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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor that provides a balance between gaming performance and color accuracy for photo editing, the Gigabyte M27Q-X is a strong option that won't break the bank. However, when it comes to competitive gaming, the LG 32GQ850 might be worth the extra cost, with its slightly larger screen and higher refresh rates for smoother gameplay. Neither are the best choice for HDR gaming or media consumption due to their limited peak brightness and color volumes. Also, consider the Gigabyte if you need USB power delivery and multiple USB ports, which the LG lacks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.5
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
73.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
5.2
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.5
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.1
5.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$365
$718
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$365 | $718 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
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 | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 150 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 508 nits | 600 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 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 260 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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