Gigabyte M27Q X 27 Inch SS IPS QHD (2560 x 1440) 240Hz 1ms FreeSync Premium Gaming Monitor

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The combination of 1440p resolution and 240Hz refresh rate is certainly appealing to gamers who enjoy both crisp details and responsiveness – and have the proper hardware for it. The Gigabyte M27Q-X is one of the cheapest models available with these specs, so let’s see how it compares to pricier alternatives. Image Quality

Gigabyte M27Q X 27 Inch SS IPS QHD (2560 x 1440) 240Hz 1ms

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 130mm, tilt by -5°/20° and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility, but you cannot swivel or pivot the screen. There’s a light matte anti-glare coating that prevents reflections without making the image too grainy. Keep in mind that we test all of our monitors fresh out of the box at factory settings, so that doesn't mean there aren't ways to improve the brightness level. For example, switching over to the monitor's Movie mode made a significant difference, measuring 430 nits of brightness in SDR mode. Your viewing environment is also important to consider, as a lower brightness reading might benefit a user who is in a well-lit room, for example. We are expecting the release of several other HDR gaming monitors throughout the second half of 2022, so if you're on the fence about going ultrawide or don't want the Alienware monitor, waiting may be your next best choice. HDR is usable in Windows with very little change in color and contrast from SDR. If you need to leave HDR on for video or gaming, it’s perfectly fine for productivity apps. Some monitors wash out the Windows desktop image in HDR, but the M27Q X does not.

Refresh Rate and Resolution Find a Middle Ground

Further, the monitor has a strong peak brightness of around 450-nits, exceeding the specified 350-nits. So, it will be able to get bright enough for well-lit rooms as its brightness can mitigate glare.

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Depending on your refresh rate, you’ll have to change the overdrive mode for optimal performance. You can ignore the Speed and Smart OD modes as they’re not properly optimized.Thanks to its wide Adobe RGB color gamut coverage, decent factory calibration and wide viewing angles, the Gigabyte M27Q-X is suitable for professional color-critical work! The 4K IPS panel is great for productivity work, it has an average contrast ratio for an IPS, decent coverage of DCI-P3, and very crisp text quality. It hits a nice balance between gaming and productivity which gives it some versatility, although brightness could be better in its SDR mode. If you run multiple PCs, an included KVM feature has a USB-C input that can provide power, video and peripheral support. And with two HDMI 2.0 and a DisplayPort 1.4, you can run 10-bit color and HDR up to the full 240 Hz. The M27Q X is a full-featured display that looks to provide an ideal balance of resolution and speed. Assembly and Accessories As it’s the case with all IPS monitors, some IPS glow is present. It varies from unit to unit, but it’s manageable in all but the most extreme cases.