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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize high refresh rates and better response times for fast-paced competitive gaming, the Gigabyte M27Q-X with its IPS panel is the preferred choice. However, it falls short in HDR gaming and media consumption when compared to the Samsung S43CG70 with its Mini LED VA panel which provides better contrast and is suitable for print photo editing. For productivity and larger screen real estate with 4K resolution, Samsung might be better, but it comes at a premium price and may not be as well-suited for gaming due to its lower refresh rate and response time. Choose Gigabyte for budget-friendly gaming and solid performance across various tasks, or invest in Samsung for superior image quality in professional media settings and large-format viewing. 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
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.5
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
73.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
4.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
6.5
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.1
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$365
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$365 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 400 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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