If high refresh rates and a larger, higher resolution screen for a more immersive gaming and detailed productivity experience are important to you, the Gigabyte M27Q-X is a strong choice, though it comes at a higher cost. However, if budget is a primary concern and you're looking for a monitor that still performs well for casual and competitive gaming with a decent picture quality, the Lenovo G24-20 offers good value at a significantly lower price point. Keep in mind that the Lenovo won't match the Gigabyte's performance for tasks that benefit from higher resolution and screen size, such as photo editing and detailed work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Good brightness
Very good response time
Advantages of the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS)
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.5/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
73.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.0/10
5.7/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.5/10
4.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.1/10
5.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$365
$195
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) costs $195.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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