Gigabyte M27Q 27" Vs Gigabyte M28U 28": What Is The Difference?

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Gigabyte M27Q 27" vs Gigabyte M28U 28"Gigabyte M27Q 27"Gigabyte M28U 28"

Why is Gigabyte M27Q 27" better than Gigabyte M28U 28"?

• 0.5 ms faster response time?0.5 msvs1 ms
• 18.06% higher refresh rate?170Hzvs144Hz
• 50 nits brighter?350 nitsvs300 nits
• 16.67% more coverage of the sRGB color space?140%vs120%
• 57W lower power consumption in operation?58W vs115W
• EU energy label?FvsG
• 36.22% less body volume?9536.68 cm³vs14952.74 cm³
• 20.9 mm thinner?42.2 mmvs63.1 mm

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Why is Gigabyte M28U 28" better than Gigabyte M27Q 27"?

• 2.25x higher resolution?3840 x 2160 pxvs2560 x 1440 px
• 44.04% higher pixel density?157 ppivs109 ppi
• Has stereo speakers?
• Newer HDMI version?HDMI 2.1vsHDMI 2.0
• 1 more USB ports?4vs3

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Display

Display type

IPS, LCD, LED-backlitGigabyte M27Q 27"

IPS, LCD, LED-backlitGigabyte M28U 28"

The type of technology used in the display.response time

0.5 msGigabyte M27Q 27"

1 msGigabyte M28U 28"

Response time is how long it takes for a display to change the state of pixels, in order to show new content. The less time it takes to respond, the less likely it is to blur fast-changing images.screen size

27"

28"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).resolution

2560 x 1440 px

3840 x 2160 px

Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.pixel density

109 ppi

157 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.Adaptive synchronization

AMD FreeSync Premium

AMD FreeSync Premium Pro

The type of adaptive synchronization technology supported.has anti-glare coating✔Gigabyte M27Q 27"✔Gigabyte M28U 28"Anti-glare helps to reduce the external reflections of light coming from outside the display.refresh rate

170Hz

144Hz

The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.maximum horizontal viewing angle

178º

178º

Horizontal viewing angle is the maximum angle at which a display can be viewed with acceptable visual performance.+ Show more +

General info

Type

GamingGigabyte M27Q 27"

GamingGigabyte M28U 28"

The type of monitor.release date

5 years ago10/07/2020Gigabyte M27Q 27"

4 years ago05/10/2021Gigabyte M28U 28"

The date the product first became available for purchase.EU energy label

F

G

The EU energy label rating.supports total tilt✔Gigabyte M27Q 27"✔Gigabyte M28U 28"Total tilt adjustment is the ability for the monitor head to move up and down. Tilt adjustment enables a user to change the viewing position of the display, creating a more comfortable view of the screen.Has a swivel stand✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"A swivel stand allows you to adjust the position of the display left or right, so you can position it to the desired angle.Supports VESA mount✔Gigabyte M27Q 27"✔Gigabyte M28U 28"The VESA mount is a standard used by most manufacturers. A device that supports the VESA mount can be mounted on many different supports, from arms to wall mounts.height

367.4 mm

372.3 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.width

615.1 mm

636.5 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.thickness

42.2 mm

63.1 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.+ Show more +

Colors

brightness (typical)

350 nits

300 nits

A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.supports color calibration✔Gigabyte M27Q 27"✔Gigabyte M28U 28"A properly calibrated screen represents colors as they are and i.e. you can conduct a photo shoot while verifying your photos in real time. An internal sensor and/or colorimeter is usually included for trouble-free calibration.display colors

16.7 million

16.7 million

Number of colors that a display can accurately reproduce.bit depth

8-bit

8-bit

Bit depth is the number of bits used to indicate the color of a single pixel. The more bits, the more color range a panel displays. An 8-bit panel uses 256 levels per channel and displays 16.7 million colors, while a 10-bit one reaches 1024 and displays 1.07 billion colors.contrast ratio

1000:1Gigabyte M27Q 27"

1000:1Gigabyte M28U 28"

Contrast ratio is the visual distance between the lightest and the darkest colors that may be reproduced on the display. A high contrast ratio is desired, resulting in richer dark colors and more distinctive color gradation.Adobe RGB coverage

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This shows the percentage of Adobe RGB covered by the device.sRGB coverage

140%

120%

The percentage of the sRGB color space that the device covers. sRGB is an RGB color space that HP and Microsoft created to use on monitors, printers, and the Web.

Connectivity

HDMI ports

2

2

More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.supports Thunderbolt✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"Thunderbolt is a connection over cable that carries both data and display signals over a single cable, while simultaneously providing power.DisplayPort outputs

1

1

Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort.DisplayPort version

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DisplayPort is an audio and video interface. Newer versions have higher bandwidth, which supports increased resolutions and frame rates. has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack✔Gigabyte M27Q 27"✔Gigabyte M28U 28"With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.has a DVI connector✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"Devices that have a DVI connector (usually computers and notebooks) can be connected to the TV set.USB ports

3

4

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.USB version

3

3

Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.Has USB Type-C✔Gigabyte M27Q 27"✔Gigabyte M28U 28"The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.+ Show more +

Power

operating power consumption

58W

115W

How much power the device consumes when it's in use.standby power consumption

0.5W

0.5W

The power consumption in standby mode, also called energy-saving mode, measures the amount of power the device consumes when shut down but still plugged in.annual power consumption

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The more power per year a device consumes, the less energy efficient it is, making it more costly over time.

Features

has PiP✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"Picture-in-Picture (PiP) allows you to watch video in a small, movable window that stays on top of other content.has stereo speakers✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✔Gigabyte M28U 28"Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.has built-in smart TV✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"Devices with built-in smart TV features (such as Android TV or webOS) allow you to access popular streaming apps without the need to purchase/connect a separate smart TV device.audio output power∅

Gigabyte M27Q 27": Not applicable

2 x 3W

Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.has a remote control✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.supports Dolby Digital✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"If the device supports Dolby Digital it can deliver up to six different audio channels (sides) for a much better sound quality.supports Dolby Digital Plus✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for a much better sound quality.has DTS Surround✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"DTS Surround is a high-quality audio codec that supports up to six audio channels, with good bitrates and audio quality.has an ambient light sensor✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"An ambient light sensor adjusts the luminance of the device according to the amount of natural light that surrounds it.+ Show more +

Miscellaneous

height adjustment range

13 cm

13 cm

Devices with height adjustment provide a full range of height possibilities resulting in maximum comfort.Has a curved display✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"A curved screen is designed to better fill a user's field of vision, giving the viewer a sense of being immersed in the image. As our eyes have a natural curvature, these displays can also help to reduce eye strain.has SRS TheaterSound HD

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✖Gigabyte M28U 28"SRS devices create an immersive 3D soundfield using only two speakers, simulating the kind of audio experience delivered by devices that support Dolby Digital.supports USB recording✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"USB recording is the capacity of the device to record content into plugged in USB devices.supports BFI✔Gigabyte M27Q 27"✔Gigabyte M28U 28"BFI - Black Frame Insertion means that the display will add black frames between real frames in order to help the human eye better perceive the image.has a child lock✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"A child lock enables adults to prevent or restrict children’s use of the device.is DLNA-certified✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"All DLNA-certified products are compatible with one another. When different devices are connected to the same network, data can be transferred easily between them.audio input ports

0

0

More audio input ports mean that more audio devices such as microphones and keyboards can be connected at once.displays 3D with glasses✖Gigabyte M27Q 27"✖Gigabyte M28U 28"It supports displaying 3D images from devices such as a 3D-compatible Blu-ray player, allowing you to watch films in 3D when using suitable glasses.+ Show more +

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