iiyama G-Master 45″ Ultra-Wide 165Hz Curved VA Monitor Review

Peter Donnell / 5 months ago

There’s seemingly no shortage of incredible gaming monitors in 2024, with every panel technology such as VA, Fast IPS, and OLED all continuing to push new boundaries in terms of resolution, refresh rate, response time, curvature, efficiency, panel size and more. Well, that certainly holds true with the latest monitor from iiyama, which measures in at a whopping 45-inches, with a massive 5120 x 1440 (5K2K) resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 1500R curvature, and a speedy 0.08ms response time. Now, admittedly, screens of this size and form factor aren’t new, and in fact, all the technologies here are easy to find in one monitor or another, but at just £799.99, the iiyama G-Master is now one of the cheapest panels in its respective class, despite having specifications that can go head-to-head with big name players like LG, HP, Lenovo, and Acer, who are all big players in this super-wide big-screen format.

iiyama G-Master GCB4580DQSN-B1 Monitor Features

Display:
- Size: 45 inches
- Resolution: Dual QHD (5120 x 1440)
- Aspect Ratio: 32:9 (Ultra-wide)
- Panel Type: VA (Vertical Alignment)
- Curvature: 1500R
Performance:
- Refresh Rate: 165Hz
- Response Time: 0.8ms (MPRT)
- Adaptive Sync: Yes (compatible with AMD FreeSync)
Image Quality:
- HDR: HDR400
- Brightness: 450 cd/m²
- Contrast Ratio: 3000:1 (typical)
Connectivity:
- Video Inputs: 2x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
- USB Hub: Yes (USB Type-C, USB Type-A)
- Audio: Headphone jack, built-in speakers
Additional Features:
- KVM Switch: Yes (control multiple devices with one keyboard/mouse)
- USB Type-C Power Delivery: Up to 90W
- Picture-by-Picture (PbP)
- Blue Light Reducer
- Flicker-Free Technology
Ergonomics:
- Tilt: -5° to 20°
- Height Adjustment: 130mm
- VESA Mount: 100x100mm