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Xiaomi G24i Review: A cheap gaming monitor - is it worth it?
Review of the Xiaomi G24i monitor, a budget model for gamers. Image quality, settings, gaming performance are discussed and compared with competing AOC and Gigabyte models. In summary, the Xiaomi G24i is a solid choice in its price category, but it is worth considering alternatives depending on individual preferences regarding brightness and price.
1. 💰 Introduction to the Xiaomi G24i review - a cheap monitor for gamers
- ✅ Review of the budget Xiaomi G24i monitor.
- ✅ The price of the monitor on the day of recording is 399 PLN.
00:00 - 00:22
1. 💰 Introduction to the Xiaomi G24i review - a cheap monitor for gamers
- ✅ Review of the budget Xiaomi G24i monitor.
- ✅ The price of the monitor on the day of recording is 399 PLN.
00:26 - 01:25
2. 🖥️ Xiaomi G24i Specifications and External Appearance
- ✅ The monitor has 24 inches, 1080p resolution and 180 Hz refresh rate on an IPS panel.
- ✅ The monitor stand is metal, which is surprising in this price range.
- ⚠️ The adjustment options are limited to tilting only, which was difficult to operate in the tested unit.
- ✅ The monitor has VESA mounting.
01:26 - 02:35
3. 🎨 Color Quality and Factory Settings - Strong Saturation and Color Temperature
- ✅ The monitor offers wide color coverage, close to 90% DCI-P3, with strong saturation of greens and reds.
- ⚠️ Factory settings are characterized by a blue color temperature, which causes color distortions.
02:36 - 05:37
4. ⚙️ Recommended Settings: Custom Mode as the Key to Better Image Quality
- ✅ Changing the color temperature to "Custom" mode significantly improves color reproduction, bringing it closer to the D65 point.
- ✅ The average delta E error is about 1.4 after changing the settings.
- ✅ In Custom mode, the monitor is brighter (about 260 nits) and has better contrast.
05:38 - 06:43
5. 💡 Backlight Uniformity, Bleeding and Other Image Aspects
- ✅ The uniformity of white backlight is good.
- ⚠️ The tested unit had a problem with light leakage (bleeding) at the left and bottom edges.
- ✅ No problems with black crush and color banding.
06:44 - 07:27
6. ❌ sRGB Mode - Not Recommended Due to Color Temperature
- ❌ sRGB mode is not recommended due to the blue color temperature, which results in higher color distortions.
- ✅ The monitor is more suitable for people who prefer saturated colors and a wide gamut.
07:28 - 08:48
7. 🎮 Gaming Experience: Input Lag, Smearing and G-Sync/FreeSync
- ✅ Input lag is good in both modes (standard and Game Mode). Game Mode does not affect input lag, it only offers other image presets.
- ✅ The monitor performs very well in terms of smearing.
- ✅ The recommended Overdrive setting is "Faster", which provides the best visual effect.
- ✅ G-Sync/FreeSync works very well, without flickering.
08:49 - 09:56
8. ⚠️ G-Sync and Overdrive Settings - Important Notes
- ⚠️ With G-Sync enabled and a low frame rate, setting Overdrive to "Faster" may cause overshoot (brighter smearing).
- ✅ For games with a lower frame rate, it is recommended to change the Overdrive setting to "Fast".
09:57 - 14:41
9. 🆚 Competition and Comparison with AOC 24G4XE and Gigabyte GS25F2
- ✅ The main competitors are Gigabyte GS25F2 (200 Hz) and AOC 24G4XE.
- ✅ All three monitors offer similar color coverage and saturated colors.
- ✅ Gigabyte GS25F2 performs best in sRGB mode.
- ⚠️ Xiaomi G24i has a lower maximum brightness (about 260 nits) compared to its competitors.
- ✅ All three monitors perform very well in terms of smearing.
| Monitor | Price (on the day of recording) | Maximum brightness |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi G24i | 399 zł | About 260 nits |
| AOC 24G4XE | 380 zł (promotion) | About 320 nits |
| Gigabyte GS25F2 | 440 zł | About 360-370 nits |
14:42 - 15:08
10. 🤔 Summary and Final Assessment of Xiaomi G24i
- ✅ The choice of monitor depends on individual preferences and budget.
- ✅ Xiaomi G24i should be slightly cheaper to compete with AOC 24G4XE.
- ✅ Gigabyte GS25F2 is a better choice if price is not an issue, due to higher brightness and 200 Hz refresh rate.