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Updated April 11, 2024·
If high refresh rates and better response times for competitive gaming are important to you, the Gigabyte M27Q-X would suit you, but its higher price reflects these features. The LG 27GP850 is less expensive and still offers a good gaming experience, though not optimized for high-level competitive play. For productivity and media consumption, both monitors perform fairly similarly, but the Gigabyte has a slight edge in color accuracy, beneficial for digital photo editing and tasks requiring color fidelity. Neither monitor is ideal for high-end HDR gaming or media consumption due to moderate HDR peak brightness. If budget is a concern and your primary activities include casual gaming and general use, the LG could be a more cost-effective choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.5
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
73.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming, though the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
6.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$365
$389
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.5
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.1
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$365 | $389 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 508 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.1 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | 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 | 2 | 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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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."
LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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