This is gonna be long -
I bought this monitor after doing a bunch of research and not finding too many reviews on it. It was for the dual-purpose of working from home during the pandemic and gaming, now that I have a PS5. So far it's been perfect for both of those purposes. I bought this and the Samsung CRG5 curved monitor to compare, and ended up keeping this and returning the Samsung. This review will be mostly based on using it for gaming, since pretty much any monitor is fine for emails and spreadsheets.
Gaming Features:
I've never gamed on a monitor before so my standards probably aren't as high as someone who's used to gaming on a PC. However, I did some due diligence to learn about ghosting and pixel density and motion blur, etc. to at least know the basics of what I was getting myself into.
I'll start out by saying that 120-144hz is a noticeable improvement over 60hz if you play shooters or other games where speed and reflex is necessary. If you've ever gone from 30hz to 60hz, it's similar to that. You'll wonder how you were playing on 60hz all that time.
Now, while there is MINIMAL ghosting on this monitor when using high fps, it in no way effects gameplay. I notice it every once in a while when I'm running around playing Fortnite or COD but never has it been an issue when s**t is going down and the fighting starts.
As for HDR, similar to what some other reviewers have mentioned, things get kind of washed out when you use it so I just keep it off. The contrast is fine without the setting turned on.
The OSD is good, though I don't have much to compare it too. There's plenty of picture and quality settings you can play around with to customize the image. There are also some gimmicky features like having the monitor place a crosshair in the center of your screen for you.
Physical Features:
Build quality was the first thing you'll notice. This monitor is heavy but sturdy as hell. Stand is great but large, so you'll need a good amount of space on your desk if you don't plan to mount (mine is currently mounted). This put the build quality of the Samsung I also got to shame.
At 27" this monitor is pretty large. I was worried that in an apartment it would be a bit too big to work with on my small desk, but it's really not. It's definitely not small, and I tested out a 24" monitor because of that, but the 27" has been fine.
Brightness is not an issue. I game in a room with a lot of sunlight and I don't think I even have the brightness turned up all the way.
Pixel density I read a lot about before I purchased this. Forums saying that 1080p wasn't pixel-dense enough to look sharp on a 27" monitor. That really concerned me until I started using it - trust me, it won't bother you. I'll admit you CAN see the individual pixels if you're really looking for them, but you have to have your face about 6 inches away (literally) from the screen to pick them out. Because I game on console and use it for work, I'm never sitting that close. I'm always at least arm's length away.
KVM:
This is supposed to be some feature where you can quickly switch between inputs, but it only lets you switch back and forth from USB-C to HDMI as far as I can tell. So having my laptop and my PS plugged into both HDMI ports, I can't switch between them. I just unplug my laptop when I'm going to start gaming. Not a big deal but worth noting since the KVM thing seems to be one of their big selling points.
Verdict:
I'd definitely recommend this monitor, especially if you're transitioning from gaming on a TV with a console or if you're looking for a great deal on a solid panel. It's kind of like a "jack of all trades, king of none" situation. It doesn't have the flashiest features or the best specs, but it's solid in every category and has been great for gaming at 120hz. If you're looking for a monitor in the $200 range, you can't go wrong with this one.