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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) vs MSI G274QPF-QD

Which Monitor Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      StyleAccelerated Longevity TestBuild QualityErgonomicsStandDisplayControlsIn The Box
    Picture Quality
      ContrastLocal DimmingSDR BrightnessHDR BrightnessHorizontal Viewing AngleVertical Viewing AngleGray UniformityBlack UniformityColor Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)SDR Color GamutHDR Color GamutHDR Color VolumeText ClarityReflectionsGradient
    Motion
      Refresh RateVariable Refresh Rate (VRR)VRR Motion PerformanceRefresh Rate ComplianceCAD @ Max Refresh RateResponse Time @ Max Refresh RateCAD @ 120HzResponse Time @ 120HzCAD @ 60HzResponse Time @ 60HzBacklight Strobing (BFI)VRR FlickerImage Flicker
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      Input LagResolutionPS5 CompatibilityXbox Series X|S CompatibilityInputs PhotosVideo And Audio PortsUSBmacOS Compatibility
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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0)
MSI G274QPF-QD

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Max Refresh Rate
170 Hz
Size
27"
Pixel Type
IPS
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
Max Refresh Rate
170 Hz
Size
27"
Pixel Type
IPS
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
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Our Verdict

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0)

MSI G274QPF-QD

The Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) and the MSI G274QPF-QD are 27-inch gaming monitors. Both have very similar performance. The Gigabyte is the better choice for local co-op gaming, as it has a wider viewing angle. However, if you're gaming at a 60Hz refresh rate, the MSI is the better choice, as it has far better motion handling at 60Hz, so fast-moving objects look substantially crisper.

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Main Differences for
PC Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

PC Gaming 
 

6.6
6.9

Refresh Rate Compliance 
 

5.2
7.0

VRR Motion Performance 
 

6.3
7.4

CAD @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

6.3
7.9

Full Comparison

Design

Style 
 

Design Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Design Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Design Picture

Curved 
 

No
No

Curve Radius 
 

Not Curved
Not Curved
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Accelerated Longevity Test 
 

Uniformity Pictures  

Longevity Graph  

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Build Quality 
 

7.5
8.0

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Build Quality Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Build Quality Picture
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
9.3

Ergonomics Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Ergonomics Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Ergonomics Picture

Back Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Back Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Back Picture

Height Adjustment 
 

5.1" (13.0 cm)
5.3" (13.5 cm)

Min Height To Top Of Panel 
 

15.5" (39.4 cm)
15.6" (39.6 cm)

Tilt Range 
 

-20° to 5°
-20° to 5°

Rotate Portrait/Landscape 
 

No
Yes, Both Ways

Swivel Range 
 

No swivel
-30° to 30°

Wall Mount 
 

VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
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Stand 
 

Stand Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Stand Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Stand Picture

Thickness Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Thickness Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Thickness Picture

Base Width 
 

14.6" (37.0 cm)
9.5" (24.1 cm)

Base Depth 
 

7.1" (18.0 cm)
7.9" (20.0 cm)

Thickness (With Display) 
 

5.5" (14.0 cm)
6.8" (17.2 cm)

Weight (With Display) 
 

11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
13.2 lbs (6.0 kg)
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Display 
 

Display Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Display Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Display Picture

Size 
 

27"
27"

Housing Width 
 

24.2" (61.5 cm)
24.1" (61.3 cm)

Housing Height 
 

14.4" (36.7 cm)
14.3" (36.2 cm)

Thickness (Without Stand) 
 

1.6" (4.0 cm)
2.8" (7.0 cm)

Weight (Without Stand) 
 

7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
8.7 lbs (3.9 kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)  
 

0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.2" (0.6 cm)

Controls 
 

Controls Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Controls Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Controls Picture
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) In The Box Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD In The Box Picture

Power Supply 
 

External Brick
External Brick
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Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

6.0
5.8

Checkerboard Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Checkerboard Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast 
 

1,021 : 1
911 : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming 
 

N/A
N/A
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Local Dimming 
 

0.0
0.0

Local Dimming Video  

Local Dimming 
 

No
No

Backlight 
 

Edge
Edge
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SDR Brightness 
 

8.0
7.8

Real Scene 
 

349 cd/m²
310 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

366 cd/m²
356 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

366 cd/m²
357 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

366 cd/m²
358 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

366 cd/m²
358 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

366 cd/m²
358 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

365 cd/m²
356 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

366 cd/m²
357 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

366 cd/m²
358 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

366 cd/m²
358 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

366 cd/m²
358 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.000
0.000

Minimum Brightness 
 

49 cd/m²
79 cd/m²
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HDR Brightness 
 

6.9
6.7

EOTF 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) EOTF
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MSI G274QPF-QD EOTF

VESA DisplayHDR Certification 
 

DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1

Real Scene 
 

427 cd/m²
365 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

441 cd/m²
431 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

441 cd/m²
431 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

441 cd/m²
431 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

441 cd/m²
432 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

441 cd/m²
432 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

439 cd/m²
430 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

441 cd/m²
430 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

441 cd/m²
431 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

441 cd/m²
431 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

440 cd/m²
431 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.000
0.000
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Horizontal Viewing Angle 
 

8.4
6.8

Horizontal Viewing Angle Video  

Horizontal Chroma Graph 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Horizontal Chroma Graph
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MSI G274QPF-QD Horizontal Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Left 
 

44°
26°

Color Washout From Right 
 

45°
27°

Horizontal Hue Graph 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Horizontal Hue Graph
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MSI G274QPF-QD Horizontal Hue Graph

Color Shift From Left 
 

56°
45°

Color Shift From Right 
 

58°
51°

Horizontal Lightness Graph 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Horizontal Lightness Graph
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MSI G274QPF-QD Horizontal Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Left 
 

46°
28°

Brightness Loss From Right 
 

47°
30°

Black Level Raise From Left 
 

70°
70°

Black Level Raise From Right 
 

70°
70°

Gamma Shift From Left 
 

58°
30°

Gamma Shift From Right 
 

59°
31°
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Vertical Viewing Angle 
 

6.9
6.9

Vertical Viewing Angle Video  

Vertical Chroma Graph 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Vertical Chroma Graph
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MSI G274QPF-QD Vertical Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Below 
 

29°
25°

Color Washout From Above 
 

32°
29°

Vertical Hue Graph 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Vertical Hue Graph
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MSI G274QPF-QD Vertical Hue Graph

Color Shift From Below 
 

33°
43°

Color Shift From Above 
 

39°
51°

Vertical Lightness Graph 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Vertical Lightness Graph
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MSI G274QPF-QD Vertical Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Below 
 

34°
27°

Brightness Loss From Above 
 

37°
31°

Black Level Raise From Below 
 

70°
70°

Black Level Raise From Above 
 

70°
70°

Gamma Shift From Below 
 

30°
31°

Gamma Shift From Above 
 

33°
35°
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Gray Uniformity 
 

7.8
7.8

50% Uniformity Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 50% Uniformity Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev. 
 

3.245%
3.958%

50% DSE 
 

0.153%
0.145%
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Black Uniformity 
 

6.9
3.8

Native Black Uniformity Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Native Black Uniformity Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev. 
 

1.399%
3.499%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
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MSI G274QPF-QD Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

N/A
N/A
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Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration) 
 

9.4
7.6

Pre Calibration Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pre Calibration Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pre Gamma Curve Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pre Color Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

sRGB
sRGB

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

100.4%
107.9%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

1.32
3.21

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,696 K
6,690 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.15
2.12

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

1.15
3.08

Contrast Setting 
 

N/A
N/A

RGB Settings 
 

Default
Default

Gamma Setting 
 

Default
No Gamma Setting

Brightness Setting 
 

50
70

Measured Brightness 
 

150 cd/m²
274 cd/m²

Brightness Locked 
 

No
No
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Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration) 
 

9.8
9.6

Post Calibration Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Post Calibration Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Post Gamma Curve Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Post Color Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Post Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Custom 1
User

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

100.5%
98.9%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

0.47
0.86

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,485 K
6,518 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.18
2.18

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

0.33
0.57

Contrast Setting 
 

50
56

RGB Settings 
 

98-97-99
50-49-42

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
No Gamma Setting

Brightness Setting 
 

14
3

Measured Brightness 
 

102 cd/m²
101 cd/m²

ICC Profile 
 

Download
Download
Show Text 

SDR Color Gamut 
 

9.4
9.6

sRGB Color Gamut Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) sRGB Color Gamut Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD sRGB Color Gamut Picture

sRGB Coverage xy 
 

99.6%
98.9%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Custom 1
User

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Compare High-Res
MSI G274QPF-QD Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture

Adobe RGB Coverage xy 
 

85.6%
94.1%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Custom 1
User
Show Text 

HDR Color Gamut 
 

8.5
9.3

Wide Color Gamut 
 

Yes
Yes

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
Compare High-Res
MSI G274QPF-QD DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture

DCI-P3 Coverage xy 
 

93.5%
97.7%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

HDR Mode
User

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy 
 

67.9%
77.8%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

HDR Mode
User
Show Text 

HDR Color Volume 
 

7.2
7.5

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp 
 

56.2%
53.3%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

HDR Mode
User

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp 
 

28.1%
31.3%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

HDR Mode
User
Show Text 

Text Clarity 
 

7.5
7.0

ClearType On 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) ClearType On
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MSI G274QPF-QD ClearType On

ClearType Off 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) ClearType Off
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MSI G274QPF-QD ClearType Off

Pixel Type 
 

IPS
IPS

Pixels 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pixels
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MSI G274QPF-QD Pixels

Subpixel Layout 
 

RGB
RGB
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Reflections 
 

7.1
7.9

Average Room 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Average Room
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MSI G274QPF-QD Average Room

Average Room Off Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Average Room Off Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Bright Room Off Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish 
 

Matte
Matte

Total Reflections 
 

5.7%
5.2%

Indirect Reflections 
 

2.7%
4.0%

Calculated Direct Reflections 
 

3.0%
1.2%
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Gradient 
 

9.6
9.8

Gradient Picture 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Gradient Picture
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MSI G274QPF-QD Gradient Picture

Color Depth 
 

10 Bit
10 Bit
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Motion

Refresh Rate 
 

7.6
7.6

Native Refresh Rate 
 

170 Hz
165 Hz

Max Refresh Rate 
 

170 Hz
170 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP 
 

170 Hz
170 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 
 

144 Hz
144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit 
 

120 Hz
170 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit 
 

60 Hz
60 Hz
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Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) 
 

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

Yes
Yes

FreeSync 
 

Yes
Yes

G-SYNC 
 

Compatible (Tested)
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)

VRR Maximum 
 

170 Hz
170 Hz

VRR Minimum 
 

< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors 
 

DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
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VRR Motion Performance 
 

6.3
7.4

Pursuit Photo VRR 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pursuit Photo VRR
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MSI G274QPF-QD Pursuit Photo VRR

OD Mode CAD Comparison  

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Recommended VRR OD Setting 
 

Smart OD
Normal

Variable Overdrive Advertised 
 

Yes
No

Avg. CAD 
 

273
209

Best CAD 
 

228
209

Worst CAD 
 

370
209
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Refresh Rate Compliance 
 

5.2
7.0

Fast GTG Sequence  

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VRR Compliance  

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Compliance @ Max Hz 
 

31%
52%

Compliance @ 120 FPS 
 

44%
58%

Compliance @ 60 FPS 
 

58%
67%
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CAD @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

6.3
7.9

Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
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MSI G274QPF-QD Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh

CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
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MSI G274QPF-QD CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh

OD Transition Max Refresh Rate 
 

od-transition-max-refresh-rate-balance-0-31
OD balance
0 to 31
od-transition-max-refresh-rate-fast-0-31
OD fast
0 to 31

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Smart OD
Fast

Avg. CAD 
 

229
153

Best 10% CAD 
 

119
105

Worst 10% CAD 
 

510
216
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Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

First Response Time 
 

9.2 ms
4.2 ms

Total Response Time 
 

10.6 ms
8.0 ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Smart OD
Fast

RGB Overshoot 
 

2 RGB
8 RGB

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

11 RGB
16 RGB

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

22.7 ms
9.0 ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

22.7 ms
10.5 ms

Heatmap First Response 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Heatmap First Response
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MSI G274QPF-QD Heatmap First Response

Heatmap Total Response 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Heatmap Total Response
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MSI G274QPF-QD Heatmap Total Response

Heatmap RGB Overshoot 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Heatmap RGB Overshoot
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MSI G274QPF-QD Heatmap RGB Overshoot
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CAD @ 120Hz 
 

5.9
7.2

Pursuit Photo 120Hz 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pursuit Photo 120Hz
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MSI G274QPF-QD Pursuit Photo 120Hz

CAD Heatmap 120Hz 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) CAD Heatmap 120Hz
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MSI G274QPF-QD CAD Heatmap 120Hz

OD Transition 120Hz 
 

od-transition-120-balance-0-31
OD balance
0 to 31
od-transition-120-fast-0-31
OD fast
0 to 31

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Balance
Normal

Avg. CAD 
 

264
206

Best 10% CAD 
 

139
116

Worst 10% CAD 
 

528
290
Show Text 

Response Time @ 120Hz 
 

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

23.7 ms
13.2 ms

RGB Overshoot 
 

1 RGB
0 RGB

Total Response Time 
 

10.8 ms
8.9 ms

First Response Time 
 

10.0 ms
8.9 ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Balance
Normal

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

23.7 ms
13.2 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

8 RGB
0 RGB

120Hz First Response Heatmap 
 

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Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 120Hz First Response Heatmap
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120Hz Total Response Heatmap 
 

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120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot 
 

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CAD @ 60Hz 
 

5.4
7.2

Pursuit Photo 60Hz 
 

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CAD Heatmap 60Hz 
 

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OD Transition 60Hz 
 

od-transition-60-balance-0-31
OD balance
0 to 31
od-transition-60-fast-0-31
OD fast
0 to 31

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Picture Quality
Normal

Avg. CAD 
 

319
208

Best 10% CAD 
 

163
114

Worst 10% CAD 
 

538
301
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Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Picture Quality
Normal

First Response Time 
 

11.0 ms
9.5 ms

Total Response Time 
 

15.2 ms
9.5 ms

RGB Overshoot 
 

3 RGB
0 RGB

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

24.3 ms
16.0 ms

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

20.9 ms
16.0 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

12 RGB
0 RGB

60Hz First Response Heatmap 
 

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60Hz Total Response Heatmap 
 

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60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap 
 

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Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Backlight Strobing Picture 
 

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Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture 
 

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Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Yes
Yes

Maximum Frequency 
 

170 Hz
170 Hz

Minimum Frequency 
 

80 Hz
120 Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

128 cd/m²
181 cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

128 cd/m²
181 cd/m²

Pulse Width Control 
 

No
No

Pulse Phase Control 
 

No
No

Pulse Amplitude Control 
 

No
No

VRR At The Same Time 
 

Yes
No
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VRR Flicker 
 

7.7
8.2

VRR Flicker Video  

VRR Flicker Graph 
 

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Dark Gray Flicker 
 

1.9 RGB
1.3 RGB

Middle Gray Flicker 
 

1.1 RGB
1.8 RGB

Light Gray Flicker 
 

1.1 RGB
0.3 RGB
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Image Flicker 
 

10
10

Backlight Picture 
 

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Flicker-Free 
 

Yes
Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

0 Hz
0 Hz
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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

8.9
8.9

Native Resolution @ Max Hz 
 

3.8 ms
3.5 ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz 
 

5.3 ms
4.7 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz 
 

9.7 ms
8.8 ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

3.8 ms
6.9 ms
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Resolution 
 

7.5
7.5

Native Resolution 
 

2560 x 1440
2560 x 1440

Aspect Ratio 
 

16:9
16:9

Megapixels 
 

3.7 MP
3.7 MP

Pixel Density 
 

109 PPI
109 PPI

PS5 Compatibility 
 

4.9
4.9

PS5 Compatibility Photo 
 

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PS5 Compatibility Table 
 

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4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes
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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility 
 

7.1
5.4

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XSX Compatibility Table 
 

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4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
No

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes
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Inputs Photos  

Inputs 1 
 

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Video And Audio Ports 
 

DisplayPort 
 

1 (DP 1.2)
1 (DP 1.4)

DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth 
 

No DisplayPort 2.1
No DisplayPort 2.1

Mini DisplayPort 
 

No
No

HDMI 
 

2 (HDMI 2.0)
2 (HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth 
 

No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1

DVI 
 

No
No

VGA 
 

No
No

Daisy Chaining 
 

No
No

3.5mm Audio Out 
 

1
1

3.5mm Audio In 
 

No
No

3.5mm Microphone In 
 

No
No

USB 
 

USB-A Ports 
 

2
0

USB-A Rated Speed 
 

5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
No USB-A Ports

USB-B Upstream Port 
 

Yes
No

USB-C Ports 
 

1
1

USB-C Upstream 
 

Yes
Yes

USB-C Rated Speed 
 

5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

USB-C Power Delivery 
 

10W
15W

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Thunderbolt 
 

No
No
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macOS Compatibility 
 

macOS Screenshot 
 

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Features

Additional Features 
 

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

Speakers 
 

No
No

RGB Illumination 
 

No
No

Multiple Input Display 
 

PIP + PBP
PIP + PBP

KVM Switch 
 

Yes
No
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On-Screen Display (OSD) 
 

OSD Picture 
 

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