Lenovo Legion R25F-30 24.5" Raven Black 2025

The Lenovo Legion R25f-30 is a 240Hz 1080p gaming monitor that delivers top-tier speed and solid color at a price that feels like a steal. Buy it if you want smooth, responsive gaming without spending OLED money.

The 240Hz refresh rate is the star of the show, and it's backed by a 0.5ms response time that keeps motion blur to a minimum. In our database, this monitor sits in the 94th percentile for performance, which means it's beating out the vast majority of displays we've tracked. The VA panel gives you better contrast than typical IPS panels at this price, and the 380 nits of brightness is solid for a gaming monitor. The 99% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3 coverage means colors look punchy without being oversaturated. One thing that surprised us: the overclocking to 280Hz is real, but it auto-disables after 30 minutes, which feels like Lenovo teasing you with a feature they don't fully trust. And HDMI tops out at 240Hz, so you'll need DisplayPort to hit the full 280Hz overclock. Still, 240Hz over HDMI is nothing to sneeze at.

The R25f-30 goes up against some serious competition. The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 and Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G are both OLED panels that will absolutely destroy this VA panel in color accuracy and contrast, but they cost significantly more and target 1440p. The LG UltraGear 27G810A-B is a closer match in spirit, but it's a 27-inch panel, which means lower pixel density at 1080p. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B is an ultrawide, so it's a different beast entirely. If you want the smoothest 1080p experience without breaking the bank, the R25f-30 is the pick. If you want OLED-level visuals and have the budget, go with the MSI or Gigabyte.

At USD 160 to USD 210 depending on the listing, this monitor is an absolute steal. The Newegg listings show a USD 50 spread, so shop around. The refurbished and used-like-new options on Newegg are where you'll find the best deals, and given the build quality, buying recertified is a smart move. You're getting top-tier 1080p gaming performance for less than the cost of a decent mechanical keyboard. That's the kind of value that makes you wonder why anyone pays more for a 1080p gaming monitor.

The Lenovo Legion R25f-30 is a 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor that punches way above its price class. You're getting a 240Hz VA panel with a 0.5ms response time, FreeSync Premium, and a stand that actually lets you position the thing properly. The headline here is speed. This is one of the fastest 1080p panels we've tested, and it shows in fast-paced shooters and anything with quick camera movement. But the real story is value. At USD 160 to USD 210 depending on the listing, this thing delivers smooth, responsive gaming that used to cost twice as much.

If you're looking for real HDR performance or OLED-level color accuracy, this isn't it. The HDR10 support is basically a marketing checkbox, and the VA panel, while good, can't touch OLED contrast. Go get the MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 or the Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G instead. Also, if you need a monitor for professional color work, the 90% DCI-P3 coverage is fine for gaming but not accurate enough for serious photo or video editing. Look at the BenQ MA270U for that.

The Lenovo Legion R25f-30 is the 1080p gaming monitor to beat right now. It delivers top-tier refresh rates, solid color performance, and a genuinely useful stand at a price that feels like a pricing error. The VA panel gives you contrast that IPS panels at this price can't match, and the 240Hz refresh rate is buttery smooth. The overclocking quirk and HDMI limitation are minor annoyances, not dealbreakers. If you're a competitive gamer on a budget, this is the monitor to get.