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Pixio PX278 Wave Blue PX278WAVEB 27" 2024
The combination of a 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and 2560x1440 IPS panel minimizes motion blur for fast-paced gameplay. Its 96.5% DCI-P3 color coverage and distinctive blue chassis provide both vibrant visuals and a unique aesthetic not common in budget monitors. This monitor suits competitive gamers who need fluid 1440p performance without spending on premium-tier displays.
Screen 27
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel IPS
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync
66 Overall Score
Price $240
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong performance (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong color (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average feature (24th percentile)
What owners think
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
88/100Our AI sentiment read
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 135.76% sRGB | 96.50% DCI-P3 | 92.95% NTSC |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
Ergonomics
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Weight | 6.4 kg / 14.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Pixio PX278 Wave Blue PX278WAVEB 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | MSI MAG MAG 321CUP QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 34.13999938964844 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840x2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 240 | 480 | 165 | 360 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | - | HDR10 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixio PX278 Wave Blue PX278WAVEB 27" | 74.8 | 40.3 | 68.9 | 23.5 | 89.7 | 35.8 | 82.8 | 67.7 | 91 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 73.8 | 75.5 | 72.7 | 96 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.2 | 86.1 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 84.9 | 63.8 | 76.4 | 72.7 | 96 | 90.5 | 99.7 | 97.9 | 98.5 |
| MSI MAG MAG 321CUP QD-OLED Compare | 99 | 54.9 | 98.8 | 92 | 0 | 90.5 | 96.2 | 82.2 | 86.1 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 44.5 | 76.4 | 72.7 | 0 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 87.8 | 95.6 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare | 86.6 | 86.8 | 80.8 | 97.4 | 0 | 90.5 | 56.7 | 99.8 | 86.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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