Gigabyte M27Q: Specs, Price and Who Should Buy It

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This is a buyer's guide compiled from manufacturer specifications and published reviews. GameRath did not test this product.

Key specs

Gigabyte sells the M27Q in at least two hardware revisions, and the details below follow the Rev. 1.0 specification page unless noted.

• Panel: 27-inch SS IPS, 2560x1440
• Refresh rate: up to 170Hz (DisplayNinja describes it as 165Hz with a 170Hz overclock)
• Response time: 0.5ms MPRT
• Brightness and contrast: 350 cd/m² typical, 1,000:1
• Color: 92% DCI-P3 and 140% sRGB
• HDR: VESA DisplayHDR 400
• Inputs: one DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 2.0, one USB-C, two USB 3.0 ports
• Extras: built-in KVM switch; DisplayNinja lists 10W power delivery over USB-C
• Stand: -5 to +20 degree tilt and 130mm height adjustment, 100x100mm VESA mount

What published reviews found

Tom's Hardware liked the gaming performance, saying the 170Hz panel and very low input lag made it responsive, and it called the KVM switch uncommon for a gaming monitor. It found the sRGB mode accurate and the gamut wide. Its complaints were that Aim Stabilizer, the backlight strobing mode, caused ghosting, that HDR was lackluster and SDR looked better, that the DCI-P3 red was slightly undersaturated, and that no USB-C cable was included.

MonitorNerds measured input lag of about 4ms at 170Hz and a default color error of 3.13 delta E, which fell to 1.45 after calibration. It praised the price, pixel response and KVM operation, but called default color accuracy and contrast mediocre and described the USB-C charging as very limited.

DisplayNinja raised the subpixel issue. The Rev. 1.0 panel uses a BGR layout, which in its review made text look somewhat blurry with red and blue fringing. It also noted visible IPS glow. MonitorNerds' Rev. 2.0 review reported that the newer model switched to a standard RGB layout, with a factory delta E average of 1.21. DisplayNinja suggested the M27Q-P variant for buyers who want KVM and a conventional pixel layout.

Price and availability

Tom's Hardware listed the monitor at $330 when it published in February 2021, and DisplayNinja cites a range of $230 to $300. Street prices change, so check retailers and our monitor deals page. Before you order, confirm which revision the listing is for, because the subpixel layout and color accuracy differ between them.

Who it's for

The M27Q is aimed at people who want one monitor for gaming and general use, particularly if a gaming PC and a work laptop share a desk and the KVM switch saves cable swapping. The wide gamut also helps for casual photo work.

Skip it if you read a lot of text and are buying the older BGR revision, or if you need a stand that swivels and pivots. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ uses a conventional stand and is a close rival, and our VG27AQ vs M27Q comparison lays out the differences.

Bottom line

Published reviews agree on a fast, well-priced 1440p panel with a rare KVM feature. The caveats are the ghosting-prone Aim Stabilizer mode, weak HDR and, on Rev. 1.0, text fringing from the BGR layout. It is a good value if you get a revision with RGB subpixels, or if you can live with the older layout.

Still choosing a monitor? Our Best Gaming Hardware in 2026 hub places the Gigabyte M27Q next to the other four monitor guides and explains how resolution and refresh rate should match your graphics card. Our gaming monitor buying guide explains which specs to prioritize first.

Sources: Gigabyte - M27Q Gaming Monitor (Rev. 1.0) Specifications, Tom's Hardware - Gigabyte M27Q 27-inch 170 Hz Monitor Review: Fast Response, Huge Color, MonitorNerds - Gigabyte M27Q review, MonitorNerds - Gigabyte M27Q Rev. 2.0 review, DisplayNinja - Gigabyte M27Q Review