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Lenovo D27-30 Review

True Score

68
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2

Experts

73
0

Consumers

Expert Rankings

Product testers were pleased with the Lenovo D27-30 and recommended it for casual gaming and office use. They liked its low input lag, FreeSync tech, and high contrast ratio. Users seeking a 27-inch screen with a better resolution should browse our Lenovo Legion Y27Q-20 review. Product testers were disappointed by this monitor’s poor stand and so-so viewing angles, however.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Lenovo D27-30 is an entry-level monitor released in 2020, promising to provide advanced features to gamers and office users. It boasts a 75Hz refresh rate and FreeSync technology, delivering good motion handling. With a very low input lag, this gaming monitor is a good pick for casual gamers. This Lenovo display runs on a VA panel, delivering an outstanding contrast ratio and black uniformity that enhance darkroom picture quality. It has a Full HD screen, providing clear text, and it covers a remarkable 99% of the sRGB and 77.7% of the Adobe RGB color spaces. Read to the end of this Lenovo D27-30 review and find out how it compares to the best computer monitors on the market.

Consensus

our Verdict

Experts were pleased with the Lenovo D27-30, recommending it for moderate gaming. Consumers looking for a more gaming-centric 27-inch screen can explore our HP OMEN 27c review. Critics were pleased with its low 8.5 ms input lag and support for Freesync, which resulted in good motion handling during testing. Analysts at Monitor Nerds praised its contrast ratio and excellent darkroom performance, which is superior to that of the Lenovo ThinkVision M14. They were also pleased with its Full HD resolution and decent text clarity, and they recommended it for the office. Testers observed that it has good reflection handling, although it doesn’t get bright enough to fight glare in brightly lit spaces. Its 75Hz refresh rate is better than the 60Hz standard on the Lepow Z1, and reviewers mentioned that it’s adequate for slow-paced games. Researchers at PC Mag praised this model’s outstanding black uniformity, noticing a deviation of just 0.623%, and it fully covers the sRGB color gamut. However, reviewers were disturbed by the stand on this unit. Like the Dell S2421H, this monitor supports only limited adjustment. Also, the single HDMI 1.4 port and absence of DisplayPort connectors and USB ports was disappointing for reviewers.

Reason to Buy

  • Outstanding contrast ratio
  • Good gray and black uniformity
  • Excellent input lag
  • Wide color gamut
  • FreeSync support

Reason to Avoid

  • Ergonomically limited stand
  • Low peak brightness
  • Narrow viewing angles which horizontal color washout after 34°
  • Poor out-of-the-box color accuracy
  • Slow 21.8 ms total response time at 60Hz

Lenovo D27-30 Specs

Display TypeVA
HDMI Inputs1
HDR Formatn/a
Max Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel TypePanel TypeVA
Refresh Rate75 Hz
Response TimeResponse Time4 ms
Screen size27"
Sync TechnologySync TechnologyAMD FreeSync

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Test Results

Brightness (nits)152
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:y)4,048
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)0
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)0
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)99
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)77.7
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)0
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)0
Input Lag (ms)10.4
Response Time (ms)7.5
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)33
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)34
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)32
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)29

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Market Context

The Lenovo D27-30 is an entry-level monitor released in 2020, promising to provide advanced features to gamers and office users. It boasts a 75Hz refresh…

The Lenovo D27-30 is an entry-level monitor released in 2020, promising to provide advanced features to gamers and office users. It boasts a 75Hz refresh rate and FreeSync technology, delivering good motion handling. With a very low input lag, this gaming monitor is a good pick for casual gamers. This Lenovo display runs on a VA panel, delivering an outstanding contrast ratio and black uniformity that enhance darkroom picture quality. It has a Full HD screen, providing clear text, and it covers a remarkable 99% of the sRGB and 77.7% of the Adobe RGB color spaces. Read to the end of this Lenovo D27-30 review and find out how it compares to the best computer monitors on the market.

The Lenovo D27-30 is very similar to the Lenovo ThinkVision C27-30, with both having a 27-inch screen, VA panel tech, and 1920 x 1080 resolution….

The Lenovo D27-30 is very similar to the Lenovo ThinkVision C27-30, with both having a 27-inch screen, VA panel tech, and 1920 x 1080 resolution. However, while the Lenovo D27-30 features built-in speakers, the Lenovo ThinkVision C27-30 doesn’t come with a built-in sound system.

The Lenovo D27-30 has a better 4,048:1 contrast ratio and therefore offers better dark room performance than the BenQ GW2780, which has a contrast ratio…

The Lenovo D27-30 has a better 4,048:1 contrast ratio and therefore offers better dark room performance than the BenQ GW2780, which has a contrast ratio of 1000:1. However, owing to IPS panel tech, the BenQ GW2780 has better viewing angles than the VA panel-equipped Lenovo D27-30.

The Lenovo D27-30 has narrower viewing angles compared to its competitor, the Dell S2721HN, which has an IPS panel. Therefore, the image quality on the…

The Lenovo D27-30 has narrower viewing angles compared to its competitor, the Dell S2721HN, which has an IPS panel. Therefore, the image quality on the Lenovo D27-30 deteriorates significantly when viewed from the sides.

Display Type

VA

HDMI Inputs

1

HDR Format

n/a

Max Resolution

1920 x 1080 (Full HD)

Panel Type

VA

Refresh Rate

75 Hz

Response Time

4 ms

Screen size

27"

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73

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True Score

68

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Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    103.4

    Category Trust Score

    67
    The Lenovo D27-30 monitor is okay for most uses. It’s decent for gaming, with low… read more

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  • Choice
    38.5

    Category Trust Score

    80
    “No bottom line found for this product” read more

    By:

    Samuel Breton

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