Gigabyte M27Q 27in 170Hz Gaming Monitor Review

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The Gigabyte M27Q is capable of surprisingly good quality, when you consider that its unique feature is supposed to be its KVM. Fortunately, Gigabyte did not make this screen a one trick pony. You could buy it, never use the KVM, and still be pleased with the results. You can purchase 27in screens offering this resolution with higher refresh rates, such as the 240Hz AOC AGON AG273QZ, but this costs over £100 more and doesn't have quite such good image quality.

You probably wouldn't buy this screen and not use the KVM abilities though. If you have a tablet with USB-C that supports charging as well as data and display, the M27Q's KVM is extremely convenient, and it will be great for a laptop too, although that will need a separate power connection. If you're a laptop home working by day and avid gamer by night, you're going to love what this screen can do.

We also appreciate the support for FreeSync Premium adaptive synchronisation and the healthy range of gaming-focused OSD settings, which are extremely easy to access via the OSD Sidekick software.

The only criticisms we can make of this screen are the IPS panel's typically low contrast and the lack of swivel ergonomic adjustment. You might also want to go curved as well, which this screen doesn't offer, but that's a matter of taste anyway.

Even the £340 price is reasonable. This is a great gaming screen with a unique KVM ability that doesn't cost a fortune. Highly recommended.

You can buy the Gigabyte M27Q from Overclockers UK over HERE for £359.99 inc VAT.

Pros:

• Super image quality.
• Unique KVM ability.
• 170Hz refresh.
• AMD FreeSync Premium adaptive sync.
• Some useful gaming options in OSD.
• OSD Sidekick software for configuration from Windows desktop.
• Reasonably priced.

Cons:

• No swivel adjustment.
• Low contrast (characteristic of IPS).
• Some may want a curved screen – but that's a matter of personal preference.

KitGuru says: The Gigabyte M27Q combines incredible image quality with a unique KVM screen-switching ability for a very reasonable price. Highly recommended.

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