The Gigabyte G27Q is a great budget gaming monitor. It's similar to the Gigabyte G27QC, except it has an IPS panel. This means it has wide viewing angles, but it comes at the cost of its low contrast ratio that makes blacks appear gray when viewed in the dark. It has features most gamers would want in a 144Hz, 1440p monitor, like variable refresh rate support in the form of native FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility. It has a very good response time at its max refresh rate, which results in minimal motion blur, and its input lag is exceptionally low. Unfortunately, it has poor ergonomics, so placing in an ideal viewing position may be difficult. If you want to use it in a well-lit room, it gets bright enough to combat glare and has good reflection handling.
Our Verdict
The Gigabyte G27Q is very good overall. It's great for gaming because it has VRR support, a fast response time, and exceptionally low input lag. It's good for office use and content creators thanks to its wide viewing angles, high peak brightness, and good reflection handling. However, it has poor ergonomics, making placing the screen in an ideal position difficult. While it displays a wide range of colors in HDR, it has a low contrast ratio and doesn't get bright enough to make highlights pop.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Native FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility.
- Exceptionally low input lag.
- Poor ergonomics.
- Low contrast ratio.
The Gigabyte G27Q is good for office use. It has an IPS panel with wide viewing angles, which is great if you need to share your screen with others. The 1440p resolution delivers clear text, and the 27 inch screen offers enough space to multitask. It gets bright enough to combat glare in well-lit rooms and has good reflection handling. Sadly, it has poor ergonomics as you can't swivel it.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Great 1440p resolution and 27 inch size.
- Gets bright enough to combat glare.
- Poor ergonomics.
The Gigabyte G27Q is great for gaming. It has a high 144Hz refresh rate with both FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility. The response time at its max refresh rate is very good, and it has an exceptionally low input lag. It has wide viewing angles if you want to use it for co-op gaming. Unfortunately, it's not the best for dark room gaming because it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks appear gray.
- Great 1440p resolution and 27 inch size.
- Native FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility.
- Excellent response time at max refresh rate of 144Hz.
- Exceptionally low input lag.
- Poor ergonomics.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Lacks a local dimming feature.
The Gigabyte G27Q is good for multimedia use. It has a high 1440p resolution that makes images look crisp. It performs well in bright rooms thanks to its high peak brightness and good reflection handling. Sadly, it doesn't perform as well in dark rooms because it has a low contrast ratio, so blacks look gray. Luckily, it has wide viewing angles, which is great if you want to watch content with a friend.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Great 1440p resolution and 27 inch size.
- Gets bright enough to combat glare.
- Poor ergonomics.
- Low contrast ratio.
The Gigabyte G27Q is very good for content creators. The large 27 inch screen offers enough room to open multiple windows side-by-side. It has wide viewing angles, so someone viewing from the side still sees an accurate image. However, it has poor ergonomics, and you won't be able to easily place your screen in an ideal viewing position. Lastly, it has an outstanding SDR color gamut with excellent coverage of the Adobe RGB color space.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Great 1440p resolution and 27 inch size.
- Superb gradient handling.
- Poor ergonomics.
- Low contrast ratio.
The Gigabyte G27Q is alright for HDR, but it offers nothing special. While it displays a wide range of colors, it doesn't get bright enough to make those colors look vivid. It also has a low native contrast ratio, and without a local dimming feature, blacks look gray in dark rooms. It doesn't make highlights pop in HDR, so everything looks dull and muted.
- Displays wide color gamut for HDR content.
- Low contrast ratio.
- Lacks a local dimming feature.
- Not bright enough for highlights to really pop.
Changelog
- Updated Oct 23, 2023: Added that the HP OMEN 27q has better Color Accuracy before calibration and a more customizable sRGB mode.
- Updated Aug 24, 2023: Updated text for accuracy with Test Bench 1.2, including with Response Time.
- Updated Aug 23, 2023: Added that the newer Gigabyte M27Q P has a faster Response Time at its max refresh rate.
- Updated Nov 16, 2022: Checked the monitor's PS5 Compatibility with 1080p and 1440p signals at 120Hz, and we didn't experience any problems.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We reviewed the 27-inch Gigabyte G27Q, which is the only size available for this model. There are similar monitors from Gigabyte, and you can see the differences between them below.
| Model | Size | Panel Type | Resolution | Refresh Rate | Curved | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G27Q | 27" | IPS | 1440p | 144Hz | No | |
| G27QC | 27" | VA | 1440p | 165Hz | Yes | |
| G32QC | 32" | VA | 1440p | 165Hz | Yes | |
| M27Q (rev. 1.0) | 27" | IPS | 1440p | 170Hz | No | KVM feature |
Our unit of the Gigabyte G27Q was manufactured in August 2020; you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Gigabyte G27Q is a great budget-friendly gaming monitor. It offers good value for its price, and in terms of gaming, it provides similar features as more expensive options, like the ASUS TUF VG27AQ. It has a very good response time at its max refresh rate, and even though it's slower at 60Hz than some other monitors, it's still decent. However, it lacks on ergonomics, which may be disappointing.
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The Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) is a higher-end monitor than the Gigabyte G27Q, so it has a few more features. The main difference is that the M27Q has a USB-C port and KVM switch, making it easier to multitask, which the G27Q doesn't have. The M27Q also has Picture-by-Picture and Picture-in-Picture modes, which is something else that the G27Q doesn't have. Besides those differences, the G27Q has a bit better reflection handling and gets slightly brighter, so it's the better choice for well-lit rooms. The M27Q has better accuracy before calibration, but besides that, both monitors perform similarly.
The Gigabyte G27Q is better overall than the Gigabyte G27QC, but they're very similar monitors with different panel types. The G27Q has an IPS panel with wide viewing angles, it gets brighter, and it has a better SDR color gamut, making it a better choice for office use. However, the G27QC has a VA panel with a much better contrast ratio, so it's a better choice for dark room gaming, and it also has a quicker response time at 60Hz, resulting in less motion blur.
The Gigabyte G27Q and the Samsung Odyssey G50D S27DG50 are both entry-level 1440p gaming monitors. They perform similarly for the most part, but the Samsung provides a smoother feel because it has a higher max refresh rate. The Samsung is also easier to place in an ideal position as it has a more ergonomic stand. That said, the two USB-A ports on the Gigabyte allow you to connect your devices directly to the monitor, which you can't do with the Samsung.
The ASUS TUF VG27AQ is a bit better overall than the Gigabyte G27Q. The ASUS has a higher 165Hz refresh rate with a faster response time at 60Hz to make motion look smoother. It also has much better ergonomics, making it easier to place in an ideal viewing position. However, the Gigabyte is better for well-lit rooms because it gets brighter.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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