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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your primary focus is competitive gaming, the Asus PG27AQN offers a superior refresh rate and low response time, which can give you an edge in fast-paced games. However, the Gigabyte M27Q-X, while slightly slower, is much less expensive and still performs very well for competitive gaming. The Gigabyte also has better coverage in certain color gamuts, making it more suitable for digital and print photo editing. Both monitors have similar screen size and resolution, but if budget is a concern and you also need a monitor capable of adeptly handling photo editing, the Gigabyte M27Q-X is a strong contender. If the absolute best gaming performance is your sole concern and budget is less of an issue, then the Asus is the preferred choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG27AQN (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
8.0
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good.
Cost
$949
$365
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) has a price of $949 and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) costs $365.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.7
6.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
92.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
73.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.5
6.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Asus PG27AQN (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQN (IPS) | Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$949 | $365 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 974:1 | 1088:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 414 nits | 459 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 644 nits | 508 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.5 % | 100.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.6 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
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IGN
Matthew Smith | March 2023
"The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN is a motion clarity marvel. It’s the first 27-inch 1440p 360Hz monitor on the market, and also the first to use an Ultrafast IPS display. These advancements provide outstanding motion clarity across a broad range of refresh rates. Unfortunately, the monitor’s motion clarity does nothing for its image quality, which is just ok. To be clear, it’s a very nice looking monitor in many situations. However, the monitor’s contrast ratio is rather low. And while it can reach high levels of brightness in HDR, it lacks the nuance and contrast required to look great in HDR games."
Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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