The On-Screen Display
The Xiaomi G27i Gaming Monitor 27'' offers a user-friendly OSD (On-Screen Display) menu that simplifies navigation and adjustment of various settings. The main menu includes an efficient way to switch between input sources and toggle available presets. Users can select from multiple preset modes including Standard, which is user-configurable, standard, Energy Saver, Movie, Low blue light. You can also switch to a pure sRGB mode, catering to different viewing preferences and tasks.
The monitor boasts a default response time of 1ms (typical) , a competitive rate for high-resolution IPS panels, indicating minimal lag in displaying image changes.
Additionally, the monitor supports Adaptive Sync technology, which facilitates a smooth, tear-free gaming experience by synchronizing the display's refresh rate with the GPU's output frame rate. This feature was tested using an Nvidia GPU, and despite a warning from the Nvidia control panel about potential incompatibility with Nvidia’s proprietary G-Sync technology, the monitor seemed to function well, indicating effective synchronization without noticeable issues.