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PXC279 Wave

Curved 1440p gaming screen that wraps around you without breaking the bank.

27.0
1440p
165Hz
VA
$229.99
at Newegg · last refreshed 6d ago
AI summary

This is a budget-friendly gaming monitor with a deep curve that puts you inside the action instead of just looking at it. The 1500R curve is tight enough that the edges wrap toward you — imagine bending a piece of paper into a semicircle. At 27 inches that's not overwhelming, just immersive enough to make games feel bigger.

The screen refreshes 165 times per second, which makes motion smooth in shooters and racing games without needing an expensive GPU to keep up. It's sharper than 1080p but doesn't demand as much graphics power as 4K, so it's the sweet spot for midrange gaming PCs. The VA panel type means blacks look deeper than most gaming screens, which helps dark scenes in horror games or space sims feel moodier.

The HDR label here is more of a checkbox feature — it'll accept an HDR signal but won't deliver the bright punchy highlights you'd get from a real HDR monitor.

Spec sheet

Display

Size27.0″
Resolution2560 × 1440
Aspect ratio16:9
PanelVA
Curvature1500R

Performance

Refresh rate165 Hz
Response time1 ms
HDRHDR

Connectivity

Ports
3 connectors
HDMI
  • 1× HDMI
Audio
  • 1× Audio out (3.5mm)
Other
  • 1× Displayport
VESA mount100x100

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