Gigabyte M27Q X
- + High HDR brightness
- + Color-accurate from factory
THE VERDICT
M27Q X is the stronger buy for most people because it combines the broader spec lead with a more defensible price. UltraGear 27GS95QE is not a bad pick, but it only makes more sense if its narrower strengths line up exactly with your workload.
CRITERIA BREAKDOWN
Price Positioning
M27Q X is the easier buy if your goal is maximum value efficiency in this segment.
Overall Score
M27Q X carries the stronger OverLKD score and therefore the broader all-round recommendation.
Resolution
Both products are close enough on resolution that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Refresh Rate
Both products are close enough on refresh rate that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Panel
Both products are close enough on panel that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Ports
UltraGear 27GS95QE leads on ports based on the harder spec line.
THE BIG DIFFERENCES
- M27Q X wins the value argument while keeping the gap to UltraGear 27GS95QE within the same budget segment.
- M27Q X leads on Response Time: 0.5ms.
- UltraGear 27GS95QE still has a case if you care more about ports than balanced value.
| SPEC | Gigabyte M27Q X | LG UltraGear 27GS95QE | READOUT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2560x1440 QHD | 2560x1440 QHD | Both products are close enough on resolution that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | Both products are close enough on refresh rate that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Panel | IPS | OLED | Both products are close enough on panel that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Ports | HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4, USB-C | HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, USB-C | UltraGear 27GS95QE leads on ports based on the harder spec line. |
| Size | 27" | 27" | Both products are close enough on size that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Response Time | 0.5ms | 0.03ms | M27Q X leads on response time based on the harder spec line. |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | Both products are close enough on hdr that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| SPECIFICATIONS | BEST OVERALL Gigabyte M27Q X | EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE LG UltraGear 27GS95QE |
|---|---|---|
| ACTION | View on Amazon ↗ | View on Amazon ↗ |
| OVERLKD SCORE | 47/100 | 48/100 |
| SIZE | 27" | 27" |
| PANEL | IPS | OLED |
| RESOLUTION | 2560x1440 QHD | 2560x1440 QHD |
| REFRESH RATE | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| RESPONSE TIME | 0.5ms | 0.03ms |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| PORTS | HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4, USB-C | HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, USB-C |
BUYING TAKEAWAY
If you want the shortest answer: buy M27Q X unless UltraGear 27GS95QE's specific advantage is exactly what you need.
Winner: Gigabyte M27Q X