{"id":517943,"date":"2022-11-29T17:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T14:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-11-29T17:00:33","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T14:00:33","slug":"a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#A Feature-Rich 165Hz Experience \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a413ff78327a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CA_Feature-Rich_165Hz_Experience_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;A Feature-Rich 165Hz Experience \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek\/#Display_Leaves_Something_to_Be_Desired\" >Display: Leaves Something to Be Desired<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek\/#No_Shortage_of_Options_to_Customize\" >No Shortage of Options to Customize<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek\/#OSD_Sidekick_Compatibility\" >OSD Sidekick Compatibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek\/#Performance_Made_With_Gamers_in_Mind\" >Performance: Made With Gamers in Mind<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek\/#Middling_Speakers_Are_Still_Welcome\" >Middling Speakers Are Still Welcome<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek\/#KVM_Is_the_M27F_As_Shining_Function\" >KVM Is the M27F A\u2019s Shining Function<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek\/#Should_You_Buy_the_GIGABYTE_M27F_A_Monitor\" >Should You Buy the GIGABYTE M27F A Monitor?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-feature-rich-165hz-experience-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CA_Feature-Rich_165Hz_Experience_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;A Feature-Rich 165Hz Experience \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"width: 30%;\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>7\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$260<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-136510\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/b820723f.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"M27F A monitor set with Windows wallpaper next to powered off Armada 25 and NZXT 27Q \" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Mark LoProto \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Gaming monitors are a dime a dozen, so when one wants to stand out, it needs to hit every mark. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GIGABYTE-M27F-1920x1080-DisplayHDR-Displayport\/dp\/B0B4M1LSNX?tag=lsmedia-13020-20\">GIGABYTE\u2019s M27F A<\/a> strives to overcome its competition with full user customization and a host of gaming tools. However, the pride of this 27-inch monitor is a built-in KVM switch for multi-device use.<\/p>\n<p>In the past six months, I\u2019ve reviewed three different gaming monitors. The NZXT Canvas 27Q offered a 165Hz refresh rate and a vibrant 1440p display while the HyperX Armada 25 soared in with a 240Hz refresh rate and only a slightly less impressive 1080p screen. When it comes to visuals, I\u2019d put the M27F A somewhere in the middle, as the 1080p, 165Hz IPS, VESA DisplayHDR 400 monitor seemed to have a hard time matching the Armada 25\u2019s clarity. But GIGABYTE\u2019s 27-inch gaming monitor caters to all with a surprising degree of customization that almost makes up for the marginally weaker output.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe the best aspect of the M27F A is the monitor\u2019s built-in keyboard, video, and mouse switch (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/799968\/what-is-a-kvm-switch\/\">KVM switch<\/a>). This function makes it possible to use your keyboard and mouse on multiple devices at one time by routing everything through the monitor. It\u2019s not a function everyone will use, but a KVM is valuable if you frequently multitask across devices or, say, have a laptop you work on alongside a gaming PC.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>KVM switch adds multi-device convenience<\/li>\n<li>Ample customization for a personalized visual experience<\/li>\n<li>165Hz delivers smooth gaming<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with OSD Sidekick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Overall picture quality could be better<\/li>\n<li>Speakers are tinny and hollow<\/li>\n<li>VESA DisplayHDR 400 doesn&#8217;t really enhance the quality<\/li>\n<li>Monitor stand is very space-consuming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">Review Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Display_Leaves_Something_to_Be_Desired\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Display: Leaves Something to Be Desired<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Screen Size:\u00a0<\/strong>27-inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Panel Type:\u00a0<\/strong>IPS<\/li>\n<li><strong>True Resolution:\u00a0<\/strong>1920 x 1080 (FHD)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refresh Rate:\u00a0<\/strong>165Hz<\/li>\n<li><strong>HDR:\u00a0<\/strong>VESA DisplayHDR 400<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are plenty of good things to say about the GIGABYTE M27F A, but I have to get the monitor\u2019s most disappointing aspect out of the way first. When set next to my HyperX and NZXT displays, the M27F A is a little on the duller side. Even with the brightness turned up and other settings matching my Canvas 27Q, there\u2019s a dimmer, slightly off-color quality to the image.<\/p>\n<p>I hoped it was just a matter of the picture settings, but none of the presets delivered a fully accurate picture, and toying with the settings still left something to be desired. Considering the monitor features <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/displayhdr.org\/\">VESA DisplayHDR 400<\/a>, I expected a more impressive and brighter display.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, this carries over into gaming as well. As good as the M27F A\u2019s picture is, comparatively, it did fall behind my other monitors. I tested all picture modes and toyed with brightness, contrast, black equalizer, warmth, and a few other settings while playing <i>Resident Evil Village<\/i>, but GIGABYTE\u2019s monitor had a consistent haze and an image that lacked a degree of depth.<\/p>\n<p>Without being compared to other monitors, this one does produce a quality image, and its subtle stumbles are far less noticeable.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Shortage_of_Options_to_Customize\"><\/span>No Shortage of Options to Customize<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To be fair, the M27F A offers far more customization than either of my other two\u00a0monitors, so there\u2019s likely a visual sweet spot I just haven\u2019t been able to hit. Along with the more standard settings you can play with, there\u2019s also an option for \u201c6 Axis Color\u201d that offers greater control over reds, yellows, greens, blues, magentas, and cyans, along with a dynamic contrast ratio (DMC), which automatically adjusts the screen\u2019s contrast based on the picture brightness. The latter isn\u2019t a great feature for gaming as it can muddy blacks and make them too deep, but anyone using the M27F A more casually may appreciate having DMC active.<\/p>\n<p>Two of the quirkiest features I didn\u2019t expect to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/130983\/what-to-look-for-in-a-gaming-monitor\/\">see in a gaming monitor were the picture-in-picture (PIP) and picture-by-picture (PBP) modes. They do exactly as the names describe, allowing you to choose from any of the connected displays to overlay in one of four corners or sit side-by-side with the primary monitor\u2019s image.<\/p>\n<p>I can see the value of PIP for streamers and other professionals, but have a hard time wrapping my head around the use of PBP. It shrinks two screens down to fit horizontally on a 27-inch monitor, so the images are pretty small. It definitely works well, so whoever does need it is in for a treat.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OSD_Sidekick_Compatibility\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">OSD Sidekick Compatibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your PC is hooked up to the monitor via a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/UGREEN-Printer-Scanner-Brother-Lexmark\/dp\/B00P0FO1P0\/?tag=lsmedia-13020-20\">USB-B cable<\/a>, you\u2019ll have access to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gigabyte.com\/Monitor\/M27F-A\/support#support-dl-utility\">OSD Sidekick<\/a> software. It takes most of the customization and information (such as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/359691\/what-is-a-monitors-refresh-rate-and-how-do-i-change-it\/\">refresh rate<\/a>) and compiles it into an easy-to-consume application.<\/p>\n<p>Not having to cycle through the on-board menu using the rather loud button on the monitor\u2019s back was more than welcome, especially since navigating with a keyboard and mouse is much quicker and more efficient. You can even set hotkeys for a series of different functions through OSD Sidekick.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, OSD Sidekick is only compatible with Windows, so Mac users are out of luck.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_Made_With_Gamers_in_Mind\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Performance: Made With Gamers in Mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s quite evident that GIGABYTE developed the M27F A as a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/746224\/best-gaming-monitors\/\">gaming monitor<\/a>. If you can look past the less impressive picture, you\u2019re still left with a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/753556\/how-do-refresh-rates-affect-gaming\/\">refresh rate of 165Hz<\/a> that can be overclocked to 175Hz. Movement is very smooth without being as jarring as higher refresh rates tend to be.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re curious about where your games are topping out, you can set an onscreen prompt to display the refresh rate at all times. Enhancing the user experience is the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/754797\/amd-freesync-freesync-premium-and-freesync-premium-pro-whats-the-difference\/\">AMD FreeSync compatibility<\/a>, which synchronizes the display\u2019s refresh rate to your current framerate. When active, it delivers the best performance possible for your setup.<\/p>\n<p>The monitor also has quite a few adjustments and features that could benefit gamers of all kinds. The M27F A has a GameAssist menu with options like a timer, crosshair customization, and Display Alignment. There\u2019s quite a lot to enhance the gaming experience\u2014definitely more than either of my other two monitors offers. You can even set an onscreen dashboard overlay that reads <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/694869\/what-is-a-cpu-and-what-does-it-do\/\">CPU<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/702766\/what-is-a-gpu-graphics-processing-units-explained\/\">GPU<\/a> stats.<\/p>\n<p>Gamers may however run into issues with the included stand. I have a fairly crowded desk, and the spread of the stand\u2019s feet required me to remove my desk\u2019s\u00a0monitor riser, which was too thin to hold the M27F A. It does offer a good height range, and the monitor can be tilted to the sides and forward or backward, but it may be worth investing in a separate stand or mount for the sake of space.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Middling_Speakers_Are_Still_Welcome\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Middling Speakers Are Still Welcome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, not all of the monitor\u2019s features are a homerun. The M27F A comes equipped with two speakers, but there\u2019s simply nothing impressive about them. They can get loud, but there\u2019s a noticeable hollowness. If it\u2019s bass you\u2019re looking for, you won\u2019t find it here.<\/p>\n<p>The speakers are good for casual use and gamers are going to want to spring for external speakers or a headset, like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/818192\/razer-kaira-pro-for-playstation-review\/\">Razer\u2019s wireless Kaira Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KVM_Is_the_M27F_As_Shining_Function\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">KVM Is the M27F A\u2019s Shining Function<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136420\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/e7999eba.jpg\" alt=\"M27F A monitor hookups on rear of monitor\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Mark LoProto \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<strong>Connections:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Displayport 1.2<\/li>\n<li>USB Type-C Upstream port<\/li>\n<li>USB 3.0 Upstream port<\/li>\n<li>Earphone jack<\/li>\n<li>2 x HDMI 2.0<\/li>\n<li>2 X USB 3.0 Downstream ports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Have a gaming PC and an office laptop you work on frequently? By plugging everything into the M27F A monitor, you can hit the KVM switch on the back of the display and bounce between the desktop and laptop without losing keyboard and mouse functionality. Of all the features included with this monitor, I find the KVM switch the most useful.<\/p>\n<p>Setting up the KVM switch took so much longer than I expected. For reasons I couldn\u2019t determine or replicate, my configuration of wires wouldn\u2019t trigger the switch when I activated it.<\/p>\n<p>The monitor would always favor my laptop, which was connected by USB-B and HDMI. I was eventually able to get it to work by upgrading to a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/211843\/usb-type-c-explained-what-it-is-and-why-youll-want-it\/\">10Gbps USB-C cable<\/a>, and it\u2019s been something I\u2019ve used daily since. My desktop serves as a gaming hub while the IT 11 is my workstation.<\/p>\n<p>The KVM switch works with more than computers and laptops, too. You can hook up a USB-C compatible device, like a tablet or smartphone, and route it through the monitor. The switch doesn\u2019t instantly bounce to the second connection though, and the delay is noticeable.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_GIGABYTE_M27F_A_Monitor\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Should You Buy the GIGABYTE M27F A Monitor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-136421\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/11\/43f3e564.jpg\" alt=\"Comparison of Gigabyte's M27F A monitor and HyperX's Armada 25 monitor\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Mark LoProto \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Despite the relatively lower-quality display and poor speakers, I\u2019m surprised the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GIGABYTE-M27F-1920x1080-DisplayHDR-Displayport\/dp\/B0B4M1LSNX?tag=lsmedia-13020-20\">GIGABYTE M27F A<\/a> is as inexpensive as it is. The 27-inch monitor actually costs less than the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HyperX-Armada-25-24-5-inch-Compatible\/dp\/B0B2C1G356\/?tag=lsmedia-13020-20\">Armada 25<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=755373&amp;u=1331794&amp;m=60525&amp;urllink=https%3A%2F%2Fnzxt.com%2Fproduct%2Fcanvas-27q%3Fsscid%3Db1k6_gsls3&amp;afftrack=rg\/136411|xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=sas\">NZXT Canva 27Q<\/a>, and the quality isn\u2019t that much lower for me to understand why that is. When you consider everything the M27F A does that the other two monitors don\u2019t, the price disparity is unexpected.<\/p>\n<p>I wish the picture quality were a little better out of the box, but OSD Sidekick simplifies altering settings to find the perfect combination. If the monitor weren\u2019t sitting right next to my Armada 25, the picture quality likely never would have stood out as an issue. However, it could use a bit more clarity to remove the haze I experienced in <i>Resident Evil Village<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>The shining star of the M27F A is the KVM switch. When you get it working, it makes multi-PC setups much more efficient. No longer will you need multiple keyboards or additional wiring running along your desk to make it work. I couldn\u2019t find any specific reason why I had such a hard time setting it up, and the monitor\u2019s literature is a little lacking in detailed instructions, but a quick Google search should help you figure out how to connect the USB-B, USB-C, and HDMI or DisplayPort cables.<\/p>\n<p>The M27F A may not offer the best-looking image on the market, but that\u2019s offset by a ton of different customization options, the built-in KVM switch, a host of gaming-specific assists, and the ease of use thanks to OSD Sidekick compatibility.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>KVM switch adds multi-device convenience<\/li>\n<li>Ample customization for a personalized visual experience<\/li>\n<li>165Hz delivers smooth gaming<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with OSD Sidekick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Overall picture quality could be better<\/li>\n<li>Speakers are tinny and hollow<\/li>\n<li>VESA DisplayHDR 400 doesn&#8217;t really enhance the quality<\/li>\n<li>Monitor stand is very space-consuming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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