RATED
Great
8.4/10
27″ Gigabyte M27U – Full Specifications
Anyone who wants a bright 4K gaming monitor that also works as a laptop-and-PC hub should look at the Gigabyte M27U.
Gigabyte●Monitor
Display
27 in (inches), IPS, 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
27
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 160 Hz (hertz) / Native - 150 Hz / Overclock - 160 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
400 cd/m² (candela per square meter)
400 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1
1000
Overview
Anyone who wants a bright 4K gaming monitor that also works as a laptop-and-PC hub should look at the Gigabyte M27U. The 27-inch IPS panel runs 3840 × 2160 at 163 ppi with a 48–160 Hz range (150 Hz native), a 1 ms MPRT response and DisplayHDR 600, with 400 nits typical and a 680 nits peak. An 18W USB-C port, three USB-A ports, a KVM switch, two HDMI 2.1 inputs and a DisplayPort 1.4 are included, along with 2 × 3 W ClearSound speakers. It weighs 6.48 kg.
- 27-inch IPS 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) at 163 ppi
- 48–160 Hz (150 Hz native), 1 ms MPRT, FreeSync Premium Pro
- 400 nits (680 nits peak), 95% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 600, 10-bit
- 2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C 18W, KVM, 3× USB-A
- 2 × 3 W ClearSound speakers, height-adjustable stand, 6.48 kg, 2023
Pros & Cons
Pros
- DisplayHDR 600 gives HDR more impact than 400-level screens
- Sharp 4K at 163 ppi with a 160 Hz range
- KVM, USB-C and three USB-A ports make a real hub
- Two HDMI 2.1 ports suit consoles and PCs
- Speakers and height adjustment included
Cons
- 18W is for data and video, not charging
- Portrait use is not supported
- 1000:1 contrast is typical of IPS
- 4K at 150 Hz or more needs a strong graphics card
Score & Ratings
8.4/10
Great
Model Information
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
| Model | M27U |
| Full Product Name | GIGABYTE M27U |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| 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 2023 |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
Display & Panel
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| 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) |
| Screen Format | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1.778:1 / 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 596.16 mm (millimeters) / 59.616 cm (centimeters) / 23.4709 in (inches) / 1.9559 ft (feet) |
| Active Display Height | 335.34 mm (millimeters) / 33.534 cm (centimeters) / 13.2024 in (inches) / 1.1002 ft (feet) |
| Display Area | 87.49 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS |
| Backlight Type | Edge LED (Local Dimming) |
| Local Dimming | Yes |
| Local Dimming Zones | 8 |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte |
27" Display Size (68.6 cm) 16:9
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels / Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p |
| Pixel Density | 163 ppi (pixels per inch) / 64 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.16 mm (millimeters) / 0.016 cm (centimeters) / 0.0063 in (inches) / 0.0005 ft (feet) |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
11
| 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) |
| Peak Brightness | 680 cd / m² (candela per square meter) |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| HDR Support | Display / HDR 600 |
| sRGB Coverage | 129 % (percent) |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95 % (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
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 160 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 160 Hz (hertz) / Native - 150 Hz / Overclock - 160 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 3.1 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0031 s (seconds) |
| Standard Response Time | 6.7 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0067 s (seconds) |
| MPRT Response Time | 1 ms (MPRT) |
| Input Lag | 3.7 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0037 s (seconds) |
| AMD FreeSync | Yes |
| Black Equalizer | Yes |
| Crosshair | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
15
| 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 Data Speed | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| 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
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 3 W (watts) / ClearSound |
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
12
| 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 |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
5
| 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 | 4.56 kg (kilograms) / 10.05 lbs (pounds) |
| Stand Depth | 193.63 mm (millimeters) / 19.363 cm (centimeters) / 7.6232 in (inches) / 0.6353 ft (feet) |
Power & Operating Conditions 7
| 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) |
| Average Power Consumption | 27.6 W (watts) |
| 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) |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
5
| 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 3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR | Display / HDR 600 |
Included Accessories
3
| 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 | 9.9 kg (kilograms) / 21.83 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₹0.86
Monthly₹25.92
Annually₹315
Draws less power than 77% of the 701 comparable displays we track.