A great gaming monitor with a quick refresh rate and excellent motion handling is the Gigabyte M27Q X. It supports FreeSync Premium variable refresh rates, which reduces tearing and has a fantastically low input lag that makes gaming responsive. It works well with the PS5 and Xbox Series S|X and has excellent motion handling even in 60 fps-only games. With this combination in mind, Gigabyte M27Q is a product that is more cost-effective than AORUS models. however keeping a number of alluring features, like support for AMD FreeSync Premium and Adaptive-Sync. Strong colour performance is also a priority with its IPS-type panel. you will check our article on Gigabyte M27Q X review.
Gigabyte M27Q X review: Design
The build quality of the M27Q X is clearly budget-friendly. Although it’s roughly on par with LG Ultragear monitors, it has a straightforward, matte black plastic shell that appears thinner and more flexible than alternatives from Dell and BenQ. The build quality of the M27Q X is clearly budget-friendly. Although it’s roughly on par with LG Ultragear monitors, it has a straightforward, matte black plastic shell that appears thinner and more flexible than alternatives from Dell and BenQ. The stand has height and tilt adjustments, however it cannot swivel or pivot 90 degrees to be used in portrait mode. This is surprising for a $500 27-inch monitor because most models in that range (and even below) come with these features. There is a 100x100mm VESA mount available for more flexible attachment of an external monitor arm or stand.
Display
When we initially set up the Gigabyte M27Q X Gaming Monitor, we were blown away by how beautiful the colours appeared. The M27Q X appeared to get everything right, right out of the box, unlike many gaming monitors, which frequently have sickly, washed-out colour schemes and dark backlighting until you dig around in the settings. Our benchmark testing confirmed our findings. Here is how the M27Q X contrasted with two other 27-inch QHD monitors we’ve reviewed, the Razer Raptor 27 and the ViewSonic Elite XG270QC: The M27Q X, which displayed 173% of the sRGB spectrum, had the widest colour gamut of the three. Surprisingly, it had the worst Delta-E colour accuracy score (0.34), where lower numbers are preferable. The M27Q X performed admirably in terms of brightness, surpassing the Razer while trailing the ViewSonic slightly. Overall, the M27Q X has great colors, respectable colour accuracy, and respectable brightness. The system can be used for QHD gaming, general productivity, and multimedia tasks thanks to all of these. also you will learn our article on Gigabyte M27Q X review.
Image Quality
The Gigabyte M27Q-X is built on a Sharp IPS monitor (LQ270T1JG29), which has a large colour gamut coverage of 97% Adobe RGB and 92% DCI-P3, or roughly 140% sRGB size. As a result, colours become more brilliant and saturated, particularly when it comes to greens and blues. This will cause content created with the sRGB colour space to be oversaturated, but even if this wasn’t the creators’ intention, most users will still prefer the extra vibrancy. To improve accuracy, you can clamp the Gigabyte M27Q-X’s native 140% sRGB gamut down to 100% sRGB thanks to its sRGB emulation mode. In this mode, you can change the brightness, but the colour channels used for whitepoint tuning are locked. It offers 1.07 billion colors, seamless gradients, and 10-bit color depth via dithering (8-bit Plus FRC). The Gigabyte M27Q-X is suitable for professional color-critical work because of its broad Adobe RGB color gamut coverage, decent factory calibration, and wide viewing angles! The monitor also has a strong peak brightness of about 450 nits, which is higher than the required 350 nits. As a result, it can become bright enough for well-lit rooms because brightness can reduce glare. With a high pixel density of 108 PPI (pixels per inch), the 25601440 resolution is ideal for 27-inch panels because it provides enough of screen space, fine details and text, and is not nearly as taxing on the CPU and GPU as 4K UHD. Contrary to Gigabyte’s M27Q model, which has a 170Hz maximum refresh rate, the M27Q-X employs a standard RGB subpixel structure, therefore text clarity is unaffected. The M27Q-X also supports HDR and has received VESA’s DisplayHDR 400 certification. You won’t get the full HDR viewing experience because local dimming isn’t present.
Gigabyte M27Q X review: Motion clarity
When we started our first game on our Gigabyte M27Q X sample, we speculated that it might be flawed. Any high-contrast items that were captured quickly had apparent, brilliant halos around them, and busy textures appeared to have undergone a sharpening filter. The issue? The M27Q X comes from Gigabyte with the Smart OD (Overdrive) feature activated. By speeding up pixel response times, this can lessen blur but also lead to a problem known as overshoot. When a pixel responds too quickly and deviates from the intended color, this is known as overshoot. Fortunately, the issue is simple to resolve. Just switch Smart OD off. Once turned on, you may take advantage of a quick IPS panel with a 240Hz refresh rate. If your video card is fast enough to handle games at 240 frames per second, the 240Hz refresh rate is butter-smooth and the motion clarity is strong with good detail in moving objects. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro is officially supported by the Gigabyte M27Q X. Despite not being G-Sync certified, it worked flawlessly with G-Sync on my Nvidia GTX 1080 Ti graphics card.
Software
Even though it’s true that no gaming monitor has a fantastic interface, the Gigabyte M27Q X soars to the pinnacle of “inoffensive.” You can use a button on the machine’s back that also serves as a control nub to move through a number of simple menus. You can choose presets for particular game genres, change inputs, adjust brightness and contrast, and more. The monitor’s gaming-specific options, which include the ability to set timers, display crosshairs, equalise black levels, and activate “overdrive,” which may be used to adjust the refresh rate of the screen, are more intriguing. Depending on how often you prefer to change the settings on your monitor, you’ll use these choices to varying degrees. The M27Q X’s picture-by-picture/picture-in-picture display, which allows you to watch video from two sources simultaneously, is a more practical feature. Using this is a great option if you want to watch videos while playing games.
Gigabyte M27Q X review: Performance
We can only suggest purchasing one if you are into color-critical job because the device itself is neither affordable nor practical if you are merely gaming. In SDR, the backlight of the device reached 391 cd/m2, and in HDR mode, 459 cd/m2. At 50% brightness, its contrast ratio peaked at 1144:1, but it is still unable to produce deep blacks like other variants of VA or OLED panel types. The mode is largely useless because it lacks local dimming, which is necessary for true HDR performance. Unlike many IPS monitors, the panel uniformity for the Gigabyte M27Q X sample did not have significant backlight bleeding and clouding issues. There is a difference in brightness in some quadrants, but you can only see it in dark scenes or with a colorimeter. It should be noted that due to manufacturing tolerances, this can vary from unit to unit, so it is entirely possible to receive a unit with worse symptoms. Additionally, it has excellent pixel response, which virtually eliminates screen blur in scenes with rapid action. If you can run games at very high framerates, you only need to set its overdrive to the Picture Quality or Balance setting, which works best to clean up the persistence. It’s perfect for competitive games, but to keep the monitor happy, you’ll need a strong system. You won’t have to be concerned about tearing or stuttering because the Gigabyte M27Q X is FreeSync and G-Sync compatible. Since GPUs are still costly and difficult to find, you might be forced to use an AMD or Nvidia card for the time being. When playing competitively, there is no need to be concerned about delays because input lag is under 3ms at 240Hz.
Gaming and Hands-on
Before reviewing the M27Q X, we tested the AOC Agon AG254FG, making it simple to contrast the feel of 360 Hz FHD and 240 Hz QHD. With framerates averaging about 300fps, the AOC was undoubtedly smoother to use. However, the Gigabyte was following closely and, according to us, was equally responsive to control inputs. The decision would depend on skill level since the two monitors cost about the same. Since our skills are average, we would pick the screen with a higher resolution. The wide gamut promise of the M27Q X is fulfilled. Both SDR and HDR versions have vivid, rich colour. A drawback is that there isn’t much of a distinction between the two. A dynamic contrast capability for HDR mode would increase the effect of that format, according to Gigabyte. Contrast on this monitor is only average, which is poor when compared to other displays in this price range. Newer IPS screens have shown 1,200:1 and even some are over 1,300:1, so the standard is being raised even though it is close to the 1,000:1 benchmark. There was never any ambiguity. Since a 27-inch QHD monitor has an optimal 109ppi pixel density, the image is always clear whether you are working or playing on it. you will read our article on Gigabyte M27Q X review. However, it’s crucial to access the M27Q X’s menu to change the sharpness slider from 5 to 4. The cleanliness has improved subtly but noticeably. And the modification eliminates all traces of font anti-aliasing. Windows supports HDR with hardly any colour and contrast differences from SDR. For productivity apps, HDR is fine if you need to keep it on for video or gaming. The M27Q X does not wash out the HDR image of the Windows desktop, unlike some other monitors.
Price
The Gigabyte M27Q-X costs $500, making it the most affordable 1440p 240Hz display while yet being comparable to devices that cost around $700! For an additional $50, there is also the MSI MAG274QRX. If you can’t find the M27Q-X, it offers comparable image quality, functionality, and features. The ASUS XG27AQM was the product we previously advised. It costs $700 and has a few other shortcomings, but it can be overclocked to 270Hz, has a more ergonomic stand, and has a slightly wider colour gamut.
Conclusion
Gigabyte has established itself as a dependable supplier of gaming monitors by offering QHD monitors with excellent refresh rates at reasonable pricing. The Gigabyte M27Q X ($529.99), a 1440p monitor from the company, meets all of your requirements for a gaming monitor, just like the Gigabyte Aorus FI32Q did before it. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for that in performance, offering an incredible 240Hz refresh rate and a variety of unusual features, such as an onboard KVM and lots of ports. Although it performs admirably, its average contrast ratio and low brightness levels prevent it from receiving top marks.
