The Gigabyte M27Q X is a mid-range 1440p gaming monitor. It's a higher-end model than both the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) and the Gigabyte M27Q P with a higher 240Hz refresh rate, and it also has traditional gaming features like VRR support. It's part of Gigabyte's M Series gaming monitors, so it includes productivity features like a KVM switch and USB-C port, but it lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the Xbox Series X|S or PS5. The model we tested is Rev. 1.0, and Gigabyte has since released a Rev. 2.0 of this model. That said, they're similar in terms of specs, and it's unknown which model you'll get when buying the monitor.
Our Verdict
The Gigabyte M27Q X is a decent PC gaming monitor. It has a high 240Hz refresh rate with VRR support to reduce screen tearing. It also has low input lag for a responsive feel, and it has a fast response time at high refresh rates, but there's more blur at lower refresh rates. The main downside is that it has limited picture quality due to its low contrast ratio, and without a local dimming feature, it fails to display deep blacks in dark rooms.
- High 240Hz refresh rate.
- Fast response time at high refresh rates.
- Fantastic low input lag.
- Mediocre contrast.
- More blur at lower refresh rates.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The Gigabyte M27Q X is okay 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 both consoles. It has low input lag for a responsive feel, and while motion looks good with 120Hz signals, it looks worse with 60Hz signals. Unfortunately, it has limited picture quality because it has a low contrast ratio, lacks local dimming, and highlights don't pop in HDR, so it doesn't deliver life-like images.
- Fast response time at high refresh rates.
- Fantastic low input lag.
- Mediocre contrast.
- More blur at lower refresh rates.
- Lack of HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
The Gigabyte M27Q X is a very good monitor for the office. The screen is large enough that you can comfortably work with multiple windows open at once, and it delivers good text clarity. The stand has decent ergonomics, so although you can't swivel it to show your screen to someone else, you won't have any issues adjusting it to an ideal viewing position. It even gets bright enough to fight glare in a well-lit rooms. Lastly, it has a great selection of office features, including a built-in KVM switch, making it easy to change between two computers connected to the monitor.
- Impressive peak brightness in SDR.
- Good text clarity.
- Productivity features, including KVM switch.
- Stand can't swivel or rotate.
The Gigabyte M27Q X is good for media creation. It has exceptional accuracy in the sRGB mode, so you don't have to worry about calibrating it. It has good text clarity as well, and the relatively high-resolution screen allows you to see more of your work at once. Sadly, it has some downsides, as it has a mediocre contrast ratio, so blacks look gray in the dark, and highlights don't pop in HDR.
- Impressive peak brightness in SDR.
- Exceptional accuracy before calibration.
- Good text clarity.
- Productivity features, including KVM switch.
- Mediocre contrast.
- Stand can't swivel or rotate.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The Gigabyte M27Q X has good brightness. It gets bright enough to fight glare, but small highlights don't pop in HDR.
- Impressive peak brightness in SDR.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The Gigabyte M27Q X has a decent response time. Motion looks sharp at high refresh rates, but there's more blur and inverse ghosting at lower refresh rates.
- Fast response time at high refresh rates.
- More blur at lower refresh rates.
The Gigabyte M27Q X has disappointing HDR picture quality. It has a low contrast ratio, and without a local dimming feature, blacks look gray in dark rooms.
- Mediocre contrast.
- No local dimming feature.
The Gigabyte M27Q X has okay SDR picture quality. It displays a wide range of colors, but it has a low contrast ratio, so blacks look gray in dark rooms.
- Outstanding SDR color gamut.
- Mediocre contrast.
The Gigabyte M27Q X has fantastic color accuracy. It comes with an exceptionally accurate sRGB picture mode, and you would only need to calibrate it if you want access to picture settings that are locked out in HDR.
- Exceptional accuracy before calibration.
- sRGB mode locks some picture settings.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- 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.
- Updated Aug 01, 2024: Corrected the pursuit photo with CAD at 60Hz to reflect the recommended overdrive setting.
- Updated Jul 30, 2024: Updated text throughout the review according to Test Bench 2.0, mainly in the Verdict and Motion sections.
- Updated Jul 26, 2024: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0. This includes new tests for VRR Motion Performance, Refresh Rate Compliance, Cumulative Absolute Deviation (CAD), and VRR Flicker. You can read the full changelog here.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 27-inch Gigabyte M27Q X, which is the only size available. We tested the first version of the model, Rev. 1.0, and Gigabyte has since released a second version, Rev. 2.0, but it's unclear which version you get when buying. They seem nearly the same in terms of specs, but Gigabyte advertises a slightly wider DCI-P3 color gamut for the second version. You can see the differences between them below.
| Model | Size | Panel Type | Resolution | Refresh Rate | Advertised DCI-P3 | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M27Q X (rev. 1.0) | 27" | IPS | 1440p | 240Hz | 92% | Mar. 2022 |
| M27Q X (rev. 2.0) | 27" | IPS | 1440p | 240Hz | 94% | Oct. 2023 |
Our was manufactured in February 2022; you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Gigabyte M27Q X is a decent 1440p, 240Hz gaming monitor that competes alongside other monitors with similar specs, like the Dell Alienware AW2723DF. Although its productivity features make it versatile, especially if you want to connect two computers, it has worse motion handling than the competition, so only consider it if you want something with office and gaming features.
For more options, check out our recommendations for the best gaming monitors, the best 1440p gaming monitors, and the best budget and cheap gaming monitors.
The Gigabyte M27Q X is a higher-end monitor than the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0). Because of this, it's a bit better overall; it has superior motion handling and a higher refresh rate for gaming. The M27Q X also gets brighter, so it's better at fighting glare in well-lit rooms.
The Gigabyte M27Q X and the HP OMEN 27qs are both 1440p, 240Hz gaming monitors, but there are a few differences between them. The Gigabyte is a bit more versatile for console gaming as it downscales 4k signals, which the HP can't do, and it has a more versatile backlight strobing feature that works at the same time as VRR. The Gigabyte has some extra features that the HP doesn't have, like a KVM switch and a USB-C port. On the other hand, the HP has a more ergonomic stand, as you can rotate it into portrait mode, which you can't do with the Gigabyte.
The Gigabyte M27Q X and the AOC Q27G3XMN are 1440p gaming monitors, with their own strengths and weaknesses. The Gigabyte is the better choice if you need something with a higher 240Hz refresh rate, and it doesn't have any distracting VRR flicker, like on the AOC. The AOC is the better choice for HDR gaming as it uses Mini LED backlighting with deep blacks and bright highlights.
The Gigabyte M27Q X is a bit better than the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 1.0). The Q X has a higher native refresh rate, resulting in a faster response time and clearer motion in general. The Q X also has a more standard RGB subpixel layout, resulting in clearer text.
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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