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There is no shortage of fast 27-inch gaming monitors available today. It's easily the most popular category, and it’s no wonder why. A 27-inch screen fits most workspaces easily, doesn’t cost a lot and provides great performance for the money. QHD resolution means you can have a sharp picture and high frame rates without the need for a mega-bucks PC.
But some users want a little more than just performance. If you’re looking for high style and vault-like build quality, Razer’s Raptor 27 is just the thing.
The Raptor 27, in its new 2021 version, delivers a reliable 165 Hz, Adaptive-Sync for G-Sync and FreeSync platforms, best-in-class video processing and a gorgeous picture for SDR and HDR content alike. Though it has average IPS contrast, it sports one of the widest color gamuts available, bested only by a handful of screens. It also has pro-level accuracy in all its gamut modes and is the only monitor we’ve ever seen with THX certification. Whether we were playing games, watching video, or pushing through the workday, it looked fantastic.
Some of that premium price tag goes into build quality. With a real fabric back cover, forged aluminum stand, custom cabling and slick LED lighting, the Raptor 27 handily wins the style contest. There are lots of monitors available with a gaming look, but this one is on another level. It will enhance the cachet of any desktop--and its accuracy means it can also do double duty and a content creation screen.
Razer only makes one monitor, but the Raptor 27 is a top-of-the-line display. It isn’t cheap, but if you buy one, you will understand the mantra, “You never regret buying the best.” It delivers a premium gaming experience and is a pleasure to use. It comes Highly Recommended.
