Lenovo’s packing FreeSync 2, 144Hz and 4.6 million pixels into its next ultrawide gaming monitor: the Lenovo Legion Y44w. We saw it in-person during the CES tech show in Las Vegas this week, and in addition to offering some premium specs, it has some fun features, like a stowaway USB hub we loved to push, a light-up, removable Harman Kardon speaker at the base and a fun, yet subtle, stand.
Lenovo Legion Y44w Gaming Monitor Specs
Panel Type | VA |
Curve Radius | 1800R |
Screen Size / Aspect Ratio | 43.4 inches / 32:10 |
Max Resolution & Refresh Rate | 3840x1200 @ 144HzFreeSync 2 |
Response Time (GTG) | 99% sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3 |
Brightness | 450 nits |
Ports | 2x HDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4USB 3.1 Type-C (Gen2)USB 3.1 Type-C (Gen1)4x USB 3.0Audio out |
Audio | Removable Harman Kardon speaker |
Panel Dimensions (WxDxH) | 313.55mm x 461.63mm ~ 591.63mm x 1058.66mm |
Price | Starts at $1,199.99 |
Starting at $1,1999.99, you can see Lenovo packed in some premium specs and capabilities. The Lenovo Legion Y44w is among Lenovo’s first HDR400-certified displays, offers picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture, for connecting two PCs, and is TUV Eye-certified, meaning it should reduce eye strain.
The peek-a-boo USB hub holds 2 USB 3.0 ports and a headphone jack. Sticking out of the bottom bezel, it has a bright blue, thick button that takes a bit of force to push in, at which point it clicks. It felt pretty sturdy, thick and quality and is a nifty way of accessing some extra ports
The Lenovo Legion Y44w hits stores this April. It will come with DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI, USB Type-C and USB Type-C-to-Type A cables.
Lenovo Legion Y27gq Gaming Monitor
Also coming in April for those looking for something a bit smaller and less pricey is the Lenovo Legion Y27gq, a 27-inch, QHD resolution (2560x1440), TN panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.5 ms response time, Nvidia G-Sync and TUV Eye certification. It even has the same stand and detachable speakers as the Legion Y44w, for $999.
Lenovo Legion Y27gq Specs
Panel Type | TN |
Screen Size / Aspect Ratio | 27 inches / 16:9 |
Max Resolution & Refresh Rate | 2560x1440 @ 240Hz |
Color Gamut | 90% DCI-P3 |
Response Time (GTG) | 0.5ms |
Brightness | 400 nits |
Ports | HDMI DisplayPort 4x USB 3.0 Audio combo jack |
Audio | Removable Harman Kardon speaker |
Panel Dimensions (WxDxH) | 284.4mm x 431.62mm~561.62mm x 614mm |
Price | Starts at $999.99 |