GIGABYTE G27Q26 vs GIGABYTE M27QS Comparison
The GIGABYTE G27Q26 is the better choice for gaming, with a 275Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, 1ms response time, FreeSync and G-Sync support. The GIGABYTE M27QS is slower at 180Hz but offers a more versatile connectivity package with USB-C video, 18W power delivery, USB-A ports, USB-B upstream and KVM, making it more suitable for productivity and multi-device setups. Both use 27-inch QHD IPS panels with 109 PPI and matte coatings. For competitive gaming, choose the G27Q26; for gaming combined with productivity and KVM features, the M27QS is the better fit.
The G27Q26 has a clear speed advantage with a 275Hz native refresh rate and a 48–275Hz range, while the M27QS reaches 180Hz. The G27Q26 also lists a 1ms response time, FreeSync, G-Sync, Black Equalizer and Crosshair support. The M27QS offers 1ms MPRT, Adaptive-Sync, FreeSync and Crosshair, but does not list G-Sync support.
Both monitors use 27-inch 2560 × 1440 IPS panels at 109 PPI with matte anti-glare coatings. The G27Q26 has higher listed brightness at 500 cd/m² and a 1300:1 contrast ratio, compared with 400 cd/m² and 1200:1 on the M27QS. It also has wider listed color coverage at 125% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 versus 99% and 90%.
The M27QS is much more versatile for a mixed work-and-gaming setup. It provides USB-C video input, DisplayPort Alt Mode, 18W USB-C power delivery, two USB-A ports, USB-B upstream and a KVM switch. The G27Q26 instead focuses on gaming connectivity with two HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4 and Display Stream Compression.
The M27QS adds built-in 2 × 5W speakers, Google TV and Ethernet, giving it more all-in-one functionality. The G27Q26 has no built-in speakers or operating system listed, but both monitors provide 130mm height adjustment and VESA 100 × 100mm mounting. The G27Q26 also lists swivel and portrait support, while the M27QS does not list swivel or portrait mode.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Brand | Gigabyte | Gigabyte |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Gigabyte | Gigabyte |
| Model | G27Q26 | M27QS |
| Full Product Name | Gigabyte G27Q26 | Gigabyte M27QS |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Gaming Monitor | Multi-Functional Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | Mainstream Gaming | Multi-Functional Gaming |
| Primary Use | Everyday & Competitive Gaming | Gaming with Productivity/KVM Multi-Tasking |
| Region / Variant | Not specified | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2026 | Model year 2025 |
| Available Colors | Black | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 27 in (inches) | 27 in (inches) |
| Exact Diagonal | 684.667 mm (millimeters) / 68.4667 cm (centimeters) / 26.9554 in (inches) / 2.2463 ft (feet) | 685.8 mm (millimeters) / 68.58 cm (centimeters) / 27 in (inches) / 2.25 ft (feet) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 16:9 | 1.778:1 / 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 596.736 mm (millimeters) / 59.6736 cm (centimeters) / 23.4935 in (inches) / 1.9578 ft (feet) | 596.736 mm (millimeters) / 59.6736 cm (centimeters) / 23.4935 in (inches) / 1.9578 ft (feet) |
| Active Display Height | 335.664 mm (millimeters) / 33.5664 cm (centimeters) / 13.2151 in (inches) / 1.1013 ft (feet) | 335.663 mm (millimeters) / 33.5663 cm (centimeters) / 13.2151 in (inches) / 1.1013 ft (feet) |
| Display Area | 89.19 % (percent) | 88.64 % (percent) |
| Panel Type? | IPS | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS | IPS |
| Backlight Type? | Edge LED | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare/Matte | 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 (pixels per inch) / 42 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (millimeters) / 0.0233 cm (centimeters) / 0.0092 in (inches) / 0.0008 ft (feet) | 0.233 mm (millimeters) / 0.0233 cm (centimeters) / 0.0092 in (inches) / 0.0008 ft (feet) |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 400 cd/m² (candela per square meter) | 350 cd/m² (candela per square meter) |
| Peak Brightness | 500 cd/m² (candela per square meter) | 400 cd/m² (candela per square meter) |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1300 : 1 | 1200 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° (degrees) |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° (degrees) |
| HDR Support? | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR10? | Yes | -- |
| sRGB Coverage | 125 % (percent) | 99 % (percent) |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95 % (percent) | 90 % (percent) |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 275 Hz | 180 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 275 Hz (hertz) / Native - 260 Hz / Overclock - 275 Hz | 48 Hz - 180 Hz (hertz) |
| Minimum Response Time | 1 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0010 s (seconds) | -- |
| MPRT Response Time | -- | 1 ms (MPRT) |
| Adaptive-Sync? | -- | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync? | Yes | Yes |
| NVIDIA G-Sync? | Yes | -- |
| Black Equalizer | Yes | -- |
| Crosshair | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes | -- |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 30 k Hz - 470 k Hz (kilohertz) | -- |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | -- | Yes |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | -- | Yes |
| Display Stream Compression | Yes | -- |
| USB-C Power Delivery | -- | 18 W |
| USB-A Ports | -- | 2 |
| USB-B Upstream | -- | Yes |
| KVM Switch | -- | Yes |
| 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 5 W (watts) |
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Operating System | -- | Google TV |
| Ethernet | -- | Yes |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment Range | 130 mm (millimeters) / 13 cm (centimeters) / 5.1181 in (inches) / 0.4265 ft (feet) | 130 mm (millimeters) / 13 cm (centimeters) / 5.1181 in (inches) / 0.4265 ft (feet) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° (degrees) | 5 ° (degrees) |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° (degrees) | 20 ° (degrees) |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | No |
| Left Swivel | 160 ° (degrees) | -- |
| Right Swivel | 160 ° (degrees) | -- |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° (degrees) | -- |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° (degrees) | -- |
| Portrait Mode | Yes | No |
| Security Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 614.1 mm (millimeters) x 367.1 mm (millimeters) x 196 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) | 615.11 mm (millimeters) x 405.66 mm (millimeters) x 193.63 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 614.1 mm (millimeters) x 365.7 mm (millimeters) x 60 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) | 615.11 mm (millimeters) x 367.35 mm (millimeters) x 42.21 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 5.8 kg (kilograms) / 12.79 lbs (pounds) | 5.15 kg (kilograms) / 11.35 lbs (pounds) |
| Weight Without Stand | 4.3 kg (kilograms) / 9.48 lbs (pounds) | 3.45 kg (kilograms) / 7.61 lbs (pounds) |
| Stand Depth | 196 mm (millimeters) / 19.6 cm (centimeters) / 7.7165 in (inches) / 0.643 ft (feet) | 193.63 mm (millimeters) / 19.363 cm (centimeters) / 7.6232 in (inches) / 0.6353 ft (feet) |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V (volts) | 100 V - 120 V (volts) |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V (volts) | 220 V - 240 V (volts) |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) | 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) |
| Electric Current | -- | 4.74 A (amperes) |
| Average Power Consumption | 27 W (watts) / Power board built-in | 23 W (watts) / Power baord built-in |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W (watts) | 0.5 W (watts) |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W (watts) | 0.3 W (watts) |
| Operating Temperature | -- | 0 °C - 40 °C (degrees Celsius) / 32 °F - 104 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| Screen Split | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | AMDFreeSync Premium, Black Equalizer, Customized ODFlicker-free technologyFour-sided heat dissipationGame Assist (Crosshair / Timer)HDR ReadyLow Blue Light, NVIDIA G-Sync CompatiblePicture-by-PicturePicture-in-PictureSmart ODSuper Speed IPSTactical Switch 2.0; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
6-axis color control, Adaptive-Sync technologyAMDFreeSync Premium, Apple TV, Auto Update, Crosshair, Disney+Flicker-free technology, Game AssistGoogle Assistant, HDR ReadyKVM SwitchLow Blue Light, OSD SidekickPicture-by-PicturePrime Video, Smart OD, Super Speed IPS technologyWide Color Gamut; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes | -- |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | -- | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | -- | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | -- | USB cable |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions | 888 mm (millimeters) x 493 mm (millimeters) x 123 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) | 860 mm (millimeters) x 470 mm (millimeters) x 120 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | 888 mm (millimeters) / 88.8 cm (centimeters) / 34.9606 in (inches) / 2.9134 ft (feet) | 860 mm (millimeters) / 86 cm (centimeters) / 33.8583 in (inches) / 2.8215 ft (feet) |
| Package Height | 493 mm (millimeters) / 49.3 cm (centimeters) / 19.4094 in (inches) / 1.6175 ft (feet) | 470 mm (millimeters) / 47 cm (centimeters) / 18.5039 in (inches) / 1.542 ft (feet) |
| Package Depth | 123 mm (millimeters) / 12.3 cm (centimeters) / 4.8425 in (inches) / 0.4035 ft (feet) | 120 mm (millimeters) / 12 cm (centimeters) / 4.7244 in (inches) / 0.3937 ft (feet) |
| Package Weight | 7.7 kg (kilograms) / 16.98 lbs (pounds) | 8.09 kg (kilograms) / 17.84 lbs (pounds) |
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page are written by an editor after reviewing the full specification table below; they are not generated by an automated scoring formula. 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
Frequently Asked Questions
The G27Q26 is better for gaming because it offers 275Hz, 1ms response time, HDMI 2.1, FreeSync, G-Sync and Black Equalizer.
Yes. The G27Q26 supports up to 275Hz, while the M27QS supports 180Hz.
The G27Q26 has higher listed coverage at 125% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3, while the M27QS lists 99% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3.
Yes. The M27QS supports USB-C video, DisplayPort Alt Mode, 18W USB-C power delivery, two USB-A ports, USB-B upstream and KVM.
The M27QS is the better fit because its USB-C connectivity, KVM, USB-A ports, built-in speakers, Google TV and Ethernet make it more versatile for productivity alongside gaming.