Gigabyte M27Q3 Monitor

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IPS · 27" · 1440p · 320Hz · 0.5ms

The Gigabyte M27Q3 is a high-refresh 1440p IPS monitor that pushes the boundaries of LCD gaming performance with a 320Hz refresh rate. The 27-inch 2560x1440 panel delivers 109 PPI with fast IPS technology, providing wide viewing angles and good color accuracy alongside extremely high frame rates. At approximately $270, it offers the highest refresh rate in its price class, making it attractive for competitive gamers who want maximum smoothness without paying OLED prices. The 1ms GtG response time keeps up with the extreme refresh rate for clean motion. KVM functionality allows switching between two PCs with keyboard and mouse sharing. HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort handle all modern connections. The 1440p resolution balances visual clarity with GPU-friendly rendering demands, allowing high-end graphics cards to push frame rates toward the 320Hz ceiling in esports titles. No burn-in risk means worry-free extended gaming sessions with static HUD elements. For competitive gamers who want the fastest possible IPS panel at 1440p without the cost or burn-in concerns of OLED, the M27Q3 delivers extreme speed at a compelling price.

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Overall

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Performance

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Value

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Efficiency

Connectivity

HDMI2× HDMI 2.0
USB-CNone

Display

Panel TypeIPS
Screen Size27" inches
Resolution2560×1440
Pixel Density109 PPI

Image Quality

Peak Brightness350 nits
Contrast Ratio1000:1
DCI-P3 Coverage90%
HDRHDR400

Performance

Refresh Rate320 Hz
Response Time0.5 ms
Input Lag4 ms

Physical

Weight4.8 kg

Brightness

HDR Peak Brightness 10% Window
410 nits
HDR Real Scene Brightness
360 nits
SDR Real Scene Brightness
340 nits

Color Accuracy

DCI-P3 Color Accuracy ΔE
4.2 dE
sRGB Color Accuracy ΔE
2.5 dE

Contrast

Dark Room Black Level
0.3 nits
SDR Contrast Ratio
1,000 ratio

Input Lag

Input Lag 60Hz
15.5 ms
Input Lag Max Refresh
3.8 ms

Response Time

Response Time Overshoot
7.5 %
Total Response Time Average
3.8 ms

Use case fit

4K Gaming
17/100

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