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The Lenovo Legion R27qe is a testament to how far affordable gaming monitors have come. For under $200, this 27-inch 1440p display will provide your eyeballs with 180Hz visuals and a 0.5ms GtG response time paired with respectable colors. Yes, there are some caveats tied to its lower price, but I’m rooting for this screen since it’s offering up higher specs for players in need of a cheaper panel.

At full price, the Lenovo Legion R27qe will set you back $199 / $199, which gives it an edge as a best gaming monitor contender. It’s not going to make any of the top 1440p options out there, like the Sony Inzone M10S or Samsung Odyssey OLED G6, sweat, but its QHD 180Hz abilities could sway anyone looking at budget 1080p options in line with the Koorui GN02.

Simply put, the Legion R27qe offers that bit more panel pizazz than other 1440p models in its price range right now. I’m fully aware that Amazon brands can sometimes put models like this to shame by hitting a much lower MSRP, and there are some options by the likes of Koorui out there that are gunning for a similar market. But, from where I’m sitting, Lenovo’s panel feels like the better fit, especially since it pulls respectable punches when it comes to competitive shenanigans.