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Need a monitor that doubles as a smart TV? Hisense's new 27GX blurs the line between a high-refresh gaming display and a fully fledged smart television, packing Mini‑LED contrast, blazing refresh rates and TV‑grade smart features into a 27‑inch package.
A TV‑class panel in a gaming monitor's body
The 27GX uses a Fast IPS LCD panel with a Mini‑LED backlight and an astonishing 2,304 local dimming zones. Hisense rates peak brightness at up to 2,000 nits and certifies HDR1400 support, promising punchy highlights and deep, controlled blacks you typically expect from premium TVs.
To cut reflections and boost perceived contrast, Hisense applied its Obsidian Screen treatment — a two‑layer nano coating the company says reduces surface reflections by about 1.8% while improving black depth by up to 33%.
Speed, resolution options and color accuracy
Gamers get two distinct operating modes: 160Hz at native 4K or a blistering 320Hz at Full HD. The 27GX panel is effectively 10‑bit (8‑bit + FRC) and covers 99% of sRGB, 98% of DCI‑P3 and 100% of Adobe RGB — a package aimed at creators as well as competitive players. Hisense also claims excellent color fidelity with a ΔE ≤ 1.
Smart features, AI image tuning and processing
Under the hood the monitor runs the same MediaTek 9655 chipset used in Hisense's flagship TVs, paired with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of onboard storage. That gives the 27GX a true smart TV experience: voice control, an app ecosystem and TV‑style interfaces. Hisense baked in AI‑driven features such as AI Super Resolution and AI PQ Tuning, plus MEMC to smooth motion and reduce tearing or stutter in fast scenes.
Audio, ergonomics and extras
Audio support is more than basic: two 5W speakers with Dolby Atmos compatibility bring spatial audio to desktop use, while the panel is compatible with Dolby Vision IQ for smarter HDR tone mapping that adapts to ambient light. Physically, the stand offers tilt, swivel and height adjustment and the VESA mounting follows a 75 × 75 mm pattern. A compact GaN power adapter is included in the box.
Connectivity and practical features
- 2 × HDMI 2.1
- 1 × DisplayPort 1.4
- 1 × USB‑C with 90W power delivery
- 2 × USB‑A and 1 × USB‑B
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
The monitor also offers a built‑in KVM switch—handy if you want to control multiple PCs with the same keyboard and mouse—and four preset display modes (Standard, Kids, Senior and Education) to tailor the UI and picture to different scenarios.
Price and who it’s for
Hisense priced the 27GX at 4,399 yuan (roughly $622). For that money you get a compact 27‑inch screen that behaves like a premium TV and a pro‑level gaming monitor at once — an intriguing choice for streamers, content creators and gamers who want a single display to do everything.
Imagine a desktop setup where you can switch from competitive FHD play at 320Hz to cinematic 4K at 160Hz, while still having a TV‑grade smart OS and Dolby audio for media playback. That versatility is the defining pitch of the 27GX.
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