Gigabyte M27Q X 240Hz WQHD IPS
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A 27″ IPS-type panel with 2560 x 1440 (WQHD or 1440p) resolution and 240Hz refresh rate is used. The Sharp LQ270T1JG29 more specifically, with RGB subpixel layout. Adaptive-Sync features, including FreeSync Premium with a 48 – 240Hz VRR range plus LFC. A light to very light matte anti-glare screen surface, 1000:1 static contrast and 178°/178° viewing angles also feature. 10-bit (8-bit +FRC) colour is supported, whilst a flicker-free WLED backlight delivers a typical maximum luminance of 350 cd/m² and 92% DCI-P3 colour gamut. Based on the specified 140% sRGB gamut, relatively high Adobe RGB coverage should be provided. VESA DisplayHDR 400 support is included, delivering a basic HDR10 experience. This includes a peak luminance of at least 400 cd/m² but doesn’t require a particularly high brightness by HDR standards or the use of local dimming to enhance contrast. It also allows the wide colour gamut and 10-bit colour reproduction to be put to good use.
Low Blue Light (LBL) settings are included to promote a more relaxing viewing experience. A 1ms grey to grey response time is specified, but as usual don’t put too much weight on this figure. Aim Stabilizer Sync also features, a strobe backlight setting which can be used alongside Adaptive-Sync if you wish. The stand attaches by 100 x 100mm VESA and can be replaced by a compatible alternative if preferred. It offers tilt and height (130mm or 5.12 inches) adjustment. The ports face downwards and include; a 3.5mm headphone jack, 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4 (with HBR3), USB-C (18W PD, DP Alt Mode, upstream data), 2 USB 3.0 ports (plus upstream) and DC power input (external ‘power brick’). 2 x 2W speakers are also included, whilst PiP/PbP and KVM functionality is also included.
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website with some additional points to note in this post on our forum. The original version of the monitor was listed for ~$400 USD but has been discontinued in most markets due presumably to the panel it uses no longer being produced. The Gigabyte M27Q X rev. 2.0 has now been listed by Gigabyte. Specifications appear similar overall a 1ms MPRT response time (using ‘Aim Stabilizer Sync’) replaces the old 1ms grey to grey specification. This is probably just a technicality rather than a real world performance difference. It also has a 94% DCI-P3 gamut specified compared to the old 92% DCI-P3 / 140% sRGB and has gained around 0.5kg of weight.
