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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Good monitor for the price. No 165 Hz operating system

Like: 1440p resolution. Nice color combo. Good response time. The sidekick software works well. Dislikes: Cannot overclock to 165Hz. (Original description says it was). The display does not rotate to portrait mode.

What are the pros of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • ‎China
What are the negative aspects of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Not as thick as other options

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Slow wake up time in my head

A very good monitor for the time, especially for the price. The main problem is that when you let the computer turn off the monitor, it takes a very long time for the monitor to wake up.

What are the advantages of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Monitor faster
What are the problems of using 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • The monitor flickers when playing video games.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Nice clear monitor. But without HDR and without support.

Pros: This monitor is very sharp and clear. The monitor stand is good and can be raised, lowered and rotated. It works in 1440p 144hz. Cons: HDR just doesn't work. I can turn it on and the screen goes blank and turns back on every time. I couldn't even get the display port to work until I updated the firmware on my GPU, which I had to figure out on my own because Gigabyte support never answered me. They say there's like a ten day window in which you can get a reply, but I haven't had a reply in

What are the key selling points of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Free for educational purposes
What are the drawbacks of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Difficult to adjust settings.

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Power button broken, gigabyte support not responding

First of all I love this monitor, the size, the price, the quality, everything is fantastic. Now let's talk about the tiny, fragile joystick on the back of the monitor. This button controls power and all other monitor settings. So imagine my frustration when I first reached back to adjust the brightness and the button just popped off with a normal press. Now it's dangling uselessly in its little hole, not working at all. Now I am 100% unable to turn off the monitor or (more importantly) make…

What are the perks associated with 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • It is finished
What negative features does 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology have?
  • Exchange Availability

Revainrating 4 out of 5

If you are buying for Series X, please read

Fantastic gaming monitor that I bought specifically for the X series. Switching from a 4k/60 monitor I was happy to take advantage of the 120Hz refresh rate. In addition to the excellent image quality, the monitor is equipped with a sliding mechanism that allows you to raise and tilt the monitor. However, when you buy an X Series monitor, it doesn't immediately come optimized with the right firmware. When you first connect the monitor to your Series X it says it can only display 4k/60 or…

What are the advantages of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • wide spectrum
What negative qualities does 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology possess?
  • modernity

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Gaming monitor is the gold standard

Reliable monitor for the price. Colors are vivid when playing. Definitely recommended for anyone using anything below 3080/2070 Super.

What are the key selling points of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • 20.9 pounds
What are the trade-offs of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • The appearance

Revainrating 2 out of 5

The distracting backlight effect made me return two

After doing a little research and seeing good reviews for the G27Q monitor, I decided to buy it. For the price it has all the features I wanted and more. Unfortunately, I wasn't that thrilled with the reviews when I first got it. It had two dots in the top center of the screen with poor backlighting. I had noticeable and distracting backlight highlights on dark screens in games, movies, and dark desktops. I tried using it for a few days but it was too distracting and I decided to return it for…

What are the upsides of using 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • New in my collection
What are the cons of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Bad connectivity

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Bad or no support is good for me

This monitor does not come with an instruction manual. There is a (supposed) auto-tuning program -- for some models -- but couldn't get much information from their CS type: bad purchase decision on my part -- buy another model!

What are the advantages of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • 27 inches
What are the problems of using 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • The monitor inputs are not compatible with other devices.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

1440p at 120fps does not work on Xbox Series X

It's about Xbox Series X compatibility. I did a lot of research and chose this monitor over a 4k gaming monitor because I needed 120 fps which a 4k monitor couldn't deliver. With the Xbox Series x, if you try to calibrate it to run at 120fps, you can't have it at 1440p as well. So it downgrades to 1080p. So I spent the extra money to essentially run a 1080p monitor at 120fps. The worst thing is that at this quality it not only looks a lot worse, but also flickers and is uncomfortable to play…

What are the pros of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • USB hub
What are the downsides to using 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • No instructions

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Pretty good for me

There are bright spots in the top right corner of the screen, but everything else looks fine. I don't have a PC yet, so I can't say if it looks good at 1440p 144Hz, but when it does I sure will.

What are the positive aspects of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • height adjustment
What are the drawbacks of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Low Brightness: If the monitor's brightness is set too low, the image may appear washed out or too dark.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great monitor but not for XBox

This is a review of the Gigabyte G27Q 27 Inch 144 Hz 1440p IPS Display Gaming Monitor with 2560 x 1440 Resolution Flat Panel Gaming Monitor. For PC gaming, this is a great monitor. However, if you're hoping to use it with an Xbox like the XBox One X or the XBox Series X, where 1440P is now supported with refresh rates up to 120Hz, be aware that this particular monitor will not work with an XBox One X 120Hz. It runs at 1440P but only at 60Hz. I tested this with an AudioQuest Pearl 48 cable (an…

What are the positive aspects of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Impressive
What are the drawbacks of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Limited Connectivity

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best for the price!

The build quality is solid and the packaging is very well made, which saved my monitor from being bumped against the box during shipping. The monitor itself is as advertised. 1440p at 144Hz at a very reasonable price, but don't let the price fool you. It's bright, clear and will last a long time barring any unexpected manufacturing issues.

What positive qualities does 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology possess?
  • computers and accessories
What are the negative aspects of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Unreliable build quality.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great 144Hz IPS monitor!

This is the first gaming monitor I've bought brand new and I can definitely see the benefits of higher FPS. I switched to this monitor from 4K UHD 60Hz and have no complaints. Easy to assemble and connect. would recommend.

What are the reasons to consider 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • 27 inches
What negative qualities does 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology possess?
  • Poor Response Time: If the monitor's response time is too slow, movements may appear blurry or slow.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great monitor for the price.

The settings are a little tricky to figure out, but once you do, you'll be hard pressed to find a better gaming monitor at this price point. I bought two and wish I had bought three.

What are the reasons to consider 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Classic GIGABYTE tactical features with OSD sidekick
What are the drawbacks of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Low energy efficiency.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Don't be intimidated by QC reviews

Edit: 4/5/22 Works great so far (1 year old) and doesn't notice any BGR layout or dead pixels. They released the M27Q-X with 240Hz which still makes it a better buy. I like the KVM feature. Now if I had to buy another monitor it would be a pretty big upgrade compared to the 2x price. --------- I found it good that, despite the strange delivery, water got into the box, but it arrived dry. home, and with all the poor quality controls, it loaded right away! The screen is really bright and the…

What benefits does 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology offer?
  • A sea of positive emotions
What are the shortcomings associated with 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Poor quality built-in speakers.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

DEAD ON ARRIVAL good for me

I bought this from an Amazon warehouse like other things I've had before and it arrived in perfect condition. Unfortunately, DEATH arrived. Only the black screen and the indicator light come on. This is the SECOND gigabyte product I have received dead, the first was the graphics card. NEVER BUY GIGABYTES AGAIN.

What positive qualities does 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology possess?
  • tilt adjustment
What negative qualities does 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology possess?
  • There are downsides

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Backlight leakage: my assessment

I bought two of these monitors in March 2021, it is now August 2021 and there is already noticeable backlight blurring on the top of the monitors, a very frustrating issue that ruins an otherwise good monitor.

What are the favorable features of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • 144 Hertz
What are the disadvantages of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Ghosting: This is when traces of motion or images remain on the display after an object has been moved or removed.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

The box was missing the power supply and the stand

After finding another power supply, I was able to turn on the monitor, the screen itself is good, bright enough and with decent colors, everything is fine on it, but now I can't install it on the stand. Finally, Revain didn't help me get the rest of the items.

What are the advantages of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Smooth gaming experience with AMD FreeSync Premium
What are the trade-offs of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • The monitor has a very low resolution.

I'm really stunned how it can go and how people give good reviews about the display when 2 key features don't work: - The app you can run on your PC to interact with the OSD doesn't work on computers with more than 1 monitor, and Gigabyte told me they have no plans to fix this. PIP/PBP is a feature with instructions on how to use it, but not an actual option in the OSD, and the OSD companion app just doesn't do anything when you try to enable PIP/PBP, and Gigabyte's own support doesn't say…

What are the key selling points of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Energy efficient technology helps reduce energy costs.
What are the downsides to using 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Monitor speakers are too quiet.

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Watch out for dead pixels

Everything is very good except what I ordered was a dead pixel. They exchanged it for me, a pixel was also broken during the exchange. My first had one stuck on green and the other had one stuck on black in different areas of my monitor. I would not recommend this monitor, dead pixels seem to be a fairly common problem and trying to contact gigabyte was 2 an hour on session break not speaking to anyone.

What positive qualities does 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology possess?
  • electronics
What are the trade-offs of 💻 Gigabyte G27Q-SA 2560X1440P Monitor with FreeSync, HDR, and Flicker-Free Technology?
  • Limited screen size options