For 27-inch buyers we're lumping three monitors together because they are basically the same: the Gigabyte M28U, Samsung Odyssey G7 LS28, and MSI Optix MAG281URF. All three use the same 28-inch 4K 144Hz IPS panel from Innolux, and effectively deliver the same response time performance. It's actually a rare case where different monitors use the same panel and perform the same, usually we see different optimizations depending on the manufacturer, but that's not the case here. We've grouped monitors in five categories: 1080p, 1440p, 4K, ultrawide and HDR, with a few key recommendations on each, depending on the level of refresh rate you are targeting, display size and budget. Non-gaming viewing was great, with no glare detected no matter the viewing angle. And of course, the games looked great, too; I detected no noticeable ghosting when playing Halo Infinite or Guardians of the Galaxy.

M27Q-X Review 2023: 1440p + 240Hz Under 500 USD! Gigabyte M27Q-X Review 2023: 1440p + 240Hz Under 500 USD!

This will lead to over-saturation of content made with sRGB color space in mind, but most users will prefer the extra vibrancy even if it wasn’t the creator’s intent. HDMI、HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interfaceという語、HDMIのトレードドレスおよびHDMIのロゴは、HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.の商標または登録商標です。 Further, the monitor has a strong peak brightness of around 450-nits, exceeding the specified 350-nits. So, it will be able to get bright enough for well-lit rooms as its brightness can mitigate glare.

Gigabyte has proven a reliable gaming monitor manufacturer, delivering high-refresh-rate QHD monitors at accessible prices. The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that, like the Gigabyte Aorus FI32Q before it, 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. As it’s the case with all IPS monitors, some IPS glow is present. It varies from unit to unit, but it’s manageable in all but the most extreme cases. The first choice to make in the 4K market is sizes: 27-inch monitors tend to be more affordable and offer better performance. However, 32-inch monitors are arguably even better suited for this resolution. Advertised performance is based on maximum theoretical interface values from respective Chipset vendors or organization who defined the interface specification. Actual performance may vary by system configuration. PCコンポーネントの最高のパフォーマンスを引き出してくれるのです。 GIGABYTEのゲーミングディスプレイは、究極のスペックと品質を提供します。皆さんは贅沢を必要とせずに最高のパフォーマンスを楽しむことができます。

GIGABYTE M27Q X Gaming Monitor｜AORUS - GIGABYTE United Kingdom

These monitors deliver great IPS response time performance and you get a single overdrive mode experience, which means you don't need to tweak settings depending on the refresh rate you're using. Before in this category we recommended the Gigabyte M27Q, but the HP X27q is a better monitor for several reasons. First, it's cheaper, which at this level is a huge price saving – and it performs just as well in key areas like response time performance. Second, it uses a regular RGB subpixel layout, whereas the M27Q uses BGR. This affects text clarity, with the win here going to the HP's more traditional layout. And third, you still get the benefits of an IPS display like excellent viewing angles and solid color quality.Keep in mind that we test all of our monitors fresh out of the box at factory settings, so that doesn't mean there aren't ways to improve the brightness level. For example, switching over to the monitor's Movie mode made a significant difference, measuring 430 nits of brightness in SDR mode. Your viewing environment is also important to consider, as a lower brightness reading might benefit a user who is in a well-lit room, for example. Despite not having official G-SYNC Compatible certification by NVIDIA, VRR performance is buttery-smooth with tear-free gameplay up to 240FPS. Input lag is excellent as well at around 2ms of delay, which is imperceptible. The combination of 1440p resolution and 240Hz refresh rate is certainly appealing to gamers who enjoy both crisp details and responsiveness – and have the proper hardware for it. The Gigabyte M27Q-X is one of the cheapest models available with these specs, so let’s see how it compares to pricier alternatives. Image Quality Instead of testing for response time, we test for input lag using the HDFury Diva Matrix. In this case, the Gigabyte M27Q X measured a very good input lag of 1.6 milliseconds. You might've already guessed, but when it comes to input lag, the smaller that number, the better. While other monitors like the Corsair Xeneon 32QHD165 do measure under 1 millisecond, the difference here will be unnoticeable except, perhaps, in edge cases at the far extremes of competitive esports. Taking a look at the display itself, the 27-inch “Super Speed” IPS panel technology promises a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, in addition to a VESA DisplayHDR 400 rating—both claims we’ll run tests against later. Fast IPS displays, known under various marketing names, claim to deliver response times four times faster than normal IPS displays, thanks to a thinner liquid-crystal layer and higher driving voltage. The screen supports AMD FreeSync Premium, and is rated for a 1ms gray-to-gray (GTG) response time.

M27Q X Gaming Monitor (rev. 1.0) Specification - GIGABYTE M27Q X Gaming Monitor (rev. 1.0) Specification - GIGABYTE

The 4K IPS panel is great for productivity work, it has an average contrast ratio for an IPS, decent coverage of DCI-P3, and very crisp text quality. It hits a nice balance between gaming and productivity which gives it some versatility, although brightness could be better in its SDR mode.

Thanks to its wide Adobe RGB color gamut coverage, decent factory calibration and wide viewing angles, the Gigabyte M27Q-X is suitable for professional color-critical work!