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Updated April 11, 2024·
If cost is a major factor, the Gigabyte M27Q-X offers a good balance for casual gaming, general productivity, and some photo editing without breaking the bank. However, if you're looking for a monitor that excels in media consumption and productivity with better image clarity and color performance, and you don't mind spending more, the Innocn 27M2V would be a better fit. The Innocn also has a higher resolution and offers superior performance for HDR gaming and media, making it a great choice if you're aiming for top visual quality. Competitive gamers may prefer the Gigabyte for its slightly faster response, though both have features that support smooth gaming experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Very good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.5
8.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1098:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1175 nits
73.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
80.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
5.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.5
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
164 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.1
8.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1098:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1175 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$365
$730
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $730.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) | Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$365 | $730 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | 1098:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 790 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 508 nits | 1175 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.1 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 8.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 164 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | January 2024
"Thanks to the wide color gamut, games and videos will look even more vibrant than the standard wide gamut displays (such as LG’s Nano IPS with 98% DCI-P3 and ~90% Adobe RGB, for instance), especially when it comes to blue, cyan and green shades. All in all, if you want a 27″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with a mini LED FALD backlight, the Innocn 27M2V is currently the best model available."
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