A good gaming monitor does not have to cost a fortune. GIGABYTE seems to agree. The company has launched two GIGABYTE gaming monitors built in India, the GS22F12I at ₹5,750 and the GS27F16I at ₹10,449. Both prices include taxes. Here is what you get for the money.
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GIGABYTE Gaming Monitors: Specs and Prices
| Spec | GS22F12I | GS27F16I |
|---|---|---|
| Price (incl. taxes) | ₹5,750 | ₹10,449 |
| Size | 21.5-inch | 26.5-inch |
| Panel | VA | VA |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 | 1920×1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 165Hz (180Hz overclock) |
| Response time | 1ms MPRT | 1ms MPRT |
| Brightness | 250 cd/m² | Not listed |
| Contrast | 4000:1 | 3000:1 |
| HDR | No | HDR10 |
| Ports | HDMI 1.4, D-Sub (VGA) | HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
The warranty detail was listed for the GS22F12I in the launch report; check the box or the retailer page for the GS27F16I.
GS22F12I: The Budget Starter
At ₹5,750, the 21.5-inch GS22F12I is aimed at first-time gamers, students and anyone upgrading from an old 60Hz screen. A 120Hz refresh rate makes motion look noticeably smoother in shooters and racing games, and a 1ms MPRT response time helps reduce blur. The VA panel offers strong contrast for its price. The trade-offs are the basic ports, HDMI 1.4 and a VGA connector, and a brightness of 250 cd/m², which is fine for indoor use.
GS27F16I: The Step-Up Pick
The 26.5-inch GS27F16I at ₹10,449 gives more screen and faster performance. It runs at 165Hz and can be overclocked to 180Hz, supports HDR10, and offers HDMI 2.0 plus DisplayPort 1.4, which gives you more options for connecting a PC or console. Gaming features include Black Equalizer, which brightens dark areas, and Aim Stabilizer Sync, which is meant to reduce motion blur in fast action.
Why Made in India Matters
Local manufacturing can help keep prices down and shorten delivery and service times. The company’s director said the models are meant to bring gaming monitor technology closer to Indian gamers while strengthening local manufacturing. For buyers, the benefits can include easier warranty claims and wider availability.
Buying Tips
Check what your PC or console can actually output. A 165Hz monitor only helps if your graphics card can produce high frame rates. Console players should note that HDMI 2.0 is generally better suited for modern consoles than older HDMI 1.4. Full HD on a 27-inch screen can look softer than on a smaller panel, so sit at a normal distance and try it if possible.
What Is Not Confirmed
We have not tested the monitors, so colour accuracy, backlight bleed and real-world response are unverified. Both are listed as available through Amazon and authorised GIGABYTE retail and channel partners, but stock can vary. See GIGABYTE on Wikipedia or the official monitor page. Related stories are under our gaming monitors tag.
Quick Answers
Which is cheaper? The GS22F12I at ₹5,750.
Which has the higher refresh rate? The GS27F16I at 165Hz, overclockable to 180Hz.
Do they support HDR? Only the GS27F16I, with HDR10.
GS22F12I vs GS27F16I: Which Should You Pick?
If your budget is tight and you mostly play lighter esports titles, the GS22F12I is hard to argue with at this price. It will feel like a big step up from a 60Hz office screen, and a three-year warranty is reassuring. If you play fast shooters, want a bigger display or plan to connect both a PC and a console, the GS27F16I is the more future-proof option thanks to HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, HDR10 and the higher refresh rate.
Remember that Full HD is the sweet spot for modest graphics cards, so you will not need an expensive GPU to benefit. Pair either monitor with a good HDMI or DisplayPort cable, and enable the high refresh rate in your operating system settings, since many PCs default to 60Hz until you change it.
Because both screens use VA panels, you can expect good contrast but slightly slower dark-scene response than the best fast panels. For casual and mid-level competitive play, that trade-off is usually acceptable at these prices.
Source: FoneArena
