Pixio Prime Neo PX27UPN 27" Black

The Pixio Prime Neo PX27UPN is a 27-inch dual mode monitor that switches between 4K 160Hz and 1080p 320Hz. Color performance is excellent at 95th percentile, and the $300 USD price is hard to beat. If you want OLED-level contrast, look elsewhere, but for speed and versatility this is a solid buy.

The dual mode panel is the star here. At 4K you get 160Hz, which is plenty for most games, and at 1080p you get 320Hz for competitive shooters. The 1ms GTG response time keeps motion clear, and Adaptive-Sync handles tearing. Color coverage is excellent at 138.52% sRGB and 102.76% DCI-P3, with 400 nits brightness and HDR10 support. The 1000:1 contrast ratio is typical for IPS, so blacks won't rival OLED, but the speed and clarity are solid. Our database puts performance in the 92nd percentile, which is one of the best on the market.

Against the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG and LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B, the Pixio holds its own on speed and color but loses on contrast and HDR punch. The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 and Samsung Odyssey G60SD are OLED panels with true blacks and faster response, but they cost significantly more. The Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA is another OLED alternative with better HDR. For pure esports speed at 1080p, the Pixio's 320Hz mode is competitive, but OLED rivals still have better motion clarity overall.

At $300 USD, this monitor is a steal for what it offers. You get 4K 160Hz and 1080p 320Hz in one panel, with color performance that beats many pricier options. The CAD 442 and GBP 247 prices are also reasonable for the feature set. If you want dual mode without paying OLED money, this is the budget pick.

The Pixio Prime Neo PX27UPN is a 27-inch 4K IPS panel that pulls a neat trick. It runs at 160Hz in 4K for sharp, detailed gaming, then drops to 1080p for a 320Hz refresh rate when you need every last frame. That dual mode setup is the whole pitch, and it works.

Skip this if you need deep blacks and true HDR. The 1000:1 IPS contrast ratio can't compete with OLED panels like the MSI MAG 271QPX or Samsung Odyssey G60SD. Also skip it if you need more than 2 HDMI ports or rely on built-in speakers for anything beyond basic audio.

Buy this if you want a dual mode 4K 160Hz and 1080p 320Hz monitor without spending OLED money. It's ideal for gamers who split time between immersive single-player titles and competitive multiplayer. The color accuracy is a bonus for creative work on the side.