Xiaomi G Pro 27i Review: Key Specifications
- Screen: 27in mini-LED backlit HDR IPS
- Resolution: 2560 x 1440
- Max refresh rate: 180Hz (variable)
- Response time: 1ms
- HDR: HDR1000
- Connectivity: 2x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm audio
- Dimensions: 613 x 169.5 x 526.5mm including base
- Weight: 6.8kg including base
Design & Build
Everything that makes the G Pro 27i interesting is contained on the inside of the package. Mini-LED backlights are relatively rare in PC monitors, though Apple has used the tech in its iPad Pro and MacBook Pro displays, especially as OLED is currently conquering the upper reaches of the price range. Mini-LED screens also tend to be quite expensive, which is another reason this monitor stands out.
On the outside, it’s unremarkable. A rectangle on a stand with a foot on the bottom. It mixes things up a bit by not being black all over – the rear of the stand and screen are picked out in off-white plastic. Ours came in a wooden crate that we needed a hammer and screwdriver to open, but we hope retail stores won’t be delivering them that way. Get it open, and you’ll find that the stand clips into the back of the screen in the same way we’ve seen countless times before, but the foot attaches to the bottom with four screws rather than the single thumb-turned bolt we’ve seen elsewhere.
Features & Performance
Placed on a desk next to a standard IPS screen and connected to the same PC, the extra contrast provided by the mini-LED backlight is immediately apparent. The colours from the Quantum Dots in the Xiaomi also appear warmer than our everyday monitor, but that could be a calibration matter. What we do know is that the brightness and colour space the G Pro 27i is capable of displaying are excellent, with it hitting 690 nits when asked nicely by our colorimeter, which is better than lots of other screens, including OLEDs, and proving capable of displaying 98% of P3, 100% of sRGB, and 95% of AdobeRGB – more excellent results.
Price
At £300 in the UK, and showing up at $370 in the US, this is a well-priced monitor. Similar screens from the likes of AOC and Cooler Master are available for almost twice the price, and the level of performance the G Pro 27i is capable of belies its low cost.
Who is it for?
While named and marketed as a gaming screen, like many that fall into that category this is a display that is going to appeal to content creators as well. A pair of them side-by-side would make an excellent dual-screen setup for the price of a single OLED, too.
Buy it if
- You want excellent contrast and brightness
- With a wide colour response too
- All for a very reasonable price
Don’t buy it if
- You really want a 4K OLED
- With a USB hub built-in
- And which makes the coffee too
Also consider
- Other monitors with similar specs and features
- Monitors with higher refresh rates or other features that may be important to you
FAQs
Q: What is the G Pro 27i’s refresh rate?
A: The G Pro 27i has a maximum refresh rate of 180Hz, which can be adjusted to 144Hz or 120Hz depending on the content being displayed.
Q: What is the response time of the G Pro 27i?
A: The response time of the G Pro 27i is 1ms.
Q: What is the G Pro 27i’s HDR support?
A: The G Pro 27i supports HDR1000, which is a high dynamic range (HDR) format that offers better contrast and color accuracy than standard dynamic range (SDR) displays.
Q: What is the G Pro 27i’s connectivity options?
A: The G Pro 27i has two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, two HDMI 2.0 ports, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
