RATED
Great
7.0/10
27″ Gigabyte GS27QC – Full Specifications
The Gigabyte GS27QC squeezes a curved VA panel into a compact 27-inch QHD gaming monitor.
Gigabyte●Monitor
Display
27 in (inches), VA, 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p
27
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 170 Hz (hertz) / Native - 165 Hz / Overclock - 170 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
250 cd/m² (candela per square meter)
250 cd
Contrast Ratio
4000 : 1
4000
Overview
The Gigabyte GS27QC squeezes a curved VA panel into a compact 27-inch QHD gaming monitor. It runs 2560 × 1440 at 109 ppi with a 48–170 Hz range (165 Hz native), a 1 ms MPRT response, 250 nits and a very high 4000:1 contrast ratio. Two HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort 1.4 handle video, and Aim Stabilizer, Black Equalizer and a crosshair overlay are included. At 4.53 kg with a tilt-only stand, it is easy to place and dates from 2023.
- 27-inch curved (1500R) VA QHD (2560 × 1440) at 109 ppi
- 48–170 Hz (165 Hz native), 1 ms MPRT, FreeSync Premium
- 250 nits, 4000:1 contrast, 108% sRGB gamut, 8-bit
- 2× HDMI 2.0 and 1× DisplayPort 1.4
- Aim Stabilizer, Black Equalizer, 4.53 kg, 2023
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 4000:1 contrast gives the deepest blacks of the GS range
- Curved 27-inch QHD at a low weight of 4.53 kg
- 165 Hz native for smooth games
- Two HDMI plus DisplayPort inputs
- Aim Stabilizer and crosshair tools included
Cons
- 250 nits is dim in bright rooms
- Height cannot be changed on the stand
- No speakers, USB ports or HDR
- VA panels can smear slightly in dark scenes
Score & Ratings
7.0/10
Great
Model Information
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
| Model | GS27QC |
| Full Product Name | GIGABYTE GS27QC |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Esports / Compact Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | Esports-Focused Gaming |
| Primary Use | Competitive Esports Gaming |
| Region / Variant | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2023 |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
Display & Panel
13
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 in (inches) |
| Exact Diagonal | 684.66 mm (millimeters) / 68.466 cm (centimeters) / 26.9551 in (inches) / 2.2463 ft (feet) |
| Radius of Curvature | 1500 mm (millimeters) / 150 cm (centimeters) / 59.0551 in (inches) / 4.9213 ft (feet) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 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) |
| Display Area | 90.51 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Panel Technology | VA |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte |
27" Display Size (68.6 cm) 16:9
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 2560 x 1440 pixels / Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p |
| Pixel Density | 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) |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits |
| Display Colors | 16777216 colors / 24 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 250 cd / m² (candela per square meter) |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 4000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| sRGB Coverage | 108 % (percent) |
DESK DISTANCE FIT
65cm
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Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
10
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 170 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 170 Hz (hertz) / Native - 165 Hz / Overclock - 170 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 3.8 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0038 s (seconds) |
| Standard Response Time | 9.4 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0094 s (seconds) |
| MPRT Response Time | 1 ms (MPRT) |
| Input Lag | 3.6 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0036 s (seconds) |
| Adaptive-Sync | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync | Yes |
| Black Equalizer | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports |
|
| HDMI Version | 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Ports & Connections
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
11
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | Yes |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | No |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° (degrees) |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° (degrees) / Cable management |
| Swivel Adjustment | No |
| Portrait Mode | No |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand |
|
| Dimensions Without Stand |
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| Weight With Stand | 4.53 kg (kilograms) / 9.99 lbs (pounds) |
| Weight Without Stand | 3.62 kg (kilograms) / 7.98 lbs (pounds) |
| Stand Depth | 208 mm (millimeters) / 20.8 cm (centimeters) / 8.189 in (inches) / 0.6824 ft (feet) |
Power & Operating Conditions 8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V (volts) |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V (volts) |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz) |
| Electric Current | 1.5 A (amperes) |
| Average Power Consumption | 26 W (watts) / Power Board Build-in |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W (watts) |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W (watts) |
| Storage Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C (degrees Celsius) / 32 °F - 104 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features |
|
Included Accessories
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable |
Packaging Information 2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions |
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| Package Weight | 7.1 kg (kilograms) / 15.65 lbs (pounds) |
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Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Daily₹1.25
Monthly₹37.44
Annually₹456
Draws less power than 72% of the 695 comparable displays we track.