Monitor maker iiyama has now entered the world of OLED monitors, with the release of the G-Master GOB2701QSC-B1 Titan Falcon. The new screen has a 280Hz refresh rate, Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, and a 2560×1440 resolution.
Unlike the QD-OLED screens we often see in this market, the G-Master GOB2701QSC-B1 is powered by LG’s 4th-generation WOLED technology, also called META 3.0 or Primary RGB Tandem OLED. This is just one generation behind the latest and greatest Tandem OLED displays, with their true RGB stripe subpixel layout. Compared to its predecessors, 4th-gen OLED introduces a four-stack emitter architecture, which improves brightness and efficiency. In this instance, iiyama says the GOB2701QSC-B1 can reach up to a peak of 1,500nits in HDR and 335nits at full screen brightness in SDR.
For its first OLED gaming monitor, iiyama is targeting a (2560×1440) QHD resolution at a 280Hz refresh rate, so this screen slots between today’s entry-level 180Hz/240Hz monitors, which use old panel tech, and state-of-the-art 500Hz+ options that use the new RGB stripe subpixel layout.
Like most of its competitors, iiyama is advertising a 0.03ms pixel response time and DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification, alongside Nvidia G-Sync compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium support. In terms of colour reproduction, the GOB2701QSC-B1 is rated for 99.5% DCI-P3, 95% Adobe RGB, and 150% sRGB coverage, so it looks great for wide colour gamuts. For this model, the brand has also gone with an anti-glare coating to minimise reflections, but without the annoying grainy effect of a matte coating.
The G-Master GOB2701QSC-B1 comes equipped with a strong I/O selection, including two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort input 1.4 with DSC (Display Stream Compression), one USB-C power with 65W power delivery, a two-port USB hub, plus a 3.5mm audio jack. Speaking of audio, this monitor also comes equipped with two 5W speakers. There is also a KVM switch for the multi-taskers out there. Most importantly, all the display inputs support the maximum 280Hz refresh rate.
In terms of ergonomics, the stand offers 150mm of height adjustment, alongside 90° pivot, -45-90° swivel, and -5-23° tilt. As usual, a 100x100mm VESA mount is available for those who want even more control.
The G-Master GOB2701QSC-B1 Titan Falcon can be found for €459 in the Netherlands, backed by a three-year warranty – including OLED burn-in. This puts it up against the cheapest 280Hz QHD OLED screens on the market, trading blows with the Gigabyte MO27Q2A. That said, this competitiveness seems to depend on the country, as in the UK, we find it at £479, which puts it against much faster 500Hz monitors such as the MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50. To get a final verdict about its value, keep an eye out for our dedicated review coming soon.
