
27″ Gigabyte M27QS – Full Specifications
Part gaming monitor, part smart display, the Gigabyte M27QS is a 27-inch QHD IPS screen that runs Google TV.
Overview
Part gaming monitor, part smart display, the Gigabyte M27QS is a 27-inch QHD IPS screen that runs Google TV. It reaches 180 Hz with a 1 ms MPRT response and DisplayHDR 400, and offers apps such as Apple TV, Disney+ and Prime Video, plus Google Assistant and Ethernet. An 18W USB-C port, a KVM switch, two USB-A ports, two HDMI 2.0 inputs and a DisplayPort 1.4 are included, along with 2 × 5 W speakers. It weighs 5.15 kg. It is a good fit for dorm rooms and small flats where one screen has to do gaming, streaming and study.
- 27-inch IPS QHD (2560 × 1440) at 109 ppi
- 48–180 Hz with FreeSync Premium, 1 ms MPRT
- 350 nits (400 nits peak), 90% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 400
- 2× HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C 18W, KVM, 2× USB-A
- Google TV, Ethernet, 2 × 5 W speakers, 5.15 kg
Pros & Cons
- Runs streaming apps without a separate box
- Google Assistant and Ethernet are included
- KVM and USB-C make it a work hub too
- Built-in 5 W speakers cover casual listening
- Light at 5.15 kg for a smart monitor
- Swivel and portrait mode are not supported
- USB-C offers just 18W of power
- IPS contrast is limited to 1200:1
- Smart features add a software layer to manage
Score & Ratings
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Model | M27QS |
| Full Product Name | Gigabyte M27QS |
| 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 | 596.736 mm (millimeters) / 59.6736 cm (centimeters) / 23.4935 in (inches) / 1.9578 ft (feet) |
| Active Display Height | 335.663 mm (millimeters) / 33.5663 cm (centimeters) / 13.2151 in (inches) / 1.1013 ft (feet) |
| Display Area | 88.64 % (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 | 350 cd / m² (candela per square meter) |
| Peak Brightness | 400 cd / m² (candela per square meter) |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1200 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| HDR Support | Display / HDR 400 |
| sRGB Coverage | 99 % (percent) |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 90 % (percent) |
Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 180 Hz (hertz) |
| MPRT Response Time | 1 ms (MPRT) |
| Adaptive-Sync | Yes |
| AMD FreeSync | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports |
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| HDMI Version | 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | Yes |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | 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 Speakers | 2 x 5 W (watts) |
| Built-In Camera | No |
| Operating System | Google TV |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Portrait Mode | No |
| 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 | 5.15 kg (kilograms) / 11.35 lbs (pounds) |
| Weight Without Stand | 3.45 kg (kilograms) / 7.61 lbs (pounds) |
| Stand Depth | 193.63 mm (millimeters) / 19.363 cm (centimeters) / 7.6232 in (inches) / 0.6353 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 | 23 W (watts) / Power baord 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 |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB cable |
Packaging Information 2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions |
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| Package Weight | 8.09 kg (kilograms) / 17.84 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.
