Lenovo Y27g

Great design that isn’t matched by image quality.

 

The curved, 27-inch Lenovo Y27g is a high-end entry into the world of gaming monitors. The Y27 series makes good on gamer’s desires with a 144Hz refresh rate, frame rate smoothing technology and a big, angular design that cuts sharp lines. If you really want to go wild, Lenovo even offers a version with Razer’s Chroma lighting tech.

Pricing

The Lenovo Y27 series is available with either NVIDIA G-Sync or AMD FreeSync anti screen-tearing technology and lots of inputs. It’s a worthy gaming monitor, but technical shortcomings keep it from reaching its full potential.

If you opt for AMD graphics, the FreeSync-equipped Y27f will set you back £349 ($399). The NVIDIA G-Sync enabled Y27g, reviewed here, carries an MSRP of £599 ($599), and the Chroma-enabled Y27g RE comes in at £649 ($649).

Other than the anti screen tearing tech and 144Hz refresh rate, the rest of the Y27g’s specs aren’t nearly as exciting. It’s rated for a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, response rate of 4ms, and max resolution is a standard 1920x1080 for Full HD gaming. For the money, those specs should be better. At the very least, a 1440p option would help justify the price.

Design

The Y27g follows the same design cues as the rest of Lenovo’s gaming line, such as the IdeaCentre Y900 desktop computer. Sharp angles with deep red highlights are the name of the design game here. The boomerang-shaped base shoots outward, keeping the monitor stable and allowing it to swivel.

Hash marks etched along the circumference of the stand, as well as the tilting hinge, give it the look of a precision instrument. Turning the Y27g is practically effortless and it just as easy to adjust the height, as well. The monitor can move up and down with a feather touch, and once in place, it stays in place.