Xiaomi G24: Full monitor setup for maximum performance

Xiaomi Monitor G24 (Mi Gaming Monitor 24.5" or Xiaomi Mi Curved Gaming Monitor 23.6" has become a popular choice among gamers and professionals thanks to the combination of 165 Hz, Adaptive-Sync support and factory color calibration. But even with these features, many users don't even use half the capabilities of the device. Why? Because standard out-of-the-box settings are rarely optimal for specific tasks, whether it's eSports shooters, photo processing, or office work.

In this article, we will not only discuss the basic settings through OSD-You'll learn how to achieve perfect color reproduction for design, minimize input lag for games, and also solve typical problems like screen flickering or improper zoom in Windows. Special attention will be paid to the unique feature of Xiaomi monitors – the “Super Resolution” mode, which artificially increases the clarity of the image at low resolutions (relevant for old games or consoles).

1. Monitor connection: choice of cable and connector

What cable you use depends not only on the maximum resolution, but also the available refresh rates. G24 It is equipped with three main interfaces:

• 🔌 DisplayPort 1.2 — Best choice for games (supports) 1920×1080@165 Hz and FreeSync).
• 🖥️ HDMI 2.0 — Suitable for consoles and multimedia (maximum) 1920×1080@144 Hz).
• ⚡ HDMI 1.4 — obsolete connector, limited 1920×1080@60 Hz (use only for office tasks).

Important: If you connect the monitor to a laptop or PC with integrated graphics, check the permissions in the specifications of your graphics card. UHD Graphics in low-end processors may not pull 165Hz through HDMI.

⚠️ Note: When using adapters (e.g, USB-C → HDMI) Update frequency is automatically limited to 60 Hz. to get 165 Hz you need a direct DisplayPort cable or HDMI 2.0 (no adapters).

After connecting, check that Windows or macOS correctly identified the monitor.

1. Press Win. + R, enter dxdiag and go to the Screen tab.
2. Make sure that the device bar indicates the name of your Xiaomi G24, Not a PnP General Monitor".
3. If the monitor is not recognized, update the graphics card drivers (via the NVIDIA GeForce Experience, AMD Adrenalin or the manufacturer’s website).

2. Set up resolution and refresh rate in Windows

Even if the monitor supports 165Hz, Windows can default to 60Hz.

Open the settings. → System system → Display. → Additional display parameters.In the Adapter Properties section:

1. Select a List of all modes.
2. Find the line with the resolution 1920×1080 frequency 165 Hz (or) 144 Hz for HDMI).
3. Apply the changes. If the screen goes out for a second, that's okay.

If the frequency is not included in the list:

• 🔧 Make sure you use the original cable (cheap Chinese counterparts may not support high frequencies).
• 🖼️ Update your graphics card drivers to the latest version.
• 🔄 Restart the PC with the fast start turned off (in power parameters).

⚠️ Note: Some motherboards with integrated graphics (e.g. Intel) NUC or laptops with Iris Xe, 165Hz may not be available due to the limitations of the chipset, in which case the maximum is 120Hz.

Make sure you're chosen. DisplayPort/HDMI 2.0|

Update graphics card drivers|

Disable Adaptive Brightness in Windows|

Check the settings in the game (some force reset frequency)|

Restart the PC after the changes

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3. Color and brightness calibration for different tasks

Xiaomi G24 It has a few factory color profiles, but they're not enough for professional tasks:

🎮 For games (maximum contrast and reaction)

• 🔘 Image mode: Game or FPS.
• 🎨 Color temperature: Normal (6500K).
• ⚡ Brightness: 80–90% (depending on room lighting).
• 🖥️ Contrast: 70-75% (above – details are lost in the shadows).
• 🔄 Adaptive-Sync: On (removes frame gaps).

📸 For design and photography (exact color reproduction)

• 🔘 Image mode: sRGB or User-generated.
• 🎨 Color temperature: Warm (5500K) printer.
• 📊 Gamma: 2.2 (standard for web design).
• 🔍 Sharpness: 50% (factory 70% add artifacts).

💼 For office work (minimum eye fatigue)

• 🔘 Image mode: Reading or Office.
• 🌓 Brightness: 50-60% (use a light sensor if available).
• 👁️ Blue Light Filter: On (In the Eye Care Menu).
• 🔄 Response time: Standard (Fast mode adds overshooting).

For accurate calibration, use free tools like DisplayCAL or the built-in Windows calibrator (Win). + R → If the colors still seem inaccurate, check them out:

• 🔌 Cable - some HDMI-The cables distort the color signal.
• 🖥️ Video card settings (in) NVIDIA Control Panel or AMD Adrenalin must be selected as Full Mode RGB, Not limited).

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If the colors appear dim after calibration, check the Dynamic Contrast option in the monitor menu – it is better to turn it off, as it artificially inflates the brightness in dynamic scenes.

4. Xiaomi's Hidden Features G24: Super Resolution and GamePlus

Xiaomi monitors have some unique features that are not documented in the official manual.

🔍 Super Resolution (artificially increasing clarity)

This function works like upscale for low resolutions (e.g, 1280×720 or 1600×900). It analyzes the image and adds the missing pixels, making the picture sharper:

Menu → Picture → Super Resolution → On

Useful for:

• 🎮 Old games (e.g., old games, CS 1.6 or GTA San Andreas).
• 🕹️ Previous generation consoles (PS4, Xbox One).
• 📺 Viewing low quality video (e.g. from surveillance cameras).

⚠️ Warning: Super Resolution Adds Delay to Enter (~2–3 ms. for eSports games (e.g. Valorant or CS2) It's better off.

🎯 GamePlus (Sights and Timer)

The GamePlus menu has virtual sights and a timer that are displayed on top of the game, which is useful for shooters or strategies.

1. Press the Menu button for 3 seconds.
2. Choose GamePlus → Crosshair.
3. Set up the type of sight (point, cross, circle) and its color.

The timer is set up in a similar way and can count down to 60 minutes - convenient for speed passes or training in Aim Lab.

5. Optimization for games: reduce input lag and frame gaps

For gamers, three parameters are critical: response time, input lag and stability. FPS. We'll set them up to the maximum:

⚡ Response time and OD (OverDrive)

In the monitor menu (Menu) → Game → Response Time is available in three modes:

• 🐢 Standard: Minimum artifacts, but delay ~5ms.
• ⚡ Fast – Optimal Balance (~3 ms delay, easy to complete).
• 🏎️ Extreme – Minimum Input Lag (~1 ms), but strong artifacts ("ghosts" behind moving objects).

For most games, Quick is the right option. Extreme mode should only be used in CS2 Valorant, where every millisecond counts.

🔄 Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync) and Frame Breaks

To eliminate theaaring (frame gaps), turn on:

1. On the monitor menu: Menu → Game → Adaptive-Sync → On.
2. In graphics card drivers: For NVIDIA: Control panel NVIDIA → Display. → Setting up G-Sync → Enable window and full screen modes. AMD: AMD Adrenalin → Display. → Radeon FreeSync → On..

Important: Adaptive-Sync only works in the 48–165 Hz range. FPS drops below 48, monitor automatically turns off sync.

🎮 Settings in games

In the games themselves, install:

• 🖥️ Display mode: Full screen (not windowed!).
• 🔄 Vertical synchronization: On (if you use FreeSync) or Off (if you use FreeSync) FPS stable above 144).
• 🎯 Side ratio: 16:9 (for Xiaomi) G24 Other values will lead to the image stretching).

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For maximum gaming performance, turn off all post-effects (like Ambient Occlusion or Motion Blur) – they add latency but have little to no effect on gameplay.

6. Solving typical problems

Even with the right settings, Xiaomi users G24 They're going to be bugged:

🖥️ Screen flicker (flicker)

Causes and solutions:

• ⚡ Unstable power: Connect the monitor to another source (not via an extension cord).
• 🔌 Cable problems: Replace DisplayPort/HDMI certified (e.g., certified, Club3D or UGREEN).
• 🔄 Incompatible frequency: Try to reduce the frequency to 144 Hz or 120 Hz.
• 💡 Flicker filter: Turn on Menu → Eye Care → Flicker-Free → On.

🔊 No sound through HDMI

If the monitor is connected through HDMI, But the sound goes through the PC speakers:

1. Click on the sound icon in the tray → Open sound parameters.
2. In the Conclusion section, select Xiaomi G24 (or Digital Audio HDMI).
3. If the device is missing, update the sound card drivers (via Realtek Audio Console or the motherboard manufacturer’s website).

🖼️ Incorrect scaling in Windows

If the text and icons are too large or small:

1. Open the settings → System → Display.
2. In the section Size and markup set 100% (recommended 1920×1080).
3. If the text is too small, try 125%, but some programs may be blurred.

⚠️ Note: In games, scaling Windows can lead to blurring of the interface. To avoid this, select Render Scale in the game settings. = 100%.

7. Update of the monitor firmware

Xiaomi periodically releases firmware updates for its monitors, fixing bugs with flickering, color reproduction or compatibility with new graphics cards.

1. Download the latest firmware version from the official Xiaomi website (Support section) → Monitors).
2. Unpack the archive and copy the firmware file (usually with the.bin extension) onto an empty flash drive formatted into a file. FAT32.
3. Turn off the monitor, insert the flash drive into the port USB (Service at the rear.
4. Press the Menu button and, without letting it go, turn on the monitor. After 5 seconds, the update process will begin (the indicator will flash orange).
5. Do not turn off the monitor until it is completed (usually takes 2-3 minutes).

After the update, all user settings will reset, and it is recommended to take a picture of the current settings or write them down.

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