
27″ Gigabyte M27U – Full Specifications
The Gigabyte M27U is a 27-inch IPS monitor built around a 4K (3840 x 2160) panel, with a refresh rate of up to 160 Hz and 3.1 ms / 0.0031 s response time for smooth on-screen mo...
Overview
The Gigabyte M27U is a 27-inch IPS monitor built around a 4K (3840 x 2160) panel, with a refresh rate of up to 160 Hz and 3.1 ms / 0.0031 s response time for smooth on-screen motion. Picture quality is backed by brightness reaching 400 cd/m², a 1000 : 1 contrast ratio and DisplayHDR 600 HDR. Colour accuracy is covered by 129 % sRGB and 95 % DCI-P3, giving it room for both everyday use and colour-sensitive work.
Key Highlights
- Speed | 48 Hz - 160 Hz (hertz) / Native - 150 Hz / Overclock - 160 Hz refresh with 3.1 ms (milliseconds) / 0.0031 s (seconds) response
- Image | 400 cd/m² (candela per square meter) and 1000 : 1 contrast
- Colour | 129 % (percent) sRGB / 95 % (percent) DCI-P3
- Hub | USB-C video input and KVM switch
- HDR | DisplayHDR 600
Who Should Buy the Gigabyte M27U
Display Performance
Gaming Performance
HDR & Brightness Reality
HDR support is listed as DisplayHDR 600. Typical brightness is 400 cd/m² (candela per square meter) and peak brightness is listed at 680 cd/m² (candela per square meter). Buyers should confirm real-scene HDR performance against manufacturer documentation before treating the published figures as a guarantee of HDR-grade contrast.
Connectivity & Ports
Desk Fit & Ergonomics
Real-World Use Cases
Pros & Cons
- 129 % (percent) sRGB coverage is published for the panel
- DisplayHDR 600 HDR support is listed
- Built-in KVM switch simplifies multi-PC setups
- USB-C video input is supported with 18 W power delivery
- Stand offers height adjustment (130 mm (millimeters) / 13 cm (centimeters) / 5.1181 in (inches) / 0.4265 ft (feet))
- Response time is not confirmed at 1 ms or faster
- No swivel/pivot adjustment listed on the stand
- No listed built-in speakers
- No portrait/pivot mode listed
- 48 Hz 160 Hz (hertz) / Native - 150 Hz / Overclock - 160 Hz refresh ceiling is modest next to esports-focused monitors
Score & Ratings
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors / 30 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 680 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° (degrees) |
| HDR Support | DisplayHDR 600 |
| sRGB Coverage | 129 % (percent) |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95 % (percent) |
| 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 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| USB-B Upstream | Yes |
| KVM Switch | Yes |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 3 W (watts) / ClearSound |
| 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 | No |
| Portrait Mode | No |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 615.67 mm (millimeters) x 387.65 mm (millimeters) x 193.63 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 615.67 mm (millimeters) x 371.15 mm (millimeters) x 60.3 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Screen Split | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | 6-axis color control, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Flicker-free technology, GameAssist (Aim Stabilizer / Crosshair / Alignment / Dashboard / Black Equalizer / Timer / Counter / Auto-Update), KVM Switch, Low Blue Light, OSD Sidekick, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, Smart OD, SuperSpeed IPS; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington; Other certifications: Eyesafe certified |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes |
| VESA DisplayHDR | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB cable |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions | 939 mm (millimeters) x 490 mm (millimeters) x 167 mm (millimeters) (W x H x D) |
| Package Width | 939 mm (millimeters) / 93.9 cm (centimeters) / 36.9685 in (inches) / 3.0807 ft (feet) |
| Package Height | 490 mm (millimeters) / 49 cm (centimeters) / 19.2913 in (inches) / 1.6076 ft (feet) |
| Package Depth | 167 mm (millimeters) / 16.7 cm (centimeters) / 6.5748 in (inches) / 0.5479 ft (feet) |
| Package Weight | 9.9 kg (kilograms) / 21.83 lbs (pounds) |
