The ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FF1A, an affordable 27-inch monitor announced in 2022, is getting an official successor. The new ASRock PG27FFT1A high refresh rate HDR monitor features a 27-inch IPS panel with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and an upgraded refresh rate of up to 180 Hz, compared to its predecessor’s 165 Hz.
The contrast ratio is 1000:1, the color depth is 8 bits, the typical brightness is 450 cd/m², and the maximum power consumption is 42 watts. The new ASRock gaming display is DisplayHDR-400 certified, offering 123% sRGB coverage and 94% DCI-P3 color accuracy.
FreeSync is an anti-tearing technology designed to improve visual smoothness. The high refresh rate HDR monitor also includes two built-in speakers, though each provides only 2 watts of output. For connectivity, it offers two HDMI 2.0 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.2, and a headphone jack.
Regarding ergonomics, the 27-inch Full HD gaming monitor features tilt, blue light filtering, and flicker-free backlighting. ASRock PG27FFT1A also offers the option of rotating the screen.
ASRock PG27FFT1A price and availability
Newegg has the ASRock PG27FFT1A available for $119, though stock is limited. On Amazon.com, it’s priced at $150, and on Amazon.co.uk, it’s listed for £144.
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Specifications
Display: 27-inch IPS panel, Anti-Glare
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Viewing Area: 178°(H) / 178°(V)
Pixel Pitch: 0.3108 (mm)
Color Space: 123% sRGB / 94% DCI-P3
Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Refresh Rate: 180Hz (Max.)
Brightness: 450 cd/m² (Typ.)
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (Typ.)
View Angle: 178°(H) / 178°(V)
Display Colors: 16.7M
Response Time: 1ms (MPRT)
Features: Flicker-free, Low Blue Light, VESA DisplayHDR 400, AMD FreeSync
Ports: 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x Headphone Out
Audio: 2W x 2 Speaker
Stand: Tilt (+23° ~ -5°), Swivel (+20° ~ -20°)
Dimension: 613 x 435 x 193 mm (with stand)
Weight: 4.5kg (with stand)
