While most 27-inch gaming monitors are focused on increasing pixel density or stretching the aspect ratio, Samsung has thought differently with its Samsung CFG70 Series 27-inch curved gaming monitor.
By skipping out on an Ultra HD resolution and sticking with the good ol’ 16:9 approach, the company has been able to masterfully craft a 144Hz monitor with a fully articulating dual-hinge while squeezing in its signature quantum dot technology for markedly more vivid colors and deeper blacks.
Opting for a higher refresh rate over more pixels means that gamers can anticipate faster response times – therefore lower latency – and more frames per second in competitive multiplayer games like Overwatch and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). However, it also means that fans of predominately single-player and indie experiences should consider other affordable options.
Whatever the case may be, you have to know what you’re signing up for first. Because while Samsung’s 27-inch CFG70 is well-built and shrewdly designed, it isn’t likely to bear much appeal beyond a specific niche, a qualm we’ll discuss further later on. But first, the price.
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