Xiaomi G Pro 27i

The Xiaomi G Pro 27i is one of the best gaming monitors you can buy for less than $400, especially if you highly value high brightness levels and contrast ratios. This is a great Quantum Dot, Mini LED display with excellent gaming performance, but that Mini LED technology does come with some compromises, and corners were clearly cut to achieve this stellar price point.

This mini-LED monitor comes in at an exceptionally good price, and provides a bright and contrasty picture. If you can live without extras like speakers, then it’s a lot of screen for the money.

This may be a gaming monitor, but its mini-LED backlight and Quantum Dot tech gives it the kind of brightness, contrast and colour response that professional users will lap up. This screen may look basic, as it lacks a USB-C connection and even speakers, but it’s got it where it counts and is a very different beast to the Xiaomi G27i we reviewed previously. It delivers the kind of price/performance balance that’s going to make it mighty tempting for anyone looking for an upgrade from a 1080p screen, or kitting out a new studio.

The Xiaomi G Pro 27i is a fantastic value. There are things to nitpick about, like its lack of USB ports and colors that require tweaking, but compared against its successes and shockingly reasonable price for its specs, there’s no contest – it’s one of the best 1440p monitors you can buy under $500.

For a budget-friendly monitor that delivers where it matters most, this is a fantastic choice. The Xiaomi G Pro 27i monitor delivers an impressive Mini LED experience and is a great option for anyone looking to upgrade or build a new 1440p rig and get the best bang for their buck.

The Xiaomi G Pro 27i has a Mini-LED backlight with 1,156 dimming zones. That translates to excellent HDR that’s on par with some of the best monitors from 2023, though familiar Mini-LED issues, like blooming, remain present.

The Xiaomi G Pro 27i is a solid gaming monitor at a beyond reasonable price. It manages the tension of quality to price point exceptionally well -- seriously, monitors with these specs are usually $500+ and usually significantly higher -- providing a beautiful visual experience with impressive refresh rates, rich, vibrant colors and an impressively bright display. The local dimming needs to be turned off outside of gaming but overall the G Pro 27i is an excellent choice if you’re in the market for a 1440p gaming experience.

The Xiaomi G Pro 27i has a few calibration quirks that require compromise but with a few tweaks, it delivers a contrasty and colorful image. Its gaming feel is nearly unmatched thanks to a precise overdrive and super low input lag.