Shoppers looking for a budget monitor have to compromise. It’s possible to snag good color performance, solid contrast, eye-catching brightness, or a high refresh rate, but most budget options check just two of those four boxes. Gigabyte G27F 2 manages to check three. Unfortunately, it has one big flaw that holds it back.
The Gigabyte G27F 2 is a budget 1080p gaming monitor with great color performance and a very high refresh rate, but issues such as a disappointing contrast ratio and lackluster design spoil what could have been something special. Still, the display’s terrific motion clarity and affordable price point make it a decent option for those who enjoy fast-paced games and have a tight budget.
Great motion clarity on a budget; Good range of connectivity, quality options; Broad color gamut supporting 95% of DCI-P3;
Very disappointing contrast ratio; Low pixel density; Basic, barebones design;