INTRODUCTION

   I don't know if it's because I’ve been playing games on the PC since the early 90's (although we did have some CRT monitors that could reach 85-90Hz at maximum resolution) or because i simply don't play that much nowadays but high refresh rate LCD screens are still not my thing, especially when in most cases you have to sacrifice screen area/size and resolution for it. Still, I’m far from a hardcore gamer right now so i can understand and respect that many people out there put high refresh rates above screen size and resolution (and in some cases even color reproduction). The good news is that mid-end model prices have dropped recently with the sweet spot set at around 25-27 inches and so today I’ll be testing one such model and more specifically the REAPER RFI25CBA 24.5" 144Hz Gaming Monitor by my friends over at Viotek.

   Viotek is a different kind of tech company. Built on an unwavering will to innovate, Viotek is dedicated to making the best products at the best price for technology enthusiasts worldwide. With an imaginative research and development team and the resources to bring ideas to life, Viotek is committed to never follow but always lead.

   The REAPER RFI25CBA model by Viotek is a 24.5-inch widescreen (16:9) LCD monitor based on a 10 bit (8 bits + FRC) IPS W-LED backlit panel (anti-glare/matte finish with low blue-light filter and PIP/PBP modes) which sports a maximum resolution of 1920x1080p (FullHD) with a refresh rate of 144Hz (Adaptive Sync, G-Sync and FreeSync compatible) and 178 degrees viewing angles (for both axis). Always according to Viotek their REAPER RFI25CBA also delivers an sRGB color gamut of 111% (NTSC 85%) and features a contrast ratio of 1000:1, 300cd/m2 brightness, 5ms GTG response time (1ms in overdrive mode), pixel density of almost 94ppi and an auto-rotating G-sensor. As for available connections, the REAPER RFI25CBA packs two HDMI ports (v2.0 & v1.4), single DisplayPort (v1.2), single USB-C port and a 3.5mm audio output (can be used with speakers and headsets). Viotek has also equipped their REAPER RFI25CBA with a height adjustable metal stand (4D stand they call it) featuring tilt (5/-20 degrees) and swivel (-15/+15 degrees) functionality, portrait and landscape orientation (pivot), headset holder and internal cable management (the screen is compatible with VESA 75x75mm). Just like with past models Viotek covers the REAPER RFI25CBA with a 3-year limited warranty and a pixel perfect policy upon delivery (no questions asked replacement). So, let's see what the REAPER RFI25CBA by Viotek is really capable of.