh rate it's pretty nippy, too. While that might not be enough for esports pros, for the rest of us it's more than quick enough to deliver those eye-popping colors at speed. FreeSync Premium support is a nice bonus, too. Then there's connectivity. Two HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort 1.2 connection are fairly standard, but this monitor also has a pair ofThat means you can easily attach all your peripherals to this little unit, and there's a dedicated headphone jack for your cans. Which you may well need as the 2W integrated speakers are, like most display-integrated units, pretty rubbish.
Now working as a hardware writer for PC Gamer, Andy can be found quietly muttering to himself and drawing diagrams with his hands in thin air. It's best to leave him to it.