GIGABYTE M27Q X
A do-it-all 1440p 240Hz panel with a work-and-play twist. GIGABYTE's M27Q X runs a 27" Super-Speed IPS at 240Hz with a 1ms MPRT response and 92% DCI-P3 color, then adds a built-in KVM and USB-C so a gaming PC and a work laptop can share the same screen, keyboard, and mouse.
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Our Verdict
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.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •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
- •FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible
Cons
- •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
Specifications
| Screen Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz |
| Panel | Super-Speed IPS |
| Response Time | 1ms MPRT |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| Stand | Height / tilt |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Competitive players who also work from the same desk
- 1440p gamers wanting KVM and USB-C
- Wide-gamut color users
Not For
- Buyers who want a strobing motion mode
- Laptop users needing high-wattage USB-C charging
- Portrait-orientation users
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