If competitive gaming at a high refresh rate is your priority and you're looking to save money, the Gigabyte M27Q-X is a solid choice with its very good performance in this area. However, if you value a higher resolution for productivity and media consumption, as well as top-tier image quality and HDR performance for a more immersive experience, and are willing to spend more, the Nubia RedMagic GM001J would better meet those needs. The Nubia also offers a higher color reproduction quality for tasks like digital photo editing. Keep in mind the Gigabyte offers a wider variable refresh rate range which might benefit gaming smoothness. 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 Nubia RedMagic GM001J (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
Good contrast
Best in class brightness
Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.5/10
8.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
73.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0/10
6.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is only fair.
Productivity
6.5/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.1/10
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$365
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) costs $699.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) 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."
"The Redmagic GM001J is one of the best mini LED gaming monitors currently available thanks to its exceptional color gamut, fast response time and 1152-zone FALD."
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