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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and prioritize gaming, especially fast-paced games, the Gigabyte M27Q-X is a smart pick due to its high refresh rate and features like VRR and strobing that reduce motion blur. Its larger sRGB color gamut also suits digital and print photo editing. However, it's not ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption. In contrast, the LG DualUp has a unique screen shape and larger vertical space great for productivity, like editing documents or coding. Its color accuracy is suitable for photo editing as well, but it's not designed for competitive gaming due to its lower refresh rate and lack of certain gaming-specific features. Choose the LG if productivity and unique screen layout are paramount; go with Gigabyte if gaming performance and value are your top concerns. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
- Good for productivity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.5
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
4.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.5
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$365
$650
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) costs $650.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.1
6.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) | LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$365 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 2880 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 508 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.1 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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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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