Z-Edge

Z-Edge 28 Inch 4K Gaming Monitor 144Hz

A entry-level pick in the 4k monitors line-up, with 28 in up front.

50/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
28 in144 HzIPS1 msHDR103840x2160
£190best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • HDR10+
  • 3.5 mm jack
  • FreeSync
  • Above-average hdmi ports
  • No kvm switch
  • No g-sync
Score profile

Where the Z-Edge 28 Inch 4K Gaming Monitor 144Hz wins and loses

Scored against the 4k monitors class
DisplayHDRPortsGamingErgonomics4080738080
Display
40
HDR and contrast
80
Ports
73
Gaming features
80
Ergonomics
80
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Size28 "
Resolution3840
Aspect ratio16
Panel typeIPS
Refresh rate144 Hz
Response time1 ms
Peak brightness300 nits

HDR and contrast

HDR certificationHDR10
HDR10+Yes

Ports

HDMI ports2
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPort2
DisplayPort version1.4
3.5 mm jackYes

Gaming features

FreeSyncYes
Motion blur reductionYes

Ergonomics

TiltYes
VESA mountYes
Weight4.8 kg

Audio

Built-in speakersYes

More specs

Vesa mount100 mm
Head to head

Z-Edge 28 Inch 4K Gaming Monitor 144Hz vs Alienware Alienware AW2725Q

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayHDRPortsGamingErgonomics
Z-Edge 28 Inch 4K Gaming Monitor 144HzAlienware AW2725Q
 Z-EdgeZ-Edge 28 Inch 4K Gaming Monitor 144HzThis pageAlienwareAlienware AW2725Q
Overall score50 /10059 /100Better
Size28 "26.7 "
Refresh144 Hz240 HzBetter
Panel typeIPSQD-OLED
Response1 ms0.03 msBetter
HDR certifiedHDR10Dolby Vision
Peak300 nits1000 nitsBetter
Who it's for

Is the Z-Edge 28 Inch 4K Gaming Monitor 144Hz right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable 4k monitor for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need kvm switch, in which case a higher-tier 4k 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 Z-Edge 28 Inch 4K Gaming Monitor 144Hz worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other 4k monitors, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the Z-Edge 28 Inch 4K Gaming Monitor 144Hz?

Its hdr10+ stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the KTC 4K Gaming Monitor 27 Inch?

The KTC 4K Gaming Monitor 27 Inch scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.