Lenovo L27q-4A
Lenovo L27q-4A Review & Specifications
L27q-4A by Lenovo is a 27.00″ IPS monitor with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 100 Hz. It supports a 8-bit color depth, displays up to 16777216 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 99.00% sRGB , 90.00% DCI-P3 . The panel delivers 350 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 1500:1, a response time of 4.00 ms. It has a pixel density of 109 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 91.58% of the front surface. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte screen coating. Built-in 2 x 3 W (watts) speakers are included. HDR capabilities include support for HDR10. Typical power consumption is 21.60 W, with a maximum of 65.00 W.
General Work Usage
The Lenovo L27q-4A delivers a modest 65.7% productivity score, making it suitable for casual or part-time work tasks like email, browsing, or occasional document editing. It utilizes an IPS panel—a top-tier choice for productivity. IPS and similar panels deliver exceptional color accuracy, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness across the screen. Their resistance to burn-in makes them especially well-suited for prolonged use involving static content like spreadsheets, toolbars, and text editors. The monitor’s high resolution of 2560×1440 delivers sufficient screen space for most productivity tasks, though less than ultra-wide or 4K displays. The pixel density of 109 ppi provides adequately crisp text without requiring scaling, though pixel edges may become noticeable when sitting close or working with fine content. The brightness level of 350 nits, is generally sufficient for standard indoor lighting, but may struggle slightly in bright daylight environments.
The Lenovo L27q-4A has color space coverage of: 99.00% sRGB , 90.00% DCI-P3 , which gives this monitor moderate color gamut coverage, acceptable for general media consumption, light image editing, or office tasks involving visuals. However, it may not display colors as accurately or vibrantly as wide-gamut monitors. The combination of standard 8-bit panel and average gamut coverage means this display is best used for basic content rather than any precision visual work.
The work performance-per-price ratio of the Lenovo L27q-4A is 52.6%, placing it in the mid-value category. Although its cost-effectiveness is acceptable, the modest 65.7% suitability may limit its role to light or occasional productivity use.
Gaming and Media Usage
The Lenovo L27q-4A earns a solid 69.1% rating for gaming and media use, offering smooth visuals, decent color accuracy, and responsive performance that will satisfy most gamers and movie enthusiasts. It utilizes an IPS panel, which is widely appreciated for accurate color reproduction, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness. These panels are a balanced and reliable choice for gamers who enjoy vivid visuals and moderate HDR. High-end IPS models often support local dimming zones and high peak brightness levels, enhancing the experience in HDR games and bright rooms. While response times are slightly slower than OLED or TN, recent advancements have greatly reduced motion blur and input lag. The monitor’s high resolution of 2560×1440 strikes a good balance between image sharpness and system performance, making it suitable for most gaming scenarios without overly taxing the GPU. The monitor’s 100 Hz refresh rate offers a smoother experience than 60 Hz, benefiting casual gaming and media consumption, and the 4.00 ms response time handles motion with decent clarity.
The monitor offers excellent ergonomic capabilities, allowing for highly customizable positioning that supports long, comfortable usage sessions across both work and entertainment, and includes basic connectivity options, suitable for casual or single-device setups.
Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.
Performance per Price
The gaming performance-per-price score of 38.7% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for gaming-focused users. With both a low value rating and a modest gaming usage score (69.1%), this monitor may not be ideal for gamers seeking performance and value.
The Lenovo L27q-4A falls into the mid-value range, with a performance-per-price score of 50.4%. Its average build quality (63.0 pts) may limit its appeal compared to other similarly priced options, though the value score remains competitive.
Monitor Information
| Manufacturer | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Monitor Model | L27q-4A |
| Current Price Amazon | $250 |
| Amazon Price Updated | 1 week, 4 days ago. |
| Launch Date | 2 years, 6 months ago. |
| Monitor Available | True |
| Panel Size / Type | 27.00" / IPS |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels, Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p |
| Refresh Rate / Response Time | 100 Hz / 4.00 ms |
| Brightness / Contrast | 350 nits / 1500:1 |
| Color Depth / Coverage | 8-bit / DCI-P3: 90.00% |
| Pixel Density | 109 PPI |
| Viewing Angles | 178 ° (degrees)° / 178 ° (degrees)° |
| Screen Ratio / Curvature | Screen-to-Body Ratio: 91.58% , Flat screen |
| Backlight / Coating |
W-LED
Anti-glare/Matte |
| Speakers | 2 x 3 W (watts) |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
| Power Consumption | Typical: 21.60 W , Max: 65.00 W |
Performance and Features Evaluation (Max 100 pts)
Calculated Performance and Performance per Price Scores
Additional Features and Information
| Connectivity | 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HBR2), 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out |
|---|---|
| Ergonomic Adjustments | Height Adjustment , Pivot , Swivel , Tilt , VESA Mount (100x100mm) |
| Included Accessories | HDMI cable |
| Additional Features | 4-sided Ultra-thin Bezel, Flicker-free technology, Lenovo Artery, Natural Low Blue Light, VESA MediaSync Display |
L27q-4A Compared to Monitors with Similar Performance and Features
Monitor Quality & Features per Price Table
| Brand | Monitor (Desc) | Price (Desc) | Work (Desc) | Play (Desc) | Overall (Desc) | Work/$ (Desc) | Game/$ (Desc) | Overall/$ (Desc) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo |
$529
|
↓
-5.5%
|
68.7%
|
66.4%
|
63.1%
|
26.0%
|
17.6%
|
23.9%
|
|
| Lenovo |
$250
|
↑
56.3%
|
65.7%
|
69.1%
|
63.0%
|
52.6%
|
38.7%
|
50.4%
|
|
| Samsung |
$500
|
0.0%
|
65.2%
|
66.5%
|
62.9%
|
26.1%
|
18.6%
|
25.2%
|
|
| iiyama |
$751❗
|
0.0%
|
60.9%
|
74.8%
|
63.6%
|
16.2%
|
14.0%
|
16.9%
|
|
| GIGABYTE |
$220
|
0.0%
|
58.8%
|
73.1%
|
62.7%
|
53.5%
|
46.5%
|
57.0%
|
|
| Dell |
$182❗
|
↓
-1.1%
|
58.3%
|
83.3%
|
62.8%
|
64.0%
|
64.0%
|
69.0%
|
|
| AOC |
$190❗
|
0.0%
|
58.2%
|
72.3%
|
62.7%
|
61.3%
|
53.3%
|
66.0%
|
|
| acer |
$340❗
|
0.0%
|
58.0%
|
72.3%
|
63.3%
|
34.1%
|
29.8%
|
37.2%
|
|
| msi |
$209❗
|
0.0%
|
54.4%
|
77.4%
|
63.3%
|
52.0%
|
51.8%
|
60.5%
|
Monitor Comparison and Detail Specifications Table
| Specification | Perf Chart | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price |
$529
|
↓
-5.5%
|
$250
|
↑
56.3%
|
$500
|
0.0%
|
$751❗
|
0.0%
|
$220
|
0.0%
|
$182❗
|
↓
-1.1%
|
$190❗
|
0.0%
|
$340❗
|
0.0%
|
$209❗
|
0.0%
|
| Brand | Lenovo | Lenovo | Samsung | iiyama | GIGABYTE | Dell | AOC | acer | msi |
| Size / Type | 34.14" / IPS | 27.00" / IPS | 34.00" / VA | 34.00" / VA | 27.00" / IPS | 24.50" / IPS | 27.00" / VA | 34.00" / VA | 27.00" / VA |
| Resolution | 3440 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 | 3440 × 1440 | 3440 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1440 | 3440 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 |
| Hz / Response | 60 Hz / 4.00 ms | 100 Hz / 4.00 ms | 100 Hz / 5.00 ms | 180 Hz / 5.00 ms | 240 Hz / No data ms | 280 Hz / 0.50 ms | 240 Hz / 4.00 ms | 180 Hz / 4.00 ms | 180 Hz / 1.00 ms |
| Nits / Contrast | 300 nits / 1000:1 | 350 nits / 1500:1 | 300 nits / 4000:1 | 500 nits / 4000:1 | 350 nits / 1000:1 | 400 nits / 1000:1 | 300 nits / 3000:1 | 320 nits / 4000:1 | 300 nits / 5000:1 |
| Color / Coverage | 10-bit / sRGB: 99.00% | 8-bit / DCI-P3: 90.00% | 10-bit / No data | 8-bit / No data | 10-bit / DCI-P3: 92.00% | 8-bit / sRGB: 99.00% | 8-bit / DCI-P3: 90.00% | 10-bit / DCI-P3: 88.00% | 10-bit / DCI-P3: 92.20% |
| Pixel Density | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | 89 PPI | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | 109 PPI |
| Curvature | 3800R | Flat | 1000R | 1500R | Flat | Flat | 1000R | 1500R | 1500R |
| Backlight | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED | Edge LED | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte |
| Speakers | 2 x 3 W (watts) | 2 x 3 W (watts) | ❌ | 2 x 2 W (watts) | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | 2 x 2 W (watts) | ❌ |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 | HDR10 | No data | No data | No data | No data | DisplayHDR 400 | No data |
| Local Dimming | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Power | Typical: 36.00W , Max: 230.00W | Typical: 21.60W , Max: 65.00W | No data | Typical: 51.00W | Typical: 30.00W | , Max: 65.00W | Typical: 32.00W | Typical: 39.00W , Max: 65.00W | No data |
| Panel Brand | LG Display | No data | Samsung | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data | No data |
Monitor Specifications Table
| Brand | Monitor (Desc) | Size | Resolution | Panel Type | Bright. | Contrast | Depth | Hz | Resp. | Curvature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo | 34.14" | 3440 × 1440 | IPS | 300 nits | 1000 : 1 | 10-bit | 60 Hz | 4.00 ms | 3800 mm | |
| Lenovo | 27.00" | 2560 × 1440 | IPS | 350 nits | 1500 : 1 | 8-bit | 100 Hz | 4.00 ms | Flat | |
| Samsung | 34.00" | 3440 × 1440 | VA | 300 nits | 4000 : 1 | 10-bit | 100 Hz | 5.00 ms | 1000 mm | |
| iiyama | 34.00" | 3440 × 1440 | VA | 500 nits | 4000 : 1 | 8-bit | 180 Hz | 5.00 ms | 1500 mm | |
| GIGABYTE | 27.00" | 2560 × 1440 | IPS | 350 nits | 1000 : 1 | 10-bit | 240 Hz | None ms | Flat | |
| Dell | 24.50" | 1920 × 1080 | IPS | 400 nits | 1000 : 1 | 8-bit | 280 Hz | 0.50 ms | Flat | |
| AOC | 27.00" | 2560 × 1440 | VA | 300 nits | 3000 : 1 | 8-bit | 240 Hz | 4.00 ms | 1000 mm | |
| acer | 34.00" | 3440 × 1440 | VA | 320 nits | 4000 : 1 | 10-bit | 180 Hz | 4.00 ms | 1500 mm | |
| msi | 27.00" | 2560 × 1440 | VA | 300 nits | 5000 : 1 | 10-bit | 180 Hz | 1.00 ms | 1500 mm |
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