EX270QM

Written analysis

EX270QM at a glance

The EX270QM is a 27" IPS monitor at 2560×1440 and 240 Hz. The listed aspect ratio is 1.778:1, 16:9. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: everyday work and play where a balanced panel is more important than flagship extras.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 71.2, with 69.7 work and 77.9 play. Pixel density is listed at 108 PPI. Typical brightness is 400 nits with a peak of 600 nits. Contrast is listed as 1000:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte (3H). The listed pixel count is treated as a QHD-class work multiplier.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 98% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 10-bit FRC. HDR is listed as DisplayHDR 600, HDR10.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 240 Hz. The play score covers mainstream gaming and media; competitive high-refresh use still depends on the GPU keeping up. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Height · Swivel · Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out. Speakers are listed as 2 x 2 W (watts).

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 71.2, a strong mainstream result for a primary desktop display.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 38.3. The nearby comparison below may reveal a better-equipped option at a similar price.

Work / price is 37.5 and play / price is 29.3.