iiyama G-Master GB3271QSU-B1

iiyama G-Master GB3271QSU-B1 Review & Specifications

G-Master GB3271QSU-B1 by iiyama is a 31.50″ IPS monitor with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz. It supports a 8-bit color depth, displays up to 16777216 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 100.00% sRGB . The panel delivers 400 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 1200:1. It has a pixel density of 93 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. This is a curved screen with a 1500R curvature. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte screen coating. Built-in 2 x 3 W (watts) speakers are included. Typical power consumption is 45.00 W.

General Work Usage

The iiyama G-Master GB3271QSU-B1 delivers a modest 61.4% 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. A lower pixel density of 93 ppi can lead to visible pixelation, reducing visual comfort for reading and detailed work, especially on larger screens. With a typical brightness of 400 nits, this monitor maintains excellent visibility even in well-lit office spaces.

The iiyama G-Master GB3271QSU-B1 has color space coverage of: 100.00% sRGB , 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 score of 16.5% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for professional productivity use. Given both the modest work suitability score and weak value proposition, there are likely better alternatives in the same price class.

Gaming and Media Usage

The iiyama G-Master GB3271QSU-B1 earns a solid 73.9% 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 features an ultra-high refresh rate of 165 Hz, ideal for competitive gaming, fast-paced shooters, and high-FPS esports titles, but the slow response time may introduce noticeable ghosting or motion blur in competitive scenarios.

The monitor provides very good ergonomic support, enabling users to adjust it for improved comfort during extended gaming, viewing, or daily activities, 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 13.9% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for gaming-focused users. Its respectable gaming suitability rating of 73.9% may still justify the price for certain use cases, though better-valued options exist.

With a performance-per-price score of just 17.2%, this monitor does not offer strong value in its category. With both a low value rating and a modest quality score (64.0 pts), this monitor is less competitive than other options in its price bracket.