CQ27G3Z

Written analysis

CQ27G3Z at a glance

The CQ27G3Z is a 27" VA monitor at 2560×1440 and 240 Hz. The listed aspect ratio is 1.778:1, 16:9. The panel is curved at 1000R. 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 62.7, with 58.2 work and 72.3 play. Pixel density is listed at 109 PPI. Typical brightness is 300 nits. Contrast is listed as 3000:1. 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 90% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 8-bit.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 240 Hz. Response time is listed as 4.00 ms. 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 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 62.7, a balanced result covering essential office and media use.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 66.0—an excellent value relative to nearby monitors.

Work / price is 61.3 and play / price is 53.3.