Final thoughts and ratings

Iiyama's G2773HS 27in, 120Hz monitor is the company's stab at making a large screen for the PC gamer. Perhaps missing a trick in not providing 3D compatibility with NVIDIA or 3D GPU technology, yet benefitting financially by not doing so, the £300 screen is merely average as a straightforward display but rather better for the avid gamer who wants lightning-quick visual response from frenetic key-presses and mouse movements.

The economies of scale for 23- and 24in monitors dictate that their pricing is hugely competitive. Jump up to 27in and pricing doubles to £200 for an entry-level screen. In the final reckoning, Iiyama's £300 monitor can only be put forward to gamers who revel in near-instant response times and fast image processing.

The Good

Great for fast-paced gaming
Big-screen thrills and spills

The Bad

No '3D' compatibility
Out-of-the-box calibration is sub-standard

HEXUS Rating

Iiyama ProLite G2773HS

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What next, Hexus ? Reviewing new Casecom Power supplies ?

Iiyama are one of the oldest and best known monitor companies and have been around since 1973.
I can even remember their high end CRT displays as a kid.

CAT-THE-FIFTH
Iiyama are one of the oldest and best known monitor companies and have been around since 1973.
I can even remember their high end CRT displays as a kid.

Agreed, although I remember spec'ing an Iiayma CRT display for our computer centre operator's PC in late 80's/early 90's - because “it was the best available”, and actually the picture was pretty sharp, colours clear - so probably worth the price premium we paid. Although I've got to wonder if, like Mercedes, their quality has taken a dive in order to remain price-competitive.

Interesting to read in the article that it's “function over form” - perhaps I'm too jaded, but I thought it looked quite appealing - reminiscent of quite a few Samsung designs. 27“ is too large for me, so maybe I can find a decent 23-24” from Iiyama to replace my current LG…

crossy
Although I've got to wonder if, like Mercedes, their quality has taken a dive in order to remain price-competitive.

I think it has up to a degree.

However,regarding the Casecom power supply remark - I would be epic if Hexus could test some sub £30 PSUs and see which ones are less likely to explode!! :D

JonnyGuru does do,sometimes,with hilarious results!!

Surely you can get much more cost effective TN displays for less than £300 even with the features that Iiyama is boasting. Yeah they were great in the CRT business, but, this is not the same industry any more. Trying to sell standard TN screens with a few features thrown in, even with good response times, is never worth £300.