Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
This QD-OLED monitor delivers outstanding picture quality and color accuracy at a very competitive price, especially when bought on sale. Users praise its 240Hz refresh rate, glossy screen for vibrant HDR gaming, and elegant stand. While the built-in speakers are weak and it lacks DP 2.1, the overall value and performance are highly rated, with AI features noted as helpful for burn-in prevention.
Pros
- outstanding picture quality
- great color accuracy
- 240Hz refresh rate
- glossy screen for HDR
- elegant stand
Cons
- weak built-in speakers
- no DP 2.1 support
- glossy screen reflections in bright rooms
Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024
Users are highly satisfied with this Pixio monitor, praising its vibrant colors, sturdy metal stand, and excellent 120Hz+ refresh rate for smooth gaming. The price-to-quality ratio is consistently highlighted as outstanding. However, a few minor issues recur: built-in speakers are described as weak, color calibration can seem dull out of the box, and a couple of dead pixels were noted in one unit. Setup is generally easy, though the included display cables are sometimes considered too short.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality and colors
- Sturdy metal monitor stand
- Excellent 120Hz+ refresh rate for gaming
- Great price-to-quality ratio
- Easy setup process
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Colors may appear dull out of the box
- Included display cables are too short
- A few dead pixels reported on some units
- Poor mounting instructions
Scores
Specifications
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" | Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 135.76% sRGB, 96.50% DCI-P3, 92.95% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 45W★ | 48W |
| Weight | 7.11 kg | 6.49 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 27" Black 2025
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong color (74th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
