Lenovo

Legion Y25-30

A entry-level 1440p monitor for anyone building a living-room setup, leading with 240 Hz.

50/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
240 HzIPS1 msHDR 4001920×108016:9
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Why we rate it

  • FreeSync
  • Tilt
  • Swivel
  • No g-sync
  • Below-average refresh rate
Score profile

Where the Legion Y25-30 wins and loses

Scored against the 1440p monitors class
DisplayGamingErgonomics438080
Display
43
Gaming features
80
Ergonomics
80
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Size25 "
Resolution1920
Aspect ratio16
Panel typeIPS
Refresh rate240 Hz
Response time1 ms
Peak brightness430 nits
sRGB coverage120

HDR and contrast

HDR certificationHDR 400

Ports

HDMI version2

Gaming features

G-SyncNo
FreeSyncYes

Ergonomics

TiltYes
SwivelYes
PivotYes

More specs

Weight5.3 kg
Panel techIPS
Size inches24.5
Refresh rate280 Hz
Head to head

Legion Y25-30 vs Alienware Alienware AW2725DM

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayGamingErgonomics
Legion Y25-30Alienware AW2725DM
 LenovoLegion Y25-30This pageAlienwareAlienware AW2725DM
Overall score50 /10050 /100
Refresh240 HzBetter180 Hz
Size25 "27 "
Panel typeIPSIPS
Response1 ms1 ms
HDR certifiedHDR 400HDR400
Peak430 nits
Who it's for

Is the Legion Y25-30 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable 1440p monitor for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need g-sync, in which case a higher-tier 1440p monitor is the better call.

Home cinema viewer
Wants the best picture for films and gaming nights.
okay
Everyday watcher
Mixed TV, streaming and the odd console session.
good
Budget upgrader
Replacing an older set without overspending.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Legion Y25-30 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other 1440p monitors, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the Legion Y25-30?

Its freesync stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the LG UltraGear OLED GX9s 34GX90SA-W?

The LG UltraGear OLED GX9s 34GX90SA-W scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.