Gigabyte M27QA

M27QA packs 180Hz QHD IPS speed and a rare KVM USB hub, but IPS brightness, contrast, and HDR stay ordinary.

Best For

180Hz QHD KVM gamers

Value

Fair

Biggest Strength

Low input lag

Biggest Weakness

Low brightness and contrast

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

180Hz QHD SS IPS with KVM, USB-C, and a full USB hub is uncommon at this price band.

Tier-2 M27Q family reviews praise low input lag and strong motion clarity for competitive play.

IPS contrast and SDR brightness trail brighter QHD rivals; HDR400 impact stays modest.

HDMI 2.0 ports cap consoles and laptops at 144Hz, not the full 180Hz panel rate.

AU stock was sparse at research time; PCCG listed $429 AUD while Mwave showed unavailable.

Brand

Gigabyte

Release Date

Jun 3, 2024

Price Range

$429 AUD

Low input lag

Built-in KVM switch

Sharp 1440p image with rich colors

Good color gamut coverage

Fast 180Hz gaming refresh

USB-C hub with KVM routing

Low brightness and contrast

Limited DisplayHDR 400 impact

No HDMI 2.1 ports

Basic tilt and height ergonomics

Owners upgrading from 60Hz panels praise the jump to 180Hz QHD for smoother FPS titles

KVM and USB-C routing get called out as desk-clutter savers for laptop plus desktop setups

Some buyers note the panel looks dimmer than competing 27-inch QHD IPS options

AU shoppers report intermittent stock and few current retailer listings for the base M27QA

Display size	27 inch
Resolution	2560 x 1440
Refresh rate	180 Hz
Panel type	SS IPS
Response time	1 ms
Peak brightness	350 nits
Contrast ratio	1000:1
HDR	VESA DisplayHDR 400
Adaptive sync	AMD FreeSync; Nvidia G-SYNC Compatible
Video inputs	2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB-C DP Alt
USB	1x USB-B upstream, 2x USB-A 3.2 downstream
Weight	5.15 kg
Dimensions	615.11 x 535.66 x 193.63 mm