Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
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CASUAL GAMING: Fair—6.5/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Very Good—8.0/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Fair—6.5/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Fair—6.1/10
RESOLUTION: Good—7.0/10
BRIGHTNESS: Good—7.2/10
CONTRAST: Fair—6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor—5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Very Good—8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME: Very Good—8.0/10
TEXT QUALITY: Good—7.0/10
The Gigabyte M27Q-X is a midrange-priced 27-inch monitor with a 2560 x 1440 resolution that suits everyday tasks and gaming. Its strength lies in its high refresh rate and quick response time, making it well-suited for competitive gaming. The monitor has an IPS panel that delivers good color accuracy and wide viewing angles which are advantageous for digital photo editing. It's less impressive for HDR gaming and media consumption due to its limited peak brightness and contrast. Casual gamers will enjoy the experience, but serious productivity and media enthusiasts might find it lacking in color volume and HDR capabilities. The stand is adjustable and it supports variable refresh rate technology to reduce screen tearing. It offers sufficient connectivity with multiple HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort 1.4 but lacks HDMI 2.1. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- Good color accuracy for photo editing
- Adjustable stand for ergonomic comfort
- Fast response time reduces ghosting
- USB ports for added connectivity
Cons
- Fair brightness for HDR content
- Limited color volume affects vibrancy
- Only fair performance in casual gaming
Ratings by Category
Competitive Gaming:4.4
The competitive gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, total response time, variable refresh rate, strobing and brightness.
Casual Gaming:3.6
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Productivity:3.5
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Media Consumption:3.2
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $450 | ||
Screen Size | 27" | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | LED | ||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | ||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | 508 nits | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.1 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 8/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | ||
Coating | Matte | ||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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