On the other hand,AMDFreeSync alongside a 0.5ms response time helps on the performance side of things.
This is great for entry-to-mid-level content creators or beginning colorists in terms of color accuracy for theAdobecrowd.
The Legion R25f-30 works fine enough when browsing the web or using management software with clarity and crisp fonts.
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With support for HDR, lighting and shadows appear more realistic, adding depth and detail to every scene.
The Lenovo Legion R25f-30 has a few drawbacks, starting with its rather plain design that lacks visual flair.
Compared to other budget gaming monitors, it falls short at times.
If you want more bang-for-your-buck, you may want to look into the RCA Evolution Select M27SG134F.
Understand that there are affordable4Kmonitors of quality as well like theAsus TUF Gaming VG289Q.
Of course, those two other potential choices will require a rig that can handle solid output beyond 1080p.
Dont expect an aggressive angular design outside of the base which features the Lenovo logo stretched across triangular grills.
No RGB lighting or anything of the likes are to be found here.
Thankfully, the fairly generic design does lend itself to a simple setup.
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Simply screw in the base to the neck and snap both into the back panel.
To secure the back panel to the neck, there are four large screws that require some tightening.
Meanwhile, adjustments to display position include lift, tilt, pivot and swivel.
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The swivel can also convert the Legion R25f-30 to portrait layout as well.
Outside of that, the only ports are one single DisplayPort, two HDMI ports and 3.5 headphone jack.
Some USB ports would have been nice but considering the budget nature, these are understandable.
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This allows features like crosshair and frame rate overlays and easier access to color correction on the monitor.
Another feature are the two 3W in-display speakers that are fairly weak for everyday usage.
If the room is quiet, they could be good for the occasionalYouTubevideo.
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The volume on the speakers arent the highest and lack any real sonic nuance.
Add AMD FreeSync Premium into the mix and this display competes very well in that department.
Playing competitive online titles likeFortniteandCall of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIfeels great on the R25F-30.
Motion is buttery smooth with no noticeable screen tearing.
This is noticeable in gaming when playing titles likeAlan Wake IIandCyberpunk 2077.
This leads into general program use as well.
Text is crisp and easily legible on Google Chrome, and videos offer bold colors and deep enough blacks.
Creative tools like Adobe Suite mean that content creators will be fine usingPhotoshopand Premiere Pro.
Should you buy the Lenovo Legion R25f-30?
You require fantastic image qualityThis gaming monitor makes well use of its 380 nits and high contrast ratio.
You want high-quality speakersTwo built-in 3W stereo speakers are fairly weak on the audio quality side.
Thankfully, theres a 3.5 headset jack for gaming headsets.
This includes a higher 1440p display with a reduced refresh rate of 160Hz, better speakers and more features.
Slack was also frequently used to communicate across various channels.
For gaming tests, I evaluated both image quality and performance.
To assess image quality, I playedBlack Myth: Wukong,Hogwarts Legacy,Starfield, andCyberpunk 2077.
On the performance side, I testedFortnite,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, andForza Motorsport.
Additionally, I playedArmored Core VI: Fires of RubiconandRedout 2.
Ive spent the past several years covering monitors alongside other PC components for TechRadar.
Outside of gaming, Ive been proficient in Adobe Suite for over a decade as well.
