280Hz Tandem WOLED for €480 and the New Titan Falcon Clan: How iiyama Overhauled Its G-Master Lineup for Its 10th Anniversary
Ten years after its first Black Hawk and Red Eagle displays hit European retail shelves in January 2016, Japanese monitor manufacturer iiyama is marking a major milestone for its G-Master gaming division. Founded in 1973 in Nagano Prefecture, the company is celebrating a decade of G-Master with two structural shifts: a complete visual rebranding and updated naming convention built around four distinct clans, and the launch of its very first OLED gaming monitor, the G-Master GOB2701QSC-B1 Titan Falcon.
G-Master GOB2701QSC-B1 Titan Falcon: A 4th-Gen 280Hz Tandem WOLED Panel Under €480
Having long focused on value-driven Fast IPS and VA panels, iiyama is making its self-emissive debut with flagship specifications at an aggressive price point. The G-Master GOB2701QSC-B1 Titan Falcon features a 27-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) panel powered by LG Display’s 4th-generation Tandem WOLED (META 3.0 / Primary RGB Tandem) architecture.
Thanks to this multi-layer tandem stack, the display achieves up to 1,500 nits of peak HDR brightness alongside VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification and 10-bit color depth, while utilizing an updated sub-pixel layout that significantly sharpens text clarity in desktop workloads. For competitive players, the panel pairs a 280Hz refresh rate with a blistering 0.03ms (GtG) response time, backed by NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible support, Adaptive-Sync, VRR, and a specialized anti-glare coating engineered to minimize surface grain.
Connectivity is equally comprehensive for multi-system setups, whether you are pairing a desktop rig, a work laptop, or the hardware analyzed in our guide to the best consoles and GPUs for GTA 6. The monitor includes two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort input, a USB-C port with 65W Power Delivery, and an integrated USB hub with a built-in KVM switch to control two devices with a single keyboard and mouse. Retailing between €430 and €480 across European hardware stores, it undercuts many competing 1440p 280Hz OLED monitors right out of the gate.
| Specification | iiyama G-Master GOB2701QSC-B1 Titan Falcon |
|---|---|
| Panel Size & Technology | 27-inch (68.6 cm) 4th-Gen Tandem WOLED (LG Display META 3.0) |
| Resolution & Color Depth | QHD / WQHD (2560 x 1440), 10-bit color, infinite contrast ratio |
| Refresh Rate & Response Time | 280Hz / 0.03ms (GtG) |
| Brightness & HDR | Up to 1,500 nits peak HDR, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified |
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, Adaptive-Sync, VRR, and ALLM |
| Ports & Features | 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort, 1x USB-C (65W PD), USB Hub, KVM Switch, speakers |
| Ergonomics & Launch Price | Full ergonomic stand (height, tilt, swivel, pivot) / approx. €430 to €480 |
Black Hawk, Red Eagle, Gold Phoenix, and Titan Falcon: The New 10th-Anniversary Naming Scheme Explained
Alongside its first OLED release, iiyama has updated the alphanumeric model codes of the G-Master family (which originally evolved from the company’s classic Vision Master CRT monitors). To distinguish self-emissive displays at a glance, the lineup introduces the GO prefix (standing for G-Master OLED, such as GOB for black models equipped with a height-adjustable stand), complementing the traditional GB (flat ergonomic) and GC (curved) prefixes.
Working with its long-time creative agency partner INFINI.TO in Wrocław, iiyama also overhauled the visual identity of its four product tiers under the banner Play the Legend (En-Densetsu). Unveiled with 3D holograms and four-meter wall installations at Gamescom in Cologne, the redesign reimagines the lineup’s mascots as near-future Tokyo techwear warriors. Notably, the creative team emphasized that every character concept and 3D model was crafted entirely by human artists (Marc Jan Goliszek, Janek Kosa, and Przemek Nawrocki), with zero generative AI used anywhere in the production pipeline.
| G-Master Clan | Identity (Play the Legend) | Target Audience & Core Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk (鷹) | Urban Scout (Stealth cyber-ninja) | Accessible entry-level versatility, 100Hz to 144Hz panels up to QHD. |
| Red Eagle (鷲) | Katana Strike (Elite cyber-samurai) | Core competitive sweet spot, Fast IPS and VA panels from 165Hz to 180Hz. |
| Gold Phoenix (鳳凰) | Solar Flame (Golden tech-kimono guardian) | Esports and sim-racing flagship speeds, 280Hz to 320Hz+ refresh rates. |
| Titan Falcon (隼) | Ghost Protocol (Neural-visor digital hunter) | Self-emissive OLED flagship tier (GO/GOB prefix), 280Hz Tandem WOLED and 0.03ms. |
My Test Bench
By waiting until the 10th anniversary of G-Master to release its first OLED monitor, iiyama bypassed the early growing pains of first-generation panels, such as dim full-screen brightness and distracting color fringing around desktop fonts. Jumping straight to LG Display’s 4th-gen META 3.0 Tandem WOLED at 280Hz while packing in 65W USB-C, a KVM switch, and dual HDMI 2.1 ports under €480 makes the GOB2701QSC-B1 Titan Falcon a serious disruptor in my book. Combined with the cleaner GO model prefix that finally makes its catalog easier to decode, this 10th-anniversary push puts iiyama firmly in contention for the 1440p OLED value crown.
In full transparency with our readers, this initial breakdown is based on the technical specifications announced by the manufacturer: we still need to verify factory color calibration (Delta E), panel uniformity, and sustained HDR peak brightness in real-world conditions. If the team at iiyama is reading this, our hardware lab already has a spot waiting on the desk to put the Titan Falcon under our colorimeter probe as soon as a review unit is available: feel free to reach out to us.
PC hardware enthusiast and competitive gamer, Arthur 'Heimdall' splits his time between France and the UK working in enterprise B2B software solutions. A business school graduate passionate about component benchmarking, he has been building, modding, and tuning PCs since childhood, optimizing every thermal degree and millisecond of display latency. An avid gamer across Assassin's Creed and sandbox titles, he forged his alliance with Grimtag and Chaya during late-night World of Warcraft raids before joining Pro-Gamer.
