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Uncalibrated – Maximum Backlight Level
Titan Army claims 300 nits for the P27A2R, but my sample didn’t quite get there. It’s firmly in the “not too bright but bright enough” category. I adjust monitors down to 200 nits for a level test field, but this is plenty of light output for any indoor space.
In the black level comparison, the P27A2R is the best of the IPS screens with a satisfyingly low 0.2344 nit measurement and 1,230.1:1 contrast.
After Calibration to 200 nits
Calibration costs nothing in terms of dynamic range. Contrast is still over 1,200:1 and the P27A2R is still the best of the IPS monitors in the group. It is better than average for the category which is impressive given its budget status.
It scores well in the ANSI test too with only a small reduction to 1,174.7:1, very consistent. Only the MSI comes close. This is excellent performance.
Test Takeaway: The P27A2R performs well above its price class with higher-than-average contrast and excellent black levels. There are brighter monitors available for more money but unless you need that extra output, or can’t live without HDR, it is hard to beat.
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