ASRock Challenger CL27FF 27-inch 1080p budget monitor with 100Hz

ASRock has joined the 1080p budget monitor for gaming fray with its latest addition, the ASRock CL27FF, featuring a 27-inch IPS display. Positioned as a part of the Challenger series, this monitor boasts a Full HD resolution and a 100Hz refresh rate, aiming to compete with the best affordable gaming PC monitor models like the recently launched Asus VU249CFE.

Equipped with an IPS panel, the ASRock Challenger CL27FF promises specifications including 99 percent sRGB, 300 cd/m² typical brightness, 8-bit color depth, a 4 ms response time (gray to gray), and a contrast ratio of 1000:1.

While it offers the essentials for gaming, such as FreeSync functionality, the monitor’s interface options might disappoint some users with only HDMI 1.4 and VGA ports available. Its ergonomic features are also basic, limited to tilt adjustments, VESA mounting (100 x 100 mm), blue light filtering, and flicker-free backlight.

The power consumption of the ASRock CL27FF is estimated at 21 watts, and it weighs approximately 3.71 kg. Despite its limited interface and ergonomics, the monitor aims to deliver tear-free gaming experiences, although the specifics of its FreeSync capabilities, like LFC (Low Frame Rate Compensation), remain unclear.

Price and availability

ASRock’s Challenger CL27FF, designed as a 1080p budget monitor for gaming, is priced at $99.99 and is exclusively available on the Newegg.com online store.

ASRock CL27FF specifications

• Display: 27-inch IPS panel, Anti-Glare
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Viewing Area: 598 x 336mm (H x V)
• Pixel Pitch: 0.3114 (mm)
• Color Space: sRGB 99%
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
• Refresh Rate: 100Hz
• Brightness: 300 cd/m² (Typ.)
• Contrast Ratio: 1000 :1 (Typ.)
• Viewing Angle: 178°(H) / 178°(V)
• Display Colors: 16.7 M
• Response Time: 1ms (MPRT) / 4ms (GTG)
• Features: Flicker-free, Low Blue Light, AMD FreeSync, Energy Star 8.0
• Ports: 1 x HDMI v1.4, 1 x VGA
• Stand: Tilt (+20° ~ -5°)
• VESA Mount: 100 x 100 mm
• Dimensions: 612 x 458 x 225 mm (with stand)
• Weight: 4.11 kg (with stand)