1.Pricing and specs2.Setup and design quality3.Picture quality4.Competition5.Scorecard6.Should you buy it?
If you’re in the know, you’ll be familiar with the upcomingLegion Gogaming handheld release relatively soon.
As such, I was excited to check out the Legion Y25-30 24.5-inch gaming monitor.
The Lenovo Legion Y25-30 is wide enough to comfortably fit two windows on the screen.
While not perfect, it offers plenty of conveniences at a reasonable price.
Disclaimer:This review was made possible thanks to a review unit provided by Lenovo.
The company did not see the contents of this review before publishing.
Anyone looking to purchase it can find it selling on the official Lenovo storefront and Amazon.
However, Lenovo also sells another version, an IPS panel with NVIDIA G-Sync.
If your rig or gaming laptop features an NVIDIA GPU, that version might suit you better.
However, the version I reviewed is a better fit if you have an AMD GPU.
I absolutely love the freedom with which I can adjust the stand.
What’s more, the aforementioned stand makes it very convenient to use.
The only awkward part of the Legion Y25-30 is how far the triangular base reaches on the desk.
This makes the monitor plenty sturdy but can cause space issues as well.
For instance, I connected the monitor to a tower with two existing monitors during testing.
The Lenovo Legion Y25-30 is wide enough to comfortably fit two windows on the screen.
So it’s here that you’ll likely want to plug in yourbest computer speakersor perhaps even yourbest webcam.
Of course, the Legion Y25-30 does have two built-in 3W speakers, which work decently enough.
Outside of more complex gaming configs, I can also change color configs, brightness, and contrast.
In each case, the imagery came through beautifully without stuttering or tearing.
In my brightness and contrast testing, the gaming monitor also faired decently.
He states it as an “overclockable 1440p beast [that] owns the high-end IPS category.”
The Lenovo Legion Y25-30 has a built-in screw on its base, so no tools are required for assembly.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
It’s an LED-backlit LCD panel with 2560 x 1440 resolution and a very impressive color gamut.
Plus, it supports AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync to fit broader needs.
This fancy gaming monitor sells for $549.99.
Just pop the base into position on the back of the monitor and you’re good to go.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central )
Legion Y25-30: Scorecard
Legion Y25-30: Should you buy?
Gaming monitors can be relatively pricey, especially when they offer higher refresh rates and response times.
However, the Legion Y25-30 is a solid option priced decently for all its conveniences.
It produces a lovely color gamut and can get plenty bright to meet your needs.
My biggest issue with the Legion Y25-30 is its bulky base, which takes up a lot of room.
Depending on your multi-monitor setup, this might make it harder to place next to other monitors.
The Lenovo Legion Y25-30’s base allows the display to be tilted upward, downward, and side to side.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
The base is a bit large, but this also makes the monitor more sturdy and adjustable.
The Lenovo Legion Y25-30 base also allows for vertical adjustments.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Thread wires through the cable tidy for a more organized desk.
There are is a good variety of ports on the Lenovo Legion Y25-30.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central )
Two USB-A ports and a headphone jack are also found on the side of the Lenovo Legion Y25-30.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
The Lenovo Legion Y25-30’s controls are located on the backside.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
There are plenty of settings to tweak from the OSD.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
The Lenovo Legion Y25-30 produced 100% of sRGB, 80% of AdobeRGB, and 88% of P3.
HP OMEN 27k with Baldur’s Gate 3 on display.
The word “Legion” is written on the backside of the monitor.
