TCL 27R944K 165 Hz gaming monitor review: Mini LED with high brightness and high performance

Tom’s Hardware reviewed TCL’s 27R94, a 27-inch 4K gaming monitor built around a TCL HVA panel with Mini LED backlighting.

It stands out with 2,304 dimming zones, up to 1,600 nits rated brightness, and HDR support aimed at stronger contrast and punchier highlights.

The monitor also targets gamers with a 165 Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync, FreeSync and G-Sync support, plus USB-C and KVM features.

The review positions it as a compelling midrange alternative to OLED and other premium displays, thanks to unusually strong LCD performance.