NEWSYNC 27 inch Real 165Hz (DP 1.2) 144Hz (HDMI 2.0) 1ms 1440p QHD Gaming Monitor (AMD FreeSync, Crosshair Target, Flicker-Free, Low Blue Light, HDR, Slim Bezel) DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI (27QHD 165 HDR)

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I rarely write reviews. That said, I feel like it would be a crime to NOT post a review, after having read the previous negative reviews on this item. I seriously spent hours --HOURS!!-- trying to find a 27" Monitor with 165Hz refresh, HDR ready, QHD/2k/1440 that my cheap butt could afford (I needed something that would give me an unfair FPS advantage on my PC so that I can kick my 8 year olds @$$ at SoT). I like spending quality time with him and all, but man that kid is vicious with a controller... That said, it paired perfectly with my Vega56 OCd (120+ FPS at 1440 @ 165Hz in SoT!!!). While the 1440 resolution @ 165Hz and HDR are INCREDIBLE, there IS a catch... You have to not be a complete dumb@$$ to use it. Let me clarify; if you hit the HDR button and think everything is over saturated and ugly and therefore HDR sucks, you are a qualified ID10T. If you plug in the cheap-@$$ [free] DP cable that came with it and then wonder why the HDR option in Windows isnt available, you are an ID10T. So you might make the argument that if a cable comes with the display, it should support all of its features, right? Well, youre buying a device that is significantly cheaper than every other device with the same specs so you sir, are an ID10t. This display is perfect. No bad pixels, all features work as advertised (see attached screenshots). It was my first time seeing HDR, so I found it breathtaking. I typically prefer IPS panels vs TN due to the darker blacks, but honestly when compared side by side with my IPS based displays, it isnt even that noticeable. The response time is SO much faster. Holy heck, it seriously blew me away! I am VERY pleased with this purchase. If you are considering this purchase for gaming or functions (like HDR or >60Hz refresh), I strongly recommend buying a high quality HDMI cable on here. Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/4K-HDR-HDMI-Cable-Feet/dp/B01KJ0M26A --see how it actually mentions that it supports UHD and HDR? Congratulations, if you noticed that, youre not an ID10T and are qualified to purchase this holy grail of lcd awesomeness...

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This monitor is working great, running at 120hertz (didnt want to do 165 yet, just left the 60 Hertz realm). Nice and smooth gameplay, 0 dead pixels. If your on the fence I would say go for it. Side notes - the power cord included is 220 eith a 110 adapter, which will work fine but I just used a spare 110 power cable. Also the stand has a slight, downward tilt, and cannot be adjusted at all, keep this in mind when you order. For me it worked out ok but again, you CANNOT adjust the stand at all.

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Received with zero damage. No dead pixels and everything works. bad: The stand is bad. The speakers are bad. The HDR is just an absurdly high contrast mode. Good: colors and viewing angle are actually quite good for a TN. 165hz, freesync, and sub 2ms measured latency with OD. For the price this is an amazing deal. Compared it side by side with an LG 32" 650F VA... honestly this TN is somehow just slightly better in every way. I cant recommend this monitor enough.

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I recently upgraded my system to handle 4k at 60hz to use with my 50" 4k TV. It was a good setup, but for gaming not ideal. I decided to pull the trigger on this because I wanted to see what all the hype was about for 144hz monitors. Turns out Ive been missing out big time. Even better this one does 165hz. No problems with mine, everything works as intended. Very happy with the difference in gaming feel, and wont be going back to 60hz for gaming. I will say the big screen and 4k had more clarity, but of course it did. Also the mount is as basic as possible, but it can be connected to another mount setup if it really bothers you. Im okay with it for the price. Very happy with the change and this product. Great deal.

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So my 3 day review... First off bought this at $280 and damn is it worth it. Read all the other reviews and I have just about the same positives to say as the others. Resolution and frame rate is on point and works great. Only issues i have had with it is that there was a pixel that was sticking (not dead) but got that fixed quickly, the cable doesnt have a ground and i ended up replacing it with one that did, and the monitor stand. BIGGEST ISSUE IS THE MONITOR STAND!!!! The quality of the stand itself is great, made out of metal and looks nice, but the biggest problem is no tilt feature or height adjustment at all. I have to recline far back in chair to get a proper viewing angle because it is stuck looking downward. Going to be buying a different mount in a few days. Other notes: Bought a different DP cable rated for DP1.4 because previous comments were saying to since included one was crap. havent tested it myself. Colors look nice. Havent color calibrated beyond the Windows calibrator, but comparing to my old IPS monitor that ive used up to this point they are similar in color (bit warmer images, but not by much) That being said, this is still a TN panel, so keep that in mind if it is something you really care about.

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Most games dont have HDR, and only some that do look a bit better with HDR enabled. The killer feature of this thing is to use it with a high-end DP cable, and run it at 165hz. I used to have a dell gaming monitor that cost 3X as much when I bought it some time ago, which only does 144hz. You can see the difference in FPS games between 144hz and 165hz. It is smoother and less motion blur. Unfortunately HDR doesnt get picked up by windows when using a DP cable, and FREE-SYNC only works over DP and not HDMI. The HDMI HDR option seems to hit a maximum of 144hz on the cable I tested. The built in speakers is a nice touch, allowing you to have one less thing connected to your PC, as the sound travels over either HDMI or DP cable. The screen is very light, but can be mounted on something like the Amazon Basics Monitor Arm for better adjustability. (although the included VESA screws are a bit long for the holes on this puppy, you probably will need to use shorter mounting screws, although in practice this is not a problem) The fact that this thing uses a 12V DC brick to power it is interesting but not a problem, the input is still your standard desktop type power cable that can carry either 110v/220v. The monitor also has a special HDR-mode button, which is pretty useless for most content as far as I have tested, just use the HDR as is by enabling it in your windows display settings, or for most things, just ignore HDR and game at 165hz. 165hz QHD DOOM with everything on ULTRA works well on GTX 1080ti with 8700k, keeps VSYNC permanently locked at 164/5. Same for many other games, which makes me think, maybe my next monitor should be 200 hz.

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This is an amazing monitor! Ive never written a review on Amazon before, but I took a gamble with this Korean monitor and it has exceeded my expectations so far. I agree with other users that the HDR and speakers are bad. Thats ok because no really uses monitor speakers for gaming anyway, and you are better off using mods like SweetFX to enhance your gaming experience. I was kinda disappointed there was only one HDMI port, but thats my fault for not reading the specs ahead of time. Coming from a 1080p 60hz monitor, 1440p 165hz is incredible. Im never going back. Everything is so smooth! If you have a newer Nvidia card, 10 series or RTX series, freesync/gsync compatibility works on this monitor! My monitor has no issues and no dead pixels. Now Im excited for the day these specs can be applied to a 4k monitor for a reasonable price.

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It’s the best bang for the buck monitor. 1440p 165hz for $264 is the best deal I’ve had ever had on amazon. I have a i7 8700k , Gtx 1080 , 16gb of ram, and a 1tb ssd and battlefield 1 feels amazing at 165hz at 165 FPS in 1440p. The cons about this monitor is that power brick and the power cord. I wouldn’t use that power cable , it looks like a fire hazard. The power brick gets REALLY HOT. I’m thinking about replacing it later. But so far the monitor has impressed me so far coming from a 1080p 60hz monitor and seeing 165hz vs 60hz was a crazy experience. But hdr does works fine it’s just u have to adjust a lot in built in monitor setting and Freesync works amazing with the new Nvidia drivers. So I give it 5 stars due to the performance of the monitor and not the accessories of the monitor.

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Aaaaaamazing. Saw this blogged about in a ‘PCGamer’ article online and though, ‘eh, why the hell not.’ Watched A LOT of Linus Tech Tips on YouTube and knew that some of these Korean brand monitors can be pretty great, but was still skeptical. Can confirm this works EXACTLY as advertised: 1440p @ 165hz using DisplayPort 1.4. Already had a DP 1.4 cable that I bought from Amazon a couple weeks ago, so I was set. Also, I already owned a spare monitor power cable from my old monitor, so I didn’t have to worry about that weird Korean plug and its adapter. Having a GTX 1070, I was able to enable G-Sync/FreeSync in the nVidia control panel and set my refresh rate to 165hz. WHOA DAMN, is it responsive! I had 03 asus monitors running at 60hz before this, so it is weeeeird (and awesome) having my primary run at more than double that. I did try the HDR and just like everyone’s already pointed out, it sucks. Just stuck with the monitor defaults. My ONLY COMPLAINT has to do with the VESA mount. It does have the ability to hook up to a standard VESA mounting bracket, HOWEVER, it doesn’t come with the screws (or at least mine didn’t). Fortunately, I had some spare hardware I was able to use to get it secured, but note to anyone with a duel or triple monitor setup (and you’re mounted), you’ll likely need to make a quick trip to your nearest hardware store to find the right size screws. So, tl;dr : Totally worth it for the price. Make sure you purchase a DisplayPort 1.4 cable and enable g-sync/freesync in your nvidia control panel, while setting the refresh rate to 165hz. Also, if mounting, purchase correct screws for VESA mount. Seriously, using this monitor makes me feel like Morty experiencing ‘True Level,’ everything else just seems crooked and wrong. -Mike

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This monitor out of the box is great! Been using it now for about four hours. First, I didnt use the stand, VESA mount only DP. TLDR: HDR feature sucks, monitor is great! Well worth the $279 I paid for it. 1440p looks great! 165hz as advertised. The "LOS" or crosshair for FPS type games is great and functional (press the + button to activate it.) The RTS timer is great too, i dont intend to use it. The pre adjusted settings look good, i prefer to fine tune towards cool settings, but the settings look good for intended purposes. The testing I did show that the freesync works well, and the geforce compatible sync works well too! Worked right out of the box once i turned on the Freesync setting in the monitor menu. Only negative, HDR. This is a sRGB manipulation built into the monitor, not true HDR. What i mean, the monitor will adjust settings to make it darker, more vibrant color (which makes it look weird) rather than a hardware HDR. Meaning, you cant enable AMD or Geforce HDR in games. Not to mention with a peak brightness of 350, it doesnt meet the certification for HDR anyways. Overall, the settings I was looking for actually work for this monitor! Its great, especially for the $279 I paid for it!

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