ZZA Z27G 27"

The ZZA Z27G is a budget 27-inch curved monitor with a 100Hz refresh rate and VA panel. It's decent for casual gaming and office work at the US price of around $110, but owners report issues with size accuracy and missing speakers. At European prices, it's hard to recommend over better-known budget alternatives.

The Z27G runs at 100Hz, which is a solid middle-of-the-pack refresh rate for this price point. In our database, its performance score lands at the 48th percentile, so it's about average for budget monitors. The VA panel gives you a 3000:1 contrast ratio, which means blacks look deeper than on typical IPS panels in this range. That's nice for movies and darker games.

Color performance is also about average, sitting at the 53rd percentile. The 100% sRGB coverage and 8-bit color depth mean you get 16.7 million colors, which is standard but perfectly fine for everyday use. The 280 nits brightness is adequate for indoor use, though it'll struggle in a bright room with direct sunlight. Response time isn't specified, so if you're into fast-paced shooters, you might notice some ghosting or smearing typical of budget VA panels.

Stacked against the ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B, the Z27G looks like a toy. The ASUS is a 34-inch ultrawide with a much higher refresh rate and better build quality, but it costs several times more. That's not really a fair fight. The more relevant comparison is the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx, which offers a higher resolution and better color accuracy for not much more money in most regions.

The Dell S2725QC is another step up, with 4K resolution and USB-C connectivity that the Z27G simply can't match. If you're deciding between the ZZA Z27G and any of these, the question is whether you want to save money now or get a monitor you won't want to replace in a year. The Z27G wins on price alone, but loses on nearly everything else.

At around $110 USD, the ZZA Z27G is cheap. Like, really cheap. For that price, you're getting a curved 27-inch panel with 100Hz, which is hard to beat on paper. But the value story gets murkier when you look at what owners actually say. Several buyers report the screen measures closer to 24.5 inches than 27, and the speakers either don't work or don't exist. If you're in Europe, the price jumps to 220-241 EUR, which puts it in competition with better-known brands like Acer and ASUS. At that price, the value proposition falls apart fast.

The ZZA Z27G is a budget curved monitor that tries to punch above its weight class. It's a 27-inch 1080p VA panel with a 100Hz refresh rate, aimed at people who want an immersive screen for gaming or office work without spending much. At around $110 USD in the US (pricing varies a lot by region, from 168 GBP to 241 EUR), it sits firmly in the entry-level bracket.

So is the ZZA Z27G good for gaming? For casual gaming, sure. The 100Hz refresh rate is a nice step up from the standard 60Hz you get on most cheap monitors, and the curved VA panel gives you that wrapped-around feel. But this isn't a competitive esports display. The 1080p resolution on a 27-inch screen means pixels are visible if you sit close, and the single HDMI port limits your setup options.

For office use, it's actually a decent pick. The 280 nits brightness and 100% sRGB coverage mean text is readable and colors look fine for spreadsheets, documents, and video calls. Just don't expect HDR magic or pro-level color accuracy.

Skip the ZZA Z27G if you need built-in speakers, multiple HDMI ports, or accurate size specs. Competitive gamers should look elsewhere too, since the 100Hz refresh rate and VA panel won't keep up with fast-paced shooters. If you're in Europe and paying 200+ EUR, you're much better off with an Acer Nitro or ASUS TUF model that offers better build quality and connectivity for similar money. And if you need 4K resolution, this isn't the monitor for you at all.

Should you buy the ZZA Z27G? If you're on a tight budget and just need a basic curved monitor for casual gaming or office work, it's not a terrible choice at the US price of $110. The 100Hz refresh rate and VA contrast are genuinely nice for the money. But there are red flags here. Multiple owners report the screen is smaller than advertised, the speakers don't work, and the connectivity is barebones with just one HDMI port.

We'd say this: if you can find it for under $130 USD, it's a reasonable budget pick. If you're paying European prices of 200+ EUR, skip it and get something from Acer or ASUS instead. The Z27G is a classic case of getting what you pay for, and sometimes a little less.