Iiyama ProLite GB2773HS-6B1
This Iiyama ProLite model is aimed squarely at the gamer for
a number of reasons. The first is impressive 1 ms response time, the second is
the impressive 144Hz refresh rate. The fact that it's actually sub-titled
'Pro-gamer', is also something of a giveaway as to its intended market.
However, even if you're not a pro gamer this monitor is certainly going to look
good, no matter what you output to the screen.
The GB2773HS-GB1 is a 27" TN LED backlit panel capable
of 1920 x 1080 (higher resolutions for a 27“ screen would have better), with an
Advanced contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1, We've already mentioned the 1ms
response time, but it's the addition of the 144Hz refresh rate that makes for
the smooth visuals and eliminates any visible signs of screen tearing when the
action speeds up or panning of landscapes occurs.
Although the
liyama does a decent enough job, it feels a tittle cheap
Connectivity on this model is pretty average, though:
there's a single HDMI, DVI and VGA port, along with 3.5mm audio in and
headphone out. It's enough, granted, but most modern monitors feature dual
HDMI. The speakers though are slightly better than the average, being 2.5W as
opposed to the usual 2W. It's not much, but just enough to make a noticeable
difference.
The design of the GB2773HS-GB1 is okay, but there's rather a
thick shiny black bezel surrounding the screen that tends to distract somewhat.
It's also quite a heavy monitor weighing 7.4kg, and measuring in at 647 x 415.5
x 230mm.
It is one of the
better home user ergonomic monitors though
However, despite the bland design this is an ergonomically
minded monitor, something we don't often see outside of the business world.
It's height adjustable, to a maximum of 107mm, can swivel 45° both left and
right, and can tilt 17° up and down. The height adjustment alone is enough of a
selling point to make note of, and something that is sorely missed and often
neglected in a vast number of home-targeted monitors.
We did find the monitor casing felt a little cheap, and the
OSB menu buttons, located on the front of the monitor in the lower right of the
screen, appeared to need two or more presses before they actually decided to
work. The movement and ergonomic adjustments were okay, though, so in this case
we'll assume that once you have the monitor in a comfortable position there'll
be little need to move it about.
Iiyama ProLite
GB2773HS-6B1 connectivity
In our usage tests the liyama ProLite GB2773HS-GB1 fared
very well. The picture quality was great throughout the movies, fast action
sequences and normal day to day duties. The gaming side of things, which this
monitors prides itself at being good at, was more than suitable and very smooth
in terms of performance and action.
The liyama ProLite GB2773HS- GB1 is one of the more
expensive monitors in this group, priced at around $452, but it does a good
enough job and the ergonomics are certainly worth some of that premium. There
are other monitors available for less that offer just as good picture quality,
though - and, in all honesty, would you be able to tell a 144Hz monitor from
that doesn't offer such a high refresh rate?
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Details
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Price: $452 ·
Manufacturer: liyama ·
Required Spec: HDMI, DVI, VGA connections
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