Titan Legion Cangdao X276T 27-Inch 1440p 425Hz Monitor Launches at $361

Titan Legion has officially introduced the Cangdao X276T, a 27-inch 2K gaming monitor in China that pushes refresh rates to an overclocked 425Hz while maintaining a 2560 × 1440 resolution. The new display targets competitive esports players who want ultra-high refresh rates without dropping to 1080p. It launches at 2,499 yuan, or roughly $361, making it one of the most aggressively priced ultra-high refresh rate monitors currently announced.

With an overclocked 425Hz ceiling at 1440p resolution, the X276T enters a segment previously dominated by 360Hz QHD models from premium global brands, but at a significantly lower entry price. A 400Hz QHD monitor under $400 is rare, and it puts pressure on higher-priced 360Hz models.

The Cangdao X276T features a native 400Hz refresh rate, with support for an overclocked 425Hz mode. That specification remains rare in the 1440p segment, where most high-end gaming monitors cap at 360Hz or drop to 1080p resolution to achieve 500Hz-class speeds. By combining 2K clarity with 400Hz+ performance, Titan Legion is targeting players who want extreme motion clarity without sacrificing pixel density.

Titan Legion equips the X276T with a Fast IPS panel rated for a 0.5ms gray-to-gray response time, designed to reduce motion blur and ghosting in high-FPS competitive gameplay. The monitor reaches up to 600 nits of peak brightness in HDR mode and carries VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification, positioning it among the brighter IPS esports monitors currently available in the 1440p 400Hz category.

Color performance includes 10-bit output support for up to 1.07 billion colors and 130 percent sRGB coverage. While HDR600 on IPS panels typically relies on brightness rather than advanced local dimming zones, the wide color gamut makes the display viable not only for esports but also for sRGB-focused content creation and general media work. For users seeking a DisplayHDR 600 gaming monitor that balances speed and color accuracy, the X276T attempts to deliver both.

The Cangdao X276T includes two HDMI 2.1 ports and two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs. Achieving 1440p at 400Hz or 425Hz will likely require DisplayPort 1.4 with Display Stream Compression enabled on compatible GPUs, as HDMI bandwidth limitations may restrict maximum refresh ceilings depending on hardware configuration.

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Driving 400 frames per second at 1440p demands powerful graphics hardware. In competitive titles such as Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, Apex Legends, and other lightweight esports games, high-end GPUs like the RTX 4070 Ti, RTX 4080, or equivalent Radeon-class cards may approach or exceed 400FPS at optimized settings. Most AAA games, however, will not sustain frame rates near 400FPS at 1440p, meaning the monitor’s extreme refresh ceiling primarily benefits competitive gaming rather than cinematic single-player experiences.

Not all GPUs support Display Stream Compression (DSC). Without DSC, reaching 425Hz at 1440p may not be possible even if the graphics card can generate high frame rates. Buyers should confirm GPU and cable support before expecting full refresh operation.

Most existing 360Hz QHD monitors from established brands typically retail between $500 and $800, while ultra-high 500Hz displays often drop to 1080p resolution to achieve extreme refresh targets. With 400Hz+ refresh at 1440p and a sub-$400 price, the X276T challenges higher-priced 360Hz QHD monitors from established brands.

Console users can utilize HDMI 2.1 for high refresh rates at 1440p, but current generation consoles do not support frame rates anywhere close to 400Hz. As such, the 425Hz capability is clearly aimed at high-performance PC esports systems.

Titan Legion includes a fully adjustable stand supporting height adjustment, tilt, swivel, and pivot. In the sub-$400 segment, full ergonomic flexibility adds meaningful value, particularly for tournament-style setups, long practice sessions, and multi-monitor esports configurations.

The 27-inch form factor paired with QHD resolution delivers a pixel density balance that many competitive players prefer over 1080p, offering sharper visuals without the GPU strain of 4K. As more brands experiment with 400Hz QHD gaming monitors, this resolution-refresh balance is becoming increasingly central to esports-focused display development.

The jump from 360Hz to 400Hz or 425Hz represents diminishing but measurable returns. Higher refresh rates reduce frame persistence and motion blur, potentially improving tracking precision in fast-paced shooters. However, the real-world advantage depends heavily on system capability and individual visual sensitivity.

Compared to emerging sub-$400 1440p OLED monitors that typically operate at 240Hz, Titan Legion’s strategy prioritizes refresh ceiling and sustained brightness over infinite contrast and per-pixel dimming. OLED panels offer near-instant response times and superior black levels, but competitive players focused strictly on motion clarity may still prefer a 400Hz IPS esports monitor with higher sustained brightness and lower risk of burn-in.

The Titan Legion Cangdao X276T launches in China at 2,499 yuan, translating to approximately $361 before regional taxes. Reports indicate that certain subsidies reduce the effective price to around 2,374 yuan, or roughly $343 in select regions. At this pricing tier, the X276T undercuts many global brands offering 360Hz 1440p gaming monitors, positioning it as one of the most affordable entries into the emerging 400Hz QHD category. As of now, no global release timeline has been officially confirmed.

The Titan Legion Cangdao X276T is designed for competitive esports players targeting 300 to 400+ FPS gameplay, users with high-end GPUs capable of sustaining extreme frame rates, and gamers who prioritize motion clarity over OLED contrast. For casual gamers or those primarily playing cinematic AAA titles, a 240Hz OLED or high-quality 165Hz to 240Hz IPS panel may offer better overall value. But for high-FPS competitive environments, the X276T represents one of the most ambitious and aggressively priced 1440p 425Hz gaming monitors currently available.

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Source: ITHome