Xiaomi Launches Mini LED Gaming Monitor with 2000 Nits Brightness

Key Takeaways

1. Xiaomi launched the Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27Qi 2026 globally in early December, introducing key differences from the previous model.
2. The new monitor features significantly enhanced brightness, reaching up to 2,000 nits with 1,152 local dimming zones, compared to 1,000 nits in the earlier version.
3. It competes with high-end models by surpassing the peak brightness of the LG UltraGear OLED 27GX700A while maintaining a 1440p resolution, 180 Hz refresh rate, and 1 ms GtG response time.
4. The colour accuracy has improved to ∆E<1, compared to ∆E<2 in the previous model, while still offering 99% coverage of AdobeRGB and DCI-P3. 5. The Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27Qi 2026 is priced at AUD 699 (~$488) in Australia, with an introductory sale reducing the price to AU$499 (~$348).

Xiaomi has made a low-key launch of its new Mini LED gaming monitor for the first time. Just to summarize, Xiaomi put the Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27Qi 2026 on its global website in early December. While the previous model resembled a similar Redmi monitor, the Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27Qi 2026 has key differences compared to the Redmi Monitor G Pro 27U that was released seven months ago.

Enhanced Brightness Features

In comparison to the Monitor G Pro 27i, the new Monitor G Pro 27Qi 2026 offers a much higher peak brightness. Specifically, the 2026 model can achieve up to 2,000 nits due to its 1,152 local dimming zones, unlike the 1,000 nits of its 2024 version. Unfortunately, Xiaomi hasn’t provided Average Picture Level (APL) numbers. They only mentioned that they reached 2,000 nits during tests under certain conditions:

typical value measured with 10%-30% HDR white window, screen brightness set to 100, and dynamic backlight set to high.

Competing with High-End Models

This peak brightness surpasses that of the Tandem OLED-supported LG UltraGear OLED 27GX700A, which offers up to 1,500 nits at 1.5% APL (currently priced at $649.99 on Amazon). Furthermore, the 27-inch IPS monitor keeps a 1440p resolution, a 180 Hz refresh rate, and 1 ms GtG response times. The colour coverage remains consistent at 99% AdobeRGB and 99% DCI-P3, but now boasts a colour accuracy of ∆E<1, compared to the previous ∆E<2 for the original Xiaomi Mini Led Gaming Monitor G Pro 27i.

Pricing and Availability

Originally, Xiaomi set the price for the Redmi Monitor G Pro 27U at CNY 2,699 (~$388) in China. In contrast, the Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27Qi 2026 is available in Australia for AUD 699 (~$488). Currently, an introductory sale has reduced the monitor’s price to AU$499 (~$348). As of now, it is still uncertain when the Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27Qi 2026 will be launched in other markets.

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