TheLenovoLegion R27qe is a testament to how far affordable gaming monitors have come.

Design

Out of the box, I do have an immediate gripe with the Lenovo Legion R27qe.

What I am pleased to see included is height, tilt, and pivot functionality.

Lenovo Legion R27qe monitor sitting on woodgrain desk next to plant tilted with green Studio Ghibli wallpaper on Windows 11 desktop.

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All of the Legion R27qe’s main features are software-based.

Did I downrank a little compared to playing at 240Hz and above?

Should you buy the Lenovo Legion R27qe?

Close up of Lenovo Legion R27qe monitor ports with DisplayPort connected.

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For under $200, the Lenovo Legion R27qe serves as a solid 1440p monitor with some cost-cutting caveats.

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Close up of Lenovo Legion R27qe monitor V-shaped stand on desk.

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Close up of Lenovo Legion R27qe monitor buttons at back.

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Close up of Lenovo Legion R27qe monitor OSD menu.

Lenovo Legion R27qe monitor sitting on woodgrain desk next to plant with HDR switched on in Cyberpunk 2077 with neon ramen shop in view.

Lenovo Legion R27qe monitor sitting on woodgrain desk next to plant with DOOM gameplay on screen.

Lenovo Legion R27qe monitor monitor with Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay on screen.

Lenovo Legion R27qe monitor sitting on woodgrain desk next to plant with Overwatch 2 gameplay on screen.

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