Gigabyte M27Q 27" 170Hz 1440P -KVM Gaming Monitor, 2560 x 1440 SS IPS Display, 0.5ms (MPRT) Response Time, 92% DCI-P3, HDR Ready, FreeSync Premium, 1x Display Port 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB 3.0

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The Samsung is available in a 27-inch and 32-inch size, while the Gigabyte is only available in a 27-inch. It offers greater value than other monitors like the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B as it's a well-rounded display. Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. The Gigabyte has a higher refresh rate of 170Hz compared to the LG's 144Hz, and it has a 1440p resolution, whereas the LG is 1080p. It also has significantly better ergonomics because it allows for swivel adjustment and rotation to portrait mode.

Low input lag reduces the time delay between entering a command from your devices to monitor, greatly improving play on twitch-sensitive video games, particularly important for playing fast-paced, competitive games. If you plan on only using it for work, it might be better to go with the ASUS because the Gigabyte has a BGR subpixel layout that might cause blurry text in some applications. The Gigabyte also has a wider color gamut, significantly higher peak brightness, and more features like a USB-C input, an integrated KVM, and a Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture mode. VA panels provide excellent contrast ratios and deep blacks, while IPS panels offer precise color reproduction and wide viewing angles.The Gigabyte is a more versatile monitor because its larger screen and higher pixel density are better suited for productivity and media consumption. Without a local dimming feature to improve either of those, it struggles in dark rooms, like when you're watching content or playing HDR games. The Gigabyte supports HDR and has significantly better response times and a higher refresh rate, so motion looks much clearer. The Gigabyte has a higher native resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density and better text clarity.

That said, the Dell might be worth it if you like gaming in the dark because it uses a VA panel that can produce much deeper blacks. However, it's worse for watching content in dark rooms as blacks look gray, and it doesn't have a local dimming feature to further improve the contrast.It also has a display alignment grid so that it's easier to place the monitor next to another display. The Gigabyte has a 1440p resolution with an IPS panel that has wide viewing angles, while the Samsung has a 1080p resolution and the VA panel has higher contrast.

Added tests for Console Compatibility and macOS compatibility and made minor changes to other tests, which you can see in our Changelog. It has a higher refresh rate of 170Hz, a faster response time, and more features, like a USB-C input, a Picture-in-Picture mode, and a KVM.Shadow Control allows you to quickly change the contrast and brightness and Low Input Lag ensures optimal control over your champion. The Philips gaming monitor with 1 ms MPRT effectively eliminates smearing and motion blur and delivers sharper and more precise visuals to enhance your gaming experience.

The Gigabyte, on the other hand, has a flat 16:9 display, which some content creators might prefer, and it has an optional black frame insertion feature. New OLED panels offer superior image quality, more efficient power usage, and a more compact design compared to traditional LCD panels.On the other hand, the M27Q is slightly better for most PC gamers, as it has slightly lower input lag and less overshoot. Paired successfully to Windows with Bluetooth dongle and a MacBook Pro onboard Bluetooth and no latency or lost keys in my usage.