TCL 27R83U announced as new 4K Mini LED gaming monitor with 1,600 nits peak brightness

The 27R83U appears to be TCL's smaller alternative to the 34R83Q, another gaming monitor that it has also recently revealed. While the monitor spans 27-inches across in a flat finish, it still contains the same I/O as its 34-inch counterpart. Specifically, TCL has equipped the 27R83U with the following ports:

• 1x 3.5 mm jack
• 1x DisplayPort 1.4
• 2x HDMI 2.1 (capabilities unknown)
• 2x USB Type-A
• 1x USB Type-C (90 W USB PD/DisplayPort Alt Mode)

Additionally, TCL has included a KVM switch, plus a pair of 3 W speakers and a stand that supports height, swivel and tilt adjustments. Like the 34R83Q, TCL claims the 27R83U utilises a CSOT-derived Fast-HVA panel aided by 1,152 Mini LED local dimming zones. Similarly, the company states that the monitor delivers 1,600 nits peak brightness with VESA DisplayHDR 1400 certification, a 4,000:1 contrast ratio and 10-bit (8-bit+FRC) colour depth.

However, the 27R83U outputs at 3,840 x 2,160, rather than 3,440 x 1,440 in the case of the 34R83Q. Furthermore, the 27R83U has a 160 Hz native refresh rate, which it can vary (VRR) through adaptive-sync technologies. Unfortunately, TCL has not shared pricing for the 27R83U yet, nor when the monitor will be available. By contrast, French retailers have disclosed the MSRP of the 34R83Q.

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