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Gigabyte M28U vs Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0)

Side-by-Side Comparison

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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 ClarityReflectionsGradientSDR Color Volume
    Motion
      Refresh RateVariable Refresh Rate (VRR)VRR Motion PerformanceRefresh Rate ComplianceResponse Time @ 60HzCAD @ Max Refresh RateResponse Time @ Max Refresh RateCAD @ 120HzResponse Time @ 120HzCAD @ 60HzResponse Time @ 60HzBacklight Strobing (BFI)VRR FlickerImage Flicker
    Inputs
      Input LagResolutionPS5 CompatibilityXbox Series X|S CompatibilityInputs PhotosVideo And Audio PortsUSBmacOS Compatibility
    Features
      Additional FeaturesOn-Screen Display (OSD)
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Gigabyte M28U
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0)

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Sep 12, 2024 07:06 PM

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Tested using Methodology v2.0.1

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Gigabyte M28U Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Picture
Max Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Size
28"
Pixel Type
IPS
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
HDR10
Yes
Max Refresh Rate
170 Hz
Size
27"
Pixel Type
IPS
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
HDR10
Yes

Our Verdict

Gigabyte M28U

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0)

The Gigabyte M28U and the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) are two monitors from the same Gigabyte lineup. However, the M28U is the higher-end model and is the better choice for most uses. For example, it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, which makes it fully compatible with gaming consoles. The M28U also has a higher 4k resolution for sharper text. However, the M27Q (rev. 2.0) still has some other advantages, like the fact that it gets brighter, making it the better choice for use in well-lit rooms.

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Variants

  • M28U (28")
  • M27Q (rev. 2.0) (27")

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

8.0
No major differences between these monitors for mixed usage. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Style 
 

Design Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Design Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Design Picture

Curved 
 

No
No

Curve Radius 
 

Not Curved
Not Curved
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Accelerated Longevity Test 
 

Uniformity Pictures  

Longevity Graph  

 Compare in Graph Tool

Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.5

Build Quality Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Build Quality Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Build Quality Picture
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Ergonomics 
 

6.9
7.0

Ergonomics Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Ergonomics Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Ergonomics Picture

Back Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Back Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Back Picture

Height Adjustment 
 

5.1" (13.0 cm)
5.1" (13.0 cm)

Min Height To Top Of Panel 
 

15.5" (39.4 cm)

Tilt Range 
 

-20° to 5°
-20° to 5°

Rotate Portrait/Landscape 
 

No
No

Swivel Range 
 

No swivel
No swivel

Wall Mount 
 

VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
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Stand 
 

Stand Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Stand Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Stand Picture

Thickness Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Thickness Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Thickness Picture

Base Width 
 

14.2" (36.0 cm)
14.6" (37.0 cm)

Base Depth 
 

7.1" (18.0 cm)
7.1" (18.0 cm)

Thickness (With Display) 
 

6.0" (15.2 cm)
5.5" (14.0 cm)

Weight (With Display) 
 

15.4 lbs (7.0 kg)
11.2 lbs (5.1 kg)
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Display 
 

Display Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Display Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Display Picture

Size 
 

28"
27"

Housing Width 
 

25.0" (63.6 cm)
24.2" (61.5 cm)

Housing Height 
 

14.6" (37.2 cm)
14.4" (36.7 cm)

Thickness (Without Stand) 
 

2.5" (6.3 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)

Weight (Without Stand) 
 

11.7 lbs (5.3 kg)
7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)  
 

0.3" (0.7 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)

Controls 
 

Controls Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Controls Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Controls Picture
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Gigabyte M28U In The Box Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) In The Box Picture

Power Supply 
 

Internal
External Brick
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Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

6.3
6.0

Checkerboard Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Checkerboard Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast 
 

1,228 : 1
1,021 : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming 
 

1,224 : 1
N/A
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Local Dimming 
 

2.0
0.0

Local Dimming Video  

Local Dimming 
 

Yes
No

Backlight 
 

Edge
Edge
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SDR Brightness 
 

7.2
8.0

Real Scene 
 

262 cd/m²
349 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

293 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

309 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

309 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

311 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

312 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

292 cd/m²
365 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

308 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

308 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

310 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

312 cd/m²
366 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.004
0.000

Minimum Brightness 
 

34 cd/m²
49 cd/m²
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HDR Brightness 
 

7.1
6.9

EOTF  

Gigabyte M28U EOTF
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) EOTF

VESA DisplayHDR Certification 
 

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

Real Scene 
 

447 cd/m²
427 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

470 cd/m²
441 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

495 cd/m²
441 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

496 cd/m²
441 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

498 cd/m²
441 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

500 cd/m²
441 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

467 cd/m²
439 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

492 cd/m²
441 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

492 cd/m²
441 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

496 cd/m²
441 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

497 cd/m²
440 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.004
0.000
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Horizontal Viewing Angle 
 

7.6
8.4

Horizontal Viewing Angle Video  

Horizontal Chroma Graph  

Gigabyte M28U Horizontal Chroma Graph
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Horizontal Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Left 
 

38°
44°

Color Washout From Right 
 

39°
45°

Horizontal Hue Graph  

Gigabyte M28U Horizontal Hue Graph
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Horizontal Hue Graph

Color Shift From Left 
 

47°
56°

Color Shift From Right 
 

50°
58°

Horizontal Lightness Graph  

Gigabyte M28U Horizontal Lightness Graph
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Horizontal Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Left 
 

42°
46°

Brightness Loss From Right 
 

44°
47°

Black Level Raise From Left 
 

70°
70°

Black Level Raise From Right 
 

70°
70°

Gamma Shift From Left 
 

35°
58°

Gamma Shift From Right 
 

37°
59°
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Vertical Viewing Angle 
 

7.9
6.9

Vertical Viewing Angle Video  

Vertical Chroma Graph  

Gigabyte M28U Vertical Chroma Graph
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Vertical Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Below 
 

31°
29°

Color Washout From Above 
 

36°
32°

Vertical Hue Graph  

Gigabyte M28U Vertical Hue Graph
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Vertical Hue Graph

Color Shift From Below 
 

54°
33°

Color Shift From Above 
 

64°
39°

Vertical Lightness Graph  

Gigabyte M28U Vertical Lightness Graph
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Vertical Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Below 
 

34°
34°

Brightness Loss From Above 
 

39°
37°

Black Level Raise From Below 
 

70°
70°

Black Level Raise From Above 
 

70°
70°

Gamma Shift From Below 
 

48°
30°

Gamma Shift From Above 
 

59°
33°
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Gray Uniformity 
 

7.7
7.8

50% Uniformity Picture  

Gigabyte M28U 50% Uniformity Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev. 
 

3.607%
3.245%

50% DSE 
 

0.150%
0.153%
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Black Uniformity 
 

4.1
6.9

Native Black Uniformity Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Native Black Uniformity Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev. 
 

3.306%
1.399%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming  

Gigabyte M28U Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

3.350%
N/A
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Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration) 
 

9.3
9.4

Pre Calibration Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Pre Calibration Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Pre Color Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

sRGB
sRGB

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

101.1%
100.4%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

1.57
1.32

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,790 K
6,696 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.18
2.15

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

1.07
1.15

Contrast Setting 
 

N/A
N/A

RGB Settings 
 

Default
Default

Gamma Setting 
 

Default
Default

Brightness Setting 
 

44
50

Measured Brightness 
 

155 cd/m²
150 cd/m²

Brightness Locked 
 

No
No
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Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration) 
 

9.8
9.8

Post Calibration Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Post Calibration Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Post Gamma Curve Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Post Color Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Post Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Custom 1
Custom 1

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

99.7%
100.5%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

0.49
0.47

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,493 K
6,485 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.18
2.18

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

0.34
0.33

Contrast Setting 
 

50
50

RGB Settings 
 

100-97-98
98-97-99

Gamma Setting 
 

2.2
2.2

Brightness Setting 
 

22
14

Measured Brightness 
 

100 cd/m²
102 cd/m²

ICC Profile 
 

Download
Download
Show Text 

SDR Color Gamut 
 

9.4
9.4

sRGB Color Gamut Picture  

Gigabyte M28U sRGB Color Gamut Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) sRGB Color Gamut Picture

sRGB Coverage xy 
 

99.7%
99.6%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Standard
Custom 1

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture

Adobe RGB Coverage xy 
 

83.6%
85.6%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Standard
Custom 1
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HDR Color Gamut 
 

7.8
8.5

Wide Color Gamut 
 

Yes
Yes

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture  

Gigabyte M28U DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture

DCI-P3 Coverage xy 
 

89.0%
93.5%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

HDR Mode
HDR Mode

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy 
 

65.0%
67.9%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

HDR Mode
HDR Mode
Show Text 

HDR Color Volume 
 

7.0
7.2

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Gigabyte M28U DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp 
 

71.2%
56.2%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

HDR Mode
HDR Mode

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp 
 

63.2%
28.1%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

HDR Mode
HDR Mode
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Text Clarity 
 

9.0
7.5

ClearType On  

Gigabyte M28U ClearType On
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) ClearType On

ClearType Off  

Gigabyte M28U ClearType Off
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) ClearType Off

Pixel Type 
 

IPS
IPS

Pixels  

Gigabyte M28U Pixels
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pixels

Subpixel Layout 
 

RGB
RGB
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Reflections 
 

7.5
7.1

Average Room  

Gigabyte M28U Average Room
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Average Room

Average Room Off Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Average Room Off Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Bright Room Off Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish 
 

Matte
Matte

Total Reflections 
 

5.2%
5.7%

Indirect Reflections 
 

3.0%
2.7%

Calculated Direct Reflections 
 

2.2%
3.0%
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Gradient 
 

9.8
9.6

Gradient Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Gradient Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Gradient Picture

Color Depth 
 

10 Bit
10 Bit
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SDR Color Volume 
 

9.8

sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

Gigabyte M28U sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture

sRGB In ICtCp 
 

99.6%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Standard

Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture

Adobe RGB In ICtCp 
 

92.4%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Standard
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Motion

Refresh Rate 
 

8.3
7.6

Native Refresh Rate 
 

144 Hz
170 Hz

Max Refresh Rate 
 

144 Hz
170 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP 
 

144 Hz
170 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 
 

144 Hz
144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit 
 

144 Hz
120 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit 
 

144 Hz
60 Hz
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Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) 
 

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

Yes
Yes

FreeSync 
 

Yes
Yes

G-SYNC 
 

Compatible (Tested)
Compatible (Tested)

VRR Maximum 
 

144 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

Pursuit Photo VRR  

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pursuit Photo VRR

OD Mode CAD Comparison  

See details

Recommended VRR OD Setting 
 

Smart OD

Variable Overdrive Advertised 
 

Yes

Avg. CAD 
 

273

Best CAD 
 

228

Worst CAD 
 

370
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Refresh Rate Compliance 
 

5.2

Fast GTG Sequence  

See details

VRR Compliance  

See details

Compliance @ Max Hz 
 

31%

Compliance @ 120 FPS 
 

44%

Compliance @ 60 FPS 
 

58%
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Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

7.8

Motion Blur Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

Gigabyte M28U Response Time Table
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Picture Quality
Picture Quality

Rise / Fall Time 
 

2.5 ms
11.0 ms

Total Response Time 
 

14.4 ms
15.2 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

9.1%
3 RGB

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

3.0 ms
20.9 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

22.8 ms
24.3 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

30.3%
12 RGB
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CAD @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

6.3

Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh  

Gigabyte M28U Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh

CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh  

Gigabyte M28U CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh

OD Transition Max Refresh Rate 
 

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

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Smart OD

Avg. CAD 
 

229

Best 10% CAD 
 

119

Worst 10% CAD 
 

510
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Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

First Response Time 
 

2.5 ms
9.2 ms

Total Response Time 
 

7.7 ms
10.6 ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Picture Quality
Smart OD

Motion Blur Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Motion Blur Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Motion Blur Picture

RGB Overshoot 
 

6.9%
2 RGB

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

21.8%
11 RGB

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

3.0 ms
22.7 ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

11.7 ms
22.7 ms

Heatmap First Response  

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Heatmap First Response

Heatmap Total Response  

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Heatmap Total Response

Heatmap RGB Overshoot  

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Heatmap RGB Overshoot

Response Time Table  

Gigabyte M28U Response Time Table
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Response Time Table
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CAD @ 120Hz 
 

5.9

Pursuit Photo 120Hz  

Gigabyte M28U Pursuit Photo 120Hz
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pursuit Photo 120Hz

CAD Heatmap 120Hz  

Gigabyte M28U CAD Heatmap 120Hz
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) CAD Heatmap 120Hz

OD Transition 120Hz 
 

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

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Balance

Avg. CAD 
 

264

Best 10% CAD 
 

139

Worst 10% CAD 
 

528
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Response Time @ 120Hz 
 

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

3.1 ms
23.7 ms

RGB Overshoot 
 

7.9%
1 RGB

Total Response Time 
 

8.7 ms
10.8 ms

First Response Time 
 

2.5 ms
10.0 ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Picture Quality
Balance

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

13.5 ms
23.7 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

25.3%
8 RGB

120Hz First Response Heatmap  

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

120Hz Total Response Heatmap  

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

120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot  

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot

Motion Blur Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Motion Blur Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

Gigabyte M28U Response Time Table
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Response Time Table
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CAD @ 60Hz 
 

5.4

Pursuit Photo 60Hz  

Gigabyte M28U Pursuit Photo 60Hz
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Pursuit Photo 60Hz

CAD Heatmap 60Hz  

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) CAD Heatmap 60Hz

OD Transition 60Hz 
 

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

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Picture Quality

Avg. CAD 
 

319

Best 10% CAD 
 

163

Worst 10% CAD 
 

538
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Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Picture Quality
Picture Quality

First Response Time 
 

2.5 ms
11.0 ms

Total Response Time 
 

14.4 ms
15.2 ms

RGB Overshoot 
 

9.1%
3 RGB

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

22.8 ms
24.3 ms

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

3.0 ms
20.9 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

30.3%
12 RGB

60Hz First Response Heatmap  

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 60Hz First Response Heatmap

60Hz Total Response Heatmap  

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 60Hz Total Response Heatmap

60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap  

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
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Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Backlight Strobing Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Backlight Strobing Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Backlight Strobing Picture

Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Yes
Yes

Maximum Frequency 
 

144 Hz
170 Hz

Minimum Frequency 
 

60 Hz
80 Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

153 cd/m²
128 cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

153 cd/m²
128 cd/m²

Pulse Width Control 
 

No
No

Pulse Phase Control 
 

No
No

Pulse Amplitude Control 
 

No
No

VRR At The Same Time 
 

Yes
Yes
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VRR Flicker 
 

7.7

VRR Flicker Video  

VRR Flicker Graph  

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) VRR Flicker Graph

Dark Gray Flicker 
 

1.9 RGB

Middle Gray Flicker 
 

1.1 RGB

Light Gray Flicker 
 

1.1 RGB
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Image Flicker 
 

10
10

Backlight Picture  

Gigabyte M28U Backlight Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Backlight Picture

Flicker-Free 
 

Yes
Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

0 Hz
0 Hz
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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

8.8
8.9

Native Resolution @ Max Hz 
 

4.6 ms
3.8 ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz 
 

4.9 ms
5.3 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz 
 

13.1 ms
9.7 ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

4.6 ms
3.8 ms
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Resolution 
 

9.0
7.5

Native Resolution 
 

3840 x 2160
2560 x 1440

Aspect Ratio 
 

16:9
16:9

Megapixels 
 

8.3 MP
3.7 MP

Pixel Density 
 

160 PPI
109 PPI

Measured Screen Diagonal 
 

27.9"

Screen Area 
 

329 in²
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PS5 Compatibility 
 

10
4.9

PS5 Compatibility Photo  

Gigabyte M28U PS5 Compatibility Photo
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) PS5 Compatibility Photo

PS5 Compatibility Table  

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) PS5 Compatibility Table

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR 
 

Yes

VRR 
 

Yes
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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility 
 

10
7.1

XSX Compatibility Photo  

Gigabyte M28U XSX Compatibility Photo
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) XSX Compatibility Photo

XSX Compatibility Table  

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) XSX Compatibility Table

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR 
 

Yes

VRR 
 

Yes
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Inputs Photos  

Inputs 1  

Gigabyte M28U Inputs 1
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Inputs 1

Inputs 2  

Gigabyte M28U Inputs 2
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) Inputs 2

Video And Audio Ports 
 

DisplayPort 
 

1 (DP 1.4)
1 (DP 1.2)

DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth 
 

No DisplayPort 2.1

Mini DisplayPort 
 

No
No

HDMI 
 

2 (HDMI 2.1)
2 (HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth 
 

24Gbps (FRL 6x4)
No HDMI 2.1

DVI 
 

No
No

VGA 
 

No
No

Daisy Chaining 
 

No
No

3.5mm Audio Out 
 

1
1

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

3.5mm Audio In 
 

No
No

3.5mm Microphone In 
 

No
No
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USB 
 

USB-A Ports 
 

3
2

USB-A Rated Speed 
 

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

USB-B Upstream Port 
 

Yes
Yes

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 
 

15W
10W

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode 
 

Yes
Yes

Thunderbolt 
 

No
No
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macOS Compatibility 
 

macOS Screenshot  

Gigabyte M28U macOS Screenshot
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) macOS Screenshot
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Features

Additional Features 
 

Speakers 
 

Yes
No

RGB Illumination 
 

No
No

Multiple Input Display 
 

PIP + PBP
PIP + PBP

KVM Switch 
 

Yes
Yes
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On-Screen Display (OSD) 
 

OSD Picture  

Gigabyte M28U OSD Picture
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) OSD Picture

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