MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED NOVEMBER 2026
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GIGABYTE G27Q26 vs ASUS PA278QGV Comparison
IPS 275Hz
Gigabyte
7.8
/10
275 HzRefresh Rate
IPSPanel Type
Edge LEDBacklight Type
500 cd / m²Peak Brightness
IPS 100Hz
Asus
7.8
/10
100 HzRefresh Rate
IPSPanel Type
W-LEDBacklight Type
350 cd/m²Peak Brightness
Overview
Gaming monitor or colour-work monitor is the question for the Gigabyte G27Q26 vs Asus PA278QGV. Both are 27-inch IPS panels at 2560 x 1440 and 109 ppi. The Gigabyte runs up to 275 Hz overclocked with 1 ms response, 400 nits and 95% DCI-P3. The Asus is a 120 Hz panel with 5 ms response, 350 nits, 1500:1 contrast and 100% sRGB, and it comes factory calibrated. The PA278QGV also adds four USB-A ports, 2 x 2 W speakers and a stand with 130 mm of height adjustment and pivot, though it has only one HDMI 2.0 input.
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Brand | Gigabyte | Asus |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Gigabyte | ASUS |
| Series | -- | ProArt |
| Model | G27Q26 | PA278QGV |
| Model Alias | -- | PA278QV Gen2 |
| Full Product Name | Gigabyte G27Q26 | ASUS ProArt PA278QGV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | Professional / Creator Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Gaming Monitor | -- |
| Market Position | Mainstream Gaming | Professional / Creator |
| Primary Use | Everyday & Competitive Gaming | Content Creation, Design & Color-Critical Work |
| Region / Variant | Not specified | -- |
| Launch Status | Model year 2026 | 2025 |
| Available Colors | Black | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years (36 months) standard limited warranty from date of purchase |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 27 in (inches) | 27 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 684.667 mm (millimeters) / 68.4667 cm (centimeters) / 26.9554 in (inches) / 2.2463 ft (feet) | 685.8 mm (27.00 in) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 | -- |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 596.736 mm (millimeters) / 59.6736 cm (centimeters) / 23.4935 in (inches) / 1.9578 ft (feet) | 596.736 mm (23.49 in) |
| Active Display Height | 335.664 mm (millimeters) / 33.5664 cm (centimeters) / 13.2151 in (inches) / 1.1013 ft (feet) | 335.664 mm (13.22 in) |
| Display Area | 89.19 % (percent) | 90.16 % (percent) |
| Panel Type? | IPS | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS | -- |
| Backlight Type? | Edge LED | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte | -- |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p |
| Pixel Density | 109 ppi (pixels per inch) / 42 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) | 109 ppi / 42 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (millimeters) / 0.0233 cm (centimeters) / 0.0092 in (inches) / 0.0008 ft (feet) | 0.233 mm (millimeters) |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 10 bits |
| FRC | Yes | -- |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 400 cd / m² (candela per square meter) | 350 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 500 cd / m² (candela per square meter) | 350 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1300 : 1 | 1500 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | -- | 100000000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° |
| HDR Support? | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| HDR10? | Yes | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 125 % (percent) | 100% |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95 % (percent) | 95% |
| Factory Calibration | -- | Yes |
| Gamma Adjustment | -- | Yes |
| Color Adjustment | -- | Yes |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 275 Hz | 100 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 275 Hz (hertz) / Native - 260 Hz / Overclock - 275 Hz | 48 Hz - 120 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 1 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0010 s (seconds) | 5 ms |
| Adaptive-Sync? | -- | VESA Media Sync Display |
| AMD FreeSync? | Yes | -- |
| NVIDIA G-Sync? | Yes | -- |
| Black Equalizer | Yes | -- |
| Crosshair | Yes | -- |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 30 k Hz - 470 k Hz (kilohertz) | 30 k Hz - 185 k Hz |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Display Stream Compression | Yes | -- |
| HDCP Support | -- | Yes |
| USB-A Ports | -- | 4 |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Speakers | -- | 2 x 2 W |
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | Yes | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | Yes | 130 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 130 mm (millimeters) / 13 cm (centimeters) / 5.1181 in (inches) / 0.4265 ft (feet) | 130 mm (5.12 in) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° (degrees) | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° (degrees) | 23 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 160 ° (degrees) | 30 ° |
| Right Swivel | 160 ° (degrees) | 30 ° |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° (degrees) | 90 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° (degrees) | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand |
|
612.2 mm x 406.1 mm x 190.4 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand |
|
612.2 mm x 362.9 mm x 46.9 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 5.8 kg (kilograms) / 12.79 lbs (pounds) | 6.4 kg (14.11 lbs) |
| Weight Without Stand | 4.3 kg (kilograms) / 9.48 lbs (pounds) | 4.7 kg (10.36 lbs) |
| Stand Depth | 196 mm (millimeters) / 19.6 cm (centimeters) / 7.7165 in (inches) / 0.643 ft (feet) | 190.4 mm (7.50 in) |
| RGB Lighting | -- | Yes |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | -- | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V (volts) | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V (volts) | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Average Power Consumption | 27 W (watts) / Power board built-in | 16.9 W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W (watts) | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W (watts) | -- |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient Light Sensor | -- | Yes |
| Desktop Control Software | -- | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | -- | Yes |
| Screen Split | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple HDR Modes? | -- | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features |
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| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| Energy Star | -- | Yes |
| EPEAT | -- | Yes |
| TCO Certified | -- | Yes |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| RoHS | -- | Yes |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | -- | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | -- | USB Type-B to Type-A cable |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions |
|
691 mm x 427 mm x 140 mm (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | 888 mm (millimeters) / 88.8 cm (centimeters) / 34.9606 in (inches) / 2.9134 ft (feet) | 691 mm (27.20 in) |
| Package Height | 493 mm (millimeters) / 49.3 cm (centimeters) / 19.4094 in (inches) / 1.6175 ft (feet) | 427 mm (16.81 in) |
| Package Depth | 123 mm (millimeters) / 12.3 cm (centimeters) / 4.8425 in (inches) / 0.4035 ft (feet) | 140 mm (5.51 in) |
| Package Weight | 7.7 kg (kilograms) / 16.98 lbs (pounds) | 9.3 kg (20.5 lbs) |
Verdict
Bottom line
The G27Q26 is the better gaming monitor, with 275 Hz and 400 nits. The Asus PA278QGV is for colour-sensitive work, offering 100% sRGB, factory calibration and 4 USB-A ports. The deciding factor is whether you need frame rate or colour accuracy.
Buy this ifGIGABYTE G27Q26
- 275 Hz against 120 Hz
- 400 nits against 350 nits
- FreeSync Premium and G-Sync support
Buy this ifASUS PA278QGV
- 100% sRGB with factory calibration
- 1500:1 contrast on a 109 ppi panel
- Four USB-A ports and 2 x 2 W speakers
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive gaming | GIGABYTE G27Q26 | 275 Hz versus 120 Hz |
| Photo & colour work | ASUS PA278QGV | 100% sRGB, factory calibrated |
| Bright rooms | GIGABYTE G27Q26 | 400 nits versus 350 nits |
| USB hub use | ASUS PA278QGV | Four USB-A ports |
| Portrait setups | ASUS PA278QGV | Pivot with 130 mm height |
Data & scoring note
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: September 2026
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