Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA 27" Black 2025
HP Series 5 524sa 23.8" Black & Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA 27" Black 2025
The GIGABYTE M27UP SA monitor offers a 4K UHD resolution with a 160Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, making it suitable for high-end gaming. It provides extensive connectivity including HDMI 2.1 and USB-C, along with ergonomic adjustments like height and tilt. Users appreciate the color accuracy at 125% sRGB and the inclusion of necessary cables. However, the sample size is limited, so confidence in these findings is low.
Pros
- 4K UHD resolution
- 160Hz refresh rate
- 1ms GTG response time
- 125% sRGB color accuracy
- HDMI 2.1 and USB-C connectivity
Cons
- Limited sample size for review
- No user complaints mentioned
HP Series 5 524sa 23.8" Black & Silver 2024
Overall, users are very impressed with the monitor's design, picture quality, and ease of setup, often buying multiple units. However, reliability concerns are significant, with multiple reports of HDMI ports failing or the monitor dying shortly after the warranty expires, which is heavily criticized due to poor HP support and a lack of repairability.
Pros
- crystal clear picture
- easy to set up
- attractive design
- vivid colors
- great value for money
Cons
- HDMI port fails after short use
- poor HP customer service
- no repair options after warranty
- cable management issues
- OSD volume controls inconvenient
Scores
Specifications
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA 27" | HP Series 5 524sa 23.8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 125% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 8-bit (6-bit + FRC) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100mm |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 27W | 21W★ |
| Weight | 9.07 kg | 2.58 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA 27" Black 2025
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong color (85th percentile)85th %ile
HP Series 5 524sa 23.8" Black & Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA 27" Black 2025
HP Series 5 524sa 23.8" Black & Silver 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
