Xiaomi has once again disrupted the gaming monitor market with the launch of its new Redmi G27Q 2026, a display that redefines what budget-conscious gamers can expect. Priced at just 799 Yuan (around $112), this 27-inch monitor delivers a remarkable package: a 2K resolution panel with a 200Hz refresh rate and HDR400 support, a combination that typically costs significantly more in competing brands.
To put this into perspective, many monitors in the $100–$130 range are usually limited to 1080p panels with refresh rates between 144Hz and 200Hz. 
Finding a 1440p option with such high refresh rates is extremely rare in this segment. One of the closest alternatives, the Acer Nitro KG271U, offers a 1440p 180Hz display but retails for about $179, nearly 60% more expensive than Xiaomi’s offering.
The Redmi G27Q 2026 uses a Fast IPS panel that ensures low response times and better color accuracy compared to cheaper VA options. It supports a 95% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB color gamut, making it suitable not just for gaming but also for content creators and casual editing work. Its HDR400 certification enhances brightness and contrast, giving visuals a more vivid, punchy look – particularly useful in fast-paced shooters and RPGs where immersion is key.
Xiaomi has also considered ergonomics. The standard version comes with a basic stand, while the rotating ergonomic bracket version costs only about $14 more, making the total still under $130. This flexibility allows gamers to pivot, tilt, and adjust the monitor height, a feature often missing in budget displays.
The design is more modern and stylish compared to Xiaomi’s entry-level Redmi A22, which is a 24-inch 1080p 100Hz monitor priced at just $53. With these two models, Xiaomi now dominates the budget gaming segment at both the low and mid-tier, providing gamers with choices that balance affordability and performance.
Interestingly, the new G27Q 2026 also undercuts its predecessor, the G27Q 2025, which cost more while offering only a 180Hz refresh rate. Another variant of the 2025 supported up to 240Hz but lacked some of the brightness and HDR enhancements. The 2026 edition positions itself smartly between the two, with 200Hz speed and HDR improvements, giving players the best of both worlds.
With OLED gaming monitors gradually dropping in price as well, Xiaomi’s aggressive move in the IPS segment forces rivals to rethink their pricing strategies. For gamers, this is a win-win situation: premium-level features are becoming accessible without burning a hole in the wallet. The Redmi G27Q 2026 is already available on JD.com, and early buyers are calling it one of the most value-packed monitors of 2026.
2 comments
wish it had 240hz but at this price can’t complain
HDR400 on a $100 monitor?? never thought i’d see the day