The Gigabyte GS27QC is an entry-level gaming monitor. It has a 27-inch screen with a 1500R curve, and it features a 1440p resolution and 165Hz native refresh rate that you can overclock to 170Hz. It's part of Gigabyte's entry-level Gaming lineup, replacing the Gigabyte G27QC and sitting alongside the Gigabyte GS27QA and the bigger Gigabyte GS32QC. Besides the typical gaming features like VRR support and different vision modes, it's rather barebones in extra perks, as it doesn't come with a KVM switch like on Gigabyte's higher-end M Series monitors.
Our Verdict
The Gigabyte GS27QC is okay for PC gaming. It has a native 165Hz refresh rate with an overclock to 170Hz, and it has both FreeSync VRR and G-SYNC compatibility to reduce screen tearing. It has low input lag for a responsive feel, but motion is blurry at most refresh rates, and it has smearing. Unfortunately, it has distracting VRR flicker with changing frame rates, particularly in dark scenes. In terms of picture quality, it displays deep blacks thanks to its high contrast ratio, but it lacks a local dimming feature and highlights don't pop in HDR.
- 170Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
- Low input lag.
- High native contrast ratio.
- Motion blur and smearing.
- No local dimming feature.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
- Distracting VRR flicker.
The Gigabyte GS27QC is acceptable for console gaming. Although it can't take full advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S due to the lack of HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, it still works well with either console. It offers a responsive feel thanks to its low input lag, but motion is blurry due to its slow response time. It also doesn't deliver the most realistic images as it lacks a local dimming feature and highlights don't pop in HDR, but it has a high native contrast ratio.
- Low input lag.
- High native contrast ratio.
- Motion blur and smearing.
- Lack of HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The Gigabyte GS27QC is alright for office use. It has a 27-inch screen and 1440p resolution, resulting in high pixel density and good text clarity. That's one of the main benefits of using it for work, as it struggles in bright environments due to its low peak brightness. It also has narrow viewing angles and terrible ergonomics, so it's hard to share the screen with someone next to you, like a coworker.
- Good text clarity.
- Decent reflection handling.
- Terrible ergonomics.
- Low peak brightness.
The Gigabyte GS27QC is decent for media creation. It has great accuracy in the sRGB mode. However, you still need to calibrate it for the most accurate colors, and even with that, colors are undersaturated after a full calibration. It has good text and image clarity thanks to its 1440p resolution, but because it has a curved screen, straight lines in your content appear curved. It's also a bad choice if you constantly need to share your screen with someone else, as it has narrow viewing angles that make the image appear washed out from the sides, and it has terrible ergonomics.
- Good text clarity.
- High native contrast ratio.
- Great accuracy in sRGB mode.
- Terrible ergonomics.
- Low peak brightness.
- No local dimming feature.
- Undersatured colors, even after calibration.
The Gigabyte GS27QC has disappointing brightness. While it's bright enough to fight glare from a few lights around, it struggles in really bright rooms, and highlights don't pop in HDR.
- Low peak brightness.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The Gigabyte GS27QC has an unremarkable response time. Although there's only a bit of blur at high refresh rates, it looks worse, and there's more smearing as the refresh rate drops.
- Motion blur and smearing.
The Gigabyte GS27QC has disappointing HDR picture quality. It has an excellent native contrast ratio for deep blacks, but it lacks a local dimming feature to further improve it, and it fails to display bright and vivid colors.
- High native contrast ratio.
- No local dimming feature.
- Limited color volume.
The Gigabyte GS27QC has good SDR picture quality. It has a high native contrast ratio so that blacks are deep in dark rooms, but colors are undersaturated.
- High native contrast ratio.
- Undersatured colors, even after calibration.
The Gigabyte GS27QC has great color accuracy. It comes with an accurate sRGB mode, but it locks many settings, and you still need to calibrate it for the best accuracy.
- Great accuracy in sRGB mode.
- Undersatured colors, even after calibration.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Aug 11, 2025:
We clarified the height to the top of the screen on its stand.
- Updated Feb 21, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0.1. This includes a new test result for DisplayPort 2.1 Transmission Bandwidth.
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Updated Feb 10, 2025:
Added that the Dell G2725D has better Reflection handling.
- Updated Aug 07, 2024: Updated text throughout the review according to Test Bench 2.0, mainly in the Verdict and Motion sections.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 27-inch Gigabyte GS27QC, and the results are only valid for this size. There's also a 32-inch GS32QC model, but it performs differently. There are other monitors in Gigabyte's entry-level Gaming lineup, and you can see the differences between them below.
| Model | Size | Panel Type | Resolution | Max Refresh Rate | Curve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS27QC | 27" | VA | 1440p | 170Hz | 1500R |
| GS27QA | 27" | IPS | 1440p | 180Hz | - |
| GS32QC | 32" | VA | 1440p | 170Hz | 1500R |
| G27QC | 27" | VA | 1440p | 165Hz | 1500R |
Our unit was manufactured in June 2023; you can see the label for it here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Gigabyte GS27QC is an entry-level gaming monitor that's a good choice if you need something cheap and your gaming setup can't take full advantage of higher refresh rate displays. It has features you'd expect to find in a gaming monitor like VRR support and a few extra perks, and it has low input lag for a responsive feel. Its high native contrast ratio makes it a good choice for dark room gaming, but it has some downsides as there's smearing with fast-moving objects. If you want something with better motion handling, the Dell G2724D is another good cheap gaming monitor, but it has a worse contrast ratio than the Gigabyte.
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The Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) is a higher-end monitor than the Gigabyte GS27QC, so it has extra features. The main difference is that the M27Q has a USB hub and KVM switch, making it the better choice for productivity. It's also better for office use, as it has wider viewing angles, higher peak brightness, and much better color accuracy. The monitors are similar for gaming, but the GS27QC has a faster overall response time. Also, the GS27QC is better for use in dark rooms thanks to its higher contrast.
The Gigabyte G27Q and the Gigabyte GS27QC are different types of entry-level gaming monitors. The main difference comes down to their different panels, as the G27Q has an IPS panel with wider viewing angles, while the GS27QC has a curved VA panel with a higher contrast. The GS27QC has an advantage when it comes to gaming because it has a higher refresh rate, and it also has a faster response time. However, the G27Q is better for most other uses as it gets brighter, displays a wider range of colors, and has better ergonomics.
The Gigabyte GS27QC is the newer version of the Gigabyte G27QC, and they have many of the same specs, but there are some differences. The GS27QC is an upgrade in gaming performance as it has an overclock to 170Hz, and it also has better motion handling with less smearing. That said, the GS27QC also downgrades in a few areas, particularly with office performance, as it doesn't have a USB hub like the G27QC, it doesn't get as bright, and it has worse ergonomics.
The Dell S2722DGM and the Gigabyte GS27QC are both entry-level gaming monitors with similar specs. Each has a 1440p resolution, 165Hz native refresh rate, and 1500R curve. However, there are a few differences in performance, as the Dell is the better choice for work use thanks to its higher peak brightness and better ergonomics. On the other hand, the Gigabyte has an advantage for gaming because it has a faster response time at any refresh rate and an overclock feature to boost the refresh rate up to 170Hz.
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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