FPS Gaming, Competitive Gaming, Productivity, Console Gaming
The Gigabyte M27Q is a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor with a 170Hz Super Speed IPS panel and 0.5ms response time. Its standout USB-C port with built-in KVM lets you drive two systems with a single keyboard and mouse. With 92% DCI-P3 color, DisplayHDR 400, and FreeSync Premium, it suits both gaming and productivity.
| Brand | Gigabyte |
|---|---|
| Model | Gigabyte M27Q 27" QHD 170Hz Gaming Monitor |
| Display Size | 27" (68.6 cm) |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 170Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5ms (MPRT) |
| HDR Support | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Variable Refresh | FreeSync Premium |
| Brightness | 350 cd/m² (typical) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
| Color Gamut | 92% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C, USB 3.0 hub |
| Ports & I/O | 1x DisplayPort 1.2 2x HDMI 2.0 1x USB-C (KVM) 2x USB 3.0 1x Headphone Jack |
| Stand | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot |
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
| Weight | 5.8 kg (12.8 lb) with stand |
| Dimensions | 615.3 x 533.5 x 221.0 mm (with stand) |
Step-by-step fixes for common issues with this gadget
Causes the uneven light patches (IPS glow and edge bleed) on the Gigabyte M27Q — panel manufacturing tolerance, frame clamping the panel edges, viewing angle amplifying IPS glow, and HDR/backlight modes running at max. Fixes in order: rule out normal IPS glow with a front-on test, reseat the bezel/frame slightly, reduce brightness and change black level, and check whether it worsens in HDR mode before deciding on a warranty swap.
Causes the blurred or color-fringed text on the rev 1.0 Gigabyte M27Q — the panel's BGR subpixel layout being rendered as standard RGB by Windows/macOS, ClearType disabled or tuned on a different panel, the wrong DPI/font scaling, and GPU scaling or non-native resolution. Fixes in order: enable/tune ClearType for BGR, switch to the rev 2.0 RGB panel if text is your priority, set native 2560x1440 scaling, and disable GPU overscaling.
Causes the M27Q's built-in KVM/USB-C not switching between two computers — the KVM feature only routes USB over the DisplayPort-Alt-Mode USB-C input and needs its specific settings, the OSD Input setting not enabled for USB switching, USB-C without correct DP Alt Mode wiring, unpowered/floating USB peripherals, and missing OSD firmware. Fixes in order: wire USBs and the USB-C for DP Alt Mode, enable KVM + auto-switch in the OSD, plug the keyboard/mouse into the right ports, update firmware, and reset the OSD.