
27″ Gigabyte M27Q3 – Full Specifications
Fast, bright and well connected, the Gigabyte M27Q3 is a 27-inch QHD IPS gaming monitor that reaches 300 Hz natively and 320 Hz with overclock.
Overview
Fast, bright and well connected, the Gigabyte M27Q3 is a 27-inch QHD IPS gaming monitor that reaches 300 Hz natively and 320 Hz with overclock. The 2560 × 1440 panel offers a 1 ms MPRT response, 400 nits, DisplayHDR 400 and 95% DCI-P3 with a 132% sRGB gamut figure. An 18W USB-C port, a KVM switch, two USB-A ports, two HDMI 2.1 inputs and a DisplayPort 1.4 are included. The stand adjusts for height, swivel and portrait mode, and the weight is 6.48 kg.
- 27-inch IPS QHD (2560 × 1440) at 109 ppi
- 48–320 Hz (300 Hz native), 1 ms MPRT
- 400 nits, 95% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 400, 10-bit
- 2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C 18W, KVM, 2× USB-A
- Height, swivel and portrait stand, 6.48 kg, 2025
Pros & Cons
- 320 Hz with overclock for the very fastest games
- Bright 400 nits with DisplayHDR 400
- KVM and USB-C make it a two-PC hub
- Stand movement includes portrait orientation
- FreeSync, G-Sync and Adaptive-Sync are all supported
- USB-C is limited to 18W delivery
- No speakers are included for sound
- Native contrast stays at 1000:1
- Needs a very strong PC to use 300 Hz or more
Score & Ratings
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Model | M27Q3 |
| Full Product Name | Gigabyte M27Q3 |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Multi-Functional Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | Multi-Functional Gaming |
| Primary Use | Gaming with Productivity / KVM Multi-Tasking |
| Region / Variant | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2025 |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 in (inches) |
| Exact Diagonal | 685.8 mm (millimeters) / 68.58 cm (centimeters) / 27 in (inches) / 2.25 ft (feet) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 596.698 mm (millimeters) / 59.6698 cm (centimeters) / 23.492 in (inches) / 1.9577 ft (feet) |
| Active Display Height | 335.232 mm (millimeters) / 33.5232 cm (centimeters) / 13.1981 in (inches) / 1.0998 ft (feet) |
| Display Area | 88.1 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte |
27" Display Size (68.6 cm) 16:9
| 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
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 400 cd / m² (candela per square meter) |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 100000000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| HDR Support | Display / HDR 400 |
| sRGB Coverage | 132 % (percent) |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95 % (percent) |
Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 320 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 320 Hz (hertz) / Native - 300 Hz / Overclock - 320 Hz |
| MPRT Response Time | 1 ms (MPRT) |
| Adaptive-Sync | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync | Yes |
| NVIDIA G-Sync | Yes |
| Black Equalizer | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports |
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| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Bandwidth | HBR3 |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes |
| Display Stream Compression | Yes |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 18 W |
| USB-A Ports |
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| USB-B Upstream | Yes |
| KVM Switch | Yes |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Ports & Connections
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | Yes |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | Yes |
| Height Adjustment Range | 130 mm (millimeters) / 13 cm (centimeters) / 5.1181 in (inches) / 0.4265 ft (feet) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° (degrees) |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° (degrees) |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 15 ° (degrees) |
| Right Swivel | 15 ° (degrees) |
| Left Pivot | 0 ° (degrees) |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° (degrees) |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand |
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| Dimensions Without Stand |
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| Weight With Stand | 6.48 kg (kilograms) / 14.29 lbs (pounds) |
| Weight Without Stand | 4.87 kg (kilograms) / 10.74 lbs (pounds) |
| Stand Depth | 192 mm (millimeters) / 19.2 cm (centimeters) / 7.5591 in (inches) / 0.6299 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 | 4.74 A (amperes) |
| Average Power Consumption | 27 W (watts) / Power board built-in |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W (watts) |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W (watts) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C (degrees Celsius) / 32 °F - 104 °F (degrees Fahrenheit) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Screen Split | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features |
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Certifications, Standards & Licenses 2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR | Display / HDR 400 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB cable |
Packaging Information 2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions |
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| Package Weight | 8.78 kg (kilograms) / 19.36 lbs (pounds) |
Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Draws less power than 77% of the 701 comparable displays we track.
