Gigabyte M27UP Monitor

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IPS · 27" · 4K · 160Hz · 1ms

The Gigabyte M27UP is an IPS 4K gaming monitor that delivers solid performance at a fraction of OLED pricing, making 4K 160Hz gaming accessible to mainstream budgets. The 27-inch IPS panel provides 3840x2160 resolution at 163 PPI with wide viewing angles and good color accuracy covering approximately 95% DCI-P3. The 160Hz refresh rate is enough for smooth gaming while the 1ms GtG response time handles fast-paced action well. At approximately $380, it costs less than half the price of comparable OLED options, making it ideal for budget-conscious gamers who want 4K without the OLED premium. The IPS technology means no burn-in risk, which is advantageous for mixed gaming and productivity use with static desktop elements. HDMI 2.1 supports PS5 and Xbox 4K gaming, while DisplayPort handles high-refresh PC gaming. USB-C connectivity with power delivery adds laptop versatility. Gigabyte's OSD Sidekick software enables convenient settings management. For gamers who want an affordable 4K high-refresh display without worrying about OLED burn-in or price, the M27UP provides strong value.

72

Overall

62

Performance

86

Value

70

Efficiency

Connectivity

HDMI2× HDMI 2.1
USB-C1× USB-C (18W)

Display

Panel TypeIPS
Screen Size27" inches
Resolution3840×2160
Pixel Density163 PPI

Image Quality

Peak Brightness400 nits
Contrast Ratio1000:1
DCI-P3 Coverage90%
HDRHDR400

Performance

Refresh Rate160 Hz
Response Time1.0 ms
Input Lag5 ms

Physical

Weight5.8 kg

Brightness

HDR Peak Brightness 10% Window
450 nits
HDR Real Scene Brightness
400 nits
SDR Real Scene Brightness
370 nits

Color Accuracy

DCI-P3 Color Accuracy ΔE
3.8 dE
sRGB Color Accuracy ΔE
2.2 dE

Contrast

Dark Room Black Level
0.28 nits
SDR Contrast Ratio
1,050 ratio

Input Lag

Input Lag 60Hz
16.5 ms
Input Lag Max Refresh
4.2 ms

Response Time

Response Time Overshoot
8.5 %
Total Response Time Average
4.2 ms

Use case fit

4K Gaming
62/100

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