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Gigabyte M27Q 27" 170Hz 1440P -KVM Gaming Monitor, 2560 x 1440 SS IPS Display, 0.5ms (MPRT) Response Time, 92% DCI-P3, HDR Ready, FreeSync Premium, 1x Display Port 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB 3.0

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The M27Q is unassuming from the front with just a Gigabyte logo and a tiny white LED adorning the bottom trim strip. The remainder of the bezel is flush mounted with an 8 mm frame around the image. The anti-glare layer is the same 3H-hardness part found on almost all computer monitors. Here, it provides a sharp, bright image with no apparent grain or optical distortion. inch QHD means 109ppi, an ideal pixel density for anything from photo editing to video and gaming. The pixel structure is only visible if you sit within a few inches of the screen. Detailed graphics are clear and free from edge enhancement or other resolution-robbing artifacts. The GS27QC’s superb contrast aids this. I measured around 4,000:1, which is above average for VA monitors. The wide dynamic range also improves color saturation. Even though I noted less than average coverage of DCI-P3, it is still far more vivid than an sRGB monitor. A 27-inch flat panel monitor is the most versatile size and shape for gaming and everyday tasks. It has a reasonable desktop footprint, providing enough screen area for immersive play and document management. The G272QPF, like any QHD screen of this size, has 109 pixels per inch, so the dot structure is fine enough that you won’t see it unless you sit inches away. Detail is clear in both static and moving images.

In fact, there is little difference between the two frequencies. It will only be noticeable in some shooters or dynamic games where you will get more than 144 fps. You can definitely notice the difference in CS: GO, for example. The image will be smoother, you will see the picture more clearly.However, Gigabyte also offers an sRGB mode, a simple solution to our green cast problem. Unfortunately, this is not the case. The sRGB mode is even worse overall. The only thing left for us is to recommend not using the sRGB mode under any circumstances. Color reproduction in sRGB mode Responsiveness The Picture menu has seven image modes. Standard is the default, and it can be used without calibration. If you want the sRGB color gamut for critical work, that mode also delivers good accuracy. Calibration options include five gamma presets and four color temps plus a user option with RGB sliders. Beyond those headline figures, the PG34WQ15R2B certainly is promising. Predictably, it's based on VA rather than IPS panel tech given the appealing pricing. That typically means compromising on pixel response performance, but not necessarily by a huge amount.

This is unfortunate for those who simply use their screen with the factory default settings. Above all, the white point of the G24F is quite far removed from the standard D65 white point, which leads to the aforementioned green cast. On a machine running an Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics card, the same games ran at around 120 fps and delivered a similar experience. To casual gamers, that additional 50 Hz makes little difference, but more skilled players will appreciate the M27Q’s extra speed. That performance was reliably delivered and never wavered in quality. It should come as no surprise that the 32-inch panel running at 4K results in a stunningly crisp image while gaming. I've been playing arguably too much Destiny 2 right now and the M32UC is a stunning way to experience the game. Fine details are well preserved and this panel doesn't struggle with saturation, which makes for a luscious and vibrant image. To find the best refresh rate for gaming, you need to consider many things. Keep in mind that a monitor with a high refresh rate is useless if you don’t have the necessary hardware. Of course, you can get a good frame rate by optimizing a few settings. In terms of value for money, Gigabyte has hit the nail on the head with the M32UC. If you look around for competition with similar specs at around the same price, you'll often only find other Gigabyte models coming close, including a handful of often discounted Aorus models. That makes the M32UC a great choice if you're planning ahead for a next-gen 4K-capable gaming PC or if you already have a high-end GPU but are not yet making the most of it.

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Thanks to the IPS technology, the display of the G24F can also be viewed from the side. It directly in front of the monitor benefit from the excellent viewing angle stability because the view in the corners of the screen inevitably hits the display at a slight angle. However, the G24F does not show any significant loss of contrast or color casts at normal viewing angles in everyday use. G-Sync itself is present here too, and although that won't be a big deal to competitive players due to the miniscule latency increase it adds to the signal chain, for the rest of us droppingthis much on a 1080p monitor, it sweetens the deal. Whether or not it actually feels smoother than 300+ fps of non-v-synced gameplay is really in the eye of the beholder, but it has always been, and remains, a useful tool in one's armoury for those slower games, the Fallout 4s and Cyberpunks, who need all the help they can get to smooth it all out. From the front, the G272QPF sports a thin bezel that lends itself well to multi-screen setups. With such a low price, the prospect of three 27-inch screens on the desk is attractive. The MSI logo appears in the center in a polished finish with nothing else visible except a tiny power LED. It glows white when the power’s on and orange in standby mode. As for actual image quality, the first out-of-the-box impressions are good. This is a pretty vibrant, punchy panel. The viewing angles are good and the default color calibration betrays no real nasties. There is a little compression at the darker end of the color spectrum. But, generally, this monitor has been fairly well set up well.

HDR signals won’t switch the Acer XV272U into HDR mode. You’ll have to do that manually by choosing between Auto and HDR400. Color looks the same for both, but HDR400 is about 5% brighter and offers greater contrast. The XV272U also uses a Dynamic Contrast feature for HDR for a visible improvement. Gaming and Hands-on with Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx But something to consider with the M32UC's blend of resolution and refresh rate is that even a high-end GPU won't always make the most of it. That's what makes the M32UC's FreeSync capabilities so crucially important. Keeping this panel in sync with your graphics card when it's underthe max refresh rate of the screen, as it is likely going to be at times, prevents a whole lot of screen tearing.If in doubt, go IPS. There are now VA screens with good response speed, like the fabulous MSI MPG ARTYMIS 343CQR. But IPS more consistently delivers the goods and is now sufficiently fast in terms of refresh rate that you absolutely needn't settle for TN anymore. What refresh rate do you really need for PC gaming? There's a real performance benefit here, and a sheer enjoyment multiplier. You just have to make peace with the idea of buying into a piece of specialist equipment, not an all-rounder. The problem with HDR in this context is that few LCD monitors offer a true HDR experience. What's more, monitors with HDR-boosting local dimming remain painfully pricey and for what is really only marginal benefit. That said, HDR certification usually ensures high brightness, and HDR 600 and beyond requires wide color support. G-Sync or FreeSync: which adaptive screen tech is best? A gamer needs to have an excellent monitor that can keep up with the GPU. Otherwise, the video card will unnecessarily create frames that the monitor cannot display. Moreover, unnecessary overloading of the graphics processor can lead to overheating and other problems.

To try HDR, we switched Windows over, then selected the HDR400 option in the Picture menu. It looked better than the Auto setting, thanks to slightly brighter highlights. HDR was completely usable in Windows, though it might be too bright for darker environments. In the Standard picture mode, the M27Q is accurate enough to satisfy most. The native color space is DCI-P3, but you can use the sRGB mode for an accurate display of that gamut. Its only available adjustment is brightness. As for picture quality, the Dell S2722DGM is a reasonably punchy and vibrant monitor considering it's a pure SDR panel. The strong inherent contrast certainly helps with that, ensuring you don't feel short-changed running games like Cyberpunk 2077, which support HDR, in SDR mode.

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For a long time, a 144Hz screen refresh rate was the minimum requirement for gaming battles. However, the current trend is to use it much more. One of the main reasons why not all users have started to use a monitor with a frequency of 170 Hz is that the difference between them isn’t as sharp as in the case of switching from 60 Hz to 144 Hz. You can enjoy the XV272U in its default Standard mode without calibration, but if you adjust anything at all, the monitor automatically switches to User mode. There, you can tweak RGB gain and bias sliders, gamma presets and color management. With HDR on we played a bit of Call of Duty: WWII. Comparing HDR to SDR in this game showed a brighter overall environment for HDR but better detail and color saturation in SDR mode. Your selection will come down to user preference. We preferred playing all games in SDR mode. Other titles, like Tomb Raider, looked fantastic with deeply detailed shadows, vivid color and defined textures in this mode. USB Type-C connectivity doesn't feature. But the dual HDMI and a single DisplayPort connections are just fine, even if the HDMI ports top out at 144Hz rather than 165Hz.

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