GIGABYTE M27Q X vs Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG
GIGABYTE M27Q X (#3) vs Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG (#5, best budget): in our Gaming Monitors for Competitive FPS Under $300 scoring the GIGABYTE M27Q X totals 8.7/10 and the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG 8.1/10. At $217.89 versus $149.99, the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG costs $67.9 less.
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Side by side
| GIGABYTE M27Q X | Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.89 | $149.99 |
| Screen Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| Panel | Super-Speed IPS | IPS |
| Response Time | 1ms MPRT | 5ms Normal / 0.5ms Extreme |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| Stand | Height / tilt | Tilt only |
How they differ in real use
Built from our competitive fps monitors under 300 scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the GIGABYTE M27Q X and the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG made our Top 5 Gaming Monitors for Competitive FPS Under $300, at #3 and #5 (best budget). A near-twin to the Acer on gaming specs — 27" 1440p Super-Speed IPS at 240Hz with a 1ms MPRT response — that pulls ahead for anyone sharing the screen between a gaming PC and a work laptop, thanks to its built-in KVM and USB-C. It costs a little more than the Acer and has no strobing mode, which is why it lands just behind. The cheapest credible way onto a 240Hz IPS panel. Dell puts a 27" 1080p IPS at 240Hz with FreeSync Premium and a 0.5ms Extreme mode behind a 3-year warranty, often for around $150. The tilt-only stand, low 1080p pixel density on a 27" screen, and entry-level overdrive are the compromises that keep the price down.
We score gaming monitors for competitive fps under $300 on Motion Clarity (30%), Refresh Rate (25%), Input Lag (15%), Panel & Resolution (15%) and Value (15%). On that basis the GIGABYTE M27Q X totals 8.7 out of 10 and the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG 8.1. The widest gap is Panel & Resolution, where the GIGABYTE M27Q X scores 9.2 against 7 for the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG — panel quality, resolution, and color. Motion Clarity also separates them: 8.4 for the GIGABYTE M27Q X versus 7.6 for the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG. The Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG claws back ground on Value.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Resolution — 2560x1440 on the GIGABYTE M27Q X versus 1920x1080 on the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG; Panel — Super-Speed IPS on the GIGABYTE M27Q X versus IPS on the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG; Response Time — 1ms MPRT on the GIGABYTE M27Q X versus 5ms Normal / 0.5ms Extreme on the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG; Adaptive Sync — FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible on the GIGABYTE M27Q X versus FreeSync Premium on the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG; Stand — Height / tilt on the GIGABYTE M27Q X versus Tilt only on the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG. They match on Screen Size and Refresh Rate.
Pricing as of August 19, 2026: $217.89 for the GIGABYTE M27Q X and $149.99 for the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG, a $67.9 difference in the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG's favor. Owners praise the GIGABYTE M27Q X for 1440p 240Hz Super-Speed IPS and built-in KVM and USB-C for a two-device desk; the most common complaint is displayHDR 400 without local dimming is unremarkable. Owners praise the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG for 240Hz on a 27" IPS panel at a budget price and freeSync Premium for tear-free gaming; the most common complaint is 27" at 1080p means low pixel density (~81 ppi).
GIGABYTE M27Q X
- 1440p 240Hz Super-Speed IPS
- Built-in KVM and USB-C for a two-device desk
- 92% DCI-P3 wide color gamut
- 1ms MPRT response
- DisplayHDR 400 without local dimming is unremarkable
- USB-C power delivery is too low to charge larger laptops
- Stand offers height and tilt but no pivot
Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG
- 240Hz on a 27" IPS panel at a budget price
- FreeSync Premium for tear-free gaming
- 0.5ms response in Extreme mode
- 99% sRGB color coverage
- 27" at 1080p means low pixel density (~81 ppi)
- Tilt-only stand with no height adjustment
- Entry-level overdrive can show overshoot at 240Hz
Which should you buy?
The GIGABYTE M27Q X is the better fit for competitive players who also work from the same desk and 1440p gamers wanting KVM and USB-C — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Panel & Resolution and Motion Clarity. The Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG is the better fit for budget builds that still want 240Hz and first high-refresh monitor buyers, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. If the $67.9 saving matters more than Panel & Resolution, the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG is the better value. The GIGABYTE M27Q X is a poor fit for buyers who want a strobing motion mode; the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG is a poor fit for anyone wanting 1440p sharpness.
Choose the GIGABYTE M27Q X if
- Competitive players who also work from the same desk
- 1440p gamers wanting KVM and USB-C
- Wide-gamut color users
Skip it if
- Buyers who want a strobing motion mode
- Laptop users needing high-wattage USB-C charging
Choose the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG if
- Budget builds that still want 240Hz
- First high-refresh monitor buyers
- Players who value a large 27" screen over pixel density
Skip it if
- Anyone wanting 1440p sharpness
- Users who need height adjustment
Common questions
Is the GIGABYTE M27Q X better than the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG?
In our Gaming Monitors for Competitive FPS Under $300 ranking the GIGABYTE M27Q X scores higher overall, 8.7 to 8.1, with the biggest advantage in Panel & Resolution. The Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the GIGABYTE M27Q X cost than the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG?
$67.9 more as of August 19, 2026: $217.89 for the GIGABYTE M27Q X against $149.99 for the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Panel & Resolution — 9.2 versus 7 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the GIGABYTE M27Q X and the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG?
The headline spec difference is Resolution: 2560x1440 on the GIGABYTE M27Q X versus 1920x1080 on the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor SE2726HG. In use, the gap that matters most is Panel & Resolution (9.2 vs 7 in our scoring): panel quality, resolution, and color.