Review iiyama G-Master GCB3280QSU-B1 Red Eagle: monitor with nice gaming specs

Aad Munsterman

The G-Master GCB3280QSU-B1 is part of the G-Masters series, which specifically emphasizes features that are important for gaming. This series consists of four groups, including Red Eagle, which this monitor falls under. Important aspects are a fast panel, many available image sizes, high refresh rate, adaptive synchronization, adjustable game modes, black tuner and ergonomic aspects.

Characteristics
The iiyama G-Master GCB3280QSU-B1 Red Eagle is a black monitor that looks modern with narrow edges and a curved screen with a radius of 1500R. It has a 31.5-inch UWQHD VA panel with 2560 x 1440 pixels (16:9) and a refresh rate of 144/165Hz for HDMI/DisplayPort connection. No pixel time is mentioned in the specifications, but the MPRT is mentioned and that specification is 0.2ms.

MPRT stands for Moving Picture Response Time ent is the time it takes for a pixel to change from one color to another and then back to the original color. This is a more accurate measure of how quickly a monitor can keep up with changes on the screen. The lower the MPRT response time, the less likely one is to see motion blur on the screen.

The color coverage is 100% sRGB, which is great for gaming for which this monitor is primarily designed. The brightness is a maximum of 350 nits, making it suitable for all types of environments. The screen is fairly well calibrated from the factory. VA panels are known for their high contrast and this screen also offers a high refresh rate and low MPRT. FreeSync adaptive synchronization, to prevent image pulling, can be activated in the menu.

Connections and ergonomics
A high refresh rate requires connections that can also handle this and this is possible with this model thanks to 2x HDMI 2.0 with 144 Hz and 1x DisplayPort 2.1 with 165 Hz. In addition, a USB hub is available with 2x USB-A/5Gbps connections.

The sound comes from two speakers at the rear and are of mediocre quality. A 3.5 inch audio plug for headphones is the alternative.

Ergonomic facilities are widely available: turning on the foot and tilting and adjusting in height of 15 cm, with a total height of up to 63 cm. The screen can even be displayed in portrait orientation (pivot) are positioned. The On-Screen Displaysettings are made via a joystick on the rear and offers multiple specific gaming settings and a quick method for activating blue light reduction. Typical power consumption is 25 watts at 200 nits.

Conclusion
The curved screen draws you into the game. The bright colors, with good contrast, provide a realistic image. The specifications will meet most average gamers and the monitor is also perfectly usable for standard computer activities.

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Product: iiyama G-Master GCB3280QSU-B1 Red Eagle