Gigabyte Gaming Monitor GS27Q A 27" Black 2026
The 27-inch QHD IPS panel delivers sharp 1440p clarity at a smooth 180Hz refresh rate with a 1ms MPRT response, ensuring fluid motion for fast-paced titles. It offers solid color fundamentals with 100% sRGB coverage and includes FreeSync Premium for tear-free gameplay, though its 300-nit brightness limits HDR impact. This monitor is best for competitive gamers on a budget who prioritize high refresh rate motion clarity over premium brightness or wide color gamut performance.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong performance (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong social proof (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong display (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average portability (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | Yes |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | Yes |
| Power | 33 |
| Weight | 5.3 kg / 11.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Gigabyte Gaming Monitor GS27Q A 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B | Samsung Odyssey G7 G75F | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 32 | 37 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | VA | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 240 | 240 | 165 | 165 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | Yes | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabyte Gaming Monitor GS27Q A 27" | 64.4 | 32.5 | 70.7 | 86.7 | 52.3 | 83.7 | 61.2 | 75.2 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 97 | 73.2 | 76.9 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 98.2 | 94 | 90.6 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 63.8 | 77.7 | 86.7 | 91.1 | 98.2 | 83.4 | 99.6 |
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare | 81.7 | 55.9 | 99 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 96.6 | 98.3 | 85.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G7 G75F Compare | 90 | 55.9 | 92.9 | 92 | 74.6 | 79.5 | 98.3 | 98.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.6 | 83.8 | 77.7 | 73.2 | 91.1 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 100 |
Price
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