4K with 160 Hz for 5,347 CZK. One of the already cheapest 4K gaming monitors on the market has been discounted

The combination of 4K resolution and a high refresh rate used to be the domain of monitors costing eight thousand and more – usually you had to choose either a sharp image or fluidity. You can now buy the GIGABYTE GS27U with code ALZADNY15 for 5,347 CZK and get both: 3840 × 2160 pixels at 160 Hz.

👍 Get it if you want one monitor for both gaming and work and have a graphics card that can handle 4K.
🤔 Hesitate if you’re tempted by HDR – 350 nits brightness is too low for true HDR, and it’s more of a paper specification.
💰 Price: 5,347 CZK for 4K with 160 Hz, HDMI 2.1, and a three-year warranty; however, only three pieces are in stock.

Sharpness and Fluidity, Usually You Choose Only One

On 27 inches, 4K resolution means a density of around 163 pixels per inch – text is as sharp as print, and significantly more content fits on the screen for work. At the same time, 160 Hz with a 1 ms response time makes the monitor a full-fledged gaming panel. Furthermore, HDMI 2.1 means you can connect a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X and utilize their 4K output, which doesn’t work with cheaper monitors using older HDMI.

The color reproduction is a surprise: the Super Speed IPS panel covers 127% of the sRGB space and 95% of Adobe RGB, making it suitable for photo editing. The anti-glare surface suppresses reflections in a bright room, and it features Adaptive-Sync to prevent screen tearing, picture-in-picture functionality, Flicker-free technology, and both cables (HDMI and DisplayPort) are included in the package – which is not a given for monitors in this price range.

Where are the Limits

The biggest compromise is the brightness of 350 nits and a contrast of 1000:1. This is sufficient for regular work and gaming, but the HDR mode here doesn’t make sense – true HDR requires at least 600 nits and local dimming, so consider this parameter a formality. Additionally, the stand only allows tilting, not height adjustment, so for an ergonomic position, plan on using a VESA mount (100 × 100).

And a final practical note: for 4K at 160 Hz, you need a suitable graphics card. With an RTX 5060 or a mid-range Radeon, you’ll be catching up to 4K resolution in modern games using DLSS or FSR – but for older titles, work, and movies, it’s perfectly fine. At 5,347 CZK, this is one of the best offers in the 4K monitor category currently on the market.

Do you game in 4K, or do you prefer lower resolution and more frames?