Pixio PX275C Prime Review: Style And Substance At An Attractive Price

Pixio’s PX275C Prime is a 27-inch IPS/QHD gaming monitor with 100 Hz, Adaptive-Sync and HDR.

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By Christian Eberle
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Pixio PX275C Prime
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Uncalibrated – Maximum Backlight Level

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Pixio PX275C
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The PX275CP is more than bright enough for any indoor environment. Though it comes up a bit short of its 350-nit manufacturer claim, 317 nits is plenty of output. Few users will need more than 200 nits unless they sit by a very bright window.

The black level is about average for IPS panels in general, as is the measured default contrast ratio of 956.3:1. Though a few premium IPS monitors have achieved scores of 1,200:1, the PX275CP provides an adequate dynamic range for both general use and gaming.

After Calibration to 200 nits

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Calibration doesn’t change contrast in any visible way. Obviously, the MSI’s VA panel will take the trophy in this test but for an IPS screen, the PX275CP delivers average numbers. I noted a slightly higher gamma value in the color tests you’ll see on page four, which means the picture looks a tad more saturated (which is a good thing)

ANSI (intra-image) contrast stays consistent at 935.6:1, also about average for IPS panels. The PX275CP delivers solid performance for the price and when viewed side-by-side with more expensive monitors and easily matches their picture quality.

Christian Eberle
Christian Eberle
Contributing Editor

Christian Eberle is a Contributing Editor for Tom's Hardware US. He's a veteran reviewer of A/V equipment, specializing in monitors. Christian began his obsession with tech when he built his first PC in 1991, a 286 running DOS 3.0 at a blazing 12MHz. In 2006, he undertook training from the Imaging Science Foundation in video calibration and testing and thus started a passion for precise imaging that persists to this day. He is also a professional musician with a degree from the New England Conservatory as a classical bassoonist which he used to good effect as a performer with the West Point Army Band from 1987 to 2013. He enjoys watching movies and listening to high-end audio in his custom-built home theater and can be seen riding trails near his home on a race-ready ICE VTX recumbent trike. Christian enjoys the endless summer in Florida where he lives with his wife and Chihuahua and plays with orchestras around the state.