{"title":"zz Archive — Monitors (manual)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe monitor is the part of the setup you actually look at, and the one people under-spend on after putting everything into the graphics card. A 180Hz panel makes a mid-range card feel faster than a 60Hz panel makes a flagship feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe stock fast IPS and QD-OLED panels for gaming, colour-accurate ProArt and UltraFine displays for work, portable screens for a second desk, and USB-C models that charge a laptop over the same cable that carries the picture. Panel type, resolution and refresh rate are on every listing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"xiaomi-g-pro-27i-27-qhd-180hz-mini-led-gaming-monitor","title":"Xiaomi G Pro 27i 27\" QHD 180Hz Mini LED Gaming Monitor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe only Mini LED panel in Xiaomi's monitor range, and the only one that can hold HDR1000 brightness instead of merely accepting an HDR signal.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27\" 2560 x 1440 (QHD) flat panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini LED backlight, HDR1000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180Hz refresh rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1ms response time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Mini LED backlight is the whole point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly every monitor under R10 000 in South Africa uses a single edge-lit backlight, so a \"HDR\" label means the panel accepts the signal and then displays it at roughly the brightness of a normal desktop. A Mini LED backlight splits into many independently dimmed zones, so a bright explosion or a sunlit sky can push far past normal desktop levels while the letterboxing beside it stays dark. That is what the HDR1000 rating describes. If you mostly work in spreadsheets and browser tabs, you will not see any of this, and the G27Qi below it will look almost identical for half the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding 180Hz at 1440p\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQHD at 180Hz is a genuinely demanding target. Competitive shooters at low settings will hit it on a mid-range card, but recent single-player titles at high settings will not, and you will be running somewhere between 70 and 110fps with the adaptive refresh smoothing the gaps. Budget for the graphics card before you budget for the monitor. On the desk, 1440p across 27 inches lands at about 109 pixels per inch, which is sharp enough that text is comfortable without any display scaling, so the same panel does a full working day and then a full evening of gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini LED backlight with local dimming for real HDR highlight separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR1000 peak brightness rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180Hz refresh for fast-paced competitive play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1ms response time to limit smearing on fast motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQHD resolution at a pixel density that needs no scaling at 27\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Xiaomi Gaming Monitor G Pro 27i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen size: 27 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel: Mini LED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 2560 x 1440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 180Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 1ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR: HDR1000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurvature: flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXiaomi G Pro 27i monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand base and bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCables: Xiaomi does not itemise the cable bundle for this model, so ask us before ordering if you need a specific cable included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Xiaomi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaomi prices its monitors against the panel inside them rather than against a badge, which is how a Mini LED backlight lands at this number at all. Local stock is carried by Syntech and backed by a 2 year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xiaomi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801224458434,"sku":"ELA5585EU","price":8699.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/ELA5585EU_Xiaomi-G-Pro-27i_27-inch_2k_qhd_gaming_monitor_wr_01b.jpg?v=1789397341"},{"product_id":"msi-mag-255f-e20-24-5-full-hd-200hz-rapid-ips-gaming-monitor","title":"MSI MAG 255F E20 24.5\" Full HD 200Hz Rapid IPS Gaming Monitor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eA 24.5-inch Rapid IPS panel running at 200Hz, aimed squarely at the player who wants frame rate before pixel count.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24.5\" Rapid IPS panel, flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1920 x 1080 (FHD) at 200Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5ms GtG (min) response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD FreeSync Premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DisplayPort 1.2a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 1080p at 24.5 inches still works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePixel density is the quiet reason this size keeps selling. Spread 1920 x 1080 across a 27-inch panel and text starts to look soft; keep it at 24.5 inches and it stays sharp at normal desk distance. The smaller panel also means your whole playing field sits inside your field of view without head movement, which is why competitive shooter players have stayed on this size for years. The practical benefit is that a mid-range graphics card can actually push 200 frames per second here, where the same card at 1440p would leave the refresh rate half unused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat 200Hz and 0.5ms actually buy you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRapid IPS is MSI's fast-transition IPS variant, so you get IPS viewing angles and colour consistency without the smearing that older IPS panels showed in dark scenes. The 0.5ms figure is a minimum grey-to-grey number measured under MSI's own overdrive setting, not an average, so treat it as a ceiling rather than a promise. Colour coverage is 100% sRGB and 79% DCI-P3, which is fine for gaming and casual editing but not a colour-critical workflow. HDR is listed as HDR Ready: the panel accepts an HDR signal at 300 nits, which is not enough to look like real HDR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRapid IPS panel with 178 degree viewing angles and 100% sRGB coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200Hz refresh over DisplayPort or either HDMI input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD FreeSync Premium removes tearing across the variable refresh range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSI Gaming OSD with crosshair, night vision and refresh rate overlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 x 100mm VESA mounting for arms and wall brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: MSI MAG 255F E20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel size: 24.5 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel type: Rapid IPS, flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 200Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 0.5ms (GtG, min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightness: 300 cd\/m² (SDR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast ratio: 1000:1, DCR 100000000:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour gamut: 83% Adobe RGB, 79% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR: HDR Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive sync: AMD FreeSync Premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 2x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DisplayPort 1.2a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: 1x headphone out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustment: tilt -5° to 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVESA: 100 x 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSI MAG 255F E20 monitor with stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x HDMI 2.0 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x power cord (C13)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x quick guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy MSI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSI builds the MAG line as the value end of its gaming range, so the money goes into panel speed rather than styling or lighting. Local stock is carried by an authorised South African distributor and the monitor is covered by a 3 year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801225179330,"sku":"MAG 255F E20","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/MAG-255F-E20_MSI-MAG-255F-E20-25-inch-FHD-200Hz-IPS-Gaming-Monitor-Black_wr_01a.jpg?v=1789397360"},{"product_id":"xiaomi-g24i-24-full-hd-180hz-ips-gaming-monitor","title":"Xiaomi G24i 24\" Full HD 180Hz IPS Gaming Monitor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe original G24i: 180Hz and 99% sRGB on a 23.8\" IPS panel, and the cheapest way into high-refresh gaming that Xiaomi sells here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23.8\" (24\" class) 1920 x 1080 IPS panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180Hz refresh rate, FreeSync\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1ms response time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 nits, 1000:1 contrast, 99% sRGB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplayPort, HDMI, 3.5mm audio out, VESA 75 x 75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1080p at 24 inches is the right pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of buyers stretch 1080p onto a 27\" panel and then wonder why text looks soft. At 23.8 inches the same pixel count lands near 93 pixels per inch, which is where 1080p still looks clean. It also means an older or mid-range graphics card can actually feed 180 frames a second in the games where the refresh rate matters, instead of you paying for a headline number you never reach. IPS rather than TN means the colour holds up when you glance at the screen from the side, and the 99% sRGB figure is enough for photo editing that is not being sent to print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it gives ground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 nits is a normal indoor brightness, not a sunny-room brightness, so a desk with a window behind it will want a blind. Contrast is a standard 1000:1, so blacks in a dark game read as dark grey rather than black; if that bothers you, a VA panel like the G34WQi is the trade to make, at the cost of viewing angles. There is no USB-C here and no height adjustment, only 5 degrees forward and 15 back of tilt, so budget for a VESA arm if your desk needs the screen higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180Hz IPS panel with 1ms response for competitive play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeSync adaptive refresh to remove tearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e99% sRGB colour coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplayPort and HDMI inputs plus a 3.5mm audio output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVESA 75 x 75 mounting, 3.0kg, tilt -5 to +15 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Xiaomi Gaming Monitor G24i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen size: 23.8 inch (24\" class)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel: IPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 1920 x 1080\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 180Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 1ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightness: 250 nits (typical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast: 1000:1 (typical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour gamut: 99% sRGB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive sync: FreeSync\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorts: DisplayPort x1, HDMI x1, audio out x1, DC in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVESA: 75 x 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.0kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXiaomi G24i monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand base and bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Xiaomi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaomi builds monitors the way it builds phones, by spending on the panel and keeping the chassis plain. Local stock is carried by Syntech and backed by a 2 year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xiaomi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801225441474,"sku":"ELA5625EU","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/ELA5625EU_Xiaomi-G24i_24-inch_full_hd_gaming_monitor_wr_01b.jpg?v=1789397365"},{"product_id":"asus-rog-swift-pg27aqdp-26-5-qhd-480hz-oled-gaming-monitor","title":"ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 26.5\" QHD 480Hz OLED Gaming Monitor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eA 480Hz WOLED panel that answers in 0.03ms, on a 1440p screen your graphics card can realistically feed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26.5\" WOLED, 2560 x 1440, 16:9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e480Hz maximum refresh rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.03ms grey-to-grey response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black, 1,300 cd\/m² HDR peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplayPort 1.4 DSC, 2x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 480Hz at 1440p and not 4K\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASUS put this panel at QHD deliberately. At 2560 x 1440 a current upper-mid GPU can push the frame rates that make 480Hz mean something in CS2, Valorant or Overwatch, where the win comes from seeing a flick land a frame earlier. A 4K panel at the same refresh rate would be a number you never reach. The trade-off is pixel density: 26.5 inches at 1440p is about 111 PPI, sharp enough for daily work but not the text crispness of a 4K 27\". If your hours are split between competitive shooters and spreadsheets, that is the compromise you are accepting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOLED contrast, and the burn-in question\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1,500,000:1 contrast figure is not marketing rounding. Each pixel switches itself off, so night scenes have no grey glow and HDR highlights sit against genuinely black surroundings. The honest caveat is static content. Taskbars, HUDs and IDE sidebars left on screen for eight hours a day are what shortens an OLED's life, and ASUS ships OLED Care pixel-shifting and cleaning cycles precisely because that risk is real. ASUS covers panel burn-in under the three-year warranty, which is the reassurance that matters. If this is your only monitor and it spends the working day showing Excel, buy an IPS instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e480Hz refresh with VESA AdaptiveSync Display 480Hz certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeSync Premium and G-SYNC Compatible for tear-free variable refresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASUS OLED Care burn-in mitigation with a three-year panel warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom heatsink design running the panel without a cooling fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGamePlus crosshairs, timers and FPS counter built into the OSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel: 26.5\" WOLED, 16:9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 2560 x 1440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 480Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 0.03ms (GtG)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast: 1,500,000:1 typical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR: HDR10, VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black, 1,300 cd\/m² peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: 99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB, 10-bit, Delta E \u0026lt; 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 1x DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, 2x HDMI 2.1 (FRL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomics: tilt +20° to -5°, swivel ±30°, pivot ±90°, 0-110mm height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVESA mount: 100 x 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand and base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplayPort cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide and warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy ASUS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eROG has been building competitive-tier panels long enough that the firmware, the OSD and the burn-in countermeasures are mature rather than first-generation. 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The panel refresh goes from 180Hz to 200Hz, which is about a 1.1 millisecond shorter frame time. That is a real difference if you play competitive shooters at a level where you already notice 180 versus 144, and it is invisible if you do not. The second change is FreeSync Premium instead of plain FreeSync, which adds a low framerate compensation requirement, so the adaptive refresh keeps working when your framerate drops below the panel's minimum rather than falling back to tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should buy the older one instead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your graphics card cannot already push past 180fps in the games you play, the 200Hz ceiling is a number on a box. A GTX 1660 or an RX 6600 running current titles at high settings sits well under that, and the cheaper 2024 G24i does the same job. The FreeSync Premium upgrade cuts the other way though: it matters most precisely when your framerate is low and unstable, which is the situation a modest card is usually in. Decide on that basis rather than on the refresh figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200Hz refresh, up from 180Hz on the 2024 model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeSync Premium with low framerate compensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPS panel for stable colour off-axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1ms response time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24\" 1080p, a size and resolution a mid-range card can genuinely drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Xiaomi Gaming Monitor G24i 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen size: 24 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel: IPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 1920 x 1080\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 200Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 1ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive sync: FreeSync Premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurvature: flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXiaomi G24i 2026 monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand base and bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCables: Xiaomi has not published the cable bundle for the 2026 revision, so ask us before ordering if you need a specific cable included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Xiaomi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaomi's yearly monitor refreshes change the panel rather than the marketing, which is why the 2026 G24i is a specification step and not a new name. 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The E20 runs at 200Hz and this one runs at 240Hz. MSI also lists slightly wider colour coverage on the X24 at 117% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3, against 100% sRGB and 79% DCI-P3 on the E20. For roughly R100 the faster panel is the obvious pick, and there is no reason to talk yourself into the slower one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhether 240 frames is reachable for you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 240Hz panel only earns its refresh rate if your graphics card can feed it. In esports titles like CS2, Valorant and Overwatch at 1080p on medium settings, a current mid-range card will sit near or above 240fps and you will feel the difference in mouse tracking. In a demanding single-player game it will not, and the panel simply idles at whatever frame rate you produce, with FreeSync Premium keeping the image tear-free. 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Stock comes through an authorised South African distributor with a 3 year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801226916034,"sku":"MAG 255F X24","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/MAG-255F-X24_MSI-MAG-255F-X24-25-inch-FHD-240Hz-IPS-Gaming-Monitor-Black_wr_01a.jpg?v=1789397393"},{"product_id":"xiaomi-g27i-2026-27-full-hd-200hz-ips-gaming-monitor","title":"Xiaomi G27i 2026 27\" Full HD 200Hz IPS Gaming Monitor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eSame 200Hz IPS panel as the G24i 2026, stretched to 27 inches, which buys you presence at the cost of sharpness.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27\" 1920 x 1080 IPS panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200Hz refresh rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1ms response time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeSync Premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRead this before you choose 27\" over 24\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1080p across 27 inches works out to roughly 81 pixels per inch. Text edges soften, small UI fonts in spreadsheets and code editors look slightly fuzzy, and you sit further back to compensate. That is the honest trade, and it is the reason the 24\" G24i 2026 exists at R600 less with an identical refresh rate. What you get in return is a larger image at the same distance, which suits couch-distance console play, racing and flight sims, and anyone who simply wants a bigger picture and does not read fine text on it all day. If you work on this screen, look at the G27Qi instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 200Hz side of it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriving 1080p at 200fps is far easier than driving 1440p at the same rate, so this is the size and resolution where a mid-range card genuinely reaches the panel's ceiling in competitive titles. FreeSync Premium handles the frames where it does not, including below the panel's minimum refresh, where plain FreeSync would give up. The 1ms response keeps the pixel transitions ahead of the frame rate, so fast horizontal pans do not leave a trail. 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ASUS quotes 99% DCI-P3 and 145% sRGB here, alongside DisplayHDR 500 True Black rather than the 400 tier. In practice that means brighter specular highlights in HDR games without the black floor lifting. Against its WOLED sibling the PG27AQDP, this one trades a lower peak white figure for stronger colour volume and a higher HDR certification, and adds 20Hz of refresh headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should actually buy 500Hz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe honest about your GPU. Sustaining 500fps at 1440p happens in older competitive titles at low settings, not in current single-player games, so most buyers will spend most of their time between 120 and 250fps. The panel is still worth it at those rates because VESA AdaptiveSync certification and G-SYNC Compatible support keep motion clean across the whole range. A Neo Proximity Sensor dims the screen when you step away, which is a burn-in countermeasure rather than a convenience feature. 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Games look fine because the image is in motion and most engines apply their own anti-aliasing, but text, spreadsheet cells and UI edges will look noticeably softer than the same content on a 24.5-inch 1080p screen or any 1440p screen. If you sit close and spend your day in documents, look at the MAG 275QF E20 instead, which is the same size and refresh rate at 2560 x 1440. If you sit further back, play more than you type, and want the largest fast panel this budget reaches, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the money went\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything that is not the resolution is the same current-generation hardware MSI puts in its dearer MAG screens. Rapid IPS gives 178 degree viewing angles and quick pixel transitions without VA-style black smearing, 200Hz is available on all three inputs, and FreeSync Premium handles variable refresh. Colour coverage is listed at 115% sRGB and 85% DCI-P3 with 10-bit output through 8-bit plus FRC, which is more than a screen at this price usually offers. Brightness is 300 nits and HDR is the entry-level HDR Ready tier, so treat HDR as a signal compatibility box rather than a feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27-inch Rapid IPS panel with 200Hz refresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5ms grey-to-grey minimum response with MSI overdrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD FreeSync Premium across the variable refresh range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e115% sRGB and 85% DCI-P3 coverage, 1.07 billion colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 x 100mm VESA mounting for arms and brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: MSI MAG 275F E20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel size: 27 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel type: Rapid IPS, flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 200Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 0.5ms (GtG, min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightness: 300 cd\/m² (SDR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast ratio: 1000:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour gamut: 90% Adobe RGB, 85% DCI-P3, 115% sRGB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay colours: 1.07B, 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR: HDR Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive sync: AMD FreeSync Premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 2x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DisplayPort 1.2a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: 1x headphone out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustment: tilt -5° to 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVESA: 100 x 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSI MAG 275F E20 monitor with stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x HDMI 2.0 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x power cord (C13)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x quick guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy MSI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MAG line exists to put current panel technology in front of buyers who are not shopping at flagship prices, and this is the cheapest 27-inch 200Hz screen in that line. It is supported locally through an authorised South African distributor with a 3 year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801230356674,"sku":"MAG 275F E20","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/MAG-275F-E20_MSI-MAG-275F-E20-27inch-FHD-200Hz-Gaming-Montor-wr01.jpg?v=1789397419"},{"product_id":"lg-ultragear-24gs60f-24-full-hd-180hz-ips-gaming-monitor","title":"LG UltraGear 24GS60F 24\" Full HD 180Hz IPS Gaming Monitor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e180Hz on a 23.8-inch IPS panel is the size where 1080p still looks sharp instead of stretched.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23.8\" IPS panel, 1920 x 1080 Full HD, flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180Hz refresh rate, 1ms GtG (Faster mode)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 cd\/m² brightness, 1000:1 contrast, 99% sRGB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, HDR10 input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm headphone out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 23.8 inches is the right home for 1080p\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePixel density is the quiet reason this panel looks better than a cheap 27\" Full HD screen. Spreading 1920 x 1080 over 23.8 inches keeps text edges clean and game textures tight at normal desk distance. Stretch the same pixel count to 27 inches and everything softens. If you want a bigger screen, you want more pixels with it, not the same ones magnified. This is also the resolution most mid-range graphics cards can actually push near 180fps, which is the whole point of buying a 180Hz display in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat 180Hz asks of your PC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high refresh rate only pays off when your graphics card can feed it. In competitive titles at 1080p, that is realistic on modern mid-range hardware. In heavy single-player games with the settings turned up, you will land well below 180fps, and that is where FreeSync and G-SYNC Compatible matter more than the headline number: they sync the panel to whatever framerate you get, so tearing and stutter disappear instead of the frames arriving out of step. 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Local support runs through LG South Africa's service network and the monitor carries a 3 Year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801230487746,"sku":"24GS60F-B.AFAQ","price":2940.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/24GS60F-B.AFAQ_LG-UltraGear-24-inch-FHD-IPS-Gaming-Monitor-180Hz-1ms_wr_01a.jpg?v=1789397424"},{"product_id":"xiaomi-g27qi-27-qhd-180hz-ips-gaming-monitor","title":"Xiaomi G27Qi 27\" QHD 180Hz IPS Gaming Monitor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2024 G27Qi is the cheapest sensible 1440p gaming panel Xiaomi sells, and R100 less than the 2026 version that replaces it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27\" 2560 x 1440 (QHD) IPS panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180Hz refresh rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1ms response time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeSync\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 1440p is the right resolution for 27 inches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 27 inches, 2560 x 1440 gives about 109 pixels per inch. Text is crisp at normal desk distance without Windows scaling, which means no blurry legacy applications and no guesswork about scaling factors. It is also roughly 78 percent more pixels than 1080p, so you get real extra working space beside a game or a browser. Against 4K at the same size, you give up some sharpness but you halve the rendering load, which is what makes a 180Hz target realistic on a card that costs less than the monitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe older revision, and why that can be fine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit sits a step below the 2026 G27Qi: 180Hz rather than 200Hz, and plain FreeSync rather than FreeSync Premium. The gap between those two is small in practice and the price gap is R100, so for most buyers the newer one is the better purchase. Choose this one when it is the unit in stock, or when you want the 2024 chassis to match an existing G24i on the same desk. 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What it does not have is DisplayPort, USB, speakers or a height-adjustable stand. Inputs are one HDMI 1.4 and one VGA, and tilt is the only adjustment. If you need a riser or an arm, the 100 x 100mm VESA pattern is there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 23.8 inches and 1080p go together\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull HD stretched over a 27\" screen looks soft because the pixels get large enough to see. At 23.8 inches the same 1920 x 1080 sits at roughly 93 PPI, which is where 1080p still looks tidy for text and game UI. That makes this a good second monitor, a first gaming monitor for a school-leaver build, or an office screen that happens to handle games well. 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The DisplayPort 1.4a input carries the full 2560 x 1440 at 200Hz, but the two HDMI 2.0b inputs top out at 1440p and 144Hz because HDMI 2.0 does not have the bandwidth for more. MSI ships a DisplayPort cable in the box for exactly this reason, so use it for your PC and keep HDMI for a console. A PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X will run at 1440p and 120Hz here, which is as much as those consoles output anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1440p is where a 27-inch panel belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 2560 x 1440 a 27-inch screen lands around 109 pixels per inch, which is sharp enough that text stops looking soft and you get real working room next to a browser. It is also the resolution where a mid-range graphics card can still chase high frame rates, unlike 4K. Rapid IPS keeps viewing angles wide and transitions fast, contrast is 1200:1 which is slightly better than most IPS panels but still well short of a VA screen in a dark room, and colour coverage is 115% sRGB with 90% DCI-P3. HDR is HDR Ready only at 300 nits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2560 x 1440 Rapid IPS panel at 200Hz over DisplayPort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.5ms grey-to-grey minimum response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1200:1 contrast with 115% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3 coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsole friendly: 1440p at 120Hz over HDMI 2.0b\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: MSI MAG 275QF E20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel size: 27 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel type: Rapid IPS, flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 200Hz (DisplayPort), 144Hz (HDMI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 0.5ms (GtG, min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightness: 300 cd\/m² (SDR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast ratio: 1200:1, DCR 100000000:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour gamut: 82% Adobe RGB, 90% DCI-P3, 115% sRGB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay colours: 1.07B, 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR: HDR Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive sync: NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 1x DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR3), 2x HDMI 2.0b\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: 1x headphone out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustment: tilt -5° to 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVESA: 100 x 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSI MAG 275QF E20 monitor with stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x DisplayPort 1.4a cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x power cord (C13)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x quick guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy MSI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSI puts the same Rapid IPS panel technology across the MAG range and lets resolution and refresh set the price, so nothing important has been cut here to hit the number. 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Text stays crisp without Windows scaling, and games get noticeably more detail than 1080p without the frame cost of 4K. It is the resolution most people land on once they have tried both. The trade-off is honest: you need more graphics card than a 1080p screen demands, and if you are running an older mid-range GPU you will be dropping settings to stay near the refresh ceiling. If your card is entry-level, the 24\" Full HD UltraGear is the better buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 200Hz overclock, and what the stand gives you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel ships at 180Hz and exposes a 200Hz overclock mode through DisplayPort 1.4. It is a genuine extra 20Hz, not marketing, but it only applies on the DisplayPort input and only if your graphics card and cable support the bandwidth. Over HDMI you stay at 180Hz. The other quiet upgrade over cheaper UltraGear models is the stand: tilt, height and pivot, so you can actually get the top of the screen to eye level instead of propping it on books, and rotate it to portrait for code or documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180Hz native refresh with a 200Hz DisplayPort overclock mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPS panel, factory colour calibrated, 99% sRGB and 178° viewing angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible variable refresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight, tilt and pivot adjustable stand with VESA 100 x 100mm mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair and FPS counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 27GS75Q-B.AFB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen size: 27 inches, flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel type: IPS, anti-glare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 2560 x 1440 (QHD), 16:9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 180Hz, 200Hz overclocked via DisplayPort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 1ms (GtG at Faster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightness: 300 cd\/m² (typical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast ratio: 1000:1 (typical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour gamut: sRGB 99% (typical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR: HDR10 supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViewing angle: 178° horizontal and vertical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm headphone out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive sync: AMD FreeSync, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeakers: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand: tilt, height and pivot adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall mount: VESA 100 x 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: external adapter, 100-240V 50\/60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions with stand: 613.5 x 577.7 x 253.7mm at full height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight with stand: 6.0kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLG UltraGear 27GS75Q monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand body and base with mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adapter and power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplayPort cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory calibration report and quick setup guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy LG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLG manufactures the IPS panel in this monitor rather than sourcing it, which is why the colour behaviour is consistent across the UltraGear range. 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The refresh ceiling moves from 180Hz to 200Hz. And the adaptive sync steps up from FreeSync to FreeSync Premium, adding low framerate compensation so the sync keeps working when your framerate drops below the panel's minimum, which is exactly when a QHD gaming rig is most likely to stutter. At a R100 difference, this is the one to buy unless the older unit is what is on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it demands from your PC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2560 x 1440 at 200fps is a serious ask. In esports titles a current mid-range card will get there. In recent single-player games at high settings it will not, and you should expect 80 to 120fps with the adaptive refresh smoothing the variation rather than a pinned 200. That is still a much better experience than a fixed 60Hz panel, but do not buy this expecting the headline number as your daily framerate. 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Same 27 inches, same 2560 x 1440, same 200Hz, same Rapid IPS technology, same 0.5ms minimum response, same G-Sync Compatible and FreeSync Premium certification. If you want a white desk setup, that is the main reason to pay the difference and it is a perfectly good reason. Two things do come with it though. The stand is a full ergonomic one rather than tilt only, and the panel carries VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification where the 275QF is only HDR Ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe stand and the colour coverage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight adjustment through 130mm, 30 degrees of swivel either way and 90 degree pivot into portrait are the kind of thing you stop noticing once you have them and resent when you do not. Portrait mode is genuinely useful for code, logs and long documents. MSI also lists a wider gamut here at 124% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3, the widest in this group of MAG IPS screens. 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Its DICOM Part 14 GSDF presets, including ambient-light options for 100, 50 and 0 lux, exist so greyscale steps render consistently between one workstation and the next. We are a reseller, not a clinical authority: we state what ASUS specifies and make no claim about which imaging tasks it may be used for. That call belongs to your medical physicist or facility IT standard, and you should check it against your own procurement policy before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for a ward, not a desk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details that justify the price are unglamorous. An antibacterial-treated surface survives repeated wipe-downs. The AGLR coating kills reflections under overhead fluorescent lighting where a glossy panel would show the ceiling. Daisy-chained DisplayPort 1.4 lets several screens run from one workstation port, and the USB-C input carries video plus 15W, enough to keep a tablet or peripheral topped up but nowhere near enough to run a laptop. 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The VA panel hits 3000:1 native contrast, three times what the IPS UltraGears manage, so night scenes and dark game environments hold depth instead of washing out to grey. What you give up is off-axis consistency. Sit square in front of it and it looks excellent. Move well off to the side, or lean back at an angle, and colours shift and blacks lift in a way IPS does not do. For a single-user gaming desk that is a fair trade. For a screen several people watch at once, it is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 1000R at 32 inches, and who should skip it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1000R curve is aggressive, and on a 31.5-inch 16:9 panel it works because the screen is wide enough that the edges would otherwise sit noticeably further from your eyes than the centre. Seated at normal desk distance the curve keeps focus even across the panel. Skip it if you do photo or video work where straight lines matter, or if you plan to run it in a multi-monitor row, where curved and flat panels never line up cleanly. 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In racing and flight sims that fills your peripheral vision and genuinely helps you place the car or the wingtip. In work, it replaces a dual-monitor setup with no bezel down the middle, which is the reason a lot of these end up on desks that never run a game. The curve keeps the far edges at a similar distance from your eyes so the corners are not skewed. The catch is that a lot of games still letterbox 21:9 and some anti-cheat systems treat the aspect ratio as an advantage and clamp it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn honest note on the 2026 specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaomi has not published a full specification sheet for this revision at the time of listing, so we are not going to print a refresh rate, panel technology or curvature radius that we cannot source. What is confirmed is the size, the curve, the ultrawide format and the two year warranty. 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One USB-C cable carries video, 90W of charging, the four-port USB hub and gigabit ethernet, so a MacBook or ThinkPad connects and disconnects in a single movement and still gets a wired network. That RJ45 port is the part people overlook: on a fibre line with a congested Wi-Fi band it is the difference between a stable Teams call and a frozen one. If you never dock a laptop, you are paying for hardware you will not use, and a plain DisplayPort monitor will cost less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 16:10 instead of 16:9\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1920 x 1200 gives you 120 rows of pixels more than 1080p, which is roughly one extra toolbar plus a few lines of code or spreadsheet. Over a working day that matters more than it sounds. The panel is tuned for accuracy rather than speed: 100% sRGB with factory Delta E under 2 suits web design, document work, photo editing for screen output and general office use. 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Sold locally with a 3 Year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASUS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801233830082,"sku":"PA248CNV","price":8199.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/PA248CNV_Asus-ProArt-Display-PA248CNV-24.1-inch-WUXGA-IPS-75Hz-Monitor-Black_wr_01.jpg?v=1789397515"},{"product_id":"lg-ultragear-27gx790a-27-qhd-480hz-oled-gaming-monitor","title":"LG UltraGear 27GX790A 27\" QHD 480Hz OLED Gaming Monitor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e480Hz with a 0.03ms pixel response: the fastest thing LG puts in a 27-inch box, and it needs a PC to match.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e26.5\" OLED panel, 2560 x 1440 QHD, flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e480Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms GtG response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,500,000:1 contrast, DisplayHDR True Black 400, HDR10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98.5% DCI-P3 colour gamut, 275 cd\/m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x DisplayPort 2.1, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB 3.0 hub, full ergonomic stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat 480Hz and 0.03ms actually buy you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOLED pixels switch roughly thirty times faster than the best LCD gaming panels, so motion clarity here is a different category rather than an incremental step. Moving text stays readable, and enemy models do not smear during a flick. The 480Hz ceiling is aimed squarely at competitive shooters running at low settings on strong hardware. Be realistic about the requirement: feeding 480fps at 1440p takes a high-end graphics card and a CPU that is not the bottleneck. At 150fps this panel is still superb, but you are paying for headroom you would not be using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBurn-in, brightness, and the static desktop problem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOLED earns its contrast by switching pixels off entirely, which is why blacks are absolute rather than dark grey. The trade-off is permanent image retention risk from static elements: a taskbar, a spreadsheet grid, a stream overlay left on screen for hours every day. LG runs pixel-refresh and logo-dimming routines to manage it, but if this monitor will spend most of its life showing the same Windows desktop, an IPS panel is the safer purchase. 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VA gives you black that is genuinely black rather than the dark grey an IPS panel produces, which matters enormously in horror games, space sims and anything watched in a dark room. The costs are equally real: colour shifts more when you move off-centre, and VA is slower than IPS on dark-to-dark transitions, so you may see some smearing in fast dark scenes despite the 1ms rating. On a 1500R curve you sit centred anyway, which takes most of the sting out of the viewing angle problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 1500R rather than a gentler curve\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number is the radius of the circle the panel is a slice of, so 1500R means a 1.5 metre radius and a fairly aggressive bend. Across 34 inches of ultrawide that is what keeps the far edges roughly equidistant from your eyes at typical desk distance. It suits a single seated user very well and suits a screen two people share very badly. It also makes straight lines look slightly bowed for the first week, which is an adjustment rather than a defect, and it makes the monitor awkward to wall-mount flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVA panel with markedly deeper blacks than IPS at this price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3440 x 1440 ultrawide, no centre bezel across two work areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180Hz refresh rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1ms response time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1500R curvature for consistent edge-to-eye distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Xiaomi Gaming Monitor G34WQi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen size: 34 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel: VA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 3440 x 1440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAspect ratio: 21:9 ultrawide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 180Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 1ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurvature: 1500R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXiaomi G34WQi monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand base and bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCables: Xiaomi does not itemise the cable bundle for this model, so ask us before ordering if you need a specific cable included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Xiaomi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaomi got to a 180Hz 1440p ultrawide at under R7 000 by choosing a VA panel and a plain chassis, and being upfront about both. 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This one is rated 3000:1, which is a VA characteristic and means dark content on the screen looks dark rather than washed-out grey. For watching anything in a dimly lit room, that single figure does more for the picture than a higher refresh rate would. The cost is VA's usual weakness: move off to the side and colours shift and the corners dim. On a 21.45-inch screen you are sitting centred anyway, so it is a trade that lands well at this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is genuinely for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReception desks, point of sale, a second screen for email, a school or home PC, and any machine still on an old graphics card, because the VGA input means you do not have to buy an adapter. It is not a gaming monitor: 75Hz and 6ms are fine for scrolling and video and are not fine for anything competitive, and there is no DisplayPort. It also lacks the DP input that the A24i and A27i have, so if you plan to chain it to a modern dock, look one model up instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVA panel rated 3000:1 contrast, three times the class norm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVGA input for older machines with no digital output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI 1.4 input for anything current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75Hz refresh, smoother than a basic 60Hz office panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTÜV Low Blue Light certified for long working days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Xiaomi Monitor A22i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen size: 21.45 inch (22\" class)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel: VA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 1920 x 1080\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 75Hz (via HDMI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 6ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightness: 250 nits (typical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast: 3000:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour depth: 16.7 million colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorts: HDMI 1.4 x1, VGA x1, DC in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: TÜV Low Blue Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXiaomi A22i monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase and bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Xiaomi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaomi spent the budget on a high-contrast panel instead of a spec-sheet refresh rate, which is the right call for a screen that mostly shows documents and video. 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The 5:4 shape and 1280 x 1024 resolution are the long-standing standard for retail till software, restaurant ordering systems, warehouse terminals and medical reception desks, where the application was written for exactly this canvas. Single point touch means one finger at a time: taps and button presses, no pinch-to-zoom and no two-finger gestures. That is all a till interface needs. If you are shopping for a touchscreen to use as a creative tablet or a Windows desktop with gesture support, this is the wrong product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for a counter, not a workstation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stand hinges from 15° to 66°, so it folds almost flat for signature capture or stands upright for a customer-facing display. The power supply is built into the chassis rather than hanging off a brick, which matters when the unit is bolted under a counter with limited cable space. Video comes in over D-Sub only and touch reports back over USB, so it works with older POS PCs that never had a digital output. 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Text edges soften and fine detail is less crisp at close range. Whether that bothers you depends on how you sit: at arm's length or further, on spreadsheets, email and browser work, most people stop noticing within a day. If you read dense documents with your nose close to the screen, or you edit photographs, spend the extra on a QHD panel instead. What you get in return is a lot of screen for very little money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 120Hz matters outside of games\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffice monitors have sat at 60Hz for two decades, so a 120Hz panel at this price is unusual. The benefit is not framerate in games, it is that scrolling a long document or web page stays legible instead of blurring, and mouse movement feels connected rather than laggy. It is the kind of upgrade you notice for a week and then cannot go back from. Variable refresh rate support smooths out video playback and light gaming as well. 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There is no catch in the panel technology: both are IPS, both are 1080p at 24 inches, both quote a 6ms response. Unless you specifically want the 2024 chassis to match screens you already own, this is the version to buy. The older unit stays listed because it is fully specified down to the port list and the box contents, which some buyers in corporate procurement need on paper before they order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat 144Hz does and does not buy you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a work screen the gain is in scrolling and cursor movement, not in games. The 6ms response time is the giveaway: pixels take longer to change than the frame interval at 144Hz, so fast game motion will still smear and this is not a substitute for the G24i 2026 at 200Hz and 1ms. What it is good at is long days of text. 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This one earns its place as a second display holding a chat window, a dashboard or a job card, or as the screen on a reception desk, a stockroom terminal or a spare workstation. At 19.5 inches, 1600 x 900 works out to a comfortable pixel density, so text is legible without scaling. The D-Sub input is the quiet selling point: plenty of older desktops in South African offices still output VGA and nothing else, and this monitor plugs straight into them alongside a modern HDMI machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere TN falls short\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe clear about the panel. TN gives you the 2ms response and the low price, but 600:1 contrast is modest and 72% NTSC coverage is not colour-accurate work territory. Viewing angles are the bigger limitation at 90° horizontal and 65° vertical, so tilt it wrong and the image visibly shifts. It is fine for one person sitting square in front of it doing text work. 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Compared with the 24-inch A24i at 93 per inch, text here is noticeably softer and small fonts in spreadsheets or a code editor will show it. If you read fine print all day, the A24i or the 1440p A27Qi 2026 are better buys. What 27 inches at 1080p does give you is a large, easily readable image at arm's length without any Windows scaling, which is exactly right for a shared workstation, a dashboard screen, a warehouse terminal, or anyone who finds a 24-inch panel too small to read comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting and eye comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 3.6kg with the base and with a VESA 75 x 75 pattern, this goes onto a cheap desk arm without complaint, which matters because the supplied stand only tilts 5 degrees forward and 15 back with no height adjustment. Xiaomi has TÜV Low Blue Light certification on it, and the 100Hz refresh takes some jitter out of scrolling. 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Spreading 2560 x 1440 across 31.5 inches drops the density to about 93 pixels per inch, so windows and text render physically larger at the same settings. If you find yourself squinting at a 27-inch screen, or you sit further back than average, that is exactly what you want. If you sit close and you care about the crispest possible text edges, the 27-inch version is the sharper display for less money. Neither is wrong, they suit different desks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections, and the 15W ceiling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB-C handles video and data over a single cable, which cuts the clutter behind a laptop. Note that power delivery is capped at 15W. That is enough for a phone or a peripheral, not enough to run or charge a working notebook, so the laptop charger stays on the desk. Video otherwise comes in over HDMI. 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It is 40 inches diagonally at 3440 x 1440, which spreads the same pixel count over a much larger area than a 34-inch ultrawide and lands around 93 pixels per inch. Text is not as crisp as a 34-inch UWQHD panel and you will want to sit a little further back, but the sheer footprint is the appeal: three usable windows across, or a game that fills your peripheral vision without a curve distorting straight lines. The flat panel is deliberate and suits mixed work and play better than a tight curve does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe USB-C port earns its place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne USB-C cable carries video, the USB hub and 65 watts of charging, so a laptop docks with a single connection and stays topped up while it drives the screen. That is genuinely useful if you work off a notebook and game off a desktop; it is worth nothing at all if you only ever plug in a tower, in which case ignore it and use DisplayPort. 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DisplayHDR 400 at 400 nits is entry-level HDR with no local dimming, so expect a brighter picture rather than a different one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40-inch flat IPS panel at 3440 x 1440 and 155Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 65W power delivery for single-cable laptop docking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in USB hub: 2x USB 2.0 Type-A with Type-B upstream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVESA DisplayHDR 400 certification at 400 nits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD FreeSync Premium variable refresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: MSI MAG401QR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel size: 40 inch (101.6 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel type: IPS, flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD), 21:9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 155Hz (DisplayPort), 100Hz (HDMI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 1ms (MPRT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightness: 400 nits (typical), 400 nits HDR peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast ratio: 1000:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour gamut: 90% Adobe RGB, 94% DCI-P3, 118% sRGB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR: VESA DisplayHDR 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive sync: AMD FreeSync Premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 1x DisplayPort, 2x HDMI, 1x USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 65W PD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB hub: 2x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-B upstream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: 1x headphone out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustment: tilt -5° to 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecurity: Kensington lock slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVESA: 100 x 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSI MAG401QR monitor with stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSI does not publish a full accessory list for this model, so the bundled cables may vary by region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy MSI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery few 40-inch ultrawides include USB-C power delivery, and MSI put it here rather than reserving it for a business line. 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QHD at 27 inches is about 109 pixels per inch against roughly 81 on the 1080p A27i. Text edges are crisp, small spreadsheet fonts stay legible, and you can put two full-width documents side by side without either one becoming unreadable. It is also the resolution that runs at 100 percent scaling in Windows, so there is no blurriness in older applications that handle scaling badly. If you spend your day in text, this is the model in the A range to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 120Hz and 6ms, and who should look elsewhere\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e120Hz is enough that scrolling and window dragging are smooth; it is not a gaming specification and the 6ms response confirms that. Fast motion will smear, so if you game on this desk as well, the G27Qi 2026 gives you the same 27-inch QHD panel at 200Hz and 1ms for R800 more. Likewise, if you need to dock a laptop over a single cable, this model does not list USB-C power delivery and the A27Ui does. Buy this one when the job is text, all day, on one machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2560 x 1440 at 27\", around 109 pixels per inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuns at 100 percent Windows scaling, no blurry legacy apps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120Hz refresh for smooth scrolling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPS panel with stable off-axis colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6ms response time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Xiaomi Monitor A27Qi 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen size: 27 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel: IPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 2560 x 1440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 120Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 6ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurvature: flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXiaomi A27Qi 2026 monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand base and bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCables: Xiaomi has not published the cable bundle for this model, so ask us before ordering if you need a specific cable included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Xiaomi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaomi is one of very few brands putting a 1440p 120Hz panel into an office monitor under R3 500 in South Africa. 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Fonts look printed rather than drawn. In practice nobody runs this at 100 percent scaling, because interface elements become tiny; you set Windows or macOS to 150 percent and get 1440p-equivalent working space rendered at four times the detail. That is the real benefit, and it is why this suits document work, photo editing and anyone who reads on screen all day far better than any 1080p panel here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUSB-C, 60Hz, and who should not buy this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSB-C only earns its keep if you dock a laptop: one cable carries the picture, and on a monitor of this type usually power and peripherals too. Xiaomi does not publish a power delivery wattage for the A27Ui, so check it against your laptop's charging requirement before you rely on it as the sole charger. The other limit is refresh: 60Hz is fine for work and wrong for gaming, and with a 6ms response this is not a screen to play anything fast on. 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Photographs show grain rather than pixel structure, and 4K video can be viewed at full resolution with the editing interface around it instead of on top of it. Coverage of 99.5% Adobe RGB matters for print work in a way DCI-P3 numbers alone do not, and 10-bit colour with 2000:1 IPS Black contrast means gradients stay smooth where a conventional IPS panel bands. This is a tool for photographers, retouchers and colourists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne cable, and who should not buy this\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThunderbolt 5 carries 6K at 60Hz in one direction and passes signal out for daisy-chaining a second display, while USB-C delivers 96W back to the laptop, which is enough to run and charge most professional notebooks with the charger left in the bag. Two 5W speakers handle calls. The honest caution is price against purpose: at 60Hz this is not a gaming monitor, and if your work is documents, email and spreadsheets you will not see 40,000 rand of benefit over a good 4K panel. Buy it because colour accuracy pays your bills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6144 x 3456 resolution at roughly 224 pixels per inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPS Black panel with 2000:1 contrast, 450 cd\/m² and VESA DisplayHDR 600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98% DCI-P3 and 99.5% Adobe RGB coverage at 10-bit colour depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt 5 in and out with 6K 60Hz daisy chain support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96W USB-C power delivery, built-in 5W stereo speakers, tilt \/ height \/ pivot stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 32U990A-S.AFB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen size: 31.47 inches (79.94cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel type: IPS Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 6144 x 3456 (6K), 16:9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePixel pitch: 0.1134 x 0.1134mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 5ms (GtG at Faster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightness: 450 cd\/m² (typical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast ratio: 2000:1 (typical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: 10-bit, 1.07 billion colours, DCI-P3 98% (CIE1976), Adobe RGB 99.5% (CIE1931)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR: VESA DisplayHDR 600\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: Thunderbolt 5 (1 in \/ 1 out), 1x DisplayPort 2.1, 1x HDMI, USB-C 1 upstream and 2 downstream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C power delivery: 96W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaisy chain: 6K at 60Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeakers: 2x 5W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand: tilt, height and 90° pivot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall mount: VESA 100 x 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions with stand: 718.4 x 582.3 x 198.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLG UltraFine evo 32U990A monitor with stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplayPort cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cord and quick setup guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy LG?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLG Display develops the IPS Black technology this panel is built on, so the contrast and colour figures come from the panel maker rather than from an integrator's marketing department. 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Mini-LED splits that backlight into a grid of independently dimmed zones, which is how this panel reaches 1,000 nits of peak brightness and a million-to-one HDR contrast ratio while keeping IPS viewing angles. For HDR grading that is the point: you can judge highlight roll-off on a screen that actually gets bright. The compromise versus OLED is blooming, a faint halo around small bright objects on black, which is inherent to zone-based dimming. In exchange there is no burn-in risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for colour work, not for gaming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelta E under 1 out of the factory and 99.5% Adobe RGB coverage put this in print and broadcast territory rather than general office use. It supports Dolby Vision, HLG and HDR10, and ASUS supplies a calibration tool and a monitor hood so you can re-verify it and block room light. It is a 60Hz, 4ms panel and it weighs 13.6kg with the stand. 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Sold with a 3 Year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASUS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801241071810,"sku":"PA27UCX-K","price":38999.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/PA27UCX-K_Asus-ProArt-27-inch-4K-IPS-Mini-LED-60Hz-Monitor-with-USB-Type-C-90W-PD-Black_wr_01a.jpg?v=1789397729"},{"product_id":"port-connect-15-6-full-hd-touchscreen-portable-monitor","title":"Port Connect 15.6\" Full HD Touchscreen Portable Monitor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe touchscreen is the reason to buy this one rather than a cheaper portable panel.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15.6\" portable monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1920 x 1080 (Full HD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouchscreen input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePort Connect, SKU 902101T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen touch on a second screen is worth paying for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost portable monitors are just another window to look at. Touch changes what the screen is for. Signing a delivery note or a quote in front of a client, running a point-of-sale or booking interface at a market stall or pop-up, annotating a drawing on site, or handing the screen to someone to fill in a form all work far better with a finger than with a trackpad. Windows and most Linux desktops handle USB touch input without extra drivers. If none of that describes your work, the non-touch Port model or the PCBuilder FLEX will do the same display job for less money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the connection before you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePort does not publish a full public specification sheet for this model, so the panel type, brightness and exact port layout are not confirmed here and this listing does not guess at them. Portable monitors of this kind generally run over a single USB-C cable carrying video, touch data and power using DisplayPort Alt Mode, and not every laptop USB-C port supports video output. 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