Pixio PX278 Wave Blue 27 inch 180Hz Refresh Rate FHD 1440p Resolution Fast IPS Panel 1ms GTG Response Time Blue Gaming Monitor with FreeSync

I ordered 2. I love them, super easy to set up, but the colors feel duller. Not sure if I messed up settings - but overall, love the monitors so much.Nice refresh, have never had a display issue, super bright when you want it to be. Not super heavy, and works well with universal monitor stands too.They do have a status light that is red when the monitors turn off, blue when on. It is not bothersome at all at night. And I quit noticing it fairly fast - they do not stay on the entire time! They turn off after a minute.They come with display adapter cables, but HDMI compatible. Surprisingly - the stands that come with the monitors are metal! (and do match nicely to what ever shade chosen)I said before I ordered two monitors - I also got the bundle deal with the two arm monitor stand. The stand itself came with the option to drill into your desk, and mounts for support - or simply mount it to the desk without drilling.Overall, good value for what I spent. If I ever wanted to repurchase or recommend to a friend I would.

Excellent quality. Clear screen for a great price. Will buy again to do double screen viewing.

So far so good! If you're a gamer with a decent budget, this monitor should be on your shortlist for the freesync and refresh rate alone, it does not disappoint (just make sure to look for a sale first). However, if you're a working professional like me... Read on.In a short window of time, I consumed every piece of info I could on this and a handful of other monitors because recent updates to Cubase (one of many programs I use on a regular basis) was causing heavy instability when using multiple monitors with different resolutions :/ So, my needs were very specific - 2560x1440p only, the best color depth I could afford on a surprise purchase, 8bit + FRC to pair better with my other monitor if possible, 100% sRGB, at least 90% Adobe RGB, IPS (preferred), and something with mounting support so I wouldn't have to rearrange my workspace for a stand only monitor solution. The PX7 Prime ticked a lot of these boxes with the bonus for me being the Freesync support and faster refresh rates.I read a lot of mixed reviews on this and other monitors in the Pixio line (mainly positive), but one statement stood out that ultimately got me to take the chance - And normally I would never buy a monitor online at all, all my others were purchased in-store and only after testing them directly out of the box, but brick and mortar options are slim these days... Anyway, the statement - "If you can actually get one in your area, you won't find a better price to performance option out there, period." And I'm happy to report, this is pretty much right on point! I'm pairing my Prime with a Benq SW2700PT, and while it's not a direct 1 to 1 comparison, the Prime gets it in the ballpark and pairs nicely in a side by side once you've dialed in the settings. Speaking of which, the factory calibration is pretty bad and while I haven't tried something like a spyder on it yet, the preferred settings from the Hardware Unboxed YouTube review are a decent starting point for anyone interested.The Important Stuff:1. Build quality and unboxing experience are great, the monitor is simple and sturdy with nice thin bezels that fit perfectly into my setup. The box itself is a thick red waxy cardboard case that you're meant to hang onto for transport as needed (a nice touch).Side note, my model came with a notice informing me Pixio has stepped up its quality control game in recent months - so your mileage may vary, mine was manufactured in August 2019.2. Once I got it set up at my desk, working with the monitor to change settings is pretty easy. I really like the multi-function joystick control over a series of buttons, makes for less hand strain and easy menu navigation. They could improve on this in the future by making the joystick surface a softer rubber, but that's splitting hairs.3. The Quality control on my model is excellent, no backlight bleed that I can find and the picture/color depth exactly what I paid for.Things to consider:1. This is not a true IPS panel in the traditional sense, it's an AAS - I think this plays into the refresh rate more than anything, but for my eye, it also means that the monitor doesn't give the same multi-angle performance I would expect from a traditional IPS. It looks great straight on and mostly side to side, but once you pass a certain threshold there's a definite color shift that happens. Not really an issue for a desktop computer, just something to be aware of.2. The monitor is pretty bare-bones, which was a selling point for me but if you're looking for something a little more flashy you won't find it here.3. The instructions only walk you through the basic setup with the stand and to get to the mounting plate you have to remove part of the back panel. At first, I thought I did something wrong since removing the stand plate exposes an area that doesn't look right with a bunch of sharp edges and shiny plastic, but I guess it is as there is no other alternative. The screw holes are all re-inforced, but the curvature of the initial plate keeps it from giving a flush mount so my best guess is it's a one or other situation.4. The price... This is a hard one. On the one hand, this monitor competes handily with other gaming monitors in its class like the LG 27GL850, a considerably more expensive monitor... But on the other, I would argue the 850 is also overpriced for 1440p in 2019. The refresh rate is the big marketing push on these kinds of monitors, but in the end, we're still talking about a sup'd 1440p monitor for over $400 in a world consumed by 4k+ options, even for gaming. I got mine on sale with a coupon discount bringing the price down to $390, but the sweet spot for this monitor really should be >$380 as a standard with a knock out sale price of around $350. I found lots of comparable options (for my specific needs) in the lower $300 range, but that statement stuck out in my head so I thought I'd take a chance on the Prime - I'm glad I did, but you got to want it at this price as well :)You could make an effective argument that I bought into the wrong class of monitor since my needs are far more creator-focused over gaming, but I wanted versatility too and like I said, the PX7 Prime ticks a lot of boxes ;)

These monitors are gorgeous. I didn't need to do any adjustments out of the box. The cables supplied match the monitor color I ordered which is a huge plus! I also bought the double monitor arm from Pixio and I'm very satisfied with everything. It looks sleek and clean. I was previously using two big brand gaming monitors and these blow them out of the water, and at a lower price point.

I don't know why people have problems with this monitor but I've been using it for months and I love it! Came with no issues out the box. Of course I tried the speakers and were not a fan so I'm using other speakers but other than that, it's a good monitor.

UPDATE!!! It finally came! The replacement came in the next day!! It is so cute and I am in love!!! Will be definitely be ordering another monitor so i can have two!We received a damaged product :( I will update when the new one arrives I have high hopes! I am so excited

The media could not be loaded. I now have 2! I was nervous picking out a monitor with all the brands available. This was a great value for the money. Other brands charge a terribly high price just for a white monitor with the specs I was looking for. My two are now mounted on hydraulic arms and have been doing really well! I have had no issues with color or refresh rate. It seems to genuinely be great quality. My screen even seems to pick up less dust than my bf’s expensive monitors.

I'm giving it a two star because when I received it and got it all plugged in, on the right side of the screen is a vertical black line that at first, I thought it had to do with the split screen, but sadly it did not, so I will be having to return it.UPDATE: I received a new one and I am glad I stuck with this one. The quality is great, and the size is perfect! Probably will be purchasing a second monitor in the future!