This thing far exceeded my expectations, for sure. I was hesitant to get this monitor and had originally decided on the ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q. It was hard to find many reviews on this monitor and I was afraid to gamble, figured the safe bet would be one of the more popular choices in this category. I can say that I'm very happy with my purchase and don't regret it one bit. One of the biggest deciding factors was the HDR on this monitor. I've never seen true HDR 10, so my expectations were low, but so far I'm impressed and it has made my games look amazing.
I'm also impressed with the performance of my GTX 1080 using Raptor 27. I thought for sure that it would struggle, considering I'm jumping to 1440p and running HDR. I average around 80-100 fps in most games, so not quite my desired 144hz, but with GSYNC enabled, it runs butter smooth and will work just fine until Nvidia drops their next series. I've been running an ASUS VG248Q TN panel for several years and was afraid there would be a noticeable delay with the Raptor. I've tested a plethora of games on this monitor, many different types of games, and can say for certain that there is no noticeable input lag for me.
The build quality is phenomenal and more than explains the price difference compared to competing brands, which was something that was hard to swallow when purchasing. My doubts were washed away as soon as I pulled it out of the box and I fully understand the price difference now. I've never seen a monitor with this type of build quality and it reminds me of an Apple product more than anything else. Most monitors have a cheap plastic appearance and just feel like they would break so easily. They usually have some type of wobble or play and generally there's nothing too exciting about the build quality. This is just one of many ways the Raptor shines.
I have no dead pixels or any type of defects. As far as ghosting and overshoot, I notice none and I really couldn't ask for it to run any smoother. I've been gaming on PC for well over over 25 years; I'm very picky when it comes to performance/immersion and this monitor just adds to the experience tenfold. Playing a game like Sea of Thieves maxed out with HDR enabled is a sight to see and has brought new life to even older games.
I've spent over 5k on my complete setup and this monitor is by far my favorite thing I own now. I plan on using this monitor for years to come and I'm going to love every minute while looking at this beauty. If you're hesitant to buy this and think it's a laugh, then the joke's on you...this monitor is amazing and you will not regret your purchase.
| Standing screen display size | 27 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 2560x1440 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 Pixels |
