Quick Specs
Our Verdict
The Iiyama G-Master GB2870UHSU is one of the market's most affordable 120Hz Ultra HD compatible monitors. It features HDMI 2.1 connectivity for 4K 120Hz VRR, perfect for gaming with the latest co
The Iiyama G-Master GB2870UHSU is one of the market's most affordable 120Hz Ultra HD compatible monitors. It features HDMI 2.1 connectivity for 4K 120Hz VRR, perfect for gaming with the latest consoles.
Pros
- Picture quality.
- Ultra HD definition for use with consoles.
- HDMI 2.1 connectivity.
- Native frequency of 150 Hz.
- Excellent dwell time.
- FreeSync compatibility
Cons
- High power consumptio
- Poor HDR compatibility
Overview
Ergonomics
The G-Master
GGB2870UHSU has a height adjustment of 13 cm and a tilt adjustment between -3° and +18°. It also has a pivot for portrait mode.The rear of the monitor is as plain as the front. It is covered with a good quality matt black plastic, and the Iiyama models age very well. Once the stand is removed, the screen is compatible with VESA 100 x 100 mm mounts.The connectivity consists of an HDMI 2.1 input compatible with 4K 120 Hz and VRR, a DisplayPort input, a headphone output and three USB 3.0 ports. The screen also has two 2W speakers. These are far from exceptional, but they allow you to watch short videos without putting on your headphones, for example.The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus are navigated using five touch buttons on the front panel. This system is less practical than a clickable joystick, as the manufacturer offers on some of its models (Iiyama ProLite XB3288UHSU-B1...), but the interface is straightforward, and the settings are numerous.The Iiyama GB2870UHSU is very comfortable on our 120 x 80 cm desk. With a depth of 25.6 cm, the stand could be more compact as some 32-inch models are content with a 15 cm deep unit (AOC Q3279VWF). However, its airy design leaves enough room for the keyboard and mouse. The latest versions of the Windows and macOS operating systems handle Ultra HD perfectly and allow for efficient scaling to 150% or even 200% (Full HD equivalent). Text elements are large enough to be readable, and the image is sharp.However, the native resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels on a 28-inch panel, or 157 pixels per inch (PPI), is almost unusable without scaling. Photo editing software such as Photoshop handles this perfectly in the interface. Still, it displays images at the native resolution of the panel, which allows for a very high level of detail for those who enjoy editing. In games, the contribution of Ultra HD on a 28-inch panel is not necessarily prominent. For the time being, the choice of a Quad HD monitor, especially on this diagonal, seems more reasonable to us, especially for reaching 150 fps. If you want to play with a PS5 or an Xbox Series, the support of Ultra HD at 120 Hz is a real plus.
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