NZXT Canvas 27Q: A stunning monitor debut
There’s a new competitor in the packed monitor market: NZXT. The company launched a pair of debut displays, the NZXT Canvas 27Q and Canvas 32Q, in July 2022. I’m reviewing the smaller of the pair here. NZXT isn’t turning the monitor world on its head with these new options, but the Canvas 27Q is a good choice if you want to game at 1440p.
THE SPECS
The NZXT Canvas 27Q’s specifications are typical of a 1440p gaming monitor. It has an IPS display panel and a refresh rate of up to 165Hz, and supports adaptive sync on both AMD and Nvidia hardware. Video connectivity is a bit better than usual, with USB-C joining a pair of HDMI ports and a lone DisplayPort.
Display size: 27-inch
Native resolution: 2,560×1,440
Panel type: IPS
Refresh rate: Up to 165Hz
HDR: Yes, HDR10
Adaptive sync: AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
Ports: 2x HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, 2x USB Type-A, USB-C with DisplayPort Alternate Mode, USB-B (Upstream), 3.5mm audio
Stand adjustment: Height, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mount: Yes, 100x100mm
Speakers: No
Price: $359.99 MSRP ($319.99 without stand)
The Canvas 27Q carries an MSRP of $359.99. That’s not extravagant but toward the upper
