MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED NOVEMBER 2026
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GIGABYTE G27Q26 vs GIGABYTE M27UP ICE Comparison
IPS 275Hz
Gigabyte
7.8
/10
275 HzRefresh Rate
YesAMD FreeSync
IPSPanel Type
Edge LEDBacklight Type
IPS 160Hz
Gigabyte
9.2
/10
160 HzRefresh Rate
YesAMD FreeSync
IPSPanel Type
Edge LEDBacklight Type
Overview
Resolution is the dividing line in this Gigabyte G27Q26 vs M27UP ICE pairing. The G27Q26 is a 27-inch QHD IPS monitor reaching 275 Hz with overclock at 400 nits, no USB and a plain feature list. The M27UP ICE is a white 27-inch 4K IPS at 163 ppi that runs 4K at 160 Hz or Full HD at 320 Hz, with 350 nits, DisplayHDR 400, an 18W USB-C port, three USB-A ports, a KVM and 2 x 5 W speakers. It weighs 6.65 kg to the G27Q26's 5.8 kg. Both share two HDMI inputs and a DisplayPort, but the ICE has HDMI 2.1 for consoles.
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
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| Overview | ||
| Rating | 7.8 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Brand | Gigabyte | Gigabyte |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Gigabyte | Gigabyte |
| Model | G27Q26 | M27UP ICE |
| Full Product Name | Gigabyte G27Q26 | Gigabyte M27UP ICE |
| 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 | White |
| 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) | 684.66 mm (millimeters) / 68.466 cm (centimeters) / 26.9551 in (inches) / 2.2463 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) | 596.16 mm (millimeters) / 59.616 cm (centimeters) / 23.4709 in (inches) / 1.9559 ft (feet) |
| Active Display Height | 335.664 mm (millimeters) / 33.5664 cm (centimeters) / 13.2151 in (inches) / 1.1013 ft (feet) | 335.34 mm (millimeters) / 33.534 cm (centimeters) / 13.2024 in (inches) / 1.1002 ft (feet) |
| Display Area | 89.19 % (percent) | 88.05 % (percent) |
| Panel Type? | IPS | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS | IPS |
| Backlight Type? | Edge LED | Edge 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 | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel Density | 109 ppi (pixels per inch) / 42 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) | 163 ppi (pixels per inch) / 64 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (millimeters) / 0.0233 cm (centimeters) / 0.0092 in (inches) / 0.0008 ft (feet) | 0.155 mm (millimeters) / 0.0155 cm (centimeters) / 0.0061 in (inches) / 0.0005 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) | -- |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1300 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° (degrees) |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) | 178 ° (degrees) |
| HDR Support? | HDR10 | Display / HDR 400 |
| HDR10? | Yes | -- |
| sRGB Coverage | 125 % (percent) | 125 % (percent) |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95 % (percent) | 95 % (percent) |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Native Refresh Rate | 275 Hz | 160 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 275 Hz (hertz) / Native - 260 Hz / Overclock - 275 Hz | 48 Hz - 160 Hz (hertz) / Dual mode / 4K @ 160 Hz / FHD @ 320 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 1 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0010 s (seconds) | 1 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0010 s (seconds) |
| Adaptive-Sync? | -- | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync? | Yes | Yes |
| NVIDIA G-Sync? | Yes | Yes |
| Motion Blur Reduction | -- | Yes |
| Black Equalizer | Yes | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes | Yes |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 30 k Hz - 470 k Hz (kilohertz) | -- |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Bandwidth | -- | HBR3 |
| USB-C Video Input | -- | Yes |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | -- | Yes |
| Display Stream Compression | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C Data Speed | -- | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| USB-C Power Delivery | -- | 18 W |
| USB-A Ports | -- | 3 |
| 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) / Clear Sound |
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| 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) | 21 ° (degrees) |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 160 ° (degrees) | 15 ° (degrees) |
| Right Swivel | 160 ° (degrees) | 15 ° (degrees) |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° (degrees) | 0 ° (degrees) |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° (degrees) | 90 ° (degrees) |
| Portrait Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
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| Weight With Stand | 5.8 kg (kilograms) / 12.79 lbs (pounds) | 6.65 kg (kilograms) / 14.66 lbs (pounds) |
| Weight Without Stand | 4.3 kg (kilograms) / 9.48 lbs (pounds) | 5.15 kg (kilograms) / 11.35 lbs (pounds) |
| Stand Depth | 196 mm (millimeters) / 19.6 cm (centimeters) / 7.7165 in (inches) / 0.643 ft (feet) | 192 mm (millimeters) / 19.2 cm (centimeters) / 7.5591 in (inches) / 0.6299 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) |
| Average Power Consumption | 27 W (watts) / Power board built-in | 27 W (watts) / Power Board Build-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 |
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| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | -- | Display / HDR 400 |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | -- | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | -- | USB cable |
| Packaging Information | ||
| Package Dimensions |
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| Package Width | 888 mm (millimeters) / 88.8 cm (centimeters) / 34.9606 in (inches) / 2.9134 ft (feet) | 800 mm (millimeters) / 80 cm (centimeters) / 31.4961 in (inches) / 2.6247 ft (feet) |
| Package Height | 493 mm (millimeters) / 49.3 cm (centimeters) / 19.4094 in (inches) / 1.6175 ft (feet) | 480 mm (millimeters) / 48 cm (centimeters) / 18.8976 in (inches) / 1.5748 ft (feet) |
| Package Depth | 123 mm (millimeters) / 12.3 cm (centimeters) / 4.8425 in (inches) / 0.4035 ft (feet) | 169 mm (millimeters) / 16.9 cm (centimeters) / 6.6535 in (inches) / 0.5545 ft (feet) |
| Package Weight | 7.7 kg (kilograms) / 16.98 lbs (pounds) | 9.081 kg (kilograms) / 20.02 lbs (pounds) |
Verdict
Bottom line
The M27UP ICE is the more complete monitor, with 4K at 163 ppi, dual-mode 320 Hz Full HD, USB-C, KVM and speakers. The G27Q26 is the choice if you want QHD at 275 Hz with 400 nits and an easier load on the GPU. Resolution is the deciding factor.
Buy this ifGIGABYTE G27Q26
- QHD at 275 Hz is easier to drive
- 400 nits against 350 nits
- Light 5.8 kg with 1300:1 contrast
Buy this ifGIGABYTE M27UP ICE
- 4K at 163 ppi with 160 Hz
- Full HD 320 Hz dual mode
- Three USB-A ports, KVM, and speakers
| Use case | Better pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & coding | GIGABYTE M27UP ICE | 4K at 163 ppi |
| Competitive gaming | GIGABYTE M27UP ICE | Full HD 320 Hz dual mode |
| Mid-range graphics cards | GIGABYTE G27Q26 | QHD at 275 Hz is lighter |
| Bright rooms | GIGABYTE G27Q26 | 400 nits versus 350 nits |
| Two-PC docking | GIGABYTE M27UP ICE | KVM, USB-C and three USB-A |
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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