ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFT1A 27" 2024
A 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT on an IPS panel deliver smooth, responsive gameplay with wide 178-degree viewing angles. The 450-nit brightness and 94% DCI-P3 coverage provide vibrant color and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, exceeding typical budget monitor performance. This display is best for competitive gamers who prioritize high frame rates and color accuracy over 1440p or 4K resolution.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong color (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong performance (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong feature (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202675/100
Buyers praised the monitor's bright 1080p image, fast 180Hz refresh, and affordable price. Some reported speaker issues and one DOA unit.
- Great image quality, bright 1080p, and fast 180Hz refresh rate.
- Speakers are weak; OS may auto-switch to them causing poor audio.
- Good value for the price, works out of the box with easy setup.
- One of two units failed after 1.5 days; reliability concern.
- Q4 202573/100
Buyers praised video quality and ease of setup, but noted poor speakers, short cables, and a defect.
- Great video quality for non-gaming uses.
- Easy setup, works right out of the box.
- Disappointing speaker quality.
- Short display cables and a defect reported.
Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
| Screen Finish | matte |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 450 nits |
| Color Gamut | 123% sRGB / 94% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Power | 42 |
| Weight | 4.5 kg / 9.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFT1A 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 45 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 330 | 240 | 120 | 240 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFT1A 27" | 91.4 | 35.8 | 52.5 | 67.8 | 47.8 | 62.3 | 81.8 | 62.9 | 73.6 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 76.6 | 99.7 | 95.8 | 75.6 | 90.8 | 99.4 | 96.9 | 94.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.1 | 57.8 | 97.9 | 84 | 99.2 | 90.8 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.2 | 76.6 | 98.7 | 95.8 | 85.4 | 90.8 | 56 | 99.3 | 98 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 57.8 | 77.4 | 84 | 95.6 | 90.8 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 99 | 74 | 85.8 | 89.9 | 95.6 | 90.8 | 98 | 95.4 | 98 |
Usage Scores
- Overall57.6
- Gaming61.1
- Office51.7
- Creative61.4
- Portable12.6
- Professional59.9
- Entertainment53.3
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
