Gigabyte G24F 23.8" Black 2022

The G24F 2 hits 165Hz with a 1ms response time, landing in the 77th percentile for performance. But the display quality ranks in the 22nd percentile, and with only 3 reviews averaging 3.4 out of 5, there's not much social proof to lean on. At the low end of its CAD 140 to CAD 502 price range, it's a decent budget gaming pick. At the high end, it's a pass.

The 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT response time are the headline acts here, landing this monitor in the 77th percentile for performance. That's well above average, and for fast-paced shooters or competitive games, you'll feel the difference compared to a 60Hz or even 144Hz panel. FreeSync Premium helps keep things smooth when your frame rate dips, which matters a lot at 1080p where most GPUs can push high frame rates without breaking a sweat.

The IPS panel gives you better viewing angles than a TN or VA panel, and the 95% DCI-P3 coverage means colors pop more than your average budget monitor. But the display score of 22nd percentile is a real weak spot. At 23.8 inches with 1920x1080 resolution, you're looking at roughly 92 pixels per inch. That's fine for gaming but noticeably soft for text work or anything where sharpness matters. The 300 nits brightness is also just okay, and HDR ready is more of a marketing checkbox than a real feature at this brightness level.

Against the LG UltraGear 27G810A-B, the Gigabyte gives up screen size and likely display quality, though the LG costs more. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B is a 34 inch ultrawide, so it's a completely different beast for immersion, but it also demands more desk space and a beefier GPU. The BenQ MA Series MA270U and Dell S2725QC both step up to 27 inches with higher resolutions, which makes them better for mixed use, but they won't match the G24F 2's 165Hz refresh rate at this price point. The HP OMEN 27qs G2 is probably the closest direct competitor, offering a similar gaming focus with a larger 27 inch panel. The Gigabyte's main advantage is price, especially at the low end of that CAD range.

Pricing is all over the place in Canada, with listings ranging from CAD 140 to CAD 502 across two vendors. That's a CAD 362 spread, which is wild for the same monitor. At the low end, around CAD 140, this is a genuinely tempting budget gaming display. At the high end, near CAD 502, you're paying way too much for what you get. Memory Express and Newegg both carry it, but you'll want to shop around before pulling the trigger. The performance per dollar at the lower price point is solid, but once you cross into the CAD 300 plus range, there are better options with higher resolution or better display quality.

The Gigabyte G24F 2 lands at 49.3 out of 100 in our database, which puts it right in the middle of the pack for gaming monitors. The performance score of 49.9 is the bright spot here, driven by a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT response time that rank in the 77th percentile. But the display score of 22nd percentile tells the other half of the story. This is a 23.8 inch 1080p IPS panel, and while the color numbers look decent on paper, the overall display quality just doesn't stack up against what else is out there.

You're getting a 95% DCI-P3 and 125% sRGB color gamut, 300 nits of brightness, and FreeSync Premium support. That's a solid foundation for a budget gaming monitor. The ergonomics are workable too, with height adjust, tilt, and VESA 100x100 mounting. But the connectivity sits at 55th percentile, and the social proof is rough at 17th percentile with only 3 reviews averaging 3.4 out of 5. This is a monitor that looks good on a spec sheet but has some real-world caveats.

If you care about display quality, this isn't your monitor. The 22nd percentile display score means the 1080p resolution on a 23.8 inch panel looks soft for anything beyond gaming, and the 300 nits brightness won't cut it in a bright room. Content creators or anyone doing color-critical work should look elsewhere, since the color score of 74th percentile is fine but not great. And if you need a monitor you can move around, the portability score of 21 out of 100 makes this a desk-bound unit. The 3.4 out of 5 rating from just 3 reviews also means you're taking a bit of a gamble on long-term reliability.

The Gigabyte G24F 2 is a budget gaming monitor that nails the basics of speed but falls short on display quality. The 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time are the real deal, and at the low end of the CAD price range, this is a solid entry point for competitive gaming. But the 22nd percentile display score and 17th percentile social proof are hard to ignore. If you can find it near CAD 140, it's a good deal. If you're looking at the CAD 400 plus end, keep shopping.