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The iiyama G-Master G2745QSU-B1 has great colour fidelity and gives you a decent panel size and resolution for the money. The ergonomic adjustments are comprehensive, too.
However, it's not without faults. The brightness and colour uniformity are mediocre, as is the gamut. You also get the usual limitations of IPS, with lower overall brightness and contrast than some other panel technologies. There are only two video inputs – and no USB-C – although there is at least a USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub with two ports.
The elephant in the room, however, is the refresh rate, which is clearly the compromise being made to keep the price low. If you're an ardent FPS player and have a graphics card capable of over 100 frames per second with your chosen title, this monitor will limit the benefit you get, although the AMD FreeSync support will at least mean you get smooth performance when you drop below 100 FPS.
However, at £190 this screen is still a bit of a bargain. If you have £75 more to spend, the Cooler Master GM2711S offers 180Hz refresh instead plus a faster pixel response, and is a much more serious gaming contender as a result. But if your budget is more limited and your favoured titles are less frenetic, this is a decent screen diagonal and pixel count for the money.
You can buy the iiyama G-Master G2745QSU-B1 from Overclockers UK over HERE for £189.95 inc VAT.
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Pros:
- Great value.
- Superb colour fidelity.
- AMD FreeSync.
- Some useful adjustment settings in OSD.
- Comprehensive ergonomic adjustment.
- USB hub.
Cons:
- Only 100Hz refresh.
- Mediocre gamut.
- Mediocre uniformity.
- No USB-C.
KitGuru says: The iiyama G-Master G2745QSU-B1 is limited to 100Hz and has some other performance downsides, but it still delivers Quad-HD 27in gaming at a very keen price.
