Pixio PX278 Wave Blue PX278WAVEB 27" 2024
The combination of a 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and 2560x1440 IPS panel minimizes motion blur for fast-paced gameplay. Its 96.5% DCI-P3 color coverage and distinctive blue chassis provide both vibrant visuals and a unique aesthetic not common in budget monitors. This monitor suits competitive gamers who need fluid 1440p performance without spending on premium-tier displays.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong performance (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong color (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 135.76% sRGB | 96.50% DCI-P3 | 92.95% NTSC |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
Ergonomics
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Weight | 6.4 kg / 14.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Pixio PX278 Wave Blue PX278WAVEB 27" | LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 321CUP QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey G7 G75F | Dell S2725QC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 32 | 26.5 | 32 | 37 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | OLED | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 165 | 240 | 165 | 165 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 8 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixio PX278 Wave Blue PX278WAVEB 27" | 74 | 40.3 | 68.8 | 23 | 90 | 34.8 | 81.9 | 66.9 | 90.8 |
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare | 80.5 | 55.3 | 98.8 | 72 | 76.4 | 90.4 | 96 | 98.1 | 99.5 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 74.2 | 75.4 | 72 | 96.1 | 90.4 | 97.9 | 93.2 | 86 |
| MSI MAG 321CUP QD-OLED Compare | 98.9 | 55.3 | 98.8 | 91.5 | 0 | 90.4 | 96 | 81.9 | 86 |
| Samsung Odyssey G7 G75F Compare | 89 | 55.3 | 92.2 | 91.5 | 0 | 72.1 | 77.3 | 98.1 | 98.4 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.2 | 82.6 | 88.1 | 72 | 96.1 | 90.4 | 43.6 | 87.7 | 95.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.co.uk 1 offer From £200
We started tracking prices for this product on May 29, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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