Xiaomi ELA5375EU 27" 2025

The Xiaomi G27i-US is a budget 165Hz gaming monitor that nails the basics for fast-paced play. Performance lands in the 77th percentile, which is impressive for the price, but the 1080p resolution on 27 inches and tilt-only stand hold it back. If you can find it near EUR 99, it's a steal for esports. If you need a monitor for work and play, look elsewhere.

The 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms GTG response time are the stars here. Our database puts overall performance in the 77th percentile, which is well above average for this price bracket. Fast IPS panels like this one keep motion smooth and ghosting low, so competitive shooters and fast-paced games feel responsive. FreeSync Premium helps too, keeping frame pacing clean if you're on an AMD GPU. But the 1080p resolution on a 27-inch panel means pixel density takes a hit. Text and fine details look softer than they would on a 1440p display at this size. Color coverage is fine at 99% sRGB, but it lands in the 54th percentile for color, so don't expect anything mind-blowing. HDR10 is technically there, but on a budget IPS panel without serious local dimming, it's more of a checkbox than a feature.

Against the competition, the G27i-US is a value play first and foremost. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27JCG and HP OMEN 27qs G2 both offer better build quality, more ergonomic adjustments, and stronger feature sets, but they cost significantly more. The Dell S2725QC brings 4K resolution and USB-C connectivity, which the Xiaomi can't touch, but it's aimed at a different buyer. The Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx is probably the closest rival, offering 1440p resolution at a similar price point in some regions, which makes the Xiaomi's 1080p panel feel dated. If you only care about high refresh rate gaming and want to spend as little as possible, the Xiaomi holds its own. If you want a monitor that also works well for productivity or media, most of these competitors pull ahead.

Pricing is all over the place depending on where you shop. In Europe, you'll see it listed anywhere from EUR 99 to EUR 129 across four listings in Germany, Spain, France, and Italy. The best deal in our data is at the EUR 99 end of that spread, which is genuinely tempting for a 165Hz IPS panel. At that price, the G27i-US makes a strong case as a budget esports monitor. At the higher end of the range, it gets harder to recommend. The US listing sits at USD 150, which is still reasonable but less exciting. If you can snag it near the bottom of the EUR range, it's a solid buy. If you're paying the top end, you're better off saving a bit more for something with better ergonomics and connectivity.

The Xiaomi G27i-US is a 27-inch 1080p gaming monitor that tries to pack a lot of punch for not a lot of cash. You get a 165Hz Fast IPS panel, 1ms response time, FreeSync Premium, and HDR10 support. On paper, that's a solid budget gaming setup. In practice, it's a mixed bag. The refresh rate and motion handling are genuinely good for the price, but the display itself sits right around average for color and brightness, and the ergonomics are basically nonexistent.

Skip this if you need a monitor for anything beyond gaming. The tilt-only stand means no height adjustment, so you'll be stacking books under it if your desk isn't the right height. The 1080p resolution on 27 inches makes text look soft, which is rough for coding, writing, or spreadsheets. And with connectivity in the 7th percentile, you're getting just DP, HDMI, and a DC jack. No USB hub, no USB-C, no extras. If you want a dual-purpose display for work and play, spend a bit more on something like the Acer Nitro XV272U or Dell S2725QC.

This is a budget gaming monitor for people who want high refresh rates and don't care about much else. If you're a competitive gamer on a tight budget, the 165Hz panel and FreeSync Premium deliver where it counts. The 1080p resolution is fine for esports titles, and the low price makes it easy to forgive the weak ergonomics and limited ports. But if you do any serious desktop work, photo editing, or want a monitor that can double as a media display, this isn't it. The tilt-only stand and soft text rendering will annoy you daily. Buy it for gaming, not for everything else.