Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-P 27in 165Hz (HBR3) HDR Review

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The Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-P is a very capable gaming screen. We're not sure the headline HBR3 capability is going to mean quite so much to most buyers as Gigabyte would like, but there are plenty of other reasons to like what this monitor has to offer. It has all benefits of an IPS panel with excellent colour accuracy capability and superb gamut, plus brightness and contrast well beyond what Gigabyte officially states.

If you've got a graphics card that can drive 2,560 x 1,440 at a high enough frame rate, the 165Hz refresh and AMD FreeSync with NVIDIA G-sync compatibility promise a smooth gaming experience. The ability to change the monitor's settings within Windows using the OSD Sidekick software makes it much more likely you'll tweak things to optimise your gaming too.

You get a decent range of inputs, although no USB-C and having just two USB downstream ports means you can only hook up keyboard and mouse, rather than external storage or other peripherals as well. The range of ergonomic adjustment is good, and the customisable lighting on the rear adds some fun bling factor.

The one downside with the FI27Q-P is the price. It's not ridiculously expensive, but when you can get MSI's Optix MAG272CQR for at least £60 less, the latter is a better value option. The MAG272CQR doesn't have quite such a good gamut due to the lack of HBR3, but its colour accuracy is similar and it's curved too. The Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-P is still well worth buying if you want what HBR3 has to offer (primarily 10-bit colour) whilst gaming at high frame rates, but the MAG272CQR gives you more gaming features for the money.

The Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-P is available from Overclockers UK for £459.95.

Pros:

• 2,560 x 1,440 resolution is the current gaming sweet spot.
• 165Hz refresh.
• HBR3 provides 10-bit colour at top refresh.
• Great colour accuracy (excellent when calibrated).
• FreeSync 2 adaptive sync plus NIVDIA G-sync Compatibility.
• OSD Sidekick software makes configuration easy.
• Built-in USB 3.2 Gen1 hub.

Cons:

• A little pricey.
• Only two USB downstream ports.
• Mediocre brightness and colour uniformity.

KitGuru says: The Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-P is a very capable gaming screen, offering 10-bit colour at up to 165Hz thanks to HBR3, although you're paying quite a bit more for the privilege.

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